Beauty intel: Dior, Handmade Heroes, Sally Hansen

EYE SPY. Diorshow has been given new life with four products, thanks to the creative mind of Peter Philips, Christian Dior’s make-up creative and image director. They include: Diorshow Designer Mascara (S$53), 5 Couleurs Designer (S$102), Pro Liner (S$37) and Brow Styler Gel (S$38). The mascara comes with a cone-shaped brush that hugs each lash from the root to tip, producing a lasting extension effect. The 5 Couleurs Designer eye-shadow palette is enriched with Dior’s coloured pearlescent pigments that give your peepers a three-dimensional look. The Pro Liner has the intensity of a liquid liner and can be easily applied like a pencil. The brow gel shapes and defines unruly brows.

Available at Dior boutiques and counters.

CLEAN AND GREEN. Looking for an organic and all-natural skincare brand? Local label Handmade Heroes uses natural ingredients such as extra-virgin organic coconut oil, cocoa butter and almond oil in all its products (body scrub, lip balm and scrub, make-up remover and dry shampoo) and contains no preservatives or synthetic chemicals. Try the Butt Kicking Deep Detoxing Coffee Scrub (S$19.90) for a start. It comprises of a blend of organic rice, organic coffee and cinnamon that gently exfoliates and stimulates circulation in the thighs, stomach and buttocks.

Retailing at a price range between S$4.90 and S$39.90 at http://www.handmade-heroes.com.

NAIL IT. If you want an all-in-one nail lacquer with all the benefits of a base coat, strengthener, growth treatment and top coat, try Sally Hansen’s Complete Salon Manicure collection. Whether you’re preparing for a big night out or attending an outdoor garden wedding, these six new stylish shades of navy, purple, coral peach, pink, mauve and mint green will get you nicely prepped. Plus, you really can’t beat that chip-resistant, gel-like shine it gives.

Retailing for S$13.90 each at Watsons, Guardian and BHG.