Wanna catch up on what new products there are right now? You’re on the right article. The good news is that there are many worthy mentions of varying budgets to check out. You may want to get your credit card ready.
Budget-friendly buys
1. Botaneco Garden Organic Chia Seed & Honey Haircare and Bodycare Range
Chia Seed Oil and Honey sound like something that might be on a the menu of a healthy food restaurant. But did you know that these superfoods are also beneficial for your skin and hair?
If super moisturised skin and tresses sound like a treat to you, then the newly launched Botaneco Garden Organic Chia Seed Oil & Honey series is going to find favour with you.
Botaneco Garden Organic Chia Seed & Honey range consists of: a shampoo (SGD11.90), conditioner (SGD11.90), and hair oil (SGD7.90), a body wash (SGD11.90), body lotion (SGD9.90), and a hand cream (SGD4.90). It is available at all Guardian stores island-wide.
2. Max Factor Face Finity 3-in-1 Foundation
Don’t underestimate its rather simple packaging – this foundation packs a punch! Made for busy career women constantly on the go, this foundation is a multi-tasker (just like you!) that works as a primer, concealer, and foundation all at once.
Available in 10 shades suitable for Asian skin tones, the Face Finity 3-in-1 Foundation is suitable for normal to combination skin type.
Max Factor Face Finity 3-in-1 Foundation retails for SGD29.90 and is available at selected Watsons stores.
3. ORBIS Collagen Re Force
A drink supplement that contains ORBIS’ highest amount of collagen peptides for replenishing collagen levels to date, this is what you need to help your skin glow from inside out. This gives you instant collagen replenishment, so you can watch as your skin becomes smoother, plumper, and more radiant.
ORBIS Collagen Re Force retails at SGD56 for 10 bottles and is available at all ORBIS stores, counters, and online.
4. Innisfree Vivid Cotton Ink Nude Collection
We love the five new MLBB additions to Innisfree’s Vivid Cotton Ink Collection because these shades look flattering on almost any skin tone.
On top of the gorgeous colours, these lippies are also infused with mango seed oil, avocado oil, camellia oil, and cotton seed oil to keep your lips feeling moisturised and soft throughout the day.
Innisfree Vivid Cotton Ink Nude Collection retails for SGD15 and is available at all Innisfree retail outlets.
5. SOFINA Primavista Ange
SOFINA has released its Japan’s best-selling Primavista Ange Series, makeup products that are lightweight, long-lasting, and great for sensitive skin.
While you’re checking out these products, take a look at the SOFINA jenne line, which features a range of affordable skincare products, for those with combination skin type.
The SOFINA Primavista Ange consists of: Long Keep Base UV <primer>, SPF25 PA ++ (SGD17), the Liquid Foundation SPF 20 PA ++ (SGD22), the Powder Foundation (SGD19), and a Loose Powder (SGD20). The SOFINA jenne consists of: a lotion (SGD26), jelly moisturiser (SGD29), a UV Protection Emulsion SPF 50 + PA ++++ (SGD26), and a moisturising mist (SGD20). Both collections are available at selected Don Don Donki and Welcia stores.
6. Swisse Ultiboost Hair and Skincare Range
We know how the aversion to tablets can sometimes put us off taking much-needed supplements, which is why we were excited when we see that Swisse has launched liquid supplements. It’s easier to consume and tastes great too.
Try the Swisse Ultiboost Hair Skin Nails liquid that includes natural extracts like Sicilian blood orange, which is rich in skin-loving antioxidants. There’s also the Swisse Ultiboost Cranberry Concentrate, which support urinary tract health.
Swisse Ultiboost Hair and Skincare Range consists of: the Swisse Ultiboost Hair Skin Nails Liquid (SGD49), the Swisse Ultiboost Collagen+ (SGD39 for 60 tabs), the Swisse Ultiboost Cranberry Effervescent (SGD39 for 60 tabs), Swisse Ultiboost Cranberry Concentrate (SGD39), and the Swisse Ultiboost Evening Primrose Oil (SGD49 for 90 caps). The new Swisse products are available in all Guardian and Watsons retail outlets island-wide.
7. Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Overnight Treatment
Before you head to the doctor’s office for a dose of fillers, consider this topical solution that’s inspired by dermatological treatments. The Hyaluron-Filler Overnight Treatment has a dual chamber system that pumps out an ideal balance of Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and Hyaluronic Acid – both of which are used in dermatological treatments to keep skin looking youthful.
