We’re officially entering the second half of the year – and hey, you survived! If you’re wondering if you have an excuse a reason to shop, this article is that sign you’re looking out for. We’ve curated a list of pampering beauty goodies – many of them are new launches! – that you can get as a reward for yourself for battling through half of 2019. Well done!
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1. FOREO LUNA 3
Widely regarded as the holy grail of skincare devices since its inception in 2013, FOREO has always been able to offer its users the experience of an ultra-hygienic gentle cleanse with a targeted, yet personalised, firming and toning facial massage.
The experience has now been enhanced in the new and improved FOREO 3, which is 100% app-enabled and contains 30% longer touchpoints, 30% bigger brush head, and 25% softer touchpoints with 16 pulsation intensities. We can’t think of a better device that you should get to pamper yourself for all the hard work you’ve put in this year.
FOREO LUNA 3 retails at SGD299 and is available at Sephora, TANGS, and online at Foreo.com, Sephora.sg, Tangs.com, Zalora, and LAZADA from 4 July.
2. PHS Volumising Shampoo
A good hair wash at the end of each day can be one of the simplest joys to reward yourself with. Give each hair wash session more mileage with this shampoo formulated by hair care expert PHS Hairscience.
The FEM Thickening Shampoo taps into the latest stem cells technology to help hair regain its thickness and improve its texture. It also contains Korean botanical essences to further nourish your tresses.
Winner of the Best Volumising Shampoo at the Daily Vanity Beauty Awards 2019, this shampoo is able to remove unhealthy build-up while retaining your scalp’s natural oils.
PHS Hairscience FEM Thickening Shampoo retails at SGD58 and is available at all PHS Hairscience outlets.
Want to get a travel-sized FEM Thickening Shampoo and a complimentary hair and scalp analysis? Head over here to redeem this perk!
3. EVE LOM MOISTURE CREAM
The Eve Lom Moisture Cream is housed in a classic white and gold tub that exudes luxury.
Pamper yourself with this luxurious, multi-tasking cream that contains PrimalHyal Ultrafiller (to reduce and prevent lines and wrinkles), peach flower and white horehound (which protects against pollution and oxidative damage), as well as 3D Hydration Booster (which enables the skin to manage its own hydration).
Eve Lom Moisture Cream retails at SGD240 for 50ml and is available from July at escentials Paragon, escentials TANGS Orchard, and Sephora.
4. ROUGE DIOR MISS DIOR LIPSTICK
Brighten your smile with the new limited edition Rouge Dior Miss Dior lipstick, engraved with the signature houndstooth motif of the Miss Dior fragrance.
Boasting both couture colour and comfort and wear, we think that this lively coral lipstick would be the perfect reward for the girl who’s always on the move yet manages to look polished all the time.
Rouge Dior Miss Dior lipstick retails at SGD54 and is available at all Dior counters.
5. alche{me} Personalised Moisturiser
No two person has the exact same set of skincare concerns and needs. This is why customised solutions are always the best if you want to care for your skin the right way.
It is probably not surprising that the alche{me} Personalised Moisturiser is the winner of Best Cream Moisturiser (Judges’ Choice) at the Daily Vanity Beauty Awards. After all, customers receive a product that’s customised based on their individual needs and to achieve their unique skin goals.
The product is loved for its ability to deeply hydrate skin and tighten the appearance of pores. It also has an amazing texture that makes application a joy.
6. YSL VERNIS À LÈVRES WATER STAIN
If you’re looking for a glossy but comfortable, pigmented yet lightweight formula, this is it. This YSL water stain comes in 18 (!) new shades of nude, orange, pink, and reds designed by YSL Global Beauty Director Tom Pecheux, which means that there’s something for every skin tone in this collection.
The stain gives a durable wet and intense look to the lips without being too cloying, making it the perfect product in hot and humid Singapore.
YSL Beauté VERNIS À LÈVRES WATER STAIN retails at SGD52 and will be available at all YSL Beauté stores from 1 July 2019.
7. DRUNK ELEPHANT D-BRONZI ANTI-POLLUTION SUNSHINE DROPS
Sun’s out, fun’s out! But did you know that you can achieve that same coveted bronzed look without having to deal with sun damage?
Simply add a drop of the Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-pollution Sunshine Drops to any serum, oil, or moisturiser for not just a beautiful glow, but also a potent dose of protective antioxidants and omega fatty acids. D-Bronzi is 100% free of essential oils, silicones, and fragrance – only the best for you!
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-pollution Sunshine Drops retails at SGD50 and will be available at Sephora ION and Sephora.sg from 18 July 2019.
8. ESTÉE LAUDER ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR INTENSE RESET CONCENTRATE
Just got back from your mid-year holiday but your skin isn’t adapting well back to the Singapore weather? We’ve been there.
Estée Lauder’s new Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate is a powerful overnight treatment specifically designed to rescue and reset the look of irritated and stressed skin. With soothing notes of chamomile, lavender, and hedione, this product doubles as aromatherapy – just the antidote we need to a high-stress day!
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate retails at SGD140 for 20ml and will be available at Estée Lauder ION boutique, Sephora and Sephora.sg from 18 July 2019, and at Estée Lauder island-wide (including Lazada.sg) from 1 August 2019.
9. ANTIPODES NIRVANA HAND & BODY WASH
We love multi-functional products because of the convenience that comes along with it! This 2-in-1 hand-and-body wash cleanses intensely without leaving your skin feeling dehydrated, thanks to its active ingredients: hibiscus flower and antibacterial harakeke oil. Not only is this wash naturally scented with wild blackcurrant, spearmint leaf and cardamon, it has also been certified to be 100% vegan!
