When it comes to skincare, there are so many products to keep an eye on and try out. However, the basic beauty step is probably applying a good cream or serum.
The right ones can really help in different ways to give your skin the glow it deserves.
Intense hydration
Fleur's Moisturising Serum is an ultra-light serum that melts into the skin for intense, long-lasting hydration that gives your skin a soothing sensation.
The comforting and ultra-fine lightweight texture is meant to be applied under facial cream or moisturiser, to the entire face and neck, in the morning and evening.
Ingredients include white lily which is has regenerating propoerties, moroccan roses which sooth the skin and litchi which has high moisturising power.
Natural solutions
Korean skincare brand Beauty of Joseon's cruelty-free, fragrance-free and essential oil-free products are crafted from traditional beauty secrets and formulas that date back to the Joseon dynasty.
The Joseon dynasty boasts a 500-year-old heritage, introducing rich beauty cultures that incorporated various herbal remedies and sophisticated skincare routines using natural ingredients.
Meant to tackle enlarged pores and inflammation, Beauty of Joseon's Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide delivers a blend of 60% Propolis and 2% Niacinamide that not only combats inflammation but also boosts hydration and controls the production of sebum while maintaining natural oils on the skin.
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Optimal nourishment
Homegrown brand Lumi Beauty's Super Serum Trio collection, a range designed for layering, includes two new serums: the Hyaluronic Boost Super Serum and the Cica Calming Super Serum, as well as the best-selling Vitamin Glow Super Serum.
The Hyaluronic Boost Super Serum plumps the skin while also calming irritated skin and enhancing the natural healing process, while the Cica Calming Super Serum's madecassoside ingredient has soothing and antioxidant properties.
Designed to be layered seamlessly, begin with four drops of the Hyaluronic Boost Super Serum, followed by four drops of the Cica Calming Super Serum and finally, four drops of the Vitamin Glow Super Serum, allowing a moment for absorption between layers.
Perfectly balanced
Local skincare brand Tatagaltier's Bertine Moisturising Gel Cream is a skin barrier-strengthening moisturiser that works to reinforce and fortify the skin’s natural protective barrier.
Designed to provide hydration and soothe the skin, the product contains natural ingredients such as honey, olive oil, aloe vera, and centella asiatica.
The product also has the patented teholive, a blend of tea tree oil and olive oil that helps regulate oil production.
It also maintains the skin’s moisture balance and includes honey, a natural humectant that moisturises and deeply hydrates the skin.
Aloe vera is a soothing agent that reduces redness and inflammation while centella asiatica is a healing herb that improves skin firmness and elasticity.
Cruelty-free and affordable, it is suitable for all skin types, especially dry and sensitive skin.
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Gentle on the skin
The Angel Aqua Line, designed for all skin types, including dehydrated, sensitive, or combination skin is made up of a lightweight and ultra-mild skincare formulation that is both gentle on the skin and powerful against irritants.
The brand's non-comedogenic Moisture Cream, a gel cream providing 24-hour lasting maximum hydration, is a lightweight yet intense moisturiser that can be used as a sleeping pack or cooling pack for reduced skin temperature.