Skincare, Haircare and Makeup Review: Our Favourite Tried and Tested Beauty Products for November 2022

You know we love our skincare, haircare and makeup at Vanilla Luxury! Each month, as we discover a world of skincare and makeup brands - both local and international - we try, test and tell on these beauties.

Here are the beauty and makeup products that we tried this month, along with what we loved about each of them.

Our Favourite Beauty Products for November

​Chantecaille Oil Free Balancing Moisturizer

Still new to Chantecaille? The luxury botanical skincare and makeup brand is known for its effective and high-quality products. As the latest addition to the brand’s illustrious range, the Chantecaille Oil Free Balancing Moisturiser is a lightweight, botanical moisturizer that successfully provides hydration to oily, combination and troubled skin. It balances and soothes while also supporting the skin barrier. 

Offering instant moisture without any weight, this day or night moisturizer was created to give deep hydration to all types of skin, including those who struggle with oily skin. Infused with new-to-market ingredients chosen for the ability to balance the skin’s microbiota, it harnesses the power of botanical extracts, marine postbiotics, and plant stem cell extracts to maintain and boost the skin’s moisture. All while cleverly reducing visible oil and blemishes, refining the look of pores, and improving skin’s uniformity.

Ideal for combination and oily skin, it is perfect for men, women and also teens who are blemish-prone and need lightweight but powerful moisture. This new formula also features vitamin C-rich antioxidant Orange Extract, softening and moisturizing White Lily Bulb, hydrating and nourishing Shea Butter, and emollient Flower Waxes. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: If you struggle with acne and excessive sebum production, the answer lies further than just spot treatments. Finding the right balance and providing your skin with optimum hydration without clogging your pores is how Chantecaille helps you achieve dewy, shine-proof skin. Immediately after application, you’ll find your skin to be soft, hydrated and supple. And unlike other hydrating products, the Oil Free Balancing Moisturiser will leave you with a mattified effect. 

Chantecaille Oil Free Balancing Moisturizer is at the Chantecaille Flagship Boutique at TANGS at TANGS Plaza and Takashimaya Department Store. 

​Glowfully Glow & Tint Lip Treatment 

Glowfully’s first foray into makeup, the Glow & Tint Lip Treatment 

 has us yearning for all its wearable hues! The formula comes with Shea Butter and nourishing ingredients to instantly condition dry lips, leaving them plump and hydrated all day long. Multitaskers, these little tubes of delight go well beyond the lips! Use on your lips and then follow as an eyeshadow or blusher. No matter where you use the product,  the dewy glass skin finish provides an illusion of translucent skin and a healthy glow where applied. 

Shea butter replenishes moisture in dehydrated chapped lips while softening them over time. Olive fruit prevents moisture from evaporating to lock in moisture for smooth lips all day. And finally, Jojoba Seed heals peeling lips while Rosehip Oil soothes and strengthens the lip barrier.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Want that one product to retouch your makeup while on the move? 

Say hello to looking fresh anywhere anytime with Glowfully’s Glow & Tint Lip Treatment. This Vegan formulation is free from Parabens, Phthalates, Formaldehyde and Synthetic Fragrances. It also provides buildable coverage - slather on extra for that glowy pout!

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment

If there’s one brand that led the way for gentle chemical exfoliation, it’s Glow Recipe. In 2017, Glow Recipe was born with the launch of the Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask — often called the ultimate exfoliation blueprint! This sleeping mask quickly became a viral sensation, with an 8,000-person waitlist and selling out over seven times at launch.

A reformulation of the same product, the new Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment is a next-generation overnight resurfacing treatment formulated with the latest exfoliation technology. One that helps to brighten, hydrate, smoothen and firm up skin.

his powerful-yet-gentle exfoliation mask features seven weights of hyaluronic acid, brightening niacinamide and quinoa peptides to brighten, hydrate, smooth and firm skin so you can wake up with a radiant glow.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: You can stop being afraid of acids!  The Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment comes with a pH-balanced, concentrated 2.5% AHA Complex. Don’t let the 10% glycolic acid put you off either. The strong formulation is designed to release slowly for gradual exfoliation and hence is gentle yet gets the job done. 

Available in-store and online at Sephora.sg for $64.

​Fenty Cocoa Cleans'r Soothing All-Over Cleansing Bar and Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence

Meet the newest shower showstopper by Fenty: the Cocoa Cleans'r Soothing All-Over Cleansing Bar with Shea Butter and Coconut Oil. This new nourishing face and body bar soap delivers decadent lather giving you a sensorial in-shower experience with a beach-inspired scent. Perfect for our tropical showers! 

And there’s more good news to be had! Fenty Skin’s awesome(and our favourite!) Fat Water has a new sis in town: Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind. This toner-essence combo comes through for those looking for more hydration. Its thick, milky texture is bursting with feel-good, look-good ingredients for that sultry, dewy finish.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We’re solid Fenty fans over here, so when the brand launches a product, we know it’s worth snagging. Take the Cocoa Cleans'r Soothing All-Over Cleansing Bar for example. Lush lather, tropical scents and the hydration of Shea Butter - what’snot to love! Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner makes a worthy hydrating partner to Fat Water. Use together for that ultimate dewy glow. 

Fenty Cocoa Cleans'r Soothing All-Over Cleansing Bar and Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence are available on Sephora.sg

​Davines WE STAND for regeneration 

The latest from Davines, WE STAND for regeneration is a limited-edition shampoo and body wash formulated with ingredients from a Slow Food Presidium and a regenerative organic farm and vineyard.

The green aniseed extract in this bodywash comes with sugars and carbohydrates for added moisture, while the Barbera grapes pomace extract is rich in tartaric acid, leaving the skin soft and the hair shiny and hydrated.

That’s not all. We Sustain Beauty is a movement that aims to take climate action by raising awareness of the importance of biodiversity and regenerative organic agriculture on a global scale. As a Certified B Corporation distributed in 90 countries. We Sustain Beauty is a culmination of Davines’ values and pioneering environmental ambitions for the future built on the brand’s deeply rooted heritage of sustainability.

To further support its commitment to socio-environmental initiatives. Davines will now donate a total of €50,000 to two organisations which support regenerative organic agriculture and biodiversity. Now you can have shiny hair and soft skin, for a good cause!

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Do multipurpose body and hair products work? Turns out they do! Look forward to a delicate formula suitable for all hair and skin types. Davines WE STAND for regeneration provides shine and silkiness to your hair, all while making your skin soft and supple too! 

Available online at davines.com.sg and select Davines partner salons island-wide.

​Bioessence Face Masks

As a brand that’s built on a genuine understanding of Asian skin, Bioessence creates products that are effective and affordable - so anyone can work towards better skin. Face mask junkie? Then you’ll love their huge range of face masks that cover a wide spectrum of skin needs - and all taken care of, via a sheet mask. 

The Bio-Gold Rose Gold Hydrating Mask comes with 24K Nano Gold, also known as Colloidal Gold, that is scientifically known as a powerful anti-oxidant that protects skin against free radical damage.  Infused with Bio Energy Complex to form 24K Bio-Nano Gold, the nanoparticles get easily absorbed into the skin at an enhanced rate of delivery to keep skin youthful and glowing. 

We also recommend the Bio-Treasure Double Nourish Milk Bomb Mask. Made with Milk Extract Soft-textured material the mask allows for high absorption rate for super nourishment. Milk Protein is a vital source of nutrition to keep skin well-nourished and moisturized. Infused with Bio Energy Complex™ this face mask enhances absorption of Milk Protein for deep nourishment and effective skin softening.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Heading out of town for your winter break? Don’t forget to pop these into you bag! Light and perfect for your travel kit, these face masks can help counter any and every skin emergency - dryness from air travel or extreme weather conditions, Bioessence has got your back!

Bio-essence is available at Watsons, C K Department Store, NTUC Fairprice, and selected cosmetic houses.

​Cetaphil® Soothing Foam Wash

Cetaphil®, the No.1 Dermatological Skincare Brand in Singapore, has recently launched its new Soothing Foam Wash designed to give you clean, luminous, healthy-looking skin. 

It comes with three key ingredients - Allantoin, Glycerin and Triple Ceramides - that are

dermatologically tested and proven to soothe skin from irritations and hydrate skin intensely. This new product provides rich hydration so that your skin does not get over-dry, making it a good option for those with sensitive or irritated skin. 

This new product expands Cetaphil’s repertoire of effective solutions by now catering to consumers with sensitive skin who prefer a gentle cleanser in foam format.  

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Skin craving a break or perhaps you need a foaming cleanser that can clean your complexion without the residual tightness? Cetaphil® Soothing Foam Wash is a lightweight and gentle deep cleanser that helps to remove dirt, oil and other gunk, leaving behind a fresh, clean slate. Use along with your oil cleanser for double cleansing, and reap the benefits of soothing hydration, all while ensuring your skin looks fresh as a baby’s!

Cetaphil® Soothing Foam Wash is available at major retailers such as Watsons, Guardian Health & Beauty and Unity. Also available on Cetaphil’s official e-stores: Shopee and Lazada

Our Favourite Beauty Products for October

​Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Crème

Are dark circles bringing you down? Look forward to brighter, more wide-awake eyes with Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Crème. The brand’s best eye cream yet, it can tackle lines and other initial signs of eye ageing all while leaving you with brighter eye circles in just 2 weeks! 

The Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Crème double action formula allows you to fight visible effects of free radical damage from blue light, and also neutralizes skin-damaging free radicals with 8-hour antioxidant power. 

Formulated to target dark circles in all locations: under eye, upper eye, inner corner, outer corner and all around, the gel cream is clinically tested and shown to target a blend of blue, purple and brown circles.

Hate milia? Then you will welcome the fresh, lightweight, fast-absorbing Gel-Creme texture that works night and day to help renew and improve the look of your skin. Just 1 application delivers 100-hour hydration and plumps and moisturizes with Hyaluronic Acid. Results include hydrated, and rested-looking eyes. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Crème Retails for $119 for 15ml at multiple retailers including Sephora.sg

​DR.WU Hyalucmplx Ultimate Hydrating Serum 

Have you tried Dr.WU Taiwan’s No. 1 Cosmeceutical Brand yet? Started by Dr Yin-Ching Wu, the brand is backed by over 50 years of research and 200,000 clinical studies, DR.WU is a brand committed to developing highly effective products for all skin types. 

Launching its much-awaited Hyalucmplx Ultimate Hydrating Serum, DR.WU have introduced the industry's only patented "HYALUCMPLX" formula and a new micro-molecular hyaluronic acid that incorporates multiple skin repair and relief factors. 

A single drop is all you need to work across 6 common skin irritations - including dryness, tightness, redness, flaking, roughness, and dullness instantly.

For instant discomfort relief, the serum incorporates niacinamide (B3), panthenol (B5), and seven organic plant extracts, comprising green tea, Asiatic pennywort, licorice, chamomile, Japanese knotweed, rosemary, and scutellaria that help reduce dryness, redness, and itchiness of the skin.

For barrier repair, this industry-leading serum combines a triple ceramide compound of 1, 3, and 6-II, a compound similar to the skin's natural lipid structure, to more quickly restore the skin's protective properties.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We love skincare that comes backed with clinical results. In this case, DR.WU’s Hyalucmplx Ultimate Hydrating Serum was found to achieve 100% hydration, 70% repair, and 50% quick relief in just one hour. 100% of test subjects reported better hydration, reduced flaking, and better glow, plumpness, and suppleness overall after just four weeks of use!** 

We noticed an instant hydration effect that left skin less tight and soothed. Best of all, DR.WU’s Hyalucmplx Ultimate Hydrating Serum works on even the most sensitive of skin types without causing any redness or irritation.  

The new DR.WU Hyalucmplx Ultimate Hydrating Serum, priced at $102.90, is now available via DR.WU’s official online platforms and progressively at selected Watsons stores.

***Functional experiment by Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science: Self-assessment results of 20 test subjects 4 weeks after using DR.WU Ultimate Hydrating Serum

Papilla Haircare Hair Rewind Range

Papilla Haircare has announced the launch of its Hair Rewind range, a product refresh of its scalp and haircare line. Starting with shampoos and conditioner masks, this new range has everything you’ve been rooting for - an upsize in product packaging and an upgrade in product formulation!

That’s not all. In a bid to make professional hair care accessible to more customers, this new product revamp has also undergone a price revision. 

The Hair Rewind range is designed as multi-taskers. They address multiple scalp and hair concerns, including thinning hair, hair loss, premature greying and chemical damage. 

The essence of the new Hair Rewind Shampoo and Conditioner Masks is optimal product efficacy. This means using clinical-grade skincare ingredients and cutting-edge technology in our trichologist-backed formulation. The key ingredient is the Phyto-Revive Complex, a proprietary blend of callus extracts derived from the Pagoda tree, Tuber fleece flower and Korean pasque flower. These extracts have cell-signalling properties to optimise scalp health for a broad range of anti-hair loss benefits. Phyto-Revive Complex also reactivates and prolongs the anagen (growing) phase of hair follicles to help reduce hair fall and increase hair density, while increasing the number and size of hair follicles to kickstart hair growth. In addition, it helps to stimulate more melanin production and inhibit DHT(a hormone that causes hair fall).

