Beauty Reviews Singapore: What We Tried in March 2025

In 2025, beauty is stepping away from restraint—more is officially more. Yes, minimalist, hybrid skincare-makeup formulas never left. Many of our favourites on this list are double-taskers like makeup primer-and-moisturiser or lip balm-and-lip gloss, but there’s no denying the shift towards bold, expressive colour.

Self-care is getting a luxurious upgrade, too. Think plush serums, airy foams, and silken lotions infused with white florals, shea butter, and peptides. These indulgent formulas melt into the skin, delivering a weightless, luminous finish; just in time for warmer days ahead.

As for skincare, this month brings a wave of brightening innovations. SK-II and Tatcha are tackling hyperpigmentation with new launches, while Bioessence has introduced two entire ranges designed to hydrate and illuminate. Meanwhile, the return of velvety matte textures is unmistakable—3CE’s Cashmere Hug Lipstick is gaining momentum, alongside Anastasia Beverly Hills’ latest blurring foundation and setting spray. Our beauty forecast for the months to come? A seamless blend of function and fantasy.

We’ll keep you in tune with the newest in the world of beauty: for more, check out our haircare guide and one of the biggest trends we see coming: blush.

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SK-II GenOptics InfinitAura Essence – Restore Youth and Vitality With The Latest Technology

Luxury skincare brand SK-II has released its upgraded and most advanced brightening essence– the GenOptics InfinitAura Essence, designed to redefine Aura Skin and offer a holistic transformation from day one of use. Leveraging over 30 years of skincare experience, SK-II has modified their formula to complement breakthrough research in Aura Skin: the discovery of the biomarker IL-36y, which deteriorates skin’s Aura Protein causing dullness and tiredness even at young age.

The GenOptics InfinitAura Essence is packed with active ingredients, including SK-II’s proprietary PITERA: with over 50 micro-nutrients, this naturally derived miracle skincare ingredient is exclusive to SK-II, derived from a secret fermentation formula. Patented Bisabolol Pro soothes the skin, while SDL -α’s advanced antioxidant power and advanced brightening effects nullify sallowness and dullness. Lotus flower extract and niacinamide fight invisible and visible spots from age and sun and remove unwanted hyperpigmentation.

Why we love it: Picture this. An essence that is great for any skin type– sensitive or not, and gentle enough for around the eyes! Plus, the GenOptics InfinitAura Essence reduces yellowness, redness and texture while giving you that overall glow. 

The GenOptics InfinitAura Essence is available across multiple retailers including Shopee, Tangs, Metro, Takashimaya and BHG.

Tatcha – The New Brightening Collection Features a Revolutionary Vitamin C Formula

Tatcha’s new Brightening Collection is the product of latest research from the Tatcha Institute in Tokyo, additionally powered by Japanese beauty secrets. This new collection uses innovative 12-hour Time-Release Vitamin C, a proprietary blend which provides a slow-release effect, meticulously stabilised and optimised for your skin, that remains potent in the bottle and bioavailable in the skin for longer. This technology ensures that the Vitamin C deeply penetrates without overwhelming or irritating the skin, resulting in a brightening transformation that’s gentle enough for twice-daily use. Each formula is additionally infused with Japanese plum (nanko ume), rich in Vitamin C and long used in home rituals to brighten the skin, as well as ferulic acid and Pro-Glutathione Antioxidant Booster, which together fortify the skin barrier, even its tone and restore youthful vitality.

The new collection consists of a Brightening Serum and Brightening Eye Cream, which work together over time to deliver lasting radiance to all parts of the face. The Brightening Serum targets dullness, uneven tone and loss of firmness with its formula of 12-hour Time-Release Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid and Pro-Glutathione Antioxidant Booster, enhancing the skin’s natural defenses against oxidative stress and visibly firming and smoothing. The Brightening Eye Cream contains the same Vitamin C blend and is the ideal formulation to lift, de-puff and reduce the appearance of dark circles.

Why we love it: The Brightening Serum is lightweight, absorbs instantly, and is as powerful as it is gentle: it’s clinically proven to improve skin brightness, firmness, and fade post-acne marks in just one week! The Brightening Eye Cream on the other hand is made to rescue deep dark circles. The additional bioferments and niacinamide help counter dark shadows and give your eyes that fresh, awakened look– ready for the day. 

The Tatcha Brightening Serum and Brightening Eye Cream are available on Sephora.sg

Anastasia Beverly Hills – Impeccable Matte Foundation & Setting Spray Holds Up In Humidity

Anastasia Beverly Hills continues its record of high-quality base makeup products with the dual release of the Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation and Blurring Matte Setting Spray– and right in time for the matte skin renaissance.

