Beauty intel: SK-II, KOSE, D R Harris, Tom Ford Beauty, Elastine

EYE CARE. SK-II’s LXP Ultimate Perfecting Eye Cream is a luxurious cream that promises to boost hydration, diminish the appearance of dark circles and fill lines and wrinkles in three days. It also makes the area around your peepers look better than they already do. It contains Highest Concentrated Pitera (the brand’s signature and exclusive ingredient of the LXP range), lychee extract (to protect against stress and protein damage) and rice oligo peptide (to revive the formation of protein), all of which leave the delicate area looking vibrant and renewed. Retailing for S$254 at all SK-II counters.

SNOW-WHITE SKIN. Stay fair and radiant with KOSE’s Snowy Beauty Set, a fabulous offering from the Japanese brand that consists of SEKKISEI Clear Whitening Mask (80g), SEKKISEI Sun Protect Gel (35g), SEKKISEI Lotion Mist (40ml) and ESPRIQUE Bright Lasting Rouge. The set comes in a sweet floral pouch and retails for S$85 at all KOSE counters.

MEN’S GROOMING. Noted for its clean and masculine scents, London-based grooming label D R Harris’ Arlington Kit makes for an impeccable gift for the man in your life. It comes with a mahogany bowl soap, aftershave milk (suited for all skin types), razor (fits Mach 3 blades) and badger brush, and boasts a blend of uplifting citrus and mossy fern trails that will give you the perfect start to the day. Retailing for S$228 at MR PORTER.COM, which has launched free express shipping for shoppers in Singapore in line with the festive season.

CUSTOMISED COLOURS. Create a personalised gift for your girlfriend with Tom Ford’s Beauty Lip Color customised gift box. Choose any four shades (we recommend Flamingo, True Coral, Forbidden Pink and Crimson Noir) of the lipsticks, which contain Brazilian murumuru butter and chamomilla flower oil for a smooth and hydrating application. Retailing for S$280 at TANGS Orchard.

NOURISHING HAIR PRODUCTS. Yearning for a lasting scent on your locks? Try Elastine Perfume’s haircare offerings from the Pure Breeze range with a woody rose scent and Love Me range with a fruity, floral scent. Suited for all hair types, these new arrivals contain nourishing ingredients of curry plant flower oil and jojoba oil. Retailing for S$12.90 per 600ml bottle, with the bundle-pack exclusive (600ml shampoo and 600ml conditioner) retailing at S$22.50. Available at all THEFACESHOP outlets.