Hair Rewind Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo ($59) cleanses the scalp and hair without stripping off its natural oils and moisture. It also repairs and strengthens dry, brittle and damaged hair. The Multi-Peptide Complex (Bio-mimetic peptides, Growth factors)activates hair follicle stem cells and promotes hair growth.

Tsubaki seed oil and saw palmetto fruit extract prevent hair loss while increasing hair density. Also, Calming Complex (Ginger extract, Bisabolol)soothes an irritated scalp and relieves itching. The shampoo also comes with Tea tree extract which contains anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties to prevent and control dandruff.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Worried about your greying hair? Hair Rewind Anti-Greying Shampoo ($62) is an anti-hair loss shampoo formulated to cleanse and reverse the process of hair greying. This shampoo boasts two special ingredients -  Pre-M acts as a precursor of melanin, where the phytopigment-rich complex promotes the gradual deposition of natural dark pigments. M-Lock is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids, and helps to increase melanin production and conserve melanin in the hair follicles. Shiny, healthy hair - just the way you like it!

​BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying

Fans of Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm rejoice! The new addition to BANILA CO’s best-selling range, Clean it Zero 3-in-1 Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying is a hypoallergenic cleanser that transforms from a sherbet-like balm texture into a smooth oil when applied to the skin.

It comes with the same soft and smooth texture to effortlessly remove stubborn makeup without stripping your skin’s natural oils. A deep-cleansing balm - watch it melt dirt and grime away night after night. 

Formulated with Tri-Peel Acid™ (AHA, BHA, LHA) it gently exfoliates and clarifies the skin. The balm also contains 2% Jojoba Seed Oil to prevent excess sebum secretion as it gently and effectively cleanses your skin. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: If you double cleanse you want this cleansing balm. And if you wear heavy makeup, you certainly need this cleansing balm. Made to remove all the extra gunk BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying is just your favourite cleanser made to target clogged pores. Use regularly, and especially at night for that morning glow!

BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying retails for $39.90 on banilaco.sg

​Ultra Violette Daydream Screen SPF50 Tinted Veil

We spoke about the launch of Australian cult beauty brand Ultra Violette sometime ago and are so chuffed to announce another product in their SPF lineup - a multipurpose wonder that you will love! 

Ultra Violette is debuting Daydream Screen SPF50 Tinted Veil, a sheer to light skin tint that offers dewy coverage broad spectrum SPF50 protection.

This tinted SPF promises to be a soft, weightless tinted serum that feels like wearing a cloud. It boasts 15 flexible shades that adapt to one’s skin tone and share the same silky consistency as another favourite, Queen Screen, with a bonus buildable tint.

With broad spectrum SPF50 UVA and UVB protection, Daydream Screen also adds some heavenly hydration to the skin with Pentivitin for a smooth, even application. Best of all, Daydream Screen layers effortlessly over your fave SKINSCREEN™, buffing and blending into a natural, glowing finish that won’t go oily, patchy or leave sensitive types red.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: How often have you tried sunscreen that leaves you looking like a shine queen? If you enjoy sheer to light skin-tinted coverage and want the multi-purpose aspect of sunscreen, make note of this new product, pronto. And unlike other brands, it comes in 15 universally flattering shades - meaning there’s one for everyone!  

Ultra Violette Daydream Screen  retails for $58 exclusively on the Sephora e-store

​First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub With 10% AHA

If there’s one thing you buy due to TikTok, let it be this iconic Body Scrub! A body scrub that sweeps away dry, rough bumps often associated with Keratosis pilaris, it helps reveal healthier-looking, smooth skin. 

It is safe for sensitive skin types and uses a powerful mix of exfoliants - Glycolic and Lactic acid. At a combined concentration of 10% these help to resurface the skin’s top layer improving skin texture almost immediately. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: From buttne to pesky chicken-like bumps, this is the saviour you want in your bathroom! Just apply where needed, use with water and exfoliate gently to watch those pumice buffing beads whisk it all away!

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub is available for $45 on Sephora.sg

Our Favourite Beauty Products for September

​Chantecaille Bio Lifting Series

Chantecaille’s best-selling Bio Lifting Mask has been reformulated to be more powerful and offer the skin even more visibly smoothing, lifting benefits. This new, amplified formula is a cocktail of plant stem cells, four different innovative peptides, tensing agents and moisture barrier enhancers to help skin look its very best.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Chantecaille's Bio Lifting Serum+ and Bio Lifting Mask uses only the highest quality pure botanicals and vegan-friendly ingredients. This incredibly innovative serum is infused with powerful botanicals and the newest peptides that smooth the appearance of horizontal and vertical lines while working to moisturise, immediately lift, visibly firm and protect against blue light pollution.

Chantecaille Bio Lifting Mask hydrates the skin through a rosewater base and plumps the skin for a smoother and clearer complexion. This moisture boost tightens the skin giving the face a 'lifted' appearance. This luscious mask can be applied twice a week for 15 mins and rinsed off. For best results, leave it on overnight to wake up to a fabulously smooth morning complexion! 

​Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Limited Edition

Korea’s leading skincare brand Sulwhasoo has just introduced a limited edition First Care Activating Serum inspired by white porcelain from the Joseon Dynasty in celebration of 10 years in Singapore. 

Sulwhasoo’s First Care Activating Serum is a unique prepping serum designed to be the first step post-cleanse that hydrates, nourishes and visibly firms while boosting the absorption of subsequent products that are applied on top. 

This post-cleanse, preparatory product is designed to create the ideal canvas and boost the effectiveness of skin care that is applied afterwards—like serum or moisturiser. The secret is in JAUM Balancing Complex™, a potent cocktail of five Korean herbs that hydrates, nourishes and visibly firms. 

This much-heralded, best-selling serum is the secret step to getting a smooth, glass skin-level glow. A proprietary blend of agents works to improve overall texture and tone and boost moisture. Your skin is more receptive to any topical products applied afterwards, helping them absorb better for amplified results.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: With 1 bottle sold every 10 seconds and over 400,000 customers have purchased over 10 bottles repeatedly, Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum is a must-have on your vanity. BLACKPINK’s Rosé has also been named as Global Brand Ambassador and she was introduced to Sulwhasoo by her mom and both mother and daughter have been using Sulwhasoo for a long time. 

​Kiehl’s Retinol Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing Night Serum

For consumers seeking a quick, visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, Kiehl’s introduces new Retinol Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing Night Serum - a clinically tested formula that penetrates up to 15 surface layers deep to begin accelerating skin surface turnover, visibly improving skin’s appearance in as early as 5 days.

Regarded by dermatologists as one of the most researched and highly efficacious anti-ageing ingredients in skincare, retinol is widely recognized for its proven ability to help visibly diminish wrinkles and firm skin’s appearance. 

Unlike many over-the-counter retinol formulations, which can take several weeks or even months to start seeing improvements, Kiehl’s newest skincare innovation prioritises speedy results. Featuring a cutting-edge ‘fast-release’ delivery system that contains 0.3% pure retinol, the fast-absorbing serum penetrates up to 15 skin surface layers deep accelerating skin renewal, helping to rapidly bring fresh new skin cells to the surface for a more revitalised, youthful-looking complexion.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Kiehl’s newest retinol advancement comes in a unique packaging and formula release method where retinol is preserved and protected from degradation to ensure optimal potency and efficacy from the very first use. This enables the formula to be rapidly delivered into the skin and accelerate skin surface renewal for expedited results. 

​L’OCCITANE Divine Youth Oil

L’OCCITANE has just relaunched one of their bestselling skincare products – New and Strengthened Divine Youth Oil. This new formula gives your skin strength in three ways – Stronger Skin Health, Stronger Glow, and Stronger Renewal Benefits.

Enriched with Immortelle Super Extract for a natural retinol-like effect, this lightweight face treatment provides your skin with Vitamins A, C, E and Omegas 3, 6, 9. Now with 10% more Immortelle Essential Oil, one drop is all you need to achieve healthier, vibrant, and more radiant skin from within. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Afraid to use oil on your skin, especially in the tropics? Here’s a fun fact! Dehydrated skin tends to overproduce sebum to compensate for the lack of moisture. By a light facial oil like the Divine Youth Oil, to your daily skincare routine, you can help your skin regulate sebum production over time. Still prefer creamy textures over oil? Add the goodness of the Divine Youth Oil to your regular moisturiser and watch it perk up your skin over time!

The NEW and Strengthened Divine Youth Oil is now available at L’OCCITANE boutiques nationwide and on https://sg.loccitane.com/divineyouthoil.

​Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray LImited Edition

Oribe’s Number 1 styling product, their best-selling Dry Texturizing Spray is back with a limited-edition packaging featuring an illustration of co-founder and legendary hairstylist Oribe Canales. Illustrated by New York-based artist Alvaro in the 90s, the “muscle man” image takes its inspiration from Oribe’s love of 1950’s rock ‘n’ roll, Pop Art and American pinup-girl style. The resulting packaging is a love letter to the brand’s heritage and speaks to the brand’s roots and its dedication to the art of hairdressing.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Formulated with key ingredients like Mango, Sunflower Seed and the Oribe Signature Complex (Watermelon, Lychee and Edelweiss Flower), the revolutionary dry spray builds incredible volume and sexy texture while absorbing oil at the roots without powdery residue, perfect for a "just styled" look. This is a brilliant alternative to a dry shampoo and is suitable for all types of hair. It absorbs oil and dirt to extend time between washes! 

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray Limited Edition (300ml, $68) is now available at Oribe salon partners nationwide. Visit Oribe.com to locate an Oribe salon near you.

​Replica When The Rain Stops

In 1994, Maison Margiela created ‘Replica’, a collection of clothing and accessories inspired by garments collected from around the world and chosen for the universality and timelessness of their style and history. Each garment is reproduced identically and is marked with a plain white label indicating its provenance, period, and style description.

Inspired by the collection of clothing and accessories, the ‘Replica’ fragrances capture memories that we all share. Every scent instantly evokes images, impressions, and positive emotions that echo the collective unconscious as well as our own personal history.

Maison Margiela continues to evolve these new olfactive, collective memories with a new fragrance When the Rain Stops. This new scent is inspired by a familiar recollection, in this case the recollection of sensations associated with the instants following a rain shower on a beautiful spring day.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: ‘When The Rain Stops’ is one of the ‘Replica’ line’s most sustainable fragrance to date. One of its main ingredients, rose petal essence, is processed by LMR-Naturals, a vertically integrated platform in the Isparta region in Turkey. The essence of Patchouli Bali essence comes from a sustainable supply chain.

​Nuceuticals Skinergy™ Collagen Shot

Are you wary of buying collagen supplements? Here's one that works, and is clinically-proven to show results, especially when it comes to getting rid of fine lines and wrinkles!

The Nuceuticals Skinergy™ Collagen Shot recently went through clinical research where it was proven to efficiently decrease the clinical visibility of crow's feet wrinkles and improve skin hydration of Asian female adults just after 28-37 days of consumption. 

These ground-breaking results have also been published in a peer-reviewed journal article, assessed by expert scholars, bringing scientific merit to the new findings. 

You too can now reduce and get rid of fine lines and wrinkles with Nuceuticals Skinergy™ Collagen Shot in the comfort of your own home! Formulated with safe, effective and natural ingredients, Nuceuticals Skinergy™ Collagen Shot is a potent blend of the proprietary Bio-Optimised Marine Collagen (BMC) peptide, Vitamin C, Rosemary, Fern, and Micro Algae Extract.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: 100% drug-free means its safe for consumption. Top that off with the recent research results and there’s no reason not to try the Skinergy™ Collagen Shot! In the brand’s clinical study, conducted amongst 29 women who were aged 35 to 65, findings showed improved radiance and skin hydration, and a significant decrease in lines and wrinkles. We’ll take a pack or three! 

Nuceuticals is exclusively available online at its official website: www.nuceuticals.com

​SENKA Aqua Bright range

Say goodbye to dull skin resulting from stress, sun damage and post-acne marks. SENKA’s Aqua Bright range is here to delivery hydrated and glowy skin that you would be proud to flaunt. 

Aqua Bright – a brightening skincare that keeps up with your busy and active lifestyle. 

Bringing the dual benefits of brightening and hydration, Aqua Bright is clinically proven to fade dark spots and post-acne marks in as little as 2 weeks. With its lightweight finish and non-comedogenic properties, find long-lasting and breathable moisturization perfect for the humid weather in Singapore. Dermatologically tested, Aqua Bright is gentle towards skin – free from alcohol, fragrances and colourants.

It also comes with the power ingredient Tranexamic Acid, an anti-inflammatory which helps prevent skin barrier damage, accelerates recovery and is generally suited for all skin types. Aqua Bright is also powered by the moisture-boosting Aqua-MoistEX Technology paired with Double Hyaluronic Acid, providing intensive moisture care and enhanced radiance in skin. Formulated with nourishing ingredients such as Sakura Leaf Extract, White Cocoon Essence, Rice Bran Oil and Honey, it improves skin elasticity and skin health.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: The Aqua Bright range includes the Aqua Bright Lotion, Aqua Bright Glow UV Moist Whip Cream, Aqua Bright Glow Gel Cream and Aqua Bright Serum in CC. Lightweight and non-stick, these products are designed for a tropical climate such as ours. We enjoyed the  Aqua Bright Glow Gel Cream that brightens and refreshes the skin while providing adequate hydration. It also leaves behind a welcome radiant glow! 