The new foundation delivers long-wear blurring, and is a medium-to-full coverage product that stays on for up to 12 hours. Weightless, seamless, yet water-resistant, this non-slip formula doesn’t settle into pores or fine lines– it sits in a smoothing layer on top of the skin, and can be effortlessly blended or built up in certain areas. The Impeccable Matte Foundation is dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic and safe for sensitive skin, and is free of phthalates, mineral oil, talc, sulfates, parabens, oil or fragrance.

Lock in your makeup with the Blurring Matte Setting Spray: this blurring, hydrating formula delivers a non-drying, natural finish. This 24-hour lightweight mattifying formula blurs pores and controls shine for a fresh finish: it’s suitable for all skin types, but especially oily skin, and has a refreshing yuzu and ginger scent. Its ultra-fine mist pump ensures even and gentle application that doesn’t interfere with your foundation.

Why we love it: It’s hard for us to say when a product’s found its way into our makeup bags, but Anastasia Beverly Hills’ new foundation actually has. It holds up stunningly well even in humid conditions like ours, never settling into fine lines or separating on the skin– and, paired with the setting spray, is virtually indestructible even with heavy sweating or sheets of rain to the face. Though the shade range is rather limited– there are notably more light-to-medium shades than deep shades– it’s inclusive of those notoriously difficult-to-match light olive skin tones.

Buy Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Impeccable Matte Foundation and Setting Spray at Sephora Singapore. 

Guerlain – The Abeille Royale Double Clarify & Repair Essence Is A Fresh, Sensorial Experience

Just the upgrade your skin has been looking for! Guerlain’s Abeille Royale Double Clarify & Repair Essence is where skincare science meets the power of bees. This dual-phase formula works on two fronts—refining and brightening—so skin looks smoother, clearer, and more youthful with every use.

The ground-breaking formula contains Dynamic Blackbee Repair technology, an exclusive blend of four potent honeys and royal jelly that supports the skin’s natural repair process. It’s paired with a brightness-activating concentrate, combining white honey, vitamin C, and AHA to target dark spots, even out skin tone, and enhance radiance. Guerlain’s research even found that white honey has a clarifying effect comparable to niacinamide, making it a powerhouse ingredient for glowing skin.

With 93% naturally derived ingredients, this lightweight essence absorbs effortlessly, leaving skin soft, smooth, and luminous. Plus, it comes housed in a recyclable glass bottle with 15% recycled material—a nod to Guerlain’s commitment to sustainability.

Why we love it: As with other Guerlain skincare products, this lightweight essence is a sensorial experience. Shake the micro-gel and liquid to combine them into a fast-absorbing, subtly fragranced formula. Follow with your usual skincare routine and let Dynamic Blackbee Repair Technology support your skin as it renews itself.

Buy the Abeille Royale Double Clarify & Repair Essence on Guerlain.com.

Anessa – Japanese Premium Suncare Technology For Sunnier Days Ahead

Anessa has renewed its suncare formulations with the very best in Japanese technology–  new improvements in the cult-favourite Gold Series, child and toddler-friendly Mild Series, and added sustainable practices and packaging, along with harnessing some serious star power in the form of Jackson Wang. The South Korean singer-songwriter is the new face of Anessa Asia Pacific, introducing this powerful new formula, with moisturising and protective properties, to the public.

The already near-perfect formulation of the Anessa Milk and Gel in the Gold Series now comes with the new Auto Veil Technology: a flexible UV veil which stretches with the skin’s movement and is resistant to heat, water and friction. It automatically smooths any tears or unevenness in the UV veil, forming a seamlessly protective UV layer. The Anessa Mild Milk also comes with its own improvements: the Smooth Protect Technology Air disperses UV Protection Agents, more evenly, with less stress to sensitive skin. This formula is moisturising, protecting, and is gentle enough to even be used on babies’ skin.

Why we love it: Anessa’s Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk, part of the Gold Series, is a truly incomparable formula in the world of sunscreen: lightweight, non-sticky, dries down to an almost powdery finish, doesn’t leave a white cast, yet doesn’t dry out the skin. We wouldn’t be surprised if the Perfect UV Milk could also solve global warming– though, with Anessa’s move towards sustainability, it might be able to soon.

Bio-essence – Effortless Skincare With the New Bio-Bright and Bio-Water Ranges

Bio-essence’s foray into skincare comes in two lines: the Bio-Bright and Bio-Water ranges, each targeting unwanted pigmentation and dehydration respectively. These new skincare ranges, which include hybrid skincare-makeup formulas like the Bio-essence Bio-Bright Hydra Glow UV Tone-Up, are designed as full day-to-night skincare routines: no fuss, no additional products needed.

