• Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Life
  • Women
  • Beauty Awards
  • Weddings
  • Beauty
    • Beauty
    • Makeup
    • Skin
    • Hair
    • Body & Fragrances
    • Aesthetics & Services
    • Best Of Beauty
    • Reviews
  • Fashion
    • Fashion
    • Shopping
    • Trends & Tips
    • Style Files
    • Watches & Jewellery
  • Life
    • Life
    • Food
    • Entertainment
    • Wellness
    • Travel
    • Tech
    • Sex & Love
    • Stuff to do
  • Women
    • Women
    • Women Now
    • Career
    • Money
  • #HERWORLDHERSTORY
  • Weddings
    • Weddings
    • Gowns & Suits
    • Ideas & Advice
    • Real Weddings
    • Love Nest
    • Luxe
    • Home
  • Beauty Awards
  • SPA AWARDS
  • HAIR AWARDS
  • Woman of the year
  • Age Is Just A Number
  • Video
Subscribe!
  • Also available at:
Privacy Menu
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising with Us
  • Conditions of Access
  • PDPA
  • Privacy Statement
SPH Media

MCI (P) 039/12/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Life
  • Women
  • Beauty Awards
  • Weddings

Beauty

Her World Beauty Awards 2018 winners: Anti-pollution

B / Beauty

Her World Beauty Awards 2018 winners: Anti-pollution

Prevention is better than cure so protect your skin from the ravages of city living with these pollution-fighters

by Dione Chen & Melissa Chew  /   March 6, 2018
https://www.herworld.com/gallery/beauty/her-world-beauty-awards-2018-winners-anti-pollution-skincare-biotherm-lancome-sulwhasoo-skii/
Her World Beauty Awards 2018 winners: Anti-pollution
Prevention is better than cure
image

We cannot escape from the ill-effects of city-living. According to the World Health Organization, urban air pollution went up 8 per cent globally between 2008 and 2013 – and it will continue to get worse before it gets better.

There’s smog, dust, exhaust, dryness, and smoke almost everywhere we turn, on top of the UV rays beating down. The effects of pollution on the skin are cumulative, clogging pores, stifling skin cells, causing a dull complexion, kicking off the onset of all the signs of ageing.

And stopping these skin consequences is not as simple as just cleansing and washing your face at the end of the day. You need constant, continuous anti-pollution protection on your skin throughout the day, and night too. You need a slew of free radical fighting antioxidants, skin barrier strengthening nutrients and healthy moisture retention and skin cell function.

All these are reasons why the anti-pollution skincare category has grown from having a few players with a handful of products in the past, to having major players offering full skincare ranges. Scroll through our gallery to check out our top picks.

For more on Her World Beauty Awards, click here.

ALSO READ: 5 detoxifying masks to fight pollution and purify skin

Anti-pollution cleanser (Editor’s choice) - Cle de Peau Beaute Softening Cleansing Foam, $89
image

This lathers up into a thick foam that deep cleans. 

It also lifts off pollutants from skin like PM2.5 particles from exhaust gas or haze.

ALSO READ: Goodbye, dullness and clogged pores, this fermented ingredient fights pollution

Anti-pollution cleanser (Readers’ choice) - Biotherm Skin Oxygen Depolluting Cleanser, $45
image

This gel-liquid foam has chlorella, an algae that absorbs heavy metals and pesticides.

We got smoother, more even-toned skin in eight days.

 

ALSO READ: Skin care tips from 10 gorgeous K-pop stars

Anti-pollution toner/lotion (Editor’s choice) - Shiseido Waso Fresh Jelly Lotion, $45
image

This fluid-gel toner hydrates and strengthens skin against external stressors.

We also love how it feels refreshing on the skin.

 

ALSO READ: 5 detoxifying masks to fight pollution and purify skin

Anti-pollution toner/lotion (Readers’ choice) - Biotherm Anti Pollution Skin Oxygen Oxygenating Lotion, $42
image

This also has the antioxidant-rich chlorella algae.

Pores look more refined after application, and it cools the skin for as long as five minutes.

 

ALSO READ: Goodbye, dullness and clogged pores, this fermented ingredient fights pollution

Purifying mask (Editor’s choice) - Sulwhasoo Radiance Energy Mask, $102
image

Apply this overnight mask and it will make your skin look brighter and clearer the next morning.

Your complexion also feels smooth and plumped-up, too.