The results? Plumped up skin that has less visible wrinkles and sagging.
Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Overnight Treatment retails at SGD84.90 and is available at selected Guardian, Unity, and Watsons stores.
8. DR.FORHAIR Folligen Shampoo
A brand that’s recently come onto Singapore’s sunny shores, DR.FORHAIR hails from Korea and has sold over 4.5 million of its award-winning shampoo, its Folligen Shampoo – a sign of how popular it is!
This daily shampoo is great for strengthening hair’s health so that those with fine, thinning hair can see better hair days.
Dr.FORHAIR Folligen Shampoo retails at SGD37.39 and is available in selected Watsons stores and online.
Luxe buys
9. Yves Saint Laurent Beauté Or Rouge Range
The luxury of the new Or Rouge line by YSL isn’t just in its opulent black-and-gold packaging. At the heart of the skincare line is saffron, a precious flower that is hard to come by and is well-known for its skincare benefits.
Make these products part of your skincare rituals; remember to take time to massage the product into skin and enjoy the sheer indulgence of their texture and scent. This skincare line is especially recommended for urban-dwellers because of how the products can combat against environmental pollutants.
The Yves Saint Laurent Beauté Or Rouge Range consists of: the Or Rouge Crème (SGD559), the Or Rouge Crème Regard (SGD299), the Or Rogue Masque En Crème (SGD389), Serum (SGD650), Or Rouge Cleansing Cream (SGD138), Or Rouge UV Protection (SGD165). It is available at all Yves Saint Laurent counters and boutiques.
10. CHANEL Sublimage L’Essence Fondamentale
This super luxe skincare product is the brainchild of experts at the Chanel research programme, who studied over 500 wild plants for almost eight years. The close examination of these plants resulted in the creation of five extracts that they found will be great for use in cosmetic skincare products.
One of these extracts is Solidago, which is the key ingredient used in the new Sublimage L’Essence Fondamentale. Together with Vanilla Planifolia, another active ingredient in the formula, the product is able to help skin become denser, toner, firmer, and smoother.
CHANEL Sublimage L’Essence Fondamentale retails at SGD750 and is available at all CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty Boutiques and CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty Counters.
11. Kanebo ‘The Exceptional’ Skincare Range
he perennial quest for perfect, clear skin has opened up the pursuit of wisdom for light, shadow and complexion to reveal an all-new premium anti-ageing skincare line from Kanebo.
Scientists at Kanebo spent decades in researching about anti-ageing and their dedicated commitment leads them to the launch of The Exceptional skincare range.
This new line is exceptional (pun intended) because of how it targets at multiple benefits to improve the overall appearance of skin. Six factors are targeted in total: moisture, radiance, texture, smoothness, firmness, and brightness.
But the skincare benefits aren’t the only thing impressive about the new line. The products are also designed to give you a spa-like pampering experience, thanks to the elegant scent they come in.
Kanebo ‘The Exceptional’ Skincare Range consists of The Cream (SGD1,800), The Lotion (SGD350), and The Emulsion (SDG550). It will be available at all Kanebo boutiques.
12. ALBION Elégance Makeup
Following the successful launch of the Elégance makeup line in May 2018, Albion adds on four more products to this collection. They include a new coral red colour addition to the blush line, a buildable, fine-tipped eyebrow brush pen, a hydrating new range of liquid lipsticks that are comfortable on the lips, and a new colour addition to its nouvelle eye shadow palette collection.
ALBION Elégance Makeup consists of: its Liquid Rouge Bijou (SGD45), Eyebrow Liquid (SGD40), Nouvelle Eyes (SGD74), and its Emotional Face Blusher (SGD74). It is available at the ALBION counter at Takashimaya Department Store.
13. Coach Floral
The newest fragrance by Coach, Floral is inspired by the signature Tea Roses that appear on the brand’s leather bags and accessories.
An undeniably beautiful fragrance that’ll make you feel ultra-feminine, it opens up with a splash of Citrus Coeur and a touch of effervescent Pink Peppercorn with radiant Pineapple Sorbet. The heart reveals a bouquet of fragrant flowers — Rose Tea, Jasmine Sambac and Gardenia— before an enveloping dry-down to elegant Creamy Wood, Patchouli Essence and Musky notes.
Coach Floral retails at SGD66 (30 ml), SGD109 (50 ml), SGD149 (90 ml) is available for sale at leading departmental stores.