The Bio-Bright range promises to make your skin radiant, dewy, and more luminous within just seven days: it consists of a soap-free cleanser, serum, day cream, Hydra-Glow Airy Cream, and a sunscreen and tone-up cream in one. The Bio-Bright Hydra Glow 2-in-1 Serum is pH-balanced, powered by a potent 12% Niacinamide (one of the strongest formulations on the market), aand delivers almost immediate brightening results, reducing inflammation and post-acne hyperpigmentation significantly within a week. For your new suncare essential, the Bio-essence Bio-Bright Hydra Glow UV Tone-Up SPF50 PA++++ functions as both sunscreen and tone-up cream (a popular form of makeup base in Korean cosmetics, applied to luminise the face), shielding your skin from UV rays and pollutants while leaving no white cast.

The Bio-Water range is infused with Nano Ceramides that care for your skin while restoring its moisture barrier: the pH-balanced Nano Ceramide Cleanser contains Amino Acids to gently cleanse without stripping away moisture, while the 9X Nano Ceramide Barrier Moisture Cream, developed with Japanese Nano Ceramids technology,  enhances ceramide penetration into 20 layers of skin, as well as skin moisture boosting benefits for up to 72 hours.

Why we love it: The Bioessence Bio-Bright Hydra Glow Airy Cream has the strangest texture– light, fluffy and pudding-like, yet heavily moisturising. It’s more slippery than typical gel textures that moisturisers come in, but it feels greatly protective against pollutants, even forming a perfect base layer for makeup applications.

The Bio-essence Bio-bright and Bio-water ranges are both available for purchase at Watsons Singapore, Guardian Singapore, NTUC Fairprice and selected cosmetic houses.

3CE – The New Cashmere Hug Lipstick Designed For Ultimate Comfort and Colour

The world’s top Korean makeup brand introduces the Cashmere Hug Lipstick, another innovative lip formula that’s right on trend– remember how the Velvet Lip Tint changed liquid lipstick formulas forever? This new lipstick has an ultra-soft matte finish, inspired by the softness of cashmere, and comes in eight shades ranging from vivid to muted. Launched with global ambassador Minnie of the girl group (G)I-DLE, it promises a blurred, picture-perfect look.

The eight shades of the Cashmere Hug Lipstick can be worn on their own or layered over each other for true Korean gradient lips: their soft, blendable finish enables you to pack on the pigment or sheer out colour to your heart’s content. Choose from soft warm beige #01 OAT, a soft mauve statement lip in #04 TEXT ME, or the romantic deep pink #10 DREAMY, or get your makeup artist on and mix and match. The lipstick bullet is sleek, with 3CE’s logo carved into it, encased in a satisfyingly heavy tube that closes with a click.

Why we love it: We were drawn to #08 HUSH RED from the beginning: it’s the shade Minnie wears in promo pictures, and a universal bright red that isn’t too overwhelming. The formula is blendable, which makes it easy to slightly overline the lips, as is the trend in Korean beauty circles, without it appearing harsh or unnatural. We do notice that 3CE’s newer product shades tend to be designed for warm tones and lighter skin tones in general– the same goes with the Cashmere Hug Lipstick. If you’re a Spring or Autumn in Korean seasonal analysis, go right ahead, but if you’re a Summer or Winter, wait for the next release!

Pick up 3CE’s Cashmere Hug lipstick at Watsons Singapore and online on Shopee.

Oh, what a month February has been for beauty addicts! From the launch of Krave Beauty’s lip jellies to Glow Recipe’s Dewy Flush, the excitement has been real—spring beauty is here, and we’re completely on board.

Let’s not forget House of Sephora, where the latest trends and viral must-haves made their debut and you’ll be hearing all about our top picks soon. But first, a moment for the beauty products we reached for the most in February. The standouts, the surprises, and the ones we wished did just a little more.

Glow Recipe Dewy Flush - Skincare in Disguise!

Glow Recipe is back with another glow-inducing launch, and this time, it’s all about skincare-first colour. The brand’s new Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush™ is its first-ever brightening cheek serum, designed to give a sheer, dewy flush while actively plumping, brightening, and evening out skin tone over time.

Unlike traditional blush, this lightweight tint melts into the skin with a second-skin finish, infused with 3% niacinamide, jojoba-treated pigments, and hyaluronic acid for a hit of hydration and long-term skin benefits. It’s clinically tested to reduce hyperpigmentation, making it more than just a wash of colour. It is skincare in disguise!

And if that wasn’t enough, the Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops™ Serum (Rosy Glow) is here to add a soft champagne-pink shimmer to enhance radiance while calming the skin with centella asiatica.

Both formulas stay true to Glow Recipe’s Glow Hues philosophy and are designed in a skincare not a makeup lab, meaning every drop works beyond pigment to nourish and treat the skin. Wear them alone for a fresh, healthy glow or layer them up for a more flushed, luminous look.

