Beauty intel: SK-II, Azzedine Alaia, 111SKIN

ANTI-AGEING WONDER DUO. Progressing from its best-selling Stempower range, SK-II has unveiled the new R.N.A (Radical New Age) Power line, which consists of the R.N.A Power Moisturiser (S$127 for 50g) and R.N.A Power Essence (S$124 for 30ml). The moisturiser also addresses all 10 signs of ageing. Those include visible pores, a lack of radiance, wrinkles, sagging skin and uneven texture, among others. The R.N.A Power Essence goes further in improving skin texture and diminishing the visibility of pores, ensuring your skin’s natural glow returns in no time. Available exclusively at Shilla Duty Free at Changi Airport. The R.N.A Power range will be available at all SK-II counters islandwide from August.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS. Famed for his towering stilettos and laser-cut bags, Azzedine Alaia has unveiled his very first eau de parfum, the Alaia Paris. For his debut fragrance, Alaia roped in long-time friend, Carla Sozzani, the founder of 10 Corso Como, to refine the notes. Held in a sleek, black bottle with the signature Alaia laser-cut pattern on it, pink pepper and airy notes open the divine scent, as floral notes of freesia and peony intertwine with musk to create a seductive whiff that is at once mysterious and unforgettable. Prices start from S$105 for the 30ml bottle, available exclusively at Metro Paragon.

AN ASTRONAUT’S FAVOURITE. The new 111SKIN was developed by Dr Yannis Alexandrides, who collaborated with two scientists who were formerly with the Soviet space programme. These scientists used a patented skincare formula that they once supplied to astronauts to protect their skin while in orbit. 111SKIN’s Celestial Black Diamond range is crafted with that special formula, which contains no parabens, paraffin or sulphates, as well as a cocktail of ingredients such as arbutin and hyaluronic acid to regenerate, brighten and plump up ageing and mature skin. Available on http://www.net-a-porter.com.