SENKA Aqua Bright range is available at NTUC Fairprice, Watsons, Guardian and Welcia-BHG. 

​RYO Hair Loss Expert Care Perfume Series

Backed by 40 years of research, RYO’s Scalp Bio Lab researches the change in scalp and hair trouble patterns depending on environmental conditions.

RYO’s Scalp Bio Lab also conducts sensory research when developing its products. This means they research the relationship between fragrance and effects to match products and fragrances to not only benefit your hair but also to soothe your mind.

Say hello to RYO’s Hair Loss Expert Care Perfume Series that whisks you away into a blissful retreat during every wash. The long-lasting fragrance eliminates scalp odour, while leaving behind healthy, lustrous locks!

The RYO Hair Loss Expert Care Perfume line features Seoul Sunset and Jeju Breeze, two new luxurious scents that delicately perfume its Hair Loss Expert Care line for a truly indulgent affair. Step into the shower for an intensely meditative experience, allowing the exquisite scents of Seoul Sunset and Jeju Breeze to envelop your senses as the gentle formula nourishes, balances, and refreshes the scalp while relaxing the mind.

RYO’s Ginsen9EX™ patented technology harnesses a powerful elixir of Korean ginseng, three yellow-coloured herbs and five white herbs to soothe dry, itchy scalps restoring balance. The Hair Loss Expert Care Perfume Shampoo is free from seven key harmful ingredients— animal-derived ingredients, mineral oil, polyacrylamide, synthetic colours, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, and silicone oil—to ensure safe, gentle, and effective scalp care that promises healthy hair from root to tip. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Research meets spa with this range of RYO’s Expert Care Perfume Series. Enjoy moments of peace in the shower all while taking in the heady fragrances of your hair care. Easy on the pocket and on the mind too!  

Available on Watsons online and Watsons in-store, Lazada Official Shop, Shopee Official Shop and RYO Official Online Store.

​Diane Be True Body Wash 

Lather up with the new Diane Be True Body Wash series – created to nourish and hydrate your skin and uplift your spirits while being gentle on the earth. 

Whether you prefer to shower in the morning to boost alertness or in the evening to unwind and release muscle tension, this daily ritual goes beyond pure hygiene but is simultaneously a daily opportunity for self-care, presenting us with a soothing, relaxing space to decompress and relax.  

The formula contains over 90% naturally derived and upcycled ingredients to reduce waste and carbon footprint. Each product cares for your skin with key ingredients such as Toscana Olive Oil from Italy which lathers up naturally, providing mild and natural cleansing while keeping the skin hydrated, and Botanical Rice and Ceramides that help improve the skin’s barrier function and its ability to retain moisture.

Mindfully created, ethically sourced and sustainable. Diane Be True promises to be the cleaner choice, without a need for compromising on beauty.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: This made-in-Japan range, will keep your skin soft and supple while also repairing and calming sensitive skin. Infused with botanical Rice Ceramides that help improve the skin’s barrier function and the range retains skin’s moisture and leaves it just as you want it - clean and hydrated. 

Diane Be True Body Wash products are available at Watsons (in stores and online), Mandom Official Store on Shopee and Fairprice and Mandom Official Store on Lazada.

Our Favourite Beauty Products for August

​Pixi + Hello Kitty Collection 

Pixi is proud to celebrate the launch of a limited-edition collection created together with fellow British-born global icon, Hello Kitty! “I am so excited to bring you this collaboration with Hello Kitty, a girlfriend I have adored for a long time!” says Petra Strand, Founder of Pixi. 

The limited-edition skincare collection features a few familiar Pixi favourites adorned with Hello Kitty’s silhouette and iconic bow, plus new treats that have some of her much-adored skin-loving ingredients, including apples, to leave the complexion with our signature Pixi glow. Pixi’s A for Apples Sheet Mask is a pack of 3 multi-vitamin infusion sheet masks for a dose of vitamin A and apple extract.  

The colour collection also includes some beautiful shades and hues inspired by the enduring Hello Kitty aesthetic. Pixi’s Hello Glow-y Powder is a silky soft lustrous powder made with natural mineral pigments for a soft and radiant finish.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: AnyWhere Patches contains 90 rejuvenating hydrogel patches to instantly smooth, soothe and hydrate your skin anywhere and at any time. This calming formula contains peptides, hyaluronic acid, and ceramide to deeply moisturise and tone. It instantly infuses the complexion with a surge of hydration. 

Pixi’s Chrome Glow Palette is a multi-use palette with 9 universally-flattering shades that blends like a dream but more importantly, is infused with skin-loving treats such as Vitamin E, Apple Seed Oil and Ceramide NP that helps restore skin’s moisture barrier. 

​Jane Iredale PurePressed® Base Mineral Foundation SPF 20/15

We absolutely love it when new brands launch on our sunny shores, and this time it is none other than mineral makeup leaders jane iredale! jane iredale was born more than 25 years ago when founder Jane Iredale envisioned a makeup line that was good for the skin. 

A clean, skin-loving makeup line that still offered a no-fade and long-wear performance. 

Now you too can enjoy jane iredale, The Skincare Makeup™ in Singapore! Exclusively available at AsterSpring centres this collection of skin-boosting formulas is all about skin-transforming makeup that looks as good as it feels.

The assortment will include the Skincare Makeup System, three essential products used to achieve optimal coverage and performance – Smooth Affair® Brightening Face Primer, PurePressed® Base Mineral Foundation SPF 20/15 and POMMISST™ Hydration Spray, as well as Amazing Base® loose powder and refill brushes and Glow Time Pro® BB Cream SPF 25.

The PurePressed® Base Mineral Foundation SPF 20/15 is their best-selling one-step foundation, concealer and sunscreen that blurs fine lines with weightless, medium-to-full coverage. Lightweight and multitasking, the hydrating formula won’t dry out your skin or settle into your lines. Furthermore, its creamy texture builds and blends easily to create that filter-like appearance. Antioxidant-rich ingredients mean it protects and balances the skin using high-quality mineral pigments. Free from talc and bulking agents that are notorious for clogging pores and leading to breakouts. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Hate heavy coverage? Then you will thoroughly enjoy the second-skin finish that comes with this best-selling pressed foundation. And it won’t break you out! The micronized minerals in the PurePressed® Base Mineral Foundation SPF 20/15 lay flat and bind together while allowing your skin to breathe. You can also discover your perfect colour match with Jane iredale's Foundation Finder Quiz.

Jane Iredale will be launched exclusively at AsterSpring centres islandwide in Singapore from September 2022.

​Cetaphil® Optimal Hydration Collection

The No.1 Dermatological Skincare Brand in Singapore, Cetaphil® proudly announces the launch of a new-to-market Optimal Hydration collection dedicated to sensitive skin consumers who desire intense hydration for their skin. Comprising three products – a facial serum, an eye serum and a daily cream – these products can be applied during the final steps of your skincare routine.

Cetaphil® Optimal Hydration 48 Hour Activation Serum is a lightweight serum that instantly absorbs while intensely replenishing your skin's hydration for 48 hours and improving the overall quality of sensitive skin. Formulated with hyaluronic acid plus sunflower seed oil to immediately smooth the skin's texture and help restore skin's radiant appearance.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Our Editor-in-Chief’s left cheek was acting up after a tropical holiday. It was dry, itchy and red. She started to use Cetaphil’s Optimal Hydration Serum and Moisturiser daily and in just a span of a few days, her left cheek is more supple, hydrated, and the itch has reduced significantly. 

This range will be made available progressively in Watsons, Guardian Health & Beauty and Unity, as well as Cetaphil® official e-stores on Shopee and Lazada.

​The Body Shop’s New Wellness Range 

Recharge, reconnect, and re-energise with The Body Shop’s new wellness range. Vegan-certified and made with 100% natural and biodegradable essential oils, The Body Shop brings you its newest Wellness range sourced in nature, with three transformative routines developed by experts; Sleep, Boost, and Breathe. From Pillow Mists, Essential Oils, Calm Balms, Body Scrubs and Creams, this range is one to get your hands on. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Breathing is vital to living and all you need to do is to dab a few drops of The Body Shop’s Breathe Essential Oil Blend onto your pulse point to ground yourself. This vegan oil is made with 100% natural and biodegradable eucalyptus essential oil from China’s Yunnan province, rosemary essential oil from Spain, blended in sweet almond oil.

Having emptied several bottles of The Body Shop’s Calming Pillow Mist, this new formulation has a floral, aromatic, long-lasting scent that helps create a calm atmosphere and helps your switch off before bedtime. 

We are looking forward to The Body Shop’s Boost Hair and Body Wash that will be a great way to wake up or boost our spirits post our gym workouts. 

​Heroine Make Prime Liquid Eyeliner

Heroine Make is Japan’s leading drugstore brand committed to providing long-lasting and smudge-proof makeup for modern women. It’s also one of the most popular makeup brands, especially when it comes to the eyes!  Boasting some of the best mascaras and eyeliners, their products are lauded for performance, effortless application and long-lasting formulas. 

Heroine Make’s longest-lasting film eyeliner formula yet, Prime Liquid Eyeliners now come in a super-resistant formula that will hold up, rain or tears! A special liquid control function allows for easier drawing and smoother liquid flow. An upgrade from their best-selling eyeliner formulation, it offers the highest level of durability and smoothness. An ultra-fine 0.1mm brush pen is made in Japan and gives an intense matte colour payoff that makes it easy to draw your eyeliner, just the way you like it. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: This quick-drying formula is resistant to water, sweat and smudge. The fine pen brush allows for the drawing of fine lines as well as a mean wing. Best of all, it stays on - even in Singapore’s humidity! 

Heroine Make Prime Liquid Eyeliner retails for $19.90 at multiple retailers island-wide. Available in Jet Black 01, Brown Black 02, and Natural Brown 03

​gatsby THE DESIGNER

Here’s some news for GATSBY fans! Global grooming leader GATSBY has launched the brand’s first-ever premium hairstyling brand – gatsby THE DESIGNER. 

With 40 years of illustrious years of experience in the men’s grooming field and the involvement of top stylists from Japan, gatsby THE DESIGNER is here to champion a new form of creative expression for fashion-forward gents. 

Expect a premium line of hair-styling products that helps men break the rules and be unapologetically themselves. These fabulous five new products ensure that your hairstyle of choice can last from boardroom to bar, even despite Singapore’s high humidity levels.   

gatsby THE DESIGNER EXTREME CLAY, is a strong holding setting power, with the ability to create dry texture and rough hair bundles with good hair volume. gatsby THE DESIGNER HARD WAX is Suitable for creating spiky textured styles with a lifted look. gatsby THE DESIGNER GEL GREASE is easy to arrange like grease but holds hair as strongly as a gel - perfect for the wet-hair looks and great for perms and wavy hair.

gatsby THE DESIGNER AERO UP WAX offers a light and soft finish and helps to create fluid, movable styles. 

And finally, gatsby THE DESIGNER MODE WAX is specifically formulated for refined hair flow and delicate hair tip arrangement. Regardless of the look, you are after, there’s a gatsby THE DESIGNER product to help achieve it for you! 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: If you need hair wax and hair gels that work in the heat and humidity, this premium new line is for you. Designer packaging meets supreme performance - no matter how your hair feels on a particular day. Psst…there’s free shipping on your first order!

gatsby THE DESIGNER will be available online from 15 August 2022 on gatsby THE DESIGNER website at gatsby-the-designer.sg.

​Moist Diane Diane Be True Range

Moist Diane’s newest vegan and sustainable haircare series – Diane Be True is a line of ethical, cruelty-free and sustainably sourced haircare. Gentle on both the scalp and the environment, it comes loaded with the nutritional benefits of the world’s best superfoods and is designed to give you real results you can see on your scalp and your hair.

Whether your issue is frizzy and wavy hair or dry and damaged locks, Diane Be True has a superfood solution for you. Try the Relax Range for measure. 

The Be True Smooth Repair Relax Shampoo and Treatment comes with Kale and Quinoa. Rich in omega-3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamins, Kale aids in cellular turnover, strengthens the scalp and hydrates both scalp and hair. It also helps detox and soothes irritation while boosting hair growth. Quinoa comes with a high amount of essential amino acids and antioxidants as well as vitamins A and E. Quinoa supports hair growth, repairs split ends, provides deep nourishment to the scalp and seals in moisture. 

The Healthy Range is designed for damage repair and consists of the Be True Smooth Repair Relax Shampoo, and Be True Smooth Repair Relax Treatment. This range is made up of Organic Basil Extract, which can speed up hair growth and slow hair loss. Avocado oil comes with anti-inflammatory properties and can repair and strengthen those locks. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves:  At a pocket-friendly price point, the Moist Diane Be True Range is perfect for those who want vegan and sustainable haircare. Not only will your hair enjoy the power of superfoods, but the fruity, floral and fresh fragrance notes will make that hair wash a sensorial experience too.

Diane Be True products are available at Watsons (in stores and online), Fairprice, Don Don Donki, Mandom Official Store on Shopee and Lazada.

Our Favourite Beauty Products for July

​Jo Malone - The Night Collection 

Jo Malone London launches the Night Collection exploring new olfactive ideas in the sensorial category. For times when tranquillity feels in short supply, the collection offers a chance to embrace serenity with two scents in Lavender & Moonflower and Moonlit Camomile. Designed to inspire the evening, whether it’s enjoyed alone or shared with family and friends.  

