HW Beauty Review: This sensitive skin range calmed my red, irritated skin in minutes

Balance Care Lotion, $40.90, and Balance Care Emulsion, $46.90

1/3

What It Is: A toner and moisturiser pair that soothes and rebalances skin’s water and oil levels while keeping it hydrated and healthy.



How It Feels: Both are really lightweight and perfect for those who are not fans of thick textures that leave a tacky finish. It also applies like a dream and absorbs quickly.



The Results: I’m a convert of the Balance Care Lotion. It’s my new must-have. I’ve been keeping it in my skincare fridge because using it chilled is so refreshing on the skin. On really hot days, I use it as a mask, saturating cotton pads with the Lotion and placing them on my cheeks and forehead for instant relief.



The Balance Care Emulsion is part of my morning routine, and one week on, my complexion is sufficiently hydrated and looks less shiny and oily during the day too.

Whitening Clear Lotion, $42.90, and Whitening Clear Emulsion, $49.90

2/3

What It Is: A brightening duo – toner and moisturiser – that not reduces redness, soothes inflamed skin and keeps pigmentation at bay.



How It Feels: While still really lightweight, the Whitening Clear Emulsion is just a tad thicker in texture. But what I really liked about the Emulsion is how soft and immediately brighter my skin is after application. However, I was a little worried that the range would not be hydrating enough for night care because I sleep with the air-conditioner on.



The Results: I ended up incorporating the Whitening Clear range into my night-time routine to calm my red, itchy skin – the result of a long day working in my non-air-conditioned living room, followed by prepping dinner in my tiny kitchen.



It’s been a week and my complexion looks more even-toned. There’s also a soft glow when I wake each morning. As for reducing the appearance of pigmentation spots, I will have to try this longer to see more obvious results. 

Allerdefense Essence SPF46/PA+++, $40.90

3/3

What It is: A chemical-free sunscreen that not only protects the skin against UV damage but also soothes and reduces redness. Plus, the brand says it’s clinically proven to hydrate skin for up to 12 hours too.



How It Feels: The watery lotion-like texture is perfect for Singapore’s humid weather. It absorbs easily and doesn’t leave the skin feeling greasy or with an annoying white cast. It’s so lightweight that I forget I’m even wearing sunscreen at times.



The Results: It also makes a decent makeup base – I apply a little BB cream on top of the sunscreen, then head into my Zoom calls. My complexion looks a little brighter and more importantly, I don’t get the dreaded midday shine, a common thing when using other sunscreens. It’s definitely going into my back-to-work stash.



From $40.90. The D Program is available exclusively at www.watsons.com.sg and Watsons stores.