Beauty Focus If you have
dehydrated skin Clockwise, from top: 1. Mentholatum Botanics Moisturizing & Brightening Face Wash, RM21.90. Thanks to rosehip oil, there’s no need to worry about that taut feeling after washing. 2. Clarins Blue Orchid Treatment Oil, RM185.50. Rosewood, blue orchid and patchouli essential oils ensure skin softness and suppleness while hazelnut oil helps prevent moisture loss. 3. Yves Rocher Hydra Végétal Moisture Boost Serum, RM119. Maple and blue agave saps create a “water reservoir” in the skin to seal in moisture. 4. This Works In Transit Camera Close-Up, RM192. Repairing plant oils with hyaluronic acid, caffeine and starflower oil help regulate skin’s moisture levels. 5. Linden Leaves Moisture Replenishing Masque, RM89. Organic white tea, chamomile extract and fennel oil help to revitalise parched skin.
If you have
fine lines and wrinkles From top: 1. River Veda Replenish Crystal Clear Grain Exfoliant, RM214. Fine rice granules slough away dead skin while organic pomegranate fruit enzymes help promote cell renewal. 2. Arcona Wine Oil, RM263. A blend of resveratrol, grape seed and cinnamon leaf oils with linoleic and oleic acids help reverse signs of skin damage. 3. A’kin Revitalising Cellular Radiance Serum, RM119. Plant actives like rosehip, jojoba, seabuckthorn, pomegranate, rosemary and sunflower help fight free radical damage for re-energised skin. 4. Caudalie Polyphenol [C15] Anti-Wrinkle Defense Serum, RM215. Its renowned grape seed polyphenols and vitamin C ester imparts smoothness to skin. 5. Nourish Argan Skin Rescue, RM149. Argan kernel oil and other plant oils treat distressed skin by neutralising free radicals. www.vphilosophy.com.my.
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Beauty Focus If you have
dull skin
If you have
sensitive skin Clockwise, from top: 1. Neal’s Yard Remedies Soothing Starflower Daily Essence, RM333. A high concentration of alpine flowers keeps delicate skin soothed and cooled. 2. Antipodes Worship Skin Defence Antioxidant Serum, RM179. Say goodbye to oxidative stress with a cocktail of superfruit complex, coffee berry and açai. 3. Claire Organics Echinacea Soap Bar, RM23. Inflammation-prone skin? No more, with this antioxidant-rich blend of echinacea and green tea. 4. The Organic Skin Co. Calming Calendula Cream, RM145. Relieve troubled skin with an antibacterial mix of calendula, turmeric essential oil and jojoba. 5. Aēsop Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream, RM145. Nourishing yet lightweight, this provides relief while leaving a matte finish.
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Clockwise, from top: 1. Estelle & Thild BioCleanse Radiance Micro Polish, RM141. Micro-crystals gently buff skin while organic black elderflower protects skin’s natural balance. 2. Jurlique Purely White Skin Brightening Night Cream, RM259. A proprietary VitaBrightKX complex contains potent brightening botanicals to improve the appearance of skin discolouration and dark spots. 3. June Jacobs Brightening Serum, RM548. Natural botanical extracts like lemon peel, bearberry, mulberry and licorice root give you a smoother, more even complexion. 4. L’Erbolario Clay and Propolis Face Mask, RM147. Flaky dead skin cells and excess sebum don’t stand a chance with this face pack, thanks to a blend of propolis, clay, amino acids, baobab and green coffee beans. 5. Origins Three Part Harmony Nourishing Cream for Renewal, Repair and Radiance, RM307. White narcissus lily bulb sourced from the East Mediterranean helps rejuvenate skin’s natural repair processes. W
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