Why we love it: We find it hard to get over Glow Recipe’s packaging – how can something so pretty also be good for us? This 100% skincare, gliding flush is all about adding just the right hint of colour to our lack-lustre complexions. A little bit on the cheeks, eye lids and lips; and the all-rounder brings back life to any just-woken appearances. Plus, it is actually quality skincare that will reduce pigmentation with every use! It smells great, without being over powering and is also buildable for when you need more. Told you, effortless skincare that doubles up as makeup!

Find your Dewy Flush at Sephora.sg.

Krave Beauty - Plumptuous Lip Jelly, Plump, Smoothen and Hydrate

Krave Beauty has officially stepped into makeup with Plumptuous Lip Jelly, a lip-loving hybrid that delivers hydration, colour, and sustainability in one gorgeous refillable tube. The nourishing, non-sticky jelly is packed with skin-caring ingredients that leave lips looking plump, smooth, and ultra-hydrated.

The formula contains upcycled plum oil, sourced from French plum kernels (a by-product of the food industry) to provide deep hydration. MaxiLip Peptide firms and smooths for a fuller-looking pout, while Triolein, derived from olive oil by-products, helps ingredients penetrate deeper for lasting nourishment. Available in 4 universally-flattering colours(yes, they checked!); a juicy coral aka Iced Persimmon, a soft pink in Guava Blush, a rich brown in Cherry Cola and a deep, stunning plum in Acai Dream. 

The refillable packaging cuts plastic waste by 76%, letting you restock sustainably while keeping your lips nourished and radiant. Lastly, these tubes come with a cooling metal applicator for a refreshing swipe!

Why we love it: If you’re not a fan of lip gloss, this one is for you. The feather-light texture feels weightless—none of that sticky, heavy feel from oils—while delivering just the right hint of colour. It wears beautifully on its own or layered over lipstick for extra shine.

The cooling metal applicator is our favourite yet, eliminating the hassle of fibres clinging to sticky gloss (euww?) and can even be washed to keep things fresh and hygienic. Hydrating, sustainable, and effortlessly chic—this is gloss, but better.

The Plumptuous Lip Jelly is available for purchase at all Sephora outlets in Singapore and sephora.sg.

Sally Hansen Repair + Rescue Collection: A Skincare-Inspired Revolution for Nail Care

Everyone’s favourite nail care brand Sally Hansen has added to its Repair + Rescue Collection with two new additions this month. Designed to restore, strengthen, and protect nails from daily wear and tear, this skincare-inspired collection brings together powerful ingredients and clinically proven formulas to tackle common nail concerns. 

Still new to naturally, healthy-looking nails? Try the all-new Bi-Phase Revitalizing Serum, infused with an MSM Biotin Blend, Blueberry Extract, and Glycerin, nourishes and hydrates nails, improving moisture levels from the first application while encouraging growth. For those dealing with fungal damage, the Fungal Damage Solution offers a targeted remedy with a precision-tip applicator that helps combat fungal damage and reduce discolouration in just one week. 

Those seeking brightening effects will love the Illuminating Colour Corrector that brightens dull nails with iridescent pearl and brightening agents, enhancing their natural appearance. Got fragile nails? Brittle nails benefit from Super Strength Defense, a treatment clinically proven to fortify brittle nails in just one week by creating a flexible, protective barrier that prevents breakage. To smooth out ridges and imperfections, the Insta-Smooth Ridge Filler, enriched with Rice Protein, acts as a self-levelling primer that leaves nails polished and hydrated.

Why we love it: It might be that our nails are craving some TLC, but we have a few praises to hand out to the Repair + Rescue Collection. Thoughtfully formulated and backed by clinical results, these products offer targeted solutions for every nail concern. The Bi-Phase Revitalizing Serum is light on the nails, nourishing and super-abosorbent. No oily leftovers! 

We particularly enjoyed coating our nails with the Super Strength Defense, for its subtle shine and strengthening properties—because strong, healthy nails should never be out of reach.

Available at Guardian, in-stores and online.

Drunk Elephant - Mello Marula™ Cream Cleanser & Therabu™ Buttered Reparative Hand Cream 

The folks at Drunk Elephant have just unveiled two new additions to their skincare range, offering a fuss-free approach to cleansing and hydration. Say hello to the Mello Marula™ Cream Cleanser and Therabu™ Buttered Reparative Hand Cream, designed to keep skin calm, balanced, and deeply nourished.

First up, the Mello Marula™ Cream Cleanser. If your skin needs gentle yet effective cleanse, this ultra-soothing, low-lather formula is the one to reach for. Developed at a skin-friendly pH of 5.0, it sweeps away water-resistant makeup, sunscreen, and daily pollution without any harsh surfactants or SLS. Instead, the blend of 1.0% colloidal oatmeal and marula oil helps to moisturise and calm, while antioxidant-rich vanilla fruit extract delivers an extra soothing touch. 

