Beauty intel: Shiseido, The Body Shop, Etude House, RMK
HELLO KIT. Kit Chan is the new local face for Shiseido’s Vital-Perfection range, a whitening and anti-ageing skincare that offers brighter and firmer skin. “I think with my hectic and urban lifestyle, skin dullness is a real concern. I have also become more concerned with skin resilience and pigmentation. Vital-Perfection has definitely addressed my concerns — I have noticed improvement in my skin and am very happy with the benefits of using the range,” she said.
HELLO KIT. Kit Chan is the new local face for Shiseido’s Vital-Perfection range, a whitening and anti-ageing skincare that offers brighter and firmer skin. “I think with my hectic and urban lifestyle, skin dullness is a real concern. I have also become more concerned with skin resilience and pigmentation. Vital-Perfection has definitely addressed my concerns — I have noticed improvement in my skin and am very happy with the benefits of using the range,” she said.
ARGAN GOODNESS. Did you know that there are many ways to use argan oil — and not just as a dip for bread? You can use it to moisturise your face and body, tame fly-aways and treat split ends and soothe dry cuticles. Rich in essential fatty acids including Omega 6, The Body Shop’s Wild Argan Oil Bath & Bodycare range is crafted with the purest argan oil. And there is definitely something for everyone in this nine-product assortment, which also includes shower gel, body butter and a scrub. Available at all The Body Shop stores from July 31. Priced from S$9.90 to S$30.90.
COLOUR ME GORGEOUS. Put your best face forward with Etude House’s latest arrival, the Play 101 Pencil. Featuring 13 delectable shades in five different textures such as creamy, matte and glitter, these multi-functional pencils can be used as a liner, blusher and lip colour. They are also smudge-proof and waterproof, too, and come with a small detachable sharpener at the other end of the pencil. Retailing for S$12 each at all Etude House stores.
HYDRATION PACK. Suitable for all skin types, RMK Refreshing Gel is a lightweight overnight moisturising gel that promotes hydration and firmness. It also soothes sunburnt skin and heals skin inflammation. Simply apply a thin layer all over the face after your nigthtly skincare regime and let the ingredients — bilberry, Himalayan raspberry and camu camu seed extract — penetrate deep into the skin for a refreshed and radiant complexion. Priced at S$82, it is available at RMK counters at Isetan Scotts Level 1, Isetan Serangoon Central and Takashimaya. ZHANG WEIFANG & KENNETH CHOY