Antipodes Nirvana Hand & Body Wash retails at SGD51.20 and is available at selected Guardian stores and Guardian Online.
10. SULWHASOO ESSENTIAL LIP MASK
Another multi-functional product on our wish-list is the Sulwhasoo Essential Lip Mask, which doubles up as a lip cleanser to remove remnants of other lip products.
Lightweight but effective, this is a must-have in your summer kit for hydrated, juicy lips. The Lip Mask has two versions, Moisture and Recovery, and includes a handy little brush for ease of use and application.
Sulwhasoo Essential Lip Mask retails at SGD58 and is available at all Sulwhasoo boutiques, and counters at TANGS at Tang Plaza, and Takashimaya.
11. TWO L(I)PS DIAMOND
In Singapore’s hot and humid weather, it is common for us to experience chafing or repetitive friction when wearing tight clothing, which results in dull skin at the vulva area and inner thighs. TWO L(I)PS Diamond contains Ascorbyl Glucoside, a water-soluble form of Vitamin C that delivers a clear, radiant glow to the skin without any of the harshness like redness, irritation and even flaking that is often experienced with other Vitamin C serums, making it perfect for use on your delicate areas – as well as your face! 20 readers of Daily Vanity have tried it – find out what they thought here.
TWO L(I)PS Diamond retails at SGD135 for 30ml and is available at all Strip outlets and www.twolips.vip.
12. CLARINS V SHAPING FACIAL LIFT CONTOURING SERUM
Clarins has been a go-to brand for facial contouring products (which, by the way, does not just include face slimming) since 1998. This new iteration of a classic cult product boasts some key benefits that we think all of us could do with a little more, such as skin uplifting and reduction of puffiness in the face. Apply this serum using the Manual Auto-Lifting Method of resting the full weight of your head on the palms of your hands to achieve maximum results.
Clarins V Shaping Facial Lift Contouring Serum retails at SGD122 and it available at all authorised Clarins counters, including the Clarins boutique at ION Orchard and Westgate, or on www.clarins.com.
Simple joys
13. Utena Juicy Cleanse Body Scrub
The winner of Best Body Exfoliator at the Daily Vanity Beauty Awards 2019, the Juicy Cleanse Body Scrub is among the bestselling products by Utena. This is made with cold-pressed argan oil and four types of fruit and vegetable extracts all blended into one amazing salt scrub. This body exfoliator is loved for its refined texture that helps to scrub away any fatigue you’re feeling in your body while leaving your skin feeling soft and smooth. It’s also intensely moisturising so you can give your skin the tender, loving care that it craves.
The product is available in several scents such as Grapefruit and Blackberry, but the one that has won the favour of our judges comes in Coconut Vanilla, which will make you feel like you’ve been whisked away to a luxurious beach getaway.
Utena Juicy Cleanse Body Scrub retails at SGD19.90. Utena products are available at selected Watsons stores, Tokyu Hands, Welcia-BHG, Don Don Donki, Robinsons stores, Metro stores, and Qoo10, Shopee, and Lazada.
14. The Body Shop Carrot skincare range
You’re taking multivitamins for your body – don’t forget you need them for your skin too! Try the new Carrot skincare range from The Body Shop. It comprises a face cleanser and daily moisturiser that has been enriched with organic carrots sourced from a British, family-run farm, and Community Trade organic aloe vera. This skincare line is designed to rejuvenate and protect the skin against daily urban aggressors.
The Body Shop Carrot Wash Energizing Face Cleanser retails at SGD21 for 100ml and the Carrot Cream Nature Rich Daily Moisturiser retails at SGD31 for 50ml. The range is available at all The Body Shop stores islandwide.
15. TISHA AC7 ACNE CREAM
When faced with sudden breakouts, many of us instinctively want to pick at them or hide the bumps behind thick layers of makeup though we know both of these short-term solutions aren’t good for our skin in the long run.
TISHA AC7, an acne cream fortified with invisible plant-based micro-needles that deliver 10 active ingredients into the skin, is a product that most Koreans (who have such good skin!) swear by. It is also paraben-free and mineral oil-free, making it suitable even if you have sensitive skin!
Tisha AC7 retails at SGD36 for 15ml and SGD27 for 4ml, available for purchase at selected Guardian stores, Guardian online and Lazada at ‘Sccube the Apothecary’.
16. URBAN DECAY ALL NIGHTER SUMMER SOLSTICE SCENTED SETTING SPRAY
This Urban Decay setting spray smells absolutely amazing! The limited edition All Nighter Summer Solstice Scented Setting Spray bottles up the ultimate beachy scent with notes of crushed pineapple, coconut, and a sea salt breeze, and keeps makeup looking fresh for up to 16 hours. Your makeup will still look flawless in the humidity thanks to this weightless formula.
Urban Decay All Nighter Summer Solstice Scented Setting Spray retails at SGD22 for travel size and SGD48 for full size, and is available at Sephora stores, Sephora online store and at the Urban Decay freestanding store at Ngee Ann City B1-32.
17. VICHY NORMADERM PHYTOSOLUTION
Containing a medical grade dosage of 2% natural dermatological Salicylic Acid and soothing Vichy Volcanic Mineralizing water, the Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution is the answer to your recurrent skin issues of pimples, blackheads and dilated pores. It targets imperfections on sensitive and acne-prone skin, and at the same time is hypoallergenic and gentle enough for daily use due to its hydrating properties.
Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution retails at SGD42 and is available at Guardian and Shopee. It will be launched at Watsons, Robinsons, and Lazada from July 2019.
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