For hands that need some serious TLC, the rich Therabu™ Buttered Reparative Hand Cream is fast-absorbing and delivers 24-hour hydration while restoring any loss in elasticity. Packed with oat kernel flour and nourishing extracts, it works to soothe irritation while strengthening the skin barrier. 

Why we love it: Both launches stay true to Drunk Elephant’s signature approach of effective ingredients, skin-compatible formulations, and no unnecessary additives. The no-fuss Mello Marula™ Cream Cleanser gives soft, clean, and comfortable skin, minus any tightness or stripping. As for the Reparative Hand cream, expect a noticeable improvement in dryness and an overall smoother feel, all wrapped up in a buttery formula that melts right in. No sticky hand prints on your phone!

Shoppers can buy the Mello Marula™ Cream Cleanser and Therabu™ Buttered Reparative Hand Cream in stores at Sephora or online on sephora.sg.

Caudalie’s Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream & Instant Firming Serum: Skincare’s Latest Power Duo

When it comes to age-defying skincare, Caudalie with its nature-backed powerful formulations is in a league of its own. The No. 1 anti-ageing line in France has mastered the art of lifting, plumping and firming with its Resveratrol-Lift collection, and now, announced two skincare essentials for your dressers. Meet the new Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream and Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum, formulated to smooth, sculpt, and bring back that youthful bounce. These power-packed formulas contain Vegan Collagen 1, a plant-derived innovation designed to provide optimal support for the skin’s natural collagen production. 

The New Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream is everything you want from an eye treatment. Infused with quinoa extract, smoothing biopolymers and lifting peptides, the formula targets loss of firmness while reducing signs of fatigue. The biggest upgrade? A sleek new metal applicator that delivers an instant decongesting effect, making tired eyes look visibly fresher in seconds.

Already a cult favourite, the Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum is now three times more effective than retinol when it comes to firming and lifting the skin. Formulated with Caudalie’s exclusive patented blend of Resveratrol, Hyaluronic Acid and Vegan Collagen, it corrects wrinkles, refines the facial contour, and restores plumpness—all without irritation.

Why we love it: Smoother, firmer, and effortlessly radiant—Caudalie’s new launches are rewriting the rules of anti-ageing skincare. Vegan Collagen 1 was developed in partnership with Harvard, and the range harnesses vine resveratrol to stimulate the activity of youth proteins. Think enhanced elasticity, firmer contours, and a fresh, revitalised glow! 

Pro tip - the metal applicator on the eye cream is just perfect for tired eyes, especially when you store it in the refrigerator prior to use!

Buy the Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream and Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum from Sephora stores or on their e-store. 

The New mise-en-scène Hello Bubble Collection: K-Beauty Hair Colour, Upgraded

If you’ve ever dreamt of achieving salon-quality hair colour at home, without the mess or damage, mise-en-scène’s revamped Hello Bubble collection is meant for you. South Korea’s No. 1 hair dye brand is back with a fresh new look, a formula upgrade, and an electrifying collaboration with K-pop powerhouses aespa. Expect richer pigments, longer-lasting vibrancy, and an effortless application that brings pro-level colouring straight to your bathroom.

For those who love a fuss-free, foam-based dye, Hello Bubble now comes with an improved 24-hour ‘zombie’ bubble foam that refuses to deflate, ensuring an even, seamless colour payoff. The ammonia- and PPD-free formula is gentler than ever but still delivers serious colour retention. And with the addition of a 2X Double Bonding Ampoule—now boosted to 10 grams—hair stays nourished and resilient throughout the colouring process.

The shade lineup too got more exciting with three new additions: 3AB Ash Black, 11WS White Silver and 10GB Gold Brown. 

Why we love it: Fuss-free home applications! Mise-en-scène makes hair colour easy and mess-free. Plus it is completely free of paraphenylenediamine (PPD) and ammonia. Whether you are looking to refresh your browns or need that K-Pop transformation there’s a colour for you amongst the versatile range of 17 shades and five hues.

Also, you can now choose the right shade for yourself with the mise-en-scène’s virtual try-on tool. Simply use the Hello My Colour feature on the brand’s mobile app to test out different colours before making the commitment.

Hello Bubble is now available at the Amorepacific Hair and Body Shop on LazMall and Shopee Mall, as well as at Watsons Stores and Watsons Online.

Lancôme’s New Year 2025 - Limited-Edition Gifts and the First Refillable Serum 

Lancôme is kicking off the year with a showstopping collection that includes bold pinks, icy reds, and that signature Lancôme rose reimagined to symbolise new beginnings. To mark a momentous New Year, Lancôme has partnered with Cai Guo-Qiang, and created a uniquely striking work that features the iconic rose at its center. This CNY, you can look forward to Lancôme gifts captured in boxes adorned with cAITM’s contemporary, stylised rose. 

