Doesn’t the world look different not that things have opened up? We see more smiles(hallelujah for no masks outdoors and in the office!), plenty of laughs and beautiful faces all around. It’s also every reason to go get a facial treatment done! After all, your facial features have not had such full-frontal social exposure since the start of the pandemic!
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One can easily be forgiven for thinking that summer skincare only requires SPF. But when the heat gets more intense, your skin can be left in an oily and sweaty mess and yet crave moisture! Here’s the ultimate summer guide to moisturisers for glowing, healthy skin so you won’t have to go without hydration and still feel fresh without the slick.
What happens to your skin during summer?
During the summer, it’s normal for your skin to become dry or flaky. While it can be hard to pinpoint the exact reason, many factors contribute. One, your body loses water as your skin secretes sweat. Culprit number two is the sun’s UV rays. They damage your skin barrier, hindering its ability to prevent moisture loss. In addition to that, staying in air-conditioned rooms also suck out the moisture in your skin.
Well, yes, you can solve this dilemma with a glass of water or a heavy-duty sunscreen, but you’re missing moisturiser. Nope, not the thick, creamy ones you use in air conditioning or cooler climates. In the summertime, it’s best to switch to lighter, gel-like formulas as they absorb quickly and are more refreshing for your skin. If you’re on the lookout for the best summer moisturisers that work wonders during Singapore’s heat, we got you. Our top picks are below.
DMAE GEL Face Firming Activator
We’re crushing hard on gel moisturisers and this one ranks right up top. Harnessing the firming properties of DMAE, the lightweight anti-ageing gel delivers a concentrated dose of age reversing goodness to visibly lift the look of skin over time. 24K Gold flakes help illuminate lacklustre complexions, healing skin from within. Together, they help manage ageing complexions, tackle fine lines and wrinkles and leave the face looking smooth, youthful and radiant. Not oily!
This oil-free and lightweight moisturiser is definitely a summer delight. Containing a plethora of nourishing Japanese botanicals, The Water Cream revitalises dry and ageing skin to keep it radiant and smooth. What’s more, it has wild rose and leopard lily that controls excess oil, purifies the skin, and boosts cell turnover. Add a fancy dash of 23-karat gold to the mix, and you have the best skin ever. (Plus points for its Instagram-worthy jar!)
Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly
Don’t you love a multitasking skincare product? This super hydrating jelly keeps your skin supple and moisturised for 24 hours as it strengthens the skin barrier. Plus, it has the unique Clean-Shield Technology that protects your skin from damage. To make this moisturiser better than it already is, it has a lightweight, quick-absorbing formula that leaves no residue!
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A weightless, water-based moisturiser that comes with the skin benefits of calendula serum, this one from Kiehl’s is elite. It softens and evens your skin as it minimises wrinkles and fine lines. What’s more, this water cream keeps your skin hydrated for 24 hours – truly a complete package.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Light
Charlotte Tilbury is indeed the gift that keeps on giving with its extensive line of beauty products worth the splurge. A relatively new addition is the Magic Cream Light, a moisturiser supercharged with skin benefits. Its light texture moisturises, nourishes, and reduces signs of ageing. Another pro in this moisturiser is the unique Urban Pollution Defence Complex that protects against UV rays, pollution, and digital blue light.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream
This cream from Drunk Elephant contains a mix of signal peptides, growth factors, supporting amino acids, and pygmy water lily to tighten, smooth, and even the skin. It can also minimise wrinkles, fine lines, and sun damage. The reason we love this cream? It is safe for all skin types, even the most sensitive ones! This moisturiser is also free of the ‘Suspicious Six’ – essential oils, drying alcohols, silicones, chemical sunscreens, fragrances/dyes, and SLS.
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Are you a man with oily skin? Listen up! It is quite common for men to have oily skin. After puberty, men produce more sebum than women because they have higher androgen (male hormone) levels. Also, men have larger pores and more active sebaceous glands which is why you see acne and blackheads often rearing their unfortunate heads.
But thanks to the variety of skincare available today, there’s nothing a good routine can’t fix! Here’s the easiest skin care routine for men with oily skin. Say goodbye to shiny and greasy complexions and welcome fresher, plumper skin with these steps.
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