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We are so hooked onto Jo Malone’s Moonflower and Moonlit Camomile Pillow Mist ($78) that it has now become mandatory to spritz before we sleep. A little tip is to spray on your blanket or comforter. 

Jo Malone’s Lavender & Moonflower Home Candle ($120) is a soft, serene scent which almost reminds us of a hug. We suggest lighting them for self care or during the next new moon. Surround yourself with aromatic English lavender, white musk and night-blooming moonflowers. 

​Roots & Ceremony

With a focus on just 3 products, Roots & Ceremony is a beauty brand that believes in all-encompassing well-being including mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Their mindfully formulated products use only pure, natural and organic ingredients – be it plant extracts or minerals – that are ethically sourced from across the globe.

Have you heard of the practice of body scanning to help you connect with your physical self? With practice, this technique allows your mind to remain open and aware towards any sensorial experience, and find focus and energy in the present moment.

Use the Clarity Crystal Sugar Scrub to slough away the day’s stresses. As you work the scrub down your body, pay attention to your physical form and release the tensions that hold within it. Observe how your skin feels, connect with your thoughts and align them with what you want to manifest. As you use the Clarity Crystal Sugar Scrub, check in with how your senses feel. Connect with the sensations on your skin, and expand awareness from the body towards your sense of smell. The scrub smells minty, fresh, with a smoky hint.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: What's not to love about the beautiful brand philosophy? Roots & Ceremony products promise a pampering and relaxing experience. Keep an open mind, embrace the rituals, and connect with your inner self and experience self-care on a holistic level.

The Clarity Crystal Sugar Scrub comes with a Clear Quartz crystal to slough away dead skin cells for softer skin. It contains Jojoba Oil, Activated Charcoal, Vitamin E, Peppermint, Lavender, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Palo Santo – ingredients that are not only naturally good for your skin but have healing properties. The combination is truly mood uplifting!

​Akro

Available at the all new luxury multi-concept fragrance boutique, Amaris Vivocity, the scents from Akro are all about instant gratification that is rooted in the traditions of artisan perfumery. When it comes to fragrances, Akro gets it that not everyone’s favourite scents are flowers and fruits. They hence have pushed fragrances well beyond the established boundaries, exploring their indulgences, similar to most of ours, and bottling them for our pleasure. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We share the same addiction - Caffeine, Chocolate, Alcohol and Cigarettes. Akro has turned common addictions into an artisanal perfume that is undiluted. Their discovery kit makes a perfect gift for the curious and intrigued. It is not your typical fragrance. 

​Chantecaille 

This summer, Chantecaille drops two new lip tint hydrating balms and an all-in-one-gel-powder shade for your eyes and cheeks are all you need to create a look that makes you glow. 

Look sun kissed this summer with Chantecaille’s Limited Edition Sunbeam Cheek and Eye Shade ($140), that is made talc-free with a creamy, bouncy texture, created for an all-over application on the eyes and face.

Chantecaille’s new Lip Tint Hydrating Balm ($60), comes in two colours, Sunflower and Marigold. It glides immaculately with an ultra-glossy, balm-like texture, but with a colour pop. It contains super rose fruit extract which is a great antioxidant and is rich in Vitamin C which soothes and moisturises your lips. The cherry fruit extract nourishes and has anti-inflammatory properties that helps hydrate and soften your lips. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Chantecaille’s Sunbeam Cheek and Eye Shade is all you need in your bag for a quick touch-up - to add highlights, definition, a healthy sunlit glow or on the eyes for a dash of shimmer. This lightweight cream-like finish blends into your skin beautifully without creasing.  

Their new Lip Tint Hydrating Balm is another must-carry in your bag. We love how nourishing it feels on our lips with healing ingredients such as Rose and Cherry Fruit extracts. An absolute investment for your lips, the fruit extracts moisturises, smoothes and hydrates your lips. 

​Bioderma Sensibio H2O Eye

Look forward to makeup removal sans any irritation with the Bioderma Sensibio H2O Eye. 

The Sensibio H2O Eye features Bioderma’s innovative activated biphase micellar technology that effectively yet gently removes even the most stubborn waterproof lip and eye makeup.

No rubbing or tugging needed, the formula is designed to thoroughly remove make-up, while limisting risk of irritation. It leaves skin soft, comfortable and refreshed. It comes with Provitamin B5 that helps to moisturise and strengthen your lashes, leaving them denser and healthier

It also contains natural sugars and FOS that help to limit inflammation, soothe and strengthen the skin barrier around the lips and eyes.

As with all Bioderma products, this too is formulated according to the ecobiology principles, which is at the heart of NAOS approach - to respect the skin ecosystem and preserve its health. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: If you love miscellar water and need something stronger for your eyes, the Bioderma Sensibio H2O Eyes is a keeper. Just remember to shake well before use and place soaked cotton pads over your eyes or lips for 20 seconds before wiping. No irritation at all!

​Hair Kitchen

Say hello to innovative, natural hair care brand Hair Kitchen that is known to harness the power of nature and nourish your tresses.

Created and made in Japan, Hair Kitchen stands apart thanks to its antioxidant-infused formulas that can be personalised into a beauty recipe just for you, by hairstylists known as Hair Kitchen Chefs.

Committed to being kind to both your hair and the planet, Hair Kitchen nourishes your hair with clean beauty while being kind to the environment with its natural ingredients, clean beauty formulas, and sustainable packaging. 

Look forward to the goodness of vegetables and fruits, with each product formulated with a different key ingredient curated to address various hair and scalp types. Watch as your favourite stylist, whips together a unique and highly effective beauty recipe for your hair and scalp. 

The natural ingredients in the range also take hair care back to the fundamentals by preventing the oxidation of hair cuticles and scalp sebum through antioxidants. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Available at your nearest salons(list here), Hair Kitchen is a revolution that encourages natural hair care tailored to what your scalp and hair needs. Star products include the Texturising Rich Oil that helps to repair hair damage while smoothing it all the way to the ends.

Another favourite, the Finishing Mist, is an oil-based mist that helps protect hair from external factors such as humidity and chemical processing. Apply throughout the hair as the last styling step!

Our Favourite Beauty Products for June

​Clarins Double Eye Serum

All the power of the iconic Double Serum, now for your eyes. Clarins Double Eye Serum is an anti-ageing formula for the eyes that works in perfect organic harmony with the skin around the eye contour area. It draws its strength from a rich variety of plants, consisting of 13 plant extracts including the powerful duo of Organic Wild Chervil extract & Turmeric extracts. The secret behind Double Serum Eye is the strengthening properties of Organic Wild Chervil extract are combined with the Double Serum’s star ingredient, Turmeric, to help preserve the five vital functions of the skin around the eye.

A complete serum with 96% natural ingredients that effectively and visibly treats all signs of ageing: it smooths wrinkles, reduces puffiness and dark circles, and strengthens the skin around the eyes. Your eyes will appear more radiant and youthful.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: 7 days to younger-looking eyes? Sign us up! 89% of women say that with Double Serum Eye, their wrinkles are smoothed, their skin is fortified and their eye area appears more youthful.

​Oribe

Let Oribe transport you to new places with its newest Body & Fragrance collection. Since the brand’s inception in 2008, it has been known for its much-celebrated signature Côte d’Azur scent which runs through its high-performance hair care collection. With citrusy Calabrian bergamot and white butterfly jasmine, the scent embodies the classic glamour and heat of the French Riviera. 

As the brand continues to reimagine its journey in scent, two new fragrances, Valley of Flowers and Desertland, have been added to the collection alongside new iterations of its Replenishing Body Wash 300ml ($68) and Restorative Body Crème 300ml ($92), with packaging made from 100% PCR plastic which can be refilled, reused and 100% recycled again.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Côte d’Azur is one scent that is both seductive yet fresh at the same time, definitely a perfect fit for Singapore’s weather. Valley of Flowers is a harmony blend of Bulgarian rose, peony petals and warm amber that evokes your femininity. Desertland has bright, crisp notes of juniper berry, desert wildflowers and Texas cedarwood, and aromatic lavender. Each scent is just so unique that sniffing them individually and together just changes our very mood! 

The Eau de Parfums of all three fragrances are available in 10ml ($48) and 75ml ($176).

​Anastasia Beverly Hills - Summer Launches

Hot makeup alert! Anastasia Beverly Hills’ latest summer launches are all things sizzling and fine! A rich and versatile brand spanking Nouveau Palette will keep you glowing all day and night. The stunning hues and duo-chromatic shades are literally what summer dreams should be made of! Switch between playing up or down, with these 12 highly pigmented shades of matte and metallics. As always, you’ve got the guarantee of Anastasia Beverly Hills’ creamy formulation and intense colour payoff.

Take the sparkle several notches higher with the gorgeous glow and second-skin feel of an Anastasia Beverly Hills highlighter. The Stick Highlighter, is a weightless cream highlighter that will illuminate the skin with a soft-focus effect. Double yay’s for an ultra-smooth, non-sticky and fool-proof formula. And don’t dismiss cheek colour! Add a cheeky pop of warmth to your skin with the two new Stick Blush shades—Bubble Gum, a shimmery pretty-in-pink, and Nectarine, a vibrant coral. Easy to apply, buildable, and ultra-lightweight, this formula can be used on your cheeks or your lips! 

Did we say there was a new Cream Bronzer shade too? Warm Tan is best suited for fair-to-light skin with pink undertones and will define your features effortless. Weightless and creamy - just the way you want it!

Vanilla Luxury Raves: If you need a reason to glam up this summer, the Nouveau Palette is it. Rich, gleaming and perfect for day or evening wear, this is the route to instant glam. When it comes to cream blushes, few do it as well as Anastasia Beverly Hills. Rose Gold casing, filled with pigment-rich and creamy blush formulas is as easy as tap-dab and go!

The Anastasia Beverly Hills Nouveau Palette (SGD 80), Stick Highlighter (SGD 50), Stick Blush (SGD 52), and Cream Bronzer (SGD 56) are available on both the Sephora e-store and in-stores. 

​Fenty Skin’s First Face Mask - Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Detox Face Mask

Say hello to Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Detox Face Mask, an ultimate detoxifying clay mask that removes dirt, oil, and impurities for deeply cleansed and visibly tightened pores. Rihanna wanted to create a detox clay mask that kept shine at bay without leaving her skin feeling stripped or dry. Her answer? Cookies N Clean.

Enriched with Salicylic Acid, rhubarb and ginger extracts to clarify, condition and soothe skin,  watch the mask transform from white to grey as you mix and massage the encapsulated charcoal into the light-as-air whipped clay that leaves skin feeling creamy, soft and smooth. You're in for a treat! 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: This non-drying, fragrance-free whipped clay mask features charcoal and salicylic acid to improve the skin's texture and look of pores and control shine. Suitable for anyone with Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, and even Sensitive skin, Cookies N Clean helps combat dryness, oiliness, uneven skin tone and visible pores. 

​Jurlique Activating Water Essence

Do you really need an other product in your skincare? We say yes! A facial essence is like a primer for your skin but it also comes with other benefits. Its ability to hydrate and rebalance your skin allowing for better product penetration after, makes an essence a vital addition to your already long skincare routine! 

Who better to turn to than the folks at Jurlique with their Activating Water Essence. This silky lightweight essence perfectly prepares the skin for optimal hydration by harnessing two powerful Marshmallow Root extracts.  Not only does this combination actively improve the skin's ability to retain moisture for optimal skin preparation, it also allows superior penetration of products to follow. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Here’s an easy win! In order to make your serums and moisturisers perform better, just use a high-quality essence. The Activating Water Essence will hydrate your skin by activating its ability to retain moisture. It also helps the products you use after, perform better! 

While we are all for applying with a cotton pad, this may lead to product waste - and you don’t want to waste this precious bottle of goodness! Instead, just douse on your hands before patting them onto the skin.

​White Pyramid Gallery & Nail Bar - Bespoke Nail Polish Line

White Pyramid Gallery & Nail Bar, Singapore’s one-of-a-kind gallery and nail bar, has launched its bespoke line of nail paints, specially curated for each individual’s preferences and sense of style. Fusing fine art with fashion, White Pyramid Gallery & Nail Bar strives to usher in a new era of empowered consumers while emphasising the importance of self-expression.

Cue their proprietary line of 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and 10-free nail polishes that allow you to say goodbye to boring shades — and create your own custom colour!

First, you create a shade from a spectrum of colours via a colour wheel. You will then be able to adjust the shade and place an order for a 10ml bottle. If consumers are undecided on the colour they want, they can also pick from existing colour palettes.

Best of all these nail polishes are made to order, scent-free, 100% vegan, cruelty-free, 10-free, halal and safe for pregnant mothers and children. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Craving a mom-and-me date with your little one? White Pyramid Gallery & Nail Bar makes nail paint sessions at home easy with the launch of their new vegan nail polish range. 

We love that it is scent-free, and without 10 of the most common chemicals found in nail polishes such as toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and camphor. Easy to apply and peel off, you only need a single coat for full opacity due to its high-quality (bio-sourced) pigments. 

White Pyramid Gallery & Nail Bar’s Bespoke nail polish line is available at their retail store, and through the website.

​Bioderma Sebium Sensitive Soothing & Hydrating Acne Moisturiser

Turns out that sebum is the number 1 trouble-causing agent for oily or acne-prone skin. Those of us with combination or oily skin have problems with sebum quantity and pore blockage. This means our skin is more likely to have pimples and other blemishes. Add hormones, and other lifestyle choices(hello fries!) to the mix, and it starts to feel like an endless quest for better skin. 