Now for the MVP in the house, The Génifique Ultimate Serum. This skincare hero got a recent glow-up with its stunning limited-edition bottle making it the perfect gift for the Lunar New Year. Packed with 90 trillion Beta-Glucans, this powerhouse serum tackles redness, smooths texture, and boosts radiance in just one week. 

Bonus points for the eco-friendly refillable design; luxe, but make it conscious. The 50ml format, which is also the first refillable serum on the market with a dropper, flaunts a refillable system that saves 177 tons of glass.

Your Lunar New Year look isn’t complete without a swipe of Lancôme’s Drama Matte Lipstick. This year’s collection brings fresh shades, from the playful cool-pink 399 Haute en Pink to the sultry brick-red 296 Rouge Dramaphoria. The formula is ultra-pigmented, buttery smooth, and infused with ceramides and Grand Rose Extracts™, so your lips stay hydrated and stunning all day. 

Why we love it: Lancôme’s Lunar New Year collection is all about fresh starts and timeless beauty. Aside from the stunning limited-edition packaging that deserves a spot on every dresser, you’ll find yourself with the gift of glowing skin. The Génifique Ultimate Serum helps to boost repair, reducing redness and achieving smoother, younger, more radiant, and younger-looking skin, one powerful drop at a time. 

As for the oh-so-stunning Drama Matte– at $61 a pop, these lipsticks are just the right mix of drama and sophistication, all wrapped up in a sleek matte tube with a satisfying “click.”

Available at Lancôme counters and on www.lancome.sg.

Huda Beauty - Get Your Purple On with the UBE Collection

Feeling the holiday blues? Then you need a solid dose of electric lilac in your life! Inspired by Huda’s love for Ube cake, the new limited-edition collection transforms some of her most beloved products into playful, pastel perfection.

Each year Huda celebrates her birthday with an Ube cake, and The Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder in Ube Birthday Cake's electric lilac shade pays homage to that sweet tradition. The rosy pigments in this setting powder work wonders under the eyes, neutralising, brightening, and blurring for a flawless finish with a subtle, blush-toned glow. 

Next in the lineup is the Blush Filter in Ube Cream, a vibrant lilac addition to the iconic Blush Filter range. Its ultra-creamy, soft-focus formula blends seamlessly, delivering buildable colour for the perfect “ubelicious” flush. 

Completing the trio is the Faux Filler Lip Gloss in UUU-Baby a sheer lilac gloss offering a high-shine finish and is infused with vegan collagen and vitamin E to keep lips hydrated, smooth, and looking fuller. 

Why we love it: Don’t let the purple intimidate you! Huda Beauty’s Ube collection makes a playful yet sophisticated addition to your beauty routine, guaranteed to make you fall in love with purple power. From a subtle tint to a bold pop of colour, you can choose to make this collection as radiant as you like. Nail the look with the Blush Filter on your cheeks, followed by Easy Bake under your eyes for that brightened, blurred effect. Finish with the versatile gloss, to tie it all together. We think you’ll like this one too!

Huda Beauty’s Ube Collection is available at Sephora Singapore. 

Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturiser, Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm – For That Peptide Boost

Peptides, the short chains of amino acids that form proteins like collagen and elastin to restore bouncy skin, show no signs of stopping as a skincare ingredient– and Paula’s Choice has fully boarded the trend with the release of the Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturiser and Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm. Each product is powered by 3 pro-collagen peptides for a non-irritating, much-needed boost to your skin.

The Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturiser has three active peptide ingredients: hexapeptide-5 (a water-binding peptide) which hydrates and adds bounce, oligopeptide-1 (a messenger peptide) which helps to preserve and support natural collagen, and tridecapeptide-1 (a signal peptide) which rapidly smooths and plumps fine lines. These ingredients were selected for their ability to signal elastin in the skin’s foundation– alongside biofermented hyaluronic acid, this moisturiser goes above and beyond simple topical moisturising by supporting collagen levels and actively hydrating. 

The Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm, also packed with three pro-collagen peptides, doubles as both lip treatment and lip gloss: beginning with a balmy texture, it melts away into a glossy, non-sticky finish. With tridecapeptide-1 to smooth lines, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 to support natural collagen production, and palmitoyl tripeptide-38 to activate natural hydration and prevent lip thinning. 

Why we love it: If you have oily skin, or have been looking for a more Singapore-weather-friendly moisturiser, the Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturiser might be that match. It hydrates without feeling heavy and nourishes in spite of its light, gel-like texture. The moisturiser can be used as part of a daytime or nighttime routine, and even as a makeup base.

