You may be ready for the dinners and parties this holiday season but your skin may not agree with you. Now what? Instead of reaching out for the best concealers in your makeup arsenal in a bid to hide your flaws, we suggest you dive deeper to target the root of your skin concerns.
Redness
A number of factors can contribute to skin redness – rosacea, inflammation, allergy, the weather and even stress. Although a splash of chilly water can help calm skin by constricting the blood vessels, sometimes you need a bit more than that. Soothing products can help repair damaged skin, or boost resilience.
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How To Tackle Major Skin Emergencies Before A Big Event – Redness
#1 Creme Simon Crème Universelle, $68 (30 ml)
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This deeply hydrating moisturiser can be used for a multitude of skin woes including dryness, redness, itching and even insect bites.
#2 Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Re-Cover SPF30 PA++, $74 (50 ml)
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Containing Cica (also known as Centella Asiatica), this day cream helps accelerate healing, as well as soothe redness. It also has encapsulated pigments which offer a natural coverage to take away redness.
#3 Kora Organics Soothing Moisturizer, $65 (50 ml)
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This calming moisturiser helps relieve dryness, even for sensitive skin. It contains hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate, while camomile and lavender extracts calms redness.
#4 La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+ Stick, $17.90 (15 ml)
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Dry, cracked skin can really benefit from the La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+ Stick as well. Just slip this into your purse to quickly relieve redness and dryness without aggravating skin.
Dehydration
The biggest culprit for fatigued skin, dehydration causes a number of problems – skin loses its natural glow, lines are enhanced, dry flakes start to form and makeup just doesn’t apply properly. While hydrating serums and moisturisers are sufficient for your daily skincare regimen, sometimes you need to pull out the big guns.
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How To Tackle Major Skin Emergencies Before A Big Event – Dehydration
#1 KENZOKI Moisturizing Lotus Mask, $106 (60 ml)
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Let skin soak up the hydration with the KENZOKI Moisturizing Lotus Mask, $106 (60 ml), a cream-in-gel mask which is almost too beautiful to use, as the cream is suspended in the shape of a lotus within a hydrating cooling gel. Hydrating, but super lightweight, this mask will hydrate parched skin and impart a natural radiance
#2 Fresh Rose Face Mask, $38 (30 ml)
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Made with real rose petals, the soothing Fresh Rose Face Mask, $38 (30 ml), now comes in a smaller jar so you can take it with you on trips. The gel texture soothes redness while antioxidants protect skin from free radical damage.
#3 111Skin Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask, $170 (box of 5)
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Made with 24k gold and damask rose extracts, the 111Skin Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask, $170 (box of 5), hydrates and calms inflammation. Made with hydrogel, a unique material which seals in hydration and prevents trans-epidermal moisture loss, this mask hydrates deeply in just 20 minutes.
#4 Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Creamy Mask, $148 (box of five)
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Unlike most masks which leave you with a drippy mess, the Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Creamy Mask, $148 (box of five), is made with a breathable GORE-TEX material which helps the ingredients penetrate skin without drying it out. The two-piece mask fits facial contours perfectly and doesn’t slide off.
Dullness
Skin dullness can manifest when dead surface skin accumulates, making it look like you have a permanent grey filter over your skin. Slough off dullness with a clarifying mask, which not only gently exfoliates, but also regulates sebum control so skin appears brighter and more even in tone.
https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/beauty-and-health/skincare/how-to-tackle-major-skin-emergencies-before-a-big-event/
How To Tackle Major Skin Emergencies Before A Big Event – Dullness
#1 Skin Inc Oxy-Recharge Bubble Mask, $70 (30 ml)
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This bubble mask infuses skin with oxygen to brighten and rejuvenate dull complexion.
#2 Erborian Black Scrub, $48 (50 ml)
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Containing charcoal powder, this gentle scrub draws out impurities and wick away excess sebum, all while exfoliating away dull surface skin.
#3 HERA Blue Clay Cooling Mask, $38 (50 ml)
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This clay mask is perfect for use in Singapore. It leaves a cooling sensation which helps to soothe flushed skin, while the clay gently exfoliates away dead skin cells for brighter-looking skin.
#4 Lu Ming Tang Miraculous Detox Paste, $65 (140 ml)
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The Lu Ming Tang Miraculous Detox Paste smells like it’s good enough to eat! Containing tea extracts which are high in antioxidants, this gentle scrub wicks away dullness without aggravating sensitive skin.
Puffy Eyes
The area that is most telling when you don’t get enough rest, the delicate eye area requires a lot of TLC in addition to a careful selection of products that are both nourishing but doesn’t feel too heavy on skin.
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How To Tackle Major Skin Emergencies Before A Big Event – Under-eye Bags
#1 It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream, $72 (15 ml)
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Lightweight and virtually undetectable on skin, the It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream, $72 (15 ml), smooth out lines and is suitable even for those with sensitive skin.
#2 Patchology Restoring Night Eye Gels, $29 (box of 5)
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Containing active ingredients like retinol and peptides, the Patchology Restoring Night Eye Gels, $29 (box of 5), soothes tired eyes and help brightens dark circles.
#3 alche{me} Personalised Eye Care, $65 (15 ml)
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Formulated to target specific concerns, the alche{me} Personalised Eye Care, $65 (15 ml), is tailored based on an online survey to tackle problems like sagginess, crow’s feet, dark circles and fine lines.
#4 BECCA Anti-Fatigue Under Eye Primer, $48 (5 ml)
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A balm that feels instantly cool after application, the BECCA Anti-Fatigue Under Eye Primer, $48 (5 ml), de-puffs and refreshes the under-eye area.