And contrary to popular belief, acne-prone skin suffers from dehydration! It can be sensitive and tends to become dehydrated due to the side effects of strong acne products and medications. This is why choosing the right skincare regime is equally critical in your battle against acne.

Look no further than the Bioderma Sebium Sensitive Soothing & Hydrating Acne Moisturiser that was designed to help relieve redness and reduce acne spots. 

A soothing acne moisturiser it hydrates and soothes irritation from inflamed acne or pimples. Giving optimal 12-hour hydration, it can also be used as a spot treatment by layering on top of the troubled area. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Hate shine? The Zinc Gluconate in this moisturiser takes care of unwanted slick, leaving your face fresher and cleaner looking. The hydrator also reduces spots and prevents the appearance of new pimples. Small enough to travel with, it can become a worthy ally out and about in the city. 

​Bio-essence Bio-Age’Luxe Super A.C.E Serum Shot

Luminous, radiant skin is just a shot away! Rich in Vitamins A, C and E, paired with Bio-essence’s Oxybright Technology that accelerates nutrients delivery, this potent serum will repair and resolve skin dullness and fatigue, revealing a healthy, youthful complexion. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Bio-essence Bio-Age’Luxe Super A.C.E Serum Shot is packed with multivitamins and star ingredient Retinoid-A that are essential to revitalising tired skin. With key ingredients such as Vitamin A that helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while enhancing your skin’s renewal process, Vitamin C protects your skin from free radical damage while brightening and improving your skin’s radiance, and Vitamin E hydrates and protects your skin’s elasticity. 

Bio-essence Bio-Age’Luxe Super A.C.E Serum Shot, $59.90 for 30g and is available at Watsons, Guardian, C K Department Store, NTUC Fairprice, and selected cosmetic houses.

Our Favourite Beauty Products for May

​Chantecaille 24K Gold Firming Moisturizer

An effective day or night moisturiser, the Chantecaille 24k Gold Firming Moisturizer helps reduce the appearance of wrinkle depth, visibly improves skin elasticity, increases firmness, and deeply moisturises the skin. Pure gold and botanical stem cells are boosted with peptides and micro-algae to help reduce the appearance of lines while visibly boosting suppleness for youthful-looking skin that glows.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: With quality ingredients such as Gold Heptapeptides, Matrixyl™ 3000 Tripeptide, Apple Stem Cells Complex, Microalgae Dunaliella Salina Extract, Palmitoyl Dipeptide 5 and 6, High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid, Imperata Cylindrica Extract, Vitamin E, White Tea Extract, CoQ10, Jasmine and Mimosa Flower Waxes, Chantecaille 24K Gold Firming Moisturiser is truly the crème de la crème of anti-ageing moisturisers.

​SWISS PERFECTION

Formulated, developed and produced in Switzerland, Swiss Perfection is the pioneer in applying plant cell extraction technology to cosmetics, and its exclusive ranges incorporate highly concentrated biotechnological ingredients and natural extracts for the most advanced, result-oriented formulas tailored to specific skin’s conditions and needs.

The magic ingredient? Cellular Active IRISA, extracted from the root cells of the Iris Germanica flower, boasts restorative, regenerative and radiant effects with its high enzymes, proteins, and antioxidant properties.

You can now get access to Swiss Perfection’s skincare line in Singapore exclusively at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. The hotel has recently launched a new series of facial treatments centred on the use of the brand’s different ranges.

A targeted anti-ageing treatment, the Perfect Lifting facial ritual (90-minute, S$480) acts on a multidimensional level to visibly lift and improve the skin firmness whilst promoting cellular renewal, remodel the facial contour and smooth away wrinkles. It includes a skin peel treatment to exfoliate, refresh and rejuvenate the area around your neck and chest, revealing a youthful complexion.

Enhance the glow in your skin with a rejuvenating RS-28 Intensive treatment (top-up of S$80) that aids in cell regeneration and promotes resistance and elasticity in skin.

Specifically designed to brighten and even out skin tone, the Perfect Lightening (90-minute, S$380) restores damaged skin and revives dull skin, leaving the skin supple and radiant.

Tailored for men of any age, the Men Perfect Repair (60-minute, S$300) is a deep cleansing and purifying facial treatment that soothes, purifies and eliminates fatigue, promoting a calm, fresh and youthful appearance.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We tried the Perfect Lifting facial and were pleasantly surprised at the visible results after just one session—lifted cheekbones, sharper chin, and reduced fine wrinkles around the eyes, what more could we ask for!

For more information or to schedule an appointment, email [email protected] or call (+65) 6885 3533.

​Nuceuticals' NEW Skinergy Collagen Shot

Looking for a safe way to boost your natural collagen? Nuceuticals' NEW Skinergy Collagen Shot is clinically formulated with UV protection to effectively boost your skin's natural collagen production and improve skin hydration, firmness, radiance, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Collagen is the main structural protein in the extracellular matrix found in our body's connective tissues. Compared to normal types of collagen peptides, Nuceuticals’ Bio-Optimised Marine Collagen helps to effectively stimulate collagen production in our cells. Daily intake of Skinergy™ Collagen shot not only helps to improve cellular health for repair, but it also exponentially increases our skin moisture and delays the formation of wrinkles.

100% drug-free and dermatologist-approved, Skinergy™ Collagen shot was formulated to address skin concerns and help rejuvenate and strengthen the skin cells for healthier, firmer skin by building a strong dermal layer structure that can protect the skin against environmental stressors.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Priced at $150, it comes in a convenient sachet that allows you to consume as a quick shot but has all these amazing benefits. It helps to improve cellular health, increases skin moisture and delay wrinkle formation, evens skin tone and brightens skin, improves blood flow and prevents blood clots, has UV protection and prevents cellular DNA damage, sunburn and hyperpigmentation and has anti-inflammatory benefits as it helps to calm and soothe the skin.

​The Body Shop’s Choices Fragrances (New and Improved)

Express how you’re feeling every day with our new collection of empowering and uplifting vegan scents. Made for you to switch up with your mood. Whether you’re feeling happy, calm, free, vibrant or slightly rebellious, convey your unique energy through fragrance. All five scents come in a Eau de Toilette, Body Mist, Shower Gel and Body Cream, so you can layer it up or top up when you want.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Bergamot has always been one of my personal favourite scents which is a blend of bergamot, magnolia and lily however their Wild Jasmine is definitely one to check out too. A mix of Indian jasmine, violet leaf and white iris, these fresh scents work perfectly in our climate, especially for the day. 

​Alexndr&Co. SeriTone™ Essence - With An Exclusive 15% Discount!

Have you yet to try Alexandr&Co's skincare? The brand’s ‘Silk Story’ began when their founding medical doctors noticed the dramatic rate of healing in their patients' incision wounds when exposed to a unique silk extract known as Sericin. 

Chemists and silk artisans, then together created the brainchild known as Silk Sericin Complex™ -  the miracle at the heart of each Chrysalis Silk Treasure.

Alexandr&Co. is a Singapore-born luxury skincare range made in Japan. The technology behind Alexandr&Co's proprietary Silk Sericin Complex is a patented method of extraction which removes the Sericin from raw silk threads in its integral form known as Integral Sericin. This is then combined with the most advanced anti-aging ingredients backed by research and formulated by a team of doctors.

The award-winning SeriTone™ Essence comes with the Silk Sericin Complex™ that combines raw silk sericin with potent biopeptides, cermaides, plant placental protein extracts, collagen and hyaluronic acid. Hydrating and brightening, it counters pigmentation and has a myriad of anti-ageing benefits. Add to your skincare routine and reap the benefits of the ultimate anti-ageing experience. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Clinically proven to fight all signs of ageing, you know that the Chrysallis SeriTone™ Essence is a winner just by looking at the reviews online! Gentle, non-drying and suitable for even sensitive skin types, the toning essence takes care of oiliness and leaves you primed for the next steps in your skincare.  A little goes a long way too! After cleansing, just soak a cotton pad with water until damp. Then add 1-2 drops of SeriTone™ Essence on a pad and lightly dab over face and neck. Continue with the rest of your skincare as usual, or invest in other best-selling Alexndr&Co. products- you know you want to! 

Vanilla Luxury readers get 15% off! Use Discount Code QDG086GPD6RN when you check out on the Alexandr&Co website and receive 15% discount on all items.

​Youth Beam by Sigi Skin

Looking to repair skin as you sleep? YouthBeam, a vegan serum that boasts a mix of prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics and potent plant-derived skincare actives is here to make your nights more productive.

Powered by Reishi Mushroom, Youth Beam by local skincare experts Sigi Skin provides powerful revitalisation, fortification and skin relief.

Youth Beam gives instant hydration and skin relief as it nourishes your skin and repairs cellular damage as you sleep.

Curious about prebiotic skincare?  This serum consists of a unique blend of all 3 biotics – prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics which help ensure your skin’s microbiome is self-resilient and less sensitive over time.

Clinical studies using in vitro cell culture techniques show that after 24 hours of application of Youth Beam, S.epidermidis (good bacteria) increased by 156% and it creates a good condition for healthy microbiomes to thrive in.   

Youth Beam is also loaded with antioxidants, such as the anti-ageing superstar reishi mushroom. It helps to hydrate and prevent premature ageing, as well as attract water from the environment to the skin. Always keeping your skin plump and hydrated! 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Instant hydration! The moment you try Youth Beam, your skin will feel a rush of moisture that plumps it out. Keep at it and you will start to wake up with fresher, softer skin that seems less red, and sensitive over time. We also love that it comes charged with superfood extracts and anti-ageing ingredients so you can sleep knowing your skin is in great hands!

​The Powder Shampoo

Infused with Thyme-Capsuled™ to promote hair growth. Fortified with Pre + Probiotics to restore scalp balance. Enriched with Grapefruit Essential Oil to eliminate impurities; Licorice Root for anti-irritation and anti-inflammation effects. Gentle for daily use and for the family. Your scalp is calm and healthy; your hair is happy and lustrous.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: I have an awfully sensitive scalp and I really like that my hair and scalp not only felt clean but supple after just one wash. Ingredients are very important to me and I appreciate knowing that there’s Coconut, Probiotics, Biotin, Grapefruit, Papaya Enzyme, Licorice Root and Thyme in my shampoo. Also, it is very convenient to travel with as it comes in the form of a powder but it still lathers beautifully.

​Derma Lab ABC Serum Routine

Specially designed for Asian skin, Dermalab’s range of efficacious solutions make skincare as easy as ABC! Derma Lab’s #ABC serum routine is a one-size-fits-all dermatologist-certified regimen that gives skin the essential vitamins in just four steps. 

Start with your dose of vitamin A from Derma Lab’s AgeDefy Double Power Retinol Concentrate. With two forms of ultra-stable vitamin A also known as retinol, which is widely regarded as the most powerful and effective anti-ageing active compound – this product serves to dramatically diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

Next Derma Lab Lumiclar Mandelic Renewal Serum is a lightweight serum containing 5% Mandelic Acid (a type of AHA) that penetrates deep into the skin’s dermis layer, accelerating skin cell renewal and boosting the absorption of subsequent skincare. It also helps gently remove dead skin on the surface to reveal more radiant, luminous skin.

Derma Lab Hydraceutic Double Power Vitamin Concentrate, comes enriched with 5% Vitamins B3 and B5, this serum attracts and retains moisture in the skin while protecting it from external aggressors. By providing intense hydration and enhancing skin regeneration, the double vitamin boost helps skin feel softer, smoother, and more nourished instantly. 

And, Derma Lab Lumiclar Pure Vitamin C15 is formulated with 15% dermatological grade Vitamin C (one of the highest in the market), this super potent serum penetrates deep into the skin’s epidermis and rapidly evens out complexion for a radiant glow.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: If you find choosing the right serum for your skincare routine complicated, this ABC regime by Derma Lab is one you will love! Each serum is formulated with only the essentials that target different skin concerns and strengthen the skin. AHAs from the Lumiclar Mandelic Renewal Serum, Hydraceutic Double Power Vitamin Concentrate for hydrating vitamin Bs and the Lumiclar Pure Vitamin C15 for brightening gives you all the essentials that are needed for your skin.

Our Favourite Beauty Products for April

​Bvlgari Rose Goldea Blossom Delight Eau De Toilette

Can’t get enough of floral scents? Caressing, sophisticated and with luminous transparency, the new Bvlgari Rose Goldea Blossom Delight Eau De Toilette celebrates a woman’s inner spark, reminding us that anything is possible.

Inspired by the precious moment when a rose is about to blossom, this scent captures the excitement of a bright and luminous future, in a call to embrace possibility with open arms. The Eau de Toilette’s dazzling floral scent opens with the transparency of the lily of the valley accord and sparkling grapefruit. At its core, fresh and delicate rosebuds intertwine with bright and voluptuous notes of peony for a magnificent bouquet of radiant elegance, adorned with a veil of white musk notes and cedarwood for a delicate dry down imbued with natural sensuality and comfort.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: If you enjoy soft, floral notes and especially Rose, the Bvlgari Rose Goldea Blossom Delights EDP makes a great summer investment. This floral rose musk eau de parfum, elegantly infuses rose from the top and heart notes to dry down notes. The bottle is a beauty by itself. A Serpenti collier coils around the bottle’s neck, and a white mother-of-pearl aspect makes this a bottle you’ll want to flaunt on your dresser!