 

ALSO READ: Skin care tips from 10 gorgeous K-pop stars

Purifying mask (Readers’ choice) - Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Color Clay Mask [Purifying], $13
image

This volcanic rock and mud mask doesn’t feel tight when it dries; it remains creamy and turns soapy when you add water to deep-clean.

Pores look more refined.

ALSO READ: 5 detoxifying masks to fight pollution and purify skin

Anti-pollution sunscreen cream (Editor’s choice) - Lancome UV Expert Youth Shield Aqua Gel SPF50/PA+++, $75
image

The creamy gel has moringa – the plant that’s known for purifying dirty water – and vitamin E to counter free radical damage and inflammation.

It’s great for sensitive skin.

ALSO READ: Goodbye, dullness and clogged pores, this fermented ingredient fights pollution

Anti-pollution sunscreen cream (Readers’ choice) - Sulwhasoo Snowise Brightening UV Protector SPF50+/ PA++++, $92
image

This upgraded version not only provides the highest UV protection among the brand’s products. 

It also creates a physical film that prevents pollutants from adhering to skin. Comes in two shades.

 

ALSO READ: Skin care tips from 10 gorgeous K-pop stars

Anti-pollution sunscreen lotion (Editor’s choice) - SK-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF30/ PA+++, $99
image

This watery, slightly shimmery sunscreen feels sticky at first but dries to a lightweight film after a few minutes.

It gives skin a dewy glow.

 

ALSO READ: 5 detoxifying masks to fight pollution and purify skin

Anti-pollution sunscreen lotion (Readers’ choice) - Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF50/PA++++ Hydrating Shi
image

The gel-cream uses a physical UV block. It also has green tea, ferulic acid and plankton extracts.

Skin appears smoother and brighter, with a healthy-looking glow.

 

ALSO READ: Goodbye, dullness and clogged pores, this fermented ingredient fights pollution

Anti-pollution moisturiser (Editor’s & readers’ choice) - Shiseido Waso Color-smart Day Moisturizer Oil-free, $55
image

The gel-cream uses a physical UV block. It also has green tea, ferulic acid and plankton extracts.

Skin appears smoother and brighter, with a healthy-looking glow.

ALSO READ: Goodbye, dullness and clogged pores, this fermented ingredient fights pollution

  • TAGS:
  • ageing
  • anti-pollution
  • Beauty
  • clarify
  • cleanse
  • clear
  • deep
  • dullness
  • good skin
  • Her World Beauty Awards
  • her world beauty awards 2018
  • oscars 2018 dresses
  • picks
  • pores
  • skincare
  • zavana bridal
SHARE THIS ON

T / Trending

Beauty

Editor's Picks: The best beauty products of the year

Beauty

10 lightweight Japanese and Korean sunscreens that are blowing up...

Beauty

Where to go for eyelash extensions in Singapore and what you need...

Beauty

Festive beauty pop-ups and shopping mall exclusives for all your ...

Beauty

Beauty insiders share the discontinued products they loved – and ...

Beauty

Are your favourite skincare products secretly killing you?

Beauty

Is cleansing oil remover better than micellar water? A doctor end...

Beauty

This embroidery treatment is the secret to perfect eyebrows

Beauty

14 pretty festive nail designs that are cool, not kitschy

Beauty

Sad Girl Season: What is crying makeup and why is it trending on ...

Beauty

Are you wearing fake makeup? Here's how to tell

Beauty

13 of the best beauty products that went viral in 2022

Highlights
  • Beauty Inside The Scented Wonderland With Chanel’s Thomas Du Pré...
  • Food Elevate your CNY celebrations with premium steamboat brot...
  • Awards This salon promises to bleach your hair...without damagin...
Editor’s Picks
  • Makeup The skincare habits you should commit to as part of your ...
  • Hair 25 short hairstyles perfect for Asian women
  • Hair Freshen up your medium-length hair with these chic hairst...
  • Skin Want to look young even after 40? Here's how these Asian ...
  • Hair Have short hair? Here are 15 easy styling ideas to try
  • Makeup 16 red lipsticks for Chinese New Year that suit Asian ski...
Newsletter Subscribe
Sign up for one of our free newsletters to receive the latest news, commentary and fashion features straight from Her World.

By signing up, you indicate that you have read and agreed with our Privacy Statement
Footer Menu
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • PDPA
  • Conditions of Access
  • Privacy Statement
SPH Media

MCI (P) 039/12/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.