Beauty Must-Haves to Get Yourself Picture-Ready this Lunar New Year

The festivities for Lunar New Year may be less lively this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look great in your reunion dinner pictures. Here are the beauty must-haves that’ll enhance your skin and hair this festive period.

When it comes to acne, the age-old saying “prevention is better than cure” sticks. If you have oily skin, your skin will need more exfoliation. Dead skin and sebum build-up can trigger many skin problems like clogged pores and flaky skin (that catches onto your foundation). And these problems, over a period, can cause acne.

To keep your pores pleased, try incorporating a gentle exfoliator like Est.Lab’s Lumiwhite Exfoliating Scrub into your cleansing routine. The Jojoba Exfoliating Beads and Niacinamide in the product will slough away dead skin cells and balance your skin’s oil production. It also consists of Vitamin C which will brighten and even out your skin tone after regular use.

Recommended usage: For those with sensitive skin, it’s best to use this product once a week. But if your skin needs more exfoliation, you can use this product for up to three times a week.

Some of us are more susceptible to water retention in our faces due to the amount of salt we consume. Salty foods make us dehydrated and cause blood vessels to constrict, resulting in the dreaded bloating. But on top of keeping a healthy diet, adding a facial device to your routine is a convenient and quick fix.

For de-puffing, this Snowfox Rose Quartz Facial Roller is a skincare game changer. It is recommended to use the roller on well-moisturised skin. Then, roll the device in an upward motion. This promotes lymphatic drainage and relieves swelling. Beauty influencers like Chriselle Lim have also recommended using face rollers cold – simply pop them in the freezer for a refreshing face massage.

Complete your home facial with a detox mask from Orbis. This face mask is formulated with hesperidin, a key ingredient for improving blood circulation and reducing water retention. The mask’s serum also contains collagen and Peach Leaf Extract, both of which will improve the skin’s firmness and elasticity. And because of its unique V-shape design, wearers will feel slight pressure on the sides of their face, which provides a lifting effect.

Recommended usage: You can use the roller daily. As for the mask, using it once a week will help improve your skin.

Are you constantly plagued by dark eye circles and puffy eye bags? You may want to cut down on your screen time. Blue light emitted from your phones and laptops can cause eye strain, which causes undesirable panda eyes.

Alleviate your tired-eye symptoms with a cooling eye cream like Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado. When you’re applying the cream, it’s important to not tug on the tender skin under your eyes. Instead, pat the product in lightly with your ring finger. Formulated with natural ingredients, this eye cream is perfect for those with sensitive skin.

Pair that with Osim’s UGlow Eye, an eye massager that uses heat and red light to combat under-eye issues, for an easy eye-spa. Make this a routine and your tired peepers will thank you.

Recommended usage: Every night, before bed time.

Our locks can benefit from a routine of good scalp care – and we don’t just mean the treatments you get at the salon. Pair a good conditioner with an effective scalp serum, and you’ll have good hair for days.

Just like your skin, your scalp needs exfoliating. Dead skin cells can build up on your hair follicles over time and that can stunt hair growth or even lead to thinning. PHS Hairscience Adv Elixir is an all-in-one scalp serum that exfoliates dead cells, stimulates hair growth and prevents bacterial growth. Before shampooing, massage the product into your scalp at least 10 minutes before rinsing off.

To further improve the strength of your locks, consider using a volumising conditioner like L’occitane’s Volume & Strength Conditioner. For those with fine hair, you don’t have to worry about the product weighing your hair down.  and giving you flat hair. It is enriched with Provitamin B5, which coats and thickens the hair fibre after use. This ensures that your hair will be voluminous and smooth.

Recommended usage: The conditioner can be used daily. For the elixir, it’s recommended to start out using it once a week and adjust the frequency according to scalp’s preference.

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