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As we grow older and live our on-the-go lifestyles, we may notice our skin losing its lustre faster than it should be. Sun exposure, sleep deprivation, ageing, stress and dead skin build-up are just some of the reasons why we’re faced with dull, tired and dehydrated skin on most days. And while switching up unhealthy habits may improve the appearance of our skin, sometimes it just needs that extra push to achieve a healthy glow – that’s where the skincare below comes in handy!
To help you in your quest for a luminous complexion, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite products that help with increasing radiance, clarity and moisture levels while reducing those pesky dark spots or hyperpigmentation.
Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, RM345
Since its launch in 2011, the Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution by Kiehl’s has been a fan-favourite everywhere, so naturally, it would make its way to this list! Backed by clinical tests, the serum uses ingredients like Activated C, a potent form of vitamin C that helps reduce the severity of discolourations and buffered salicylic acid to refine your skin’s texture at a controlled pH. The results are visibly reduced dark spots, luminous skin and even skin tone when used continuously for about 8-12 weeks.
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask_EX, RM135
When you’re faced with long days and short nights, Laneige’s all-new Water Sleeping Mask_EX can help your skin look well-rested even if you aren’t! Developed with the Sleeping Microbiome™ and Pro-biotics Complex, this gel-type mask helps to balance out the skin’s microbiome and lead to high moisture levels, clear and even skin tone as well as less dead skin cells. Not only that, the mask is infused with squalane from sugarcane that helps to provide intensive and long-lasting hydration and keeps skin feeling fresh and dewy all. day. long!
Nu Skin ageLOC® Boost™, RM1,280
If you don’t mind splurging a little more than you would usually, then check out Nu Skin’s latest breakthrough beauty device system called the ageLOC® Boost™ which uses an exclusive microcurrent waveform with variable pulse technology. Despite its small size, the device sends out charged-balance, intermittent restorative pulses eight times per second to optimise and activate the skin. When paired with its Activating Treatment that’s incorporated with Vitamin C, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and more, your skin will be softer, clearer, fuller and brighter throughout the day!
Shiseido White Lucent Illuminating Micro-Spot Serum Sakura Limited Edition, RM660 (part of a set)
If you’re looking for an overall fix for a brighter and even-toned complexion, Shiseido’s White Lucent Illuminating Micro-Spot Serum Sakura Limited Edition will help you take control of the dullness and dark spots from deep within the skin. Thanks to its blend of ReNeura Technology+™ and Sakura-Bright System that’s formulated with 4MSK, SAKURA-BrightComplex and White Sand Lily Extract, the serum targets the synthesis and wide-spreading of dullness, dark spots and uneven skin tones.
SK-II PITERA™ Essence Limited Edition, RM795
Known to have transformative powers for crystal clear skin, SK-II’s iconic PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence now comes decorated in eye-catching traditional Japanese kimonos (just like the girls from Tokyo!). Signifying the optimism and cheer that spring evokes, the new bottle houses the beloved and unchanged formula of the essence since 40 years ago. Consisting of over 90% PITERA™ – a bio-ingredient that contains more than 50 micro-nutrients such as vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids, the essence combats ageing, brightens the complexion and hydrates skin in one go!
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