Wednesday, February 9, 2011

shoping beauty

The big O of skincare


It’s that time of the year again, when perennial favourites like chocolates and cakes make way for traditional pineapple tarts and juicy mandarin oranges. With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, you definitely want to look your best when visiting friends and relatives. In the spirit of the New Year, InSing.com has picked out five beauty products that feature the citrusy fresh goodness of oranges.


L’Occitane shea butter orange honey

Size: 30ml
Price: $25

Where to buy: L’Occitane stores

What is it: This ultra-nourishing body butter will soften even the driest of skin. Not only does it smell fresh and citrusy, you can also use it on your lips, cuticles, feet and hair. The honeyed balm glides on easily and deeply nourishes your skin, protecting it against the harsh conditions of the environment.

What’s in it: L’Occitane’s bestseller features organic orange honey enriched with anti-oxidising Vitamin E to nourish and regenerate skin. Easily absorbed, this yummy balm leaves behind a delicate orange honey fragrance.
How to use: Melt the body butter in the palm of your hands before applying over your body, hands or feet.


Skinfood honey red orange mask

Size: 125g
Price: $29.90

Where to buy: Skinfood outlets

What is it: Skinfood’s honey red orange mask brings together a powerful combination of Manuka honey and orange extracts to effectively remove dead cells, revealing softer, smoother skin. Harnessing the anti-bacterial and moisturising properties of Manuka honey, the mask works to exfoliate dead skin while hydrating the layers beneath. Vitamin C and AHA extracts from the oranges work in tandem to moisturise the skin and increase firmness for a silky smooth texture.

What’s in it: A traditional remedy of the Maoris in New Zealand, Manuka honey is renowned for its powerful healing properties that help treat inflammation and skin ailments. Extracts from Californian oranges also pump in a high dose of Vitamin C, keeping skin soft and supple.

How to Use: Using the enclosed spoon, gently mix the upper and lower layers of the honey red orange mask. Apply an ample amount onto your damp face and massage gently, focusing on areas that produce more dead skin cells. Rinse off with lukewarm water after.


Murad environmental shield active radiance serum

Size: 0.5 fl oz (approximately 14ml)
Price: $209

Where: BHG Bugis, Metro Paragon, Robinson Centrepoint

What is it: An essential serum that packs a punch and is clinically proven to help repair and protect your skin against environmental ageing. Murad’s Active Radiance Serum’s unique formula also helps to restore skin tone and improves skin firmness by up to 64% in just 15 minutes.

What’s in it: This pocket power serum features Resilient-C Complex, a new Vitamin C technology that delivers 50 times the collagen-building, cell-protecting power of ordinary Vitamin C.

How to Use: Massage a thin layer of serum over your face, neck and chest daily, after cleansing and toning


Body Shop spa wisdom Morocco orange blossom finishing mist

Size: 60ml
Price: $26.90

Where to buy: The Body Shop outlets

What is it: Body Shop’s Morocco orange blossom finishing mist is perfect for those who prefer something a little lighter than perfume. Light and fruity, the body spray also contains the soothing properties of aloe vera, which help to hydrate and moisturise sensitive skin.

What’s in it: This finishing mist is an exotic blend of argan oil and sweet orange oil, pressed from the peels of plump, ripe oranges. Orange oil is has a fruity aroma and is often used in aromatherapy to refresh and uplift the senses.

How to Use: Spray onto your body after moisturising. To make the scent last longer, spritz on some orange blossom finishing mist into your hair as well.


Tony Moly tangerine moisture hand cream

Price: $12.90

Where to buy: Tony Moly

What it is: Keep your hands supple and soft with this intensive moisturizing hand cream. Packed with Vitamin C to help restore your skin’s smooth tone and radiance, Tony Moly’s Tangerine Moisture Hand Cream smells deliciously yummy too!

What’s in it: This fun and flirty hand cream is rich in Vitamin C thanks to tangerine, lemon and citron extracts. The sweet-smelling moisturizer also contains Arbutin, a powerful whitening ingredient that refreshes and brightens up dull skin tones.

How to use: Apply an appropriate amount onto both hands and gently massage in a light circular motion for better absorption. Use whenever necessary.

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