Beauty intel: Sulwhasoo, SK-II, Lacoste, Escada, Vaseline
EVEN-TONE CLARITY. Banish dark spots once and for all with Sulwhasoo Snowise EX Whitening Spot Serum. The lightweight serum contains the Snowise Tri-White Complex, which has white ginseng saponin to prevent the generation of melanin and the spreading of dark spots. It also contains white ginseng polysaccharides to stop the breakdown of collagen for added translucency and white cloud grass to tone down redness. Apply onto affected areas, then smooth it out using a circular motion. With regular application, your skin will have a clearer and smoother tone, with strengthened immunity against pigmentation. Use this treatment after putting on your serum and before the moisturiser. Priced at S$208 at Sulwhasoo counters at TANGS Orchard, TANGS VivoCity, Takashimaya Department Store and Robinsons Orchard.
EVEN-TONE CLARITY. Banish dark spots once and for all with Sulwhasoo Snowise EX Whitening Spot Serum. The lightweight serum contains the Snowise Tri-White Complex, which has white ginseng saponin to prevent the generation of melanin and the spreading of dark spots. It also contains white ginseng polysaccharides to stop the breakdown of collagen for added translucency and white cloud grass to tone down redness. Apply onto affected areas, then smooth it out using a circular motion. With regular application, your skin will have a clearer and smoother tone, with strengthened immunity against pigmentation. Use this treatment after putting on your serum and before the moisturiser. Priced at S$208 at Sulwhasoo counters at TANGS Orchard, TANGS VivoCity, Takashimaya Department Store and Robinsons Orchard.
WINNING LOOK. If you want to look like a winner, a la Oscar-winning Cate Blanchett, you might want to try SK-II Facial Treatment Essence. Blanchett said that was a key part of her skincare regime when she prepared for film-dom’s biggest night. “While I am sure it would be far more interesting for me to reel off the hundreds of products one might use to get her skin ready for a special event, it really is just SK-II Facial Treatment Essence for me. I have been addicted to SK-II for well over 10 years now and let’s just say some of my Blue Jasmine scenes would have been far more confronting without it.” Priced at S$99 (75ml) and S$168 (150ml) at SK-II counters.
SENSUAL SCENT-SATION. Seduce with a lasting scent, such as Lacoste’s Eau de Lacoste Sensuelle (S$139 for 100ml) and Escada’s Born In Paradise (S$117 for 100ml) perfumes. Eau de Lacoste Sensuelle elegantly opens with pink pepper and tart blackcurrant and sets in the rich comforts of amber and soft touches of nougatine; while Born In Paradise is a playful match to your Casual Friday outfit — its fruity blend of green apple, watermelon and pineapple is complemented with the warm notes of sandalwood, musk and cedarwood. Available at department stores and perfumeries.
INSTANT GLOW. Who doesn’t yearn for instant fairness and radiance? Enter Vaseline’s new Healthy White Instant Fair body lotion, which offers up to four times visibly fairer skin. The non-greasy formula contains iron oxide and titanium dioxide that act as micro reflectors to deliver the appearance of radiant skin, while Vitamin B3 and 12-HSA (an extract from castor oil) diminish hyperpigmentation and minimise melanin formation respectively. Priced at S$7.95 (200ml) and S$11.80 (350ml) at Watsons, Guardian and supermarkets.