New beauty buys to indulge in some retail self-care

Even Better Brightening Essence Lotion, $77, Clinique

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Clinique’s new essence uses a trifecta of CL302 Brightening Lotion, hyaluronic acid and gyokuro extract from green tea to lighten the appearance of hyperpigmentation and discolouration, hydrate skin and soothe irritation. The CL302 complex is a blend of salicylic acid, glucosamine, vitamin C and yeast extract that exfoliates and targets melanin too.

Bright Plus Fresh Ampoule, $180, Clarins

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Those looking for a quick fix to dullness and hyperpigmentation can look to Clarins’ new ampoule. It touts to improve radiance in just seven days with a 15 per cent vitamin C complex that is freshly mixed before use to maintain its potency. The formulation is further bolstered with rose myrtle and acerola seed extracts, two botanical ingredients known for their brightening prowess.

Supergoop! Daily Dose Bioretinol + Mineral SPF 40 Fluid, $76, Sephora

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We know that sunscreen and retinol are two proven ways to prevent and fight signs of ageing. To further bolster against retinol-induced irritation, Supergoop! combined one per cent plant-based retinol bakuchiol with mineral UV filters to give your skin all-around defence. Olive esters and glycerin provide skin with hydration too.

Clinical Phytoestrogen Elasticity Renewal Serum and Clinical Phytoestrogen Elasticity Renewal Body Treatment, $85 and $99 respectively, Paula's Choice.sg

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Did you know that the decline in estrogen hormone levels can affect skin’s hydration, density and elasticity resulting in crepe-like, thin skin? Show your skin some TLC as Paula’s Choice’s face and body treatments aim to combat that issue with soy-derived phytoestrogen namely equol, genistein and daidzein. Follow up with your favourite moisturisers and sunscreen during the day.

Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer, $110,Dr. Dennis Gross

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Dr. Dennis Gross moisturiser helps to achieve even, brightened skin and is an oil-free formulation suitable even for oily skin types. It combines lactic acid and vitamin C, the former to gently exfoliate away dead skin cells so that the latter is able to penetrate the skin to brighten the complexion. Lactic acid has a large molecule size, making it less irritating than other alpha-hydroxy acids while also being a hydrating ingredient.

Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm, $61, Clinique

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Clinique extends its popular Take The Day Off line of makeup removers with the latest charcoal-infused creation. Safflower seed oil dissolves makeup and sunscreen and nourishes the skin while finely-milled Kishu Binchotan from Japan detoxifies the pores. And why not give yourself a quick facial massage while you’re at it?

Rouge Hermes Spring-Summer 2023 Limited Edition Lipsticks, $132, Hermes

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Dress your lips with three new collectable shades to the Rouge Hermes lipstick line, namely 06 Corail Parasol, 10 Beige Croisette and 22 Brun Yachting, to celebrate the Spring/Summer 2023 collection. The orange-pink, pink-toned beige and coppery brown respectively offer a radiant finish while being wrapped in a Pierre Hardy-designed stripped bullet design inspired by the bright, summery colours of a seaside scene.

Irresistible Rose Velvet Eau de Parfum, $140-$233, Givenchy

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Feel good by smelling good with Givenchy’s latest rose perfume. Created by master perfumers Fanny Bal, Ann Filpo, Dominique Ropion, the scent is olfactory bouquet comprising four types of rose components, while being bolstered with blackcurrant, patchouli and sandalwood. The nude pink bottle is made with the environment in mind too as it comprises two per cent recycled glass.



This article was originally published in Female.