Bvlgari Rose Goldea Blossom Delight Eau De Toilette is available at iShop Changi and Sephora. 

Chantecaille Bio Lifting Cream

A luxuriously, velvety-smooth moisturiser, Chantecaille’s Bio Lifting Cream comes infused with five extraordinary plant stem cells and acts as the final hydrating step in your anti-ageing regimen. Its caffeine-free coffee stem cell extract visibly plumps the skin and makes it look more hydrated, and supple. Plantago stem cell extract helps to lighten age and sun spots while Bionymph peptide stem cell extract fight all other signs of anti-ageing while softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

It also contains Raspberry stem cell extract which is a strong antioxidant that soothes visible redness and prevents oxidative damage over time. Crafted in Switzerland using the highest quality pure botanicals, it contains a rosewater base and is 85% natural.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We have been staunch fans of Chantecaille’s Bio Lifting Serum and this cream makes the perfect addition to our Bio Lifting anti-ageing arsenal. Particularly suited to those with dry skin, it will leave your complexion feeling hydrated - a great way to soothe and recover overnight. A worthy companion for those travelling to cooler, drier lands, the moisturiser can tide you by even in the coldest of winter months. 

Chantecaille Bio Lifting Cream is available for S$950 at TANGS at Tangs Plaza and Takashimaya Department Stor

​The Body Shop Edelweiss Range

The Body Shop has taken the bold move to change the name of its best-selling skincare range,  Drops of Youth™, to Edelweiss – the resilient alpine flower with all the antioxidant power! With a bottle of Drops of Youth™ concentrate sold every 20s, why change the name? The Body Shop is taking a stand against beauty’s anti-ageing narrative by going back to its activist roots where we believe in helping everyone age powerfully!

The new name also comes with a new formula and extended line-up. The game-changer is the Edelweiss extract containing Leontopodic acid, a unique and powerful ingredient that’s 60% stronger than ferulic acid, a known antioxidant. The properties of Edelweiss have also been shown to maintain skin barrier health, as well as smooth the skin’s surface, helping you keep a radiantly fresh face, whatever your age. That’s why Edelweiss is the beauty industry’s best-kept secret: it has 46% more powerful antioxidant properties in comparison to retinol!

Edelweiss is organically farmed and harvested by hand by The Body Shop’s trusted supplier. It is carefully and respectfully cultivated where the flower is not endangered to respect the Alpine biodiversity. It is then extracted using zero chemical waste, first through drying the plant and then distilled using a renewable process.

The Edelweiss line-up still includes the legendary Concentrate and favourites from Drops of Youth range but has been extended to include two more products – Edelweiss Cleansing Concentrate (100ml, S$27) and Edelweiss Intense Smoothing Cream (50ml, S$60) – so all your daily skin needs are covered.

Vanilla Luxury raves: The Edelweiss Intense Smoothing Cream is a nourishing cream that is perfect for drier skin types and helps skin to look re-energized and refreshed every day and night. It absorbs really easily into the skin without leaving any sticky residue.

The Edelweiss range is now available in all The Body Shop stores islandwide as well as online on Lazada, Shopee, PandaMart and GrabMart.

​Momopuri Moist Cleansing Wash

Inspired by the bounciness of Japanese peaches (or momo), Momopuri wanted to create a skincare line with the same moisturised plumpness of peaches. 

Meaning soft and juicy in Japanese, “puri puri” is a complimentary term for rosy peach-plump complexions! A much-loved symbol of Spring, peace, and happiness, peaches are also the fruity equivalent of how we hope our skin will appear: plump, plush, bouncy and velvety-soft to the touch. Literally meaning peach-soft in Japanese, Momopuri doesn’t just design its packaging around the peach but also features Peach Ceramides in its entire line to help skin assimilate the smooth resilience of one. 

Momopuri has everything you need for a complete skincare routine,  from a gel wash to lotion to jelly moisturiser and jelly masks.  Its products are formulated with Vitamins A, C, and E, Bergamot Fruit Extract and Hyaluronic Acid to tighten and hydrate the skin leaving the skin plump, supple and firm with a lightly scented peach fragrance.

For an affordable cleanser try the Momopuri Moist Cleansing Wash. This creamy cleanser with dense foam removes impurities and makeup residue thoroughly to reveal smooth and fresh skin. Formulated with Peach Ceramides and Lactobacillus Paste it contains Vitamins A, C, and E, Bergamot Fruit Extract and Hyaluronic Acid to tighten and hydrate skin. It also strengthens the skin’s natural moisture barrier and leaves the skin feeling plump, supple and firm.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We have often found treasures at our drug store hauls and the new Momopuri Moist Cleaning Wash is no different. Made with Ceramides and Lactobacillus paste, it leaves behind a soft, yet clean canvas so that the rest of your skincare can perform. Its refreshing lightly scented peach fragrance makes you look forward to your cleansing ritual - night or day! 

Momopuri is now available at Guardian, Don Don Donki, Welcia-BHG stores, and online at Guardian and Mandom Official Store on Lazada and Shopee.  

​Patchology Hero Status™ Roll Model™ Brightening Roll-On Eye Serum

Have you tried Patchology yet? The brand was formed around the idea that truly effective delivery of the best ingredients should happen on your terms. Whether you’ve got 5 minutes or longer, the products will fulfil their promise and fit your life. Beauty at the speed of you! 

A convenient addition to their power-packed product lineup is the Hero Status™ Roll Model™ Brightening Roll-On Eye Serum. Driven by a dynamic fusion of illuminating ingredients to brighten sensitive skin under tired eyes, this Jade roller is built to battle dark circles. Slide it on your skin and watch Vitamin C, antioxidant-rich Kiwi and Grapefruit Extracts, and Pearlescent Minerals combine to reduce the appearance of dark circles and make your under-eye area radiate. Also comes with the iconic, Flashpatch® Illuminating Eye Gel!

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We are all for travel-friendly beauty at the moment, and Patchology’s Hero Status Roll Model scores high on this. A convenient roll-on eye serum it gives just what you need - soothing eye care and a jade rolling action for those tired peepers. You’ll want to carry it everywhere!

Patchology Hero Status™ Roll Model™ Brightening Roll-On Eye Serum is available at Metro.sg 

​Bio-essence Bio-Bright Beauty Glow range

Achieve your radiant skin goals with the new Bio-essence Bio-Bright Beauty Glow range that comes formulated with Japanese Cherry Blossom and Jeju Star Flower to brighten, soften, and hydrate skin. Cherry Blossoms (also known as Sakura) are one of Japan’s best-kept beauty secrets and are extensively used in many skincare formulations to help achieve clear, translucent and radiant skin.

Formulated especially for Asian skin with Cherry Blossom, the line will help you achieve radiant petal-soft skin. Its star ingredient, Japanese Cherry Blossom, has anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe irritated skin and is rich in antioxidants that combat signs of ageing. It also brightens skin, lightens hyperpigmentation, and enhances the complexion. Jeju Star Flower in the formula provides deep hydration to keep skin plump and supple. 

The range includes a cleanser, toner, essence, and all-day cream. The Bio-essence Bio-Bright Beauty GlowGel Cleanser is a brightening gel-based cleanser that has a soft and gentle formula to help thoroughly cleanse impurities on the skin without the tight after-wash feeling.

Bio-essence Bio-Bright Beauty Glow Toning Water comes powered by Hyaluronic Acid, which gives this lightweight toning water the ability to provide instant hydration, leaving skin soft, smooth and supple.

Bio-essence’s Bio-Bright Beauty Glow Essence is also lightweight and nourishes to reduce dullness. It contains Betaine to maintain the natural moisture balance in the skin and reveals softer, smoother skin in the days to come.

Finally, the Bio-Bright Beauty Glow All Day Cream is a lightweight moisturiser which blends into the skin seamlessly leaving you with a brighter complexion and smoother, softer skin. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: The Bio-Bright range by Bio-essence is an affordable yet effective skin brightening line. We love that it is designed for Asian skin, and can be used in our tropical climate. The fragrance from Cherry Blossoms and Jejy Star Flower.

Bio-essence is available at C K Department Store, Watsons, Guardian, NTUC Fairprice, and selected cosmetic houses

​EX NIHILO

EX NIHILO is a Parisian fragrance house that follows the principle of breaking the rules.  With a clear ambition of creating new creations, reaching the innovation forefront, getting rid of the codes and academic rules inherited from traditional high perfumery, EX NIHILO is creating iconic scents that will leave you wanting more.   

EX NIHILO’s iconic scent, Fleur Narcotique, is a sensual floral scent with top notes of Bergamot, Lychee and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony and Orange Blossom, and Base notes of Transparent Wood, Moss and Musk. 

Their latest fragrance, Iris Porcelana, is a new contemporary take on Iris Pallida, the most precious and graceful flower of High Perfumery. Designed by Master perfumer Dalia Izem, the fragrance is a smooth and second skin perfume that is intensely addictive. The floral powdery perfume has top notes of Violet leaf accord, heart notes of Iris and Rose, and base notes of Sandalwood, Musks and Cedarwood.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: I cannot get enough of both Fleur Narcotique and Iris Porcelana. Don’t ask me to choose! 

EX NIHILO is now available at AMARIS Paragon and Isetan Scotts and coming soon to AMARIS Vivocity and Takashimaya S.C., Ngee Ann City.

​Papilla Haircare Hair Regeneration Tonic with PhytoKines

If you are looking for a scientifically formulated hair tonic that gets your hair back to its thicker, healthier state, try Papilla Haircare’s Hair Regeneration Tonic with PhytoKines.

Fortified with botanical stem cell extracts and Allosterys PE™, the tonic gives your hair the extra support it needs while preventing hair loss. Designed based on the stage of your hair loss, the tonic can be bought for those with Hair Loss 1 to 3, or early hair thinning and hair loss prevention. It can also be bought for Hair Loss stages 4 to 6, or mild to severe hair loss and hair loss prevention.

Papilla Haircare remains devoted to bringing the best clinical hair loss treatments and products to Singapore. With their Hair Regeneration Tonic, the brand gives access to clinically formulated hair care, so you can get all the benefits, from the comfort of your own home.

The Regeneration Tonic with PhytoKines boosts a healthy hair cycle and hair density thereby preventing further hair loss. It inhibits 5-alpha reductase and reinforces your hair to anchor into the scalp. Furthermore, the hair tonic protects hair from free radical damage and prevents dandruff.

Anti-DHT and anti-inflammatory, the product is also free of parabens, sulfates, silicone, artificial colours, toxic chemicals and artificial fragrances.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: If you’ve been unsettled about hair loss and look forward to baby hair, and an overall healthier scalp with Papilla Haircare’s  Hair Regeneration Tonic powered with PhytoKines. We love that it comes without any toxic ingredients and is easy to apply even at home. Just add along the hairline any problem areas and massage lightly after!

The Hair Regeneration Tonic with PhytoKines is available online and at Papilla Haircare’s Estore.

​Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum

Retinol is regarded by dermatologists as the holy grail of skincare ingredients for its unique and clinically proven ability to visibly improve wrinkles and other key signs of aging by increasing surface skin renewal and restoring skin density and firmness. However, because of its potency, products containing retinol can also cause a variety of uncomfortable side-effects, including dryness, visible redness, and peeling.

To that end, Kiehl’s is proud to introduce Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro- Dose Serum; a breakthrough approach to retinol, formulated in a precise daily- dosage that delivers visible anti-ageing benefits, while minimising the uncomfortable side-effects associated with traditional retinol formulas. 

Based on clinical evaluation, the micro-dose technology steadily promotes skin renewal, visibly improves firmness, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and redefines skin texture. It has also been clinically demonstrated to minimise discomforting effects including redness, dryness and peeling.

Inspired by the medical science of “micro-dosing,” or the administration of powerful ingredients in low and precise dosages, Kiehl’s newest serum innovation contains a carefully calibrated dose of retinol that works to help promote skin renewal. With each daily-strength dose, new cells are gradually brought to the surface for a fresh, renewed look to skin.

Alongside hero ingredient pure retinol, Kiehl’s newest innovation also contains ceramides and peptide in the formula to help fortify the skin barrier and increase skin’s tolerance to retinol starting from the very first use.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Kiehl’s Retinol is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and can be used daily as it is made with pure retinol in micro-doses and has ceramides and peptides that strengthens the moisture barrier to enhance the skin’s tolerance to pure retinol.

​Chantecaille Spring 2022 Collection

Inspired by these gentle giants, the Chantecaille Spring collection pays tribute to giraffes and their habitats. Working together with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) which uses scientific findings to bring innovative approaches to saving giraffes in the wild, Chantecaille aims to use its platform to give giraffes a voice.

Chantecaille Giraffe Eye Quartet (S$127), four flattering earth-toned neutrals that can be mixed and matched to create rich, defined eye looks. The versatile quartet of soft matte, chrome pearl, and shimmer formulas create beautifully defined, textured eye looks that can be applied for both a subtle or emboldened look.

