Beauty intel: Lancome, KOSE, The Body Shop

RADIANT AND BRIGHT. About to embark on a brightening routine? You should definitely check out the Blanc Expert Beautiful Skin Tone Brightening Cream (S$135) and Blanc Expert Beautiful Skin Tone Brightening Emulsion (S$125) from Lancome. Suitable for all skin types — even sensitive skin — both products help correct the skin’s colour imbalance by reducing yellowness and minimising skin redness. They also refine the skin’s texture and calm down cutaneous inflammation (a known cause of pigmentation) to give you a more luminous, transparent and perfectly even complexion. Available at all Lancome Counters.

RESTED AND REJUVENATED. Too tired to apply your regular skin care regime after a long day? Check out the new SEKKISEI Herbal Gel from KOSE. Formulated with the new coix seed ferment filtrate, this easily absorbing lightweight gel combines the effects of a hydrating cream, serum and a mask in one single product. Use it to eradicate dullness, pimples, roughness, dryness, and visible pores. It also calms inflammation, which affects the skin’s translucency. S$56, available at all KOSE counters.

IRRESISITABLE ALLURE. Embrace the sweet yet alluringly seductive notes of the new Black Musk fragrance range from The Body Shop. From its top notes of bambinella pear, pink pepper and bergamot accords, the scent mellows to an intoxicating scent that swings between marzipan and almond, and has a touch of gourmand liquorice root accord, before coming down to a blend of black vanilla, magnetic black musk, earthy patchouli and chocolate-like vetiver notes. Available at all The Body Shop Stores in Eau de Toilette 30ml (S$29.90), Eau de Toilette 60ml (S$42.90), Eau de Parfum 50ml (S$52.90) and Perfume Oil 20ml (S$34.90).