Hate lip gloss? Non-tacky and a welcoming break from sticky lip gloss, the Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm is all things reparative and nourishing. You’ll never face chapped lips again!

The Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide is available at Sephora.sg and online at Paulaschoice.sg. 

Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream, FUTURE SOLUTION LX Universal Defense – Science-Powered Luxe Skincare

New releases from Shiseido this season have all your anti-aging needs covered: the Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream, and the FUTURE SOLUTION LX Universal Defense. With Shiseido’s research in your skincare routine, you’ll be protected from skin sallowness, dryness, sun damage, and more.

The Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream, the result of Shiseido’s study of the skin’s invisible nutrient network, revitalises and enables greater skin density and fewer wrinkles through the use of two unique technologies: SafflowerRED™ and ReneuraRED Technology™. SafflowerRED™ is powered by safflower/Benibana extract, which encourages vascular stability and supports the skin’s natural collagen production by delivering essential nutrients. ReneuraRED Technology™ on the other hand targets discolouration to renew the skin.

The Universal Defense sunscreen, newest to join Shiseido’s ultra-luxurious line of FUTURE SOLUTION LX anti-aging skincare products, is a sunscreen that combines premium UV protection and anti-aging care, with a refreshing, dewy finish. With SPF 50+PA++++ and containing the precious Japanese herb Enmei (with historically-recognised rejuvenating properties), this sunscreen protects your skin from external stressors. 

Why we love it: The Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream is designed for great skin, but also self care. Immerse yourself in hydrating goodness all while enjoying the calming fragrance of this skincare hero. The Universal Defense sunscreen finishes off your skincare routine with a no-cast finish, perfect for those with oily skin. It can be used on the face, hands and body, does not leave a white cast, and can be worn under makeup.

Buy yours at Shiseido’s online store or on Sephora.sg. 

Sigi Skin’s Butter Glaze Lip Jelly – Back in a Limited-Edition Cherry Shade

We asked, and Sigi Skin delivered– the Butter Glaze Lip Jelly is back in time for the double-festive season of Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day in a limited-edition, cherry-red shade. In case you’ve been keeping up with our Beauty Reviews, back in November we suggested a cool-toned red to round off the shades of Butter Glaze Lip Jelly in Sigi Skin’s lineup. As much as we’d like to take the credit for this, Sigi Skin has been doing their research, and they’ve landed on this shade right as it’s set to be one of the hottest colours of the year.

The new shade, Cherry Crush, is a cool-toned, buildable deep red shade. In the classic Butter Glaze Lip Jelly formula, it contains squalane to seal in moisture, shea butter and peptides (Hexapeptide-9 and Nonapeptide-1) for intense hydration and smoothing, and strawberry extracts, full of antioxidants, for a vibrant glow. Sunflower seed oil repairs sun damage and prevents chapping, while cocoa extract, packed with vitamins A and E and natural antioxidants, soothes and protects. Formulated with Singapore’s humid climate in mind, it treats dryness, dark spots and other lip concerns while giving a glossy shine. This formulation is safe for everyone, including those with sensitive lips and expectant mums.

Why we love it: Too many deep red lip products start out deep red and sheer out absurdly to bright fuchsia: Cherry Crush doesn't. It stays burgundy, whether applied lightly (it sheers out to a muted, red-bean colour) or packed on for drama. Crucially for a deep shade, it applies evenly. This lip balm begins with a sheen and slowly sinks into the lips over the hours for a softly radiant finish.

Snap up the Cherry Crush shade on Sigi Skin’s website.

Bioessence Serum Body Lotions – A New, Weightless Body Lotion Formula

Skincare brand Bioessence’s foray into body care begins with their new Serum Body Lotions. With their lightweight texture, absorb faster than traditional cream or gel moisturisers, making them lifesavers in humid climates like ours. A cross between body lotion and facial serum, these lotions deliver high concentrations of active skincare ingredients to your skin, like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides. 

There are three Bioessence Serum Body Lotions: the “Moisture Plus Water Burst”, enriched with 90% pure hyaluronic acid and mineral-rich Algae extract to hydrate for up to 24 hours, the “Bright Plus Super Radiance”, with 120x Vitamin C and sweet orange extract to even out skin tone, and the “Renew Plus Deep Repair”, with a 5x Ceramides complex to stimulate skin renewal and soothing Camellia flower extract. 

Why we love it: It’s time to give some well deserved TLC to your body! The Bioessence Serum Body Lotions are dermatologically tested and formulated without alcohol, parabens or colourants. They contain Bioessence’s proprietary Bio Energy Complex™, which boosts the skin’s repair and replenishment by enhancing cell energy and oxygen absorption for firmer, more radiant skin. Plus, they come in two sizes each, 300ml and a travel-friendly 70ml for when you’re on the go!

