It’s The Season of Renewal – Our Top Skincare Picks for November
CONTENT: Michelle Ng
As the end of the year approaches, we are all lacking a little lustre and going for autumn or winter holidays for a mental reset. This month’s all about self-care and multi-use skincare that also doubles up as makeup essentials to keep our skincare wardrobe to a minimum while still delivering on a lovely complexion for the festive season ahead. Read on to find out what we’ve added to our skincare line up recently!
The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
The PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum from The Ordinary is the perfect companion for their Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm to keep your lips supple and soft. The Lip Serum is a chemical exfoliating serum that works without any abrasive scrubbing ingredients for a gentler smoothing result. The lips are more prone to dehydration and flakiness, in both humidity or cold weather, and that’s why The Ordinary’s PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum is one to keep around. Application is easy, as the serum has an oil-serum-gel texture that dries easily. Once dry, finish off with a lip balm to lock in that moisture! Using it two to three times a week is good enough for maintenance, or you can use it every other day at night if your lips is in need for instant hydration!
Available at Sephora, Amazon SG, and other online retailers.
ANESSA Day Serum
ANESSA has powered up their Day Serum formula that doubles up as a tone-up sunscreen and a makeup primer with the Sun Dual Care Technology – which means this serum doesn’t just deliver UV protection but also repairs your skin barrier with the addition of Raspberry Extract for hydration and M-Tranexamic Acid, which is key to suppressing melanin production and UV-induced aging. The SPF50+ PA++++ serum applies on with a soft pink tint to give a natural radiance, and dries with a weightless, hydrating finish.
Pair with the Night Sun Care Serum that repairs and restores your skin overnight for around-the-clock protection from the sun!
Available at ANESSA Official Stores on Lazada and Shopee, Watsons Online, selected Watsons, Welcia, FairPrice, Unity and Donki stores.
Clarins Skin Illusion Serum Primer
Hybrid beauty skincare is the trend now, and Clarins combines natural ingredients with technology for their newest Skin Illusion Serum Primer. The primer effortlessly blurs pores and imperfections, but the 97% serum formulation ensures that your skin is being repaired throughout the day during wear. The primer uses Clarins’ exclusive Skin Fit Technology that uses organic Oat Sugars as a breathable film layer that adapts to the skin’s surface, whilst improving adherence that contributes to less creasing and caking of makeup. The Clarins Skin Illusion Full Coverage uses the same technology, and is the final layer for high-performance coverage that gives your skin room to breathe while not compromising on the flawless finish.
Available online, in Clarins Boutiques and department stores.
Cetaphil Healthy Renew Range
The Healthy Renew range promises to be Cetaphil’s answer for sensitive skin that find retinol too harsh. The range comes with three targeted products – the Healthy Renew Eye Serum, Healthy Renew Facial Serum, and the Healthy Renew Day Cream – formulated with a gentle yet effective blend of purified peptides, botanical extracts, and Vitamins B3 and B5. The anti-aging series doesn’t just reduce fine lines and wrinkles, but also protects from radical damage whilst soothing the skin to improve overall skin health.
Available at Guardian, Watsons and Unity, as well as official e-stores on Shopee and Lazada.
Kerasilk Hydrating Essence
The latest addition to Kerasilk’s hair care lineup is the Hydrating Essence – an effective rinse-off treatment for dry and damaged hair. The Hydrating Essence delivers double the hydration with 4% Betaine to lock in the moisture and Biomimetic Silk, a vegan alternative that strengthens hair. Just apply the essence on your hair and ends after shampooing, and rinse off after a gentle massage.
The essence can be used to regulate exposure to saltwater, chlorine, and even sun, and reduce frizziness in our humidity or in drier climates. All it takes is regular usage once or twice a week in place of your usual conditioner, or whenever you need a boost of hydration for that smooth, silky hair.
Available at your nearest Kerasilk salon islandwide
