Around the Region
Long eclipsed by bigger international names, Southeast Asian brands are now taking the global beauty industry by storm. We suss out the latest products from several skincare labels that have received rave reviews.
Crystal Tomato’s Beyond Sun Protection doesn’t just protect you from UVA and UVB rays. It also shields skin from blue light emitted from smartphones and computer screens with 50 per cent
protection – this is the highest clinically tested level
that’s currently available. crystaltomato.com
Happy and healthy skin is the
goal of Sigi Skin, a skincare brand that’s powered by clean formulas and potent superfood ingredients. The Dream Capsule is a must-have overnight mask
that contains bakuchiol (a plant-derived form of retinol), cell-strengthening purslane and squalane in a thick, silky
formulation. sigiskin.com
Jyunka’s new Sleep Repair cream is concocted with luxurious ingredients such as rare truffle extract, pearl powder, caviar extract and the brand’s SMART Active complex. While you sleep, the cream replenishes your skin’s moisture, reduces discolouration, tightens skin and provides it with the key nutrients for cell regeneration. jyunka.com
Bskin’s Vita Advanced Intense PAF Concentrate vitamin C serum contains a PAF complex that stimulates collagen production while 20 per cent stabilised L-ascorbic acid offers a high level of antioxidant protection
to revitalise dull skin. bskin.com
The Baby Drops Mask from IllumiaSkin by Kim Lim is the first product from Illumia Therapeutics’ anti-ageing range. The bio-cellulose face mask contains natural coconut extracts and stem cell culture media to improve skin elasticity, strengthen skin cells and intensely hydrate. shop.illumiatherapeutics.com
Glowfully was created to target common skin issues triggered by Singapore’s climate. Its lightweight formulations have jelly-like textures that are soothing on skin. The Healing Elixir is a cooling emulsion that is suited for sensitive skin and instantly hydrates while calming inflammation. It can be used as a moisturiser or a mask. glowfullyskin.com
Auolive trims your daily beauty routine down to single multitasking products that can provide a variety of benefits. Its star product, Day Glower, is an all-in-one moisturiser that protects skin from UV damage and doubles as a make-up primer. society-a.com/beauty