Beauty intel: Sulwhasoo, L’OCCITANE, Collagen by Watsons

PLUMP AND BRIGHT. For skin that’s plump, fair and glowing with health, consider the newly upgraded Snowise Line from Sulwhasoo. The eighth-generation line consists of five key products: The Brightening Serum (S$268), Brightening Exfoliating Gel (S$68), Brightening Spot Treatment (S$158), Brightening Cream (S$168) and Brightening Mask (S$162). Formulated with White Ginseng as the key ingredient, the line boasts new technologies and breakthroughs in skin brightening such as Volume Brightening (a concept that infuses the skin with collagen to boost resilience while reducing dullness and discolouring), Stabilising Capsulation Technology (to allow deeper and more efficient absorption of the product) and Thermal Optimisation Technology (a process in which White Ginseng Polysaccharides are extracted at optimal temperature, giving it 2.5 times more concentration and potency) for a brighter, well-hydrated and glowing complexion. Available at the Sulwhasoo Boutique and all Sulwhasoo counters islandwide.

GOODBYE PARCHED SKIN. Keeping skin well hydrated can be a daunting task with the rising temperature. This is why you should check out the new Hydro Balance by Collagen by Watsons. Consisting of seven key products: the Active Toner, Foam Cleanser, Day Moisture, Intensive Serum, Eye Treatment, Night Defense Cream and Moist Gel Cream —the range is made in Korea and offers a range of benefits. These include helping refine pores, evening out skin tone, improving elasticity and increasing moisture levels, thanks to the brand’s 3D Hydra concept that is designed to lock in moisture and reduce fine lines. It also contains mastic and java tea extracts for tighter pores and matte looking skin, and Green Stem Cell Power to help soothe and protect skin from the harmful effects of UV rays while combating skin ageing. From S$11.90, available at selected Watsons stores.

LOOKING RADIANT. If you love the brightening effects of L’OCCITANE’s Reine Blanche Illuminating programme, you’ll be pleased to know that the brand has added two new products to its line — the new Whitening Sleeping Mask (S$112) and the Illuminating Eye Care & Mask (S$65). Formulated with the Reine Blanche Complex that’s derived from the Reine des Pres flowers, mulberry root extract and vitamin C, the sleeping mask helps address damages your skin has sustained during the day while you sleep, leaving skin fresh, soothed, glowing and plump, thanks to its lightweight formula and the addition of Scutellaria Baicalensis, which also helps fight damages caused by daily aggressions. The Eye Care & Mask on the other hand, promises to soothe and refresh the eye area while brightening it. It also contains caffeine to ease puffiness and comes with a rounded metal tip to cool and stimulate micro-circulation around the eye area. Available at all L’OCCITANE stores.