ROSE-BASED

Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, rose extracts boast myriad skincare benets – from calming reddened skin to moisturising, reducing the look of wrinkles, and preventing blemishes. The scent of roses also calms the mind and soothes the senses.

Sisley Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream ($240) By Terry Cellularose Hydra-comfort Aqua Balm ($155) Lancome Absolue Precious Cells Advanced Regenerating and Repairing Care SPF15 ($390)

Containing extracts from three types of roses, this moisturiser offers the same plumping, smoothing and radiance-enhancing benets as its cream-mask counterpart, which is reportedly France’s topselling mask. An unusual water-in-oil emulsion, it breaks down upon application into dew-like micro-water droplets to deliver a refreshing yet comforting feel. Rose hip oil and damask rose extract help promote skin’s regenerating and healing processes. The product also has CO2 rose extract, obtained through environmentally-friendly cold distillation, which reportedly better preserves the active ingredient to improve its efficacy.

The Herb Farm Nourishing Rose Face Cream ($49)

Based on New Zealand herbalist Lynn Kirkland’s 30 years’ worth of botanical knowledge, it delivers all-day hydration and helps to improve the skin’s natural production of protective oils. This balm with a sorbet-like texture has rose native cells (which are able to reproduce themselves) to boost the skin barrier so as to hydrate and brighten your complexion.