February Beauty Edit: A Viral Foundation, Non-Greasy Sunscreen And More

This month is bound to be hectic, between hosting reunion dinner (at home or at a restaurant) and visiting for Chinese New Year and planning or going to a romantic dinner, you’re going to want a foundation that let’s your skin look radiant but also stays flawless the whole day. You're also going to want a concealer that helps hide any signs of fatigue after the long days and late nights. This month’s newest beauty products not only include a foundation and concealer that ticks all the boxes, there’s also a stunning eyeshadow palette and a soothing cleanser. Keep scrolling to find out what else is new this month.

Laura Mercier launches foundation that takes over social media

Unless you’ve been on a digital detox, you’ve probably seen a beauty influencer (or 10) raving about the new Laura Mercier Real Flawless Foundation on social media. The viral foundation is extremely lightweight with buildable coverage and is perfect for those who hate the feeling of wearing makeup, with one user describing it as “feels like serum on my face”. The foundation is packed with skin loving ingredients that keep skin hydrated and innovative technologies manage excess sebum and brighten the skin so you use less makeup and let your skin shine through. It’s also long-wearing and fade proof.    

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Foundation, $94 is available at Sephora.sg

Forest MD introduces sunscreen crafted especially for Singapore’s weather

It’s almost always sunny in Singapore and even when it’s not, the sun’s rays penetrate through cloud cover and can cause skin damage. This makessunscreen a daily skincare essential. The Forest MD Silk Sunscreen SPF60 is ideal for Singapore’s hot and humid weather with its easily absorbable, light weight, non-oily texture that provides broad spectrum coverage—which means it protects your skin from damage from both UVA and UVB rays. It also repairs and nourishes skin with a blend of antioxidants, tremella mushroom extract and green tea, delivered via liposomal technology which ensures maximum absorption.

Forest MD Silk Sunscreen SPF60, $75, is available at forest-md.com

Givenchy unveils newest addition to the Irresistible line of fragrances

Building on the Irresistible line of fragrances launched in 2020, Givenchy’s newest perfume offers floral woody notes with naturally musky trail. At the heart of the Irresistible Eau de Parfum Very Floral are roses—Centifolia Rose and Rose Essential. This is the first time Centifolia Rose has been sourced from Grasse which is well known for its exceptional flowers and fragrance ingredients. The roses are entwined with a mix of white flowers: Iris Concrete, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, and Indian Jasmine Sambac Absolute radiating solar luminosity. Refreshing coconut water further accentuates this harmonious blend and Blackcurrant enhances it even more. Cedarwood, Solar Accord, Ambrette, Sinfonide and Ambrettolide close out the perfume making it a sensual, floral perfume that celebrates self-assertion and bold femininity.   

Now available in three sizes $139 for 35ml, $198 for 50ml, $232 for 80ml, at Givenchy Beauty’s Boutique at Raffles City Singapore, Metro, and Sephora.

Anastasia Beverly Hills drops brow setting gel

Shape, sculpt and set your brows with the new Brow Freeze Gel that features a wax-gel hybrid with a triple action comb applicator. The long bristles of the comb help to lift and separate brow hair while the short bristles allow you to sculpt and shape the brow. The flat side of the wand allows you to set the brows for ultimate hold that doesn’t feel stiff or crunchy #iykyk It’s perfect for those who love the laminated brow look and can be used anywhere, anytime. Pro tip: set your brows first and then fill in the gaps for a more natural look.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel, $44, is available at Sephora.sg

Smashbox debuts concealer that claims to do it all

A concealer that combines skin nourishing ingredients with buildable, medium coverage and long wearing formula? Just add to cart, already! The Smahbox Halo Healthy Glow 4-in-1 Perfecting Pen  allows you to easily and conveniently conceal dark circles and hydrate and nourish your under eye with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, green tea and ginseng so you look like you had a full eight hours of sleep. It’s also crease proof and is sweat- and humidity-resistant which means you look good no matter where the day takes you.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow 4-in-1 Perfecting Pen,$45, is available at Sephora.sg

Pat McGrath Labs newest eyeshadow palette is perfect for this season

If you’re looking for an eyeshadow palette that allows you to create myriad makeup looks that range from subtle to romantic to dramatic through Lunar New Year, Valentines’s Day and beyond, the Pat McGrath Labs Mothership XI Eye Shadow Palette Sunlit Seduction is for you. A mélange of neutral, coral, pink and burgundy shades in buttery mattes, sparkly metallics, captivating chromes and shimmers makes it a highly versatile palette. The shades can each be used wet or dry to achieve different intensities and you can even use the shimmers as highlighters.   

Pat McGrath Labs Mothership XI Eye Shadow Palette Sunlit Seduction, $202, is available at Sephora.sg

Crystaliq presents skincare with a focus on anti-inflammatory benefits

The first step to achieving crystal clear confidence when it comes to your skin is using the right cleanser. You need to remove all the dirt and impurities that collect over the course of the day, without stripping your skin of its natural oils. The Crystaliq Cleansing Foam removes dirt, excess sebum and dead skin with a satisfying foam that goes within the pores to deep clean. Rosemary extract, soybean extract and concentrated glycerin ensure skin is hydrated and comfortable while a blend of active ingredients soothe inflammation and reduce the chances of acne. The colour- and fragrance-free cleanser is ideal for those with compromised barriers, dry or sensitive skin.   

Crystaliq Cleansing Foam,$43.90, is now available on CocoroLife estore, Asian Beauty X, and Beaubit.