Chantecaille Lip Chic (S$82) are glossy and lightweight, infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid for plump-looking lips that feel incredibly soft, hydrated and nourished. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: A beauty brand that truly gives back. Not only does Chantecaille make amazing cosmetics but their collection is always inspired by various environmental causes. Do you know that giraffes are vital to keeping ecosystems in balance, promoting vegetation growth and opening up habitat for other species to thrive? The Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) is the first and only non-profit to focus solely on giraffes throughout Africa. GCF works in 16 African countries, impacting more than 100 million acres of giraffe habitat.

Chantecaille Spring 2022 Collection is available at Tangs Singapore.

​NUDESTIX Beachy Nudes 3-Pc Mini Kit

Want the hottest makeup colours in town? Get your hands (and quickly) on the NUDESTIX Beachy Nudes 3-Pc Mini Kit.

Featuring a Nudies blush in none other than their new Matte Picante shade, a Nudies bronze and Nudies glow to create that fresh, natural summer look everyone’s fallen in love with! 

The new Nudies Matte Blush in Picante adds beautiful eye and creamy lip colour that adds a refreshing pop of coral that is flattering for most skin tones. Developed in collaboration with Youtube influencer Allana Davison, it will add the right amount of flush to your cheeks - almost like you’ve spent a day at the beach! 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Travelling soon? Or perhaps you need the perfect on-the-go makeup kit, small enough to fit that latest mini designer bag you own! Nudies work as multi-purpose makeup products for your face, eyes and cheeks to add that dash of colour and contour, no matter where you go. We especially adore the cute travel size, ideal for quick applications and strong enough for summer-worthy colour! 

The Nudies Matte Blush in Picante (S$50), and Beachy Nudes 3-Pc Mini Kit (S$40) is available at all Sephora stores in Singapore and online.

​ANESSA Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Range

We all know that sunscreen in a skincare regimen is essential against harmful UV rays. It is also crucial that this shield of protection remains effective in all weather and skin conditions. The star product in the newly reformulated ANESSA range - Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk - has been enhanced with a new Auto Booster Technology that strengthens UV protection when it comes into contact with heat, sweat, water and humidity on our sunny island.

With its 50% skincare formulation, the new Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk also nourishes skin, maintains hydration levels for up to four hours, and provides photoaging defence. Collagen and Super Hyaluronic Acid hydrate and keep skin plump while plant-derived Green Tea Extract provides skin with antioxidant benefits and Yellow Flower Extract helps protect skin from photoaging.

The newly-added beautifying powder creates a smooth finish on the skin upon application. It diffuses harsh light and strong rays into soft light, giving skin a soft and blurred appearance. A new fruity and floral scent specially tailored to Asian preferences is also introduced with this formulation. Even when combined with sweat, it also emanates a refreshing scent.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We no longer need to worry about unsightly white patches or a greasy finish with this sunscreen. What makes it even better? It’s not just good for the skin, it looks out for the environment too.

The Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Range is available at Watsons, Don Don Donki, Welcia, Fairprice, Anessa Lazada, Anessa Shopee, iShopChangi, and KrisShop.

​Make Up Forever HD SKIN

Make Up For Ever has finally revealed its latest undetectable foundation – HD SKIN! The new avatar of the iconic Ultra HD Foundation comes powered by technology that enhances performance and undetectability. So, your skin looks like skin under any light! 

In 2008, Ultra HD Iconic Foundation was launched and became a game-changer on the foundation market. Pushing boundaries of complexion makeup and expertise further comes the HD SKIN foundation that is available in 40 inclusive shades.

Powered by a new micro-skin system its light texture leaves behind a semi-matte yet luminous finish. The new and improved formulation instantly blurs and covers imperfection for 24 hours. It also syncs with the complexion to give a true skin effect.

Waterproof and sweatproof means you’ll get that medium to full coverage which stays on in Singapore’s weather!

Also, Make Up Forever’s new HD SKIN foundation has been formulated without any animal-derived ingredient and designed to be practical and eco-conceived. The entire cap is smartly made with only a type of bio-sourced plastic while the glass bottle is both recycled and recyclable.  

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Non-cakey and a natural finish! The vegan, non-comedogenic new formula is all things lovely for your skin - young or mature. Not one to settle between the lines, the HD SKIN foundation offers medium to full coverage based on what you prefer and naturally flexes with the skin for no caking. 

The Makeup Forever HD SKIN is available on Sephora.

​Sigi Skin Jumbo Kaleanser & Morning Glow Sunscreen

Sigi Skin's much-loved signature Kaleanser has gotten an upgrade! Now available in a jumbo size 200ml reusable and recyclable bottle, this multi-award-winning cleanser has got you covered for your daily cleansing needs, more so than ever!

Sigi Skin’s vegan, hypoallergenic face wash is specially formulated to gently remove makeup, dirt and oil, revealing a soft, supple and healthy-looking complexion. This gentle yet clarifying face wash rebalances the skin’s pH level and does not strip away the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Its unique, jelly-like texture is also a sensorial pleasure, helping you to relax while indulging in your everyday beauty regimen. What’s in it? Kale to detoxify, and Soy and Glycerin to soothe and moisturise.

Another update: protect yourself from harmful sun rays with Sigi Skin's improved Morning Glow sunscreen! Boasting an improved formula that is suitable for mask-wearing, this version contains 2% Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, avocado and acai extracts to prevent pilling (which is common after long hours of wearing a face mask), as well as to reduce redness and acne scarring.

Featuring a new airless pump mechanism, the packaging now has a wider opening to allow for a seamless dispensing of the sunscreen without splattering or difficulty.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Did we already mention that Sigi Skin’s skincare range uses all-natural superfood ingredients? The Kaleanser can even be used around the eyes and eyelashes to remove water-resistant mascara and eyeshadow. Just remember to double-cleanse!

Jumbo Kaleanser (200ml) retails at S$72 and Morning Glow (50ml) retails at S$58 on sigiskin.com.

​Bioderma Sensibio H2O

Created by French pharmacist and biologist Jean-Noël Thorel, BIODERMA is a dermatological brand that cares about how its skincare products can help the skin repair itself to bring it back to its natural, healthiest best.

New to Bioderma? You'll want to first discover Sensibio H2O, the world's first micellar water that gently cleanses sensitive and intolerant skin. What is micellar water?

Micellar water works like a magnet, lifting and attracting impurities like dirt, make-up and trapped pollutants away from your skin.

The award-winning, ultra-gentle and soothing non-rinse micellar water Sensibio H2O is made for sensitive skin but can be used by anyone who wishes to deeply cleanse and remove makeup or dirt from their face. It is also perfect for removing eye makeup and will not irritate the eyes. Its high-tolerance formula strengthens the skin barrier leaving it soft and comfortable. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Bioderma's H2O micellar waters are formulated with highly purified water, the purest and safest kind of water. This makes them excellent for your skin’s tolerance levels. Non-drying, you can gently remove and eliminate makeup without any harsh effects on the skin. Best of all, these come in different sizes, so you can choose to stock up on a large 500ml bottle or carry the 100ml version on your travels!

Bioderma Sensibio H2O is available on Watsons, Guardian and other leading stores in Singapore.

Our Favourite Beauty Products for February

​Caudalie Vinergetic C+ 

Did you know that Vitamin C was the number one searched skincare ingredient in the past few years? And while we all love it on our skin, Vitamin C loses its effectiveness quickly due to its highly unstable nature. Making it hard to find a formula that truly works.

Caudalie’s Natural Formulation Laboratory has you covered! Stabilised four times to protect and preserve its properties, Caudalie introduces Vitamin C+ into the NEW Vinergetic C+ line to restore energy and glow to tired-looking skin.

The line is formulated with the anti-fatigue trio Vitamin C+, hyaluronic acid and 100% antioxidant Polyphenols - a powerful cocktail for fatigued and stressed-out skin!  

The range includes a Vitamin C Energy Serum that instantly illuminates and re-plumps the skin for a fresh and revitalised complexion. A 3-in-1 Vitamin C Energy Moisturiser brightens and hydrates the skin whilst protecting it against pollution. The Caudalie Brightening Eye Cream reduces dark circles, smooths, and moisturises the eye area. The eyes appear refreshed. The final part of this line, the Overnight Detox Oil comes with 5 precious oils that help regenerate stressed skin for a fresh-looking complexion overnight.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We’ve got a love-hate relationship with Vitamin C. When it works, it does wonders for the skin, but when it doesn’t, that’s money down our precious beauty budget! The good news here is that Caudalie’s range is built to work. Stemming from research at their Natural Formulation Laboratory, the Vinergetic C+ line is all things science and efficiency. 

We also love that the textures are Singapore-weather-friendly and do not break us out like other Vitamin C products we’ve tried. Double yay for the vegan, non-comedogenic and no synthetic fragrance formulations.

The Caudalie Vinergetic C+ line has launched exclusively at Sephora.sg and in stores nationwide.

​Klynn Beauty Revive Me Centella Cleanser

We’re all for soothing rituals this year and homegrown beauty brand Klynn Beauty is all set to elevate that skincare game. Klynn Beauty develops highly efficacious, plant-powered skincare which promises to transform your daily skincare routine.

Klynn Beauty's 100% cruelty-free skincare is formulated with unique gel textures and bespoke uplifting scents to provide a sensorial, spa-like pleasure and respite from the hectic urban environment we live in.

Formulated with scientifically proven botanicals, the NEW Klynn Beauty Revive Me Centella Cleanser is a unique, gentle jelly-like gel cleanser that thoroughly cleanses without stripping the skin.

Chocker-full of ultra-soothing herbs such as Centella Asiatica, Licorice Root, Chamomile, and Mother Nature's moisture magnet Snow Mushroom, the cleanser delivers ultimate hydration and soothing effects to the skin. 

Infused with antioxidant-rich green tea leaves, this bouncy jelly-like gel cleanser removes impurities naturally whilst leaving your skin calm, refreshed and hydrated, perfect for Singapore’s hot and humid climate. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Miss your trips to Bali? The Klynn Beauty Revive Me Centella Cleanser is all things calming and sensorial with a herbal citrus scent(made of natural essential oils) that will take you back to your spa holidays in Bali! 

100% vegan, cruelty-free and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin, the Klynn Beauty Revive Me Centella Cleanser is a wallet-friendly cleanser that will take your cleansing experience several notches higher, day after night.

Klynn Beauty Revive Me Centella Cleanser (S$28 for 120ml) is exclusively available at www.klynnbeauty.com.

​meeth’s Skin Repair Night Cream 

Luxury skincare brand meeth delivers fine-tuned skin solutions and beauty insights, via cutting-edge Japanese innovation and research. Their newest addition, meeth’s Skin Repair Night Cream Refill Pack is now available, followed closely behind the launch of the Night Cream in November. As a commitment to reduce wasteful packaging, their refill scheme works for anyone who had first purchased the Night Cream and is now ready for the next jar.

This is not their first product to be added to a refill scheme! Through the refill scheme on their existing products, meeth has managed to halve the amount of plastic waste that the Twelement Day Cream would have generated, and in just 3 months, the Ceraderma Essence refill has saved 35% of potential plastic waste.

In their strong commitment to preserving our planet, meeth has also adopted and ensured that every packaging of theirs is FSC®-certified (Forest Stewardship Certified), protecting the lush forests that grace our planet as much as possible.

Still to try meeth’s Skin Repair Night Cream? A pampering, lush moisturiser, this night cream encourages the skin to repair itself from the inside out via its rich hydrating formula. Containing a powerful blend of nourishing ingredients including photolyase enzymes, alteromonas fermentation extract and yoshino cherry leaf extract, it protects the skin from blue light emitted from screens and UV rays from the sun. Additionally, copolymer helps to enhance skin elasticity and yoshino cherry leaf extract functions to deliver intense hydration. 

There’s even Alteromonas Fermentation Extract, more commonly known as the ‘hyaluronic acid of the sea’ to fortify the skin’s immune system, preventing irritation. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Suffering from dry and parched skin? Meeth’s Skin Repair Night Cream is all things lush and pampering - it will literally lift dehydrated skin to wholesome plumpness. Of course, the handy refill pack and the serious amount of packaging saved, gives us all the reasons to shop with meeth.

​Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte and Satin Lipsticks

Colour pay off that also nourish your lips - we’ve got all things nice to say about Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte and Satin Lipsticks!

This range of stunning rose gold packaged lipsticks delivers skin-complimenting shades that are brilliantly pigmented. The bullet tip design gives full control and the lush, velvety-soft formula glides on effortlessly. Did we say they come in 18 stunning new shades with 2 featherlight finishes? Pair with Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Lip Liner for that complete lip-tastic effect! 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Hate matte lipsticks that dry you out? Then you’ll love the mattes by Anastasia Beverly Hills. Creamy and moisturising, these have great colour payoff without feeling like a matte lippie! The satin ones, are sheer enough but still come with a colour kick. Creamy and luminous sans the oil. Oh, and there’s definitely a shade for every skin tone!

Available at Sephora stores and Sephora.sg.

​Sigi Skin Garden Party Deep Cleansing Clay Mask

Local beauty brand Sigi Skin, known for its skincare containing superfood ingredients, launched the Garden Party Deep Cleansing Clay Mask late last year. 

This face mask helps to effectively cleanse and minimise pores, prevent breakouts, and is specially formulated to deeply purify the skin without stripping the skin of moisture — respecting and rebalancing skin’s microbiome and pH levels.