Shop Bioessence Serum Body Lotions at Watsons, Guardian, NTUC Fairprice, on Shopee Mall, and at elected cosmetic houses.

The Ordinary GF 15% Solution – Transformative Skincare Technology Made Accessible

The Ordinary’s transformative new serum, the GF 15% Solution, features a recent breakthrough in skincare technology: the use of growth factors, a class of biomimetic (nature-identical) peptides, in commercial skincare formulations. The serum is part of The Ordinary’s mission to make effective, scientifically-powered and proven skincare accessible to all– you should be able to pick up dermatologist-quality skin solutions at the pharmacy.

Over time, environmental factors such as stress, pollution and UV light cause damage to the skin through irritation and a decrease in protective antioxidant molecules. This process is hastened by the natural depletion of key molecules in the skin that are responsible for the repair process. As a result, key structural processes and components in the skin are affected, which may lead to uneven texture, fine lines, discolouration and the loss of elasticity. 

With its formulation featuring a triple compound of plant-based EGF, IGF and TGF, the GF 15% Solution targets this issue by boosting the number of growth factors in the skin naturally occurring signalling molecules. These support the skin’s collagen-generating abilities, skin cell turnover, and protection against irritants, leading to an overall anti-ageing effect on your complexion – exactly how you’d like it!

Why we love it: Plumper, more youthful skin at an easy price point? Yes please! The Ordinary GF 15% Solution is getting rave reviews across the world and there’s every reason to include it in your skincare routine. Its watery, light formula absorbs easily into the skin without causing any irritation making it a worthy try. And at that price point($30), we say why not!

Shop The Ordinary’s GF 15% Solution on Sephora.sg.

L’occitane “Take Time to Care” – A K-Idol Endorsed Hand Cream

L’occitane has revealed its latest campaign, “Take Time to Care”, featuring beloved Korean idol and L’occitane’s Asia Brand Ambassador, Mingyu from the boy band SEVENTEEN. The campaign celebrates the simple act of caring for yourself and loved ones through little appreciative gestures: which L’occitane, a treasured self-care and gifting brand, knows plenty about. To mark the collaboration, L’occitane has also released a “L’occitane with Mingyu” gift set, including a handful of the brand’s favourites: the Almond Shower Oil, the Shea Butter Hand Cream, and an adorable Mingyu-themed bag charm.

Idols are busy people, and Mingyu himself has said that he uses L’occitane’s Shea Butter Hand Cream between schedules to care for his hands and keep them smooth– little acts of pampering throughout a long day. The Shea Butter Hand Cream, already an iconic product of L’occitane’s, is enriched with a high 20% concentration of shea butter, as well as honey, almond extracts and coconut oil. 

Why we love it: L'Occitane's Shea Butter Hand Cream is truly legendary. Users love it for its creamy texture, luxurious scent and smooth non-greasy finish. It’s vegan, too!

If you haven't tried it yet, we hope Mingyu's recommendation inspires you to visit your nearest L'Occitane store. 

Plus there’s an in-store Exclusive! Spend $100 or more, including the purchase of the iconic Shea Butter Hand Cream, and receive a complimentary L'OCCITANE with MINGYU Bag Charm. *Terms and Conditions apply, while stocks last. 

The L’occitane with Mingyu gift set, including the Shea Butter Hand Cream, can be purchased in all L’occitane retail stores and online.

Bzu Bzu Family Shower Cream – Nourishing Body Care For The Whole Family

Singapore’s beloved family care brand, Bzu Bzu, has been trusted with skin and body care products for babies and children to accompany them through the ups and downs of the growing years. Now, Bzu Bzu launches a shower cream suitable for all the family, from children aged three and above to adults. The new range of Family Shower Creams are luxuriously foaming, deeply moisturising, and light on kids’ skin– this dermatologically tested formula is safe for daily use, and ideal for guiding your kids into their daily hygiene habits.

The Bzu Bzu Family Milk & Silk Shower Cream is enriched with milk protein and silk protein, and is carefully crafted for sensitive skin to enhance skin softness, elasticity and radiance. Not only does it soothe rashes, scrapes and irritated skin, it also works to prevent wrinkles by tightening and smoothing the skin– how’s that for an all-ages multitasker? The other shower cream in the line, the Bzu Bzu Family Antibacterial Shower Cream, protects against 99% of germs and bacteria and eliminates body odour with Cica Extract and Tea Tree Leaf Extract, while maintaining a gentle, skin-soothing formula.

Why we love it: If like us, you enjoy skincare that works for everyone in the family, you will adore the affordable range by Bzu Bzu. Skin soothing ingredients, in easy to use pump-based bottles have given these a permanent spot in our shower space. We are sure your little ones will love them too!

Shop the Bzu Bzu Family Shower Creams at Watsons Singapore and online.