BRIGHTENERS

Moisturisers are vital in a brightening regimen. That’s because skincare that removes dead cells on a daily basis is potentially drying and could cause skin irritation. So the ones we’re highlighting here provide a lot of hydration to calm skin (so that it won’t produce hyperpigmentation) and keep it looking fresher.

SK-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF30/ PA+++ ($99)

Taking on the enemies you can’t see, this tackles infrared light – which makes up half of UV rays and can cause skin to sag. As for what you can see and feel, the emulsion has a low-oil formula that prevents skin greasiness, even 12 hours after use.

Fresh Vitamin Nectar Moisture Glow Face Cream ($77)

If you pop vitamins for your well-being, you can try something similar in your skincare routine. This cream boasts a blend of vitamins C, E, and B5, citrus fruit extracts and minerals that are said to alleviate skin dullness, and provide 24-hour hydration to make your complexion glow. Citrus fruit extract aims to enhance the skin’s microcirculation, strengthen its collagen structure and protect against free radical damage.

Astalift White Cream ($84)

Here’s a lightweight cream that makes multitasking easy. Besides the brand’s signature actives – nano AMA and nano astaxanthin, which have antioxidant effects and are said to penetrate skin’s deeper layers to prevent hyperpigmentation and age spots – it also boasts arbutin and vitamin C to further stall melanin formation. Three types of collagen are believed to help improve skin elasticity, while apricot extract promotes cell renewal and hyaluronic acid production for brighter, rmer, more plumped-up skin.

Laneige White Dew Toneup Cream ($56)

It’s light in texture, can cosmetically tone down a yellowish complexion, and also soothes redness – all the essentials for your bare-skin days.

Orbis =U White Day Moisture ($52)

Free of oil, fragrances and alcohol, this also has skin-brightening arbutin and moisturising safflower extract to help prevent melanin from accumulating so your skin looks clearer and more luminous.