The Kaolin Clay is what helps to gently draw out impurities from deep within the skin, which will provide you with unclogged and blemish-free skin! Camu Camu, found in the Amazon rainforest is a rich source of Vitamin C that prevents any cell damage from harmful environmental factors such as pollution and UV rays. It also contains Grapeseed Extracts with high levels of omega-6 fatty acid that helps to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces redness.

This powerhouse blend also contains Astaxanthin which is a potent antioxidant that helps to reduce dryness, improve hyperpigmentation, and minimise DNA damage. For those of you with skin conditions such as eczema and acne, Garden Party is powerfully calming and tightens loose or sagging skin too.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We love the use of Kaolin Clay in the mask as it is a natural detoxifier that removes excess oil, sweat, dirt and bacteria on your skin without causing any irritation! So it’s suitable for those with sensitive skin.

Also, each brand new piece of Garden Party comes with a nice little silicone brush that helps you to apply the mask without dipping your hands into the bottle to prevent any contamination. ⁠This also ensures a smoother application on your face. Pro tip: the smaller end is useful for hard-to-reach areas such as the corners of your nose.

Our Favourite Beauty Products for January

​illumiaSKIN All 1n One Mask

There are hydrating face masks, and then there are face masks that can draw up to 600 times more moisture in your skin! illumiaSKIN All 1n One Mask is loaded with hyaluronic acid (HA) and hydrolyzed collagen to help attract moisture and lock it into your skin.

Founder and well-known entrepreneur Kim Lim puts together a team of skin experts to formulate modern skincare line IllumiaSKIN. She is known to have personally tested hundreds of face masks from around the world before curating the bio-cellulose material for the All 1n One Mask - so it feels just like a second skin!

Containing Salmon DNA, the mask works to boost the skin repair process and has anti-ageing benefits. The hydrolyzed collagen enhances the skin’s moisture barrier and elasticity while HA attracts and locks in that hydration.

It also contains adenosine to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as our latest skin obsession, niacinamide, to even out the skin tone. You can look forward to a fresher, brighter complexion right after!

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Do you find it hard to find face masks that fit you well? What we enjoyed most about the IllumiaSKIN All 1n One Mask was how it felt on our faces - well fitting, no droopy edges and a soft, barely-there feeling.

It is drenched with skin goodness too! There’s enough serum in here to cover your face and neck. Apply for 15-20 minutes once a week and look forward to brighter, softer skin right after.

Pro tip: Don't throw away the face mask bag. Use the remaining serum on your legs, hands, feet or wherever you need that moisture kick. It's also a staple worth taking on your next flight out.

iIllumiaSKIN All 1n One Mask is available online on their e-store shop.illumiatherapeutics.com and at their outlets.

Orchard branch. Address: 501 Orchard Road, #05-12B Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880

Serangoon branch. Address: 23 Serangoon Central, #04-26 Nex, Singapore 556083

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​K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask

If you have hair damaged from various chemical treatments or heat from styling tools, this repair hair mask is for you. The K18 leave-in molecular repair hair mask repairs damage caused by bleaching, colouring, exposure to heat, and chemical services. It can be used as a post-service treatment that repairs damage caused during any hair salon service or at home via thermal and mechanical styling.

The patented K18 doesn’t just hide damaged hair or patch it up – it is the first hair product to utilise biomimetics to replicate the internal makeup of hair keratin, resulting in soft, smooth, strong hair. A breakthrough in biosciences, the K18 peptide was patented after a decade of scanning and testing the 1,242 decapeptides that cover the entire keratin proteome - unlocking the unique science to re-virginize damaged stands.

Most hair care products cover up the damage with conditioning treatments that coat hair in oils, bringing superficial hydration and sheen, while repair treatments patch damage like internal glue and provide only temporary results. K18 leave-in molecular repair hair mask is the first product that actually heals your hair from the inside out.

This radically different approach is like magic but it’s backed by biomimetic hairscience and it heals damaged hair in just 4 minutes! The miracle molecule carries amino acids into the cortex of hair to reconnect keratin chains and reforms disulfide bonds to bring damaged strands back to their original, youthful state.

How to use? Before the first time, use a clarifying shampoo to remove any build-up on your hair from styling products so that the peptides from K18 are able to penetrate the strands effectively. It's recommended to clarify your hair once a month. After shampooing, apply K18 and leave-in for at least 4 minutes before blow-drying or styling. There's no need to use a conditioner. For best results, use K18 every 4 to 6 consecutive washes following a chemical service.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: After the first use of K18 you’ll already notice an improvement in hair elasticity and strength. The strands feel less brittle and won’t break as easily. 

Also, the mask has a very light mousse-like texture that is easy to apply. It heals and strengthens hair with lightweight moisturising benefits so you can easily detangle your hair after washing. Plus, it keeps hair smooth and soft, without weighing it down.

To find out more or enquiries about K18, please WOORAILOORA.COM.SG.

​Limited-Edition Chantecaille Bio Lifting Mask+

Ready for a roaring start to the Year of the Tiger? The Limited-Edition Chantecaille Bio Lifting Mask+ comes in a gorgeous red packaging to brighten your beauty closet this 2022. 

The supercharged new formula for Chantecaille's iconic bestseller is powered with the newest cutting-edge botanicals and peptides. These help reduce the look of fine lines and visibly contour the face, all while its new lifting agent offers smoothing power and moisture barrier enhancers seal in that hydration. The most age-deying mask yet, it features a faster-acting, instantly smoothing alga blend that directly addresses the appearance of expression lines and contouring. 

The Hexapeptide Amplified is 50 times more potent than the original Hexapeptide, and thereby reduces depth of expression lines by helping reduce muscle contraction, relaxing the face quickly without paralyzing the skin. Like Botox in a jar!

As always, Chantecaille has tied up with a partner for the conservation of wildlife around the world. With this product, Chantecaille is proud to continue its support of its fall partner SUJÁN and its longstanding conservation work protecting tigers in India in celebration of the Year of the Tiger. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: We absolutely love all things Chantacaille, and this Lunar Year rendition is all things gorgeous and effective! Whether you wear it as a mask for 15 minutes, prior to a big event or overnight for deeper hydration, the results will be addictive. Think firmer, brighter skin that is washed with moisture. How’s that for a new year lift!

Chantecaille Year of the Tiger Bio Bio Lifting Mask (S$402 for 75ml) is available at TANGS at Tang Plaza and Takashimaya Department Store.

​Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Mask for Acne Prone Skin

Acne warriors, this one’s for you! 5 minutes to purify and leave your skin visibly mattified, Caudalie’s latest addition to its Vinpure range is the Purifying Mask.

The mask has been developed to help with the number 1 skin concern worldwide, acne, as well as blemishes, pores, blackheads and oily skin, giving just the right boost of confidence you need. 

Caudalie’s Vinopure line provides a natural solution, redesigned to be even more effective. The products are formulated using natural origin ingredients, and visibly improve the skin quality of acne-prone skin, without being too harsh.

The Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Mask is an impurity magnet that minimizes the look of imperfections almost instantly. Containing 99% natural origin ingredients such as Green Clay and Zinc, it is suitable for acne-prone skin and is able to manage blemishes effectively. 

100% natural French origin Green Clay is naturally coloured and purifies and reduces the size of pores. The 100% natural-origin Zinc reduces oil production and has anti-inflammatory properties to soothe sensitised skin. 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: When it comes to face masks for acne-prone skin, we are a little cautious. Typically masks made to counter acne-prone skin tend to be heavy on acids and alcohol and can dry you out even more. This is why Caudalie’s Vinopure Purifying Mask is a boon for acne troubles. Not only will it subdue any inflammation, but it also does so without stripping away the goodness of your natural oils. 

Caudalie Vinopure purifying mask launches on 18 Jan 2022 on Sephora.sg.

​Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos™️ Glycolic Skincare Night Serum

We really hope you’ve tried cult brand Drunk Elephant? When a company focuses squarely on pH levels and effective ingredients that support the skin’s acid mantle, chances are they’ve got just what your skin needs. Furthermore, Drunk Elephant’s products are never made with the Suspicious 6™ (essential oils, drying alcohols, silicones, chemical sunscreens, fragrances/dyes, SLS), which the brand believes are the root to almost every skin issue.

Their AHA/BHA combination the Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos™️ Glycolic Skincare Night Serum resurfaces dull, congested skin by lifting away dead skin cells. What you get is a dramatically improved appearance, with better skin tone, texture, and fewer lines and wrinkles! It's got all the potent stuff - glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric, and salicylic acids, so the serum controls oily skin and clarifies your complexion simultaneously.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Exfoliate without physically exfoliating. The Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos™️ Glycolic Skincare Night Serum is a great option if you have clogged pores, dull skin, wrinkles and fine line. Not only will it give a clearer complexion and radiance over time, but you will also notice your other skincare performing better! Beware though - not everyone can take the product too often. While a slight feeling of tingling in the first few applications is normal until your skin gets used to it, for newbies, we’d recommend limiting usage to 1-2 times a week. We even use it as a spot treatment for breakouts! 

​LUX Luminique

LUX Luminique, the No. 1 haircare brand in Japan is back with a magical second instalment of its collaboration with Disney Princesses. This year, LUX Luminique expands its three best-selling ranges, (Damage Repair, Happiness Bloom, and Oasis Calm) by introducing two new additions to the family: Botanical Pure and Moist Charge with New Limited Edition Disney Princess packaging.

The range includes more childhood favourite Princesses like Ariel, Rapunzel, Snow White, Belle and Cinderella in refreshingly light watercolour art.

What’s more, this new range brings you a new powered formula with 100% Natural Ylang Ylang flower oil. Natural oils collected from steam distillation of Ylang Ylang flowers lock in moisture and stimulate hair follicles to keep hair healthy, smooth and shiny. Each Lux Luminique range product also incorporates skincare ingredients that effectively target common hair concerns such as dryness, frizz, damaged hair and even oily and sensitive scalp. 

There’s even a range of Super Rich Shine Hair Oils to complete your princess-worthy hair routine. With a superior formula featuring Premium Gold Hyaluronic Acid, this lightweight water-to-oil texture penetrates the hair shaft for thorough moisturization. Instant results with maximum shine without the grease!

Vanilla Luxury Raves: What Disney fan can say no to the cute packaging on this range. LUX Luminique’s Disney range also offers up a sensorial experience - you can relax and indulge in exquisite fragrances that will brighten up any dreary day. Non-silicone lather means you cleanse your hair gently and with a wide range of options, there’s sure to be one for your hair type.

The LUX Luminique x Disney Haircare Range – Botanical Pure, Damage Repair, Happiness Bloom, Moist Charge and Oasis Calm – retails at S$16.90 each (while stocks last), and the LUX Super Rich Shine Oils retail at S$19.90 each. The sets are currently retailing at Shopee and 1 Febr 2022 onwards at major retailers such as Giant, Cold Storage, FairPrice, Guardian, Watsons, Lazada and Redmart stores.

​Dermalogica Clear Start Foaming Wash

As a brand created by professional skin experts at Dermalogica, Clear Start is all about targeting breakouts, blackheads and oily skin to give you the healthiest version of your skin. 

The Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash is a gentle yet effective face wash designed specifically for acne-prone skin. 

Clearing away dead skin cells, dirt and excess oil, unclogging pores, keeping further breakouts at bay - all done with just one cleanse. Is your skin inflamed? Don’t worry, as this multi-tasker also soothes irritation on the skin. 

Gentle, and with a non-stripping formula it is safe for use daily morning and night. You can even use it as a body wash for your body acne - neck, back or chest, and you’ll get assistance with any breakouts! 

Vanilla Luxury Raves: Control oiliness without drying out your skin! Featuring Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree Oil, the Dermalogica Clear Start Foaming Wash is essential in any closet - especially if you have breakouts. We also highly recommend it for teens as its gentle and yet does the job!

Dermalogica Clear Start is available at SEPHORA.SG, Lazada and Shopee.

​Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

A mascara so good, it’s better than sex! Stretchhhhh…..your lashes to dramatic lengths and defy gravity with a lifted curl this year. The slim brush on this mascara was designed to help maximize the length and curl of straight lashes as it hugs the natural curvature of the lash line. Reach in to the roots of lashes to deliver dramatic volume while helping separate lashes with its fanned bristles. Non-smudging, and a warm water washable formula gives you weightless volume and long, lush lashes.

Users rave about its base-to-tip curl that helps to create a false lash effect. The 100% oil-based formula helps to lock in a long-lasting curl. However, after a couple of hours, it may dry up and flake a little.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: The special ingredients blend with warm water for easy removal so you don’t have to scrub hard on your eyes to remove the mascara. No more wear and tear on lashes.

​Jurlique Activating Water Essence+

This silky lightweight essence prepares your skin for optimal hydration by harnessing two powerful Marshmallow Root extracts. Also containing Lavender Extract and Calendula Flower Extract, this essence actively improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture for optimal skin preparation and superior penetration of skincare products to follow.

Apply the Jurlique Activating Water Essence+ after your toning mist and before your serum. Warm product in hands and take a few moments to breath in the uplifting aroma to relax and re-energize the mind gently press and smooth over face and neck.

It is suitable for all skin types. This essence is free from all artificial colours, fragrances, parabens, and sulfates. It is also made with 100% household recyclable and FSC certified packaging.

Vanilla Luxury Raves: This essence instantly increases the hydration levels of the skin providing much-needed respite especially for those with dry skin. Use throughout the night and your skin will still feel fresh in the morning.