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The fairest of them all
by Tong Jia Han

The growing range of whitening products in the market can makeone's quest for fair and glowing skin a confusing and arduous one.

Fret not, because my paper has sussed out the newest concoctions that will take you one step closer to flawless radiance.

BIO-ESSENCE TANAKA WHITE 4X FLAWLESS WHITE SERUM, $45.80

BIO-ESSENCE TANAKA
WHITE 4X FLAWLESS
WHITE SERUM, $45.80

Spots begone: Step out of darkness with Bio-essence’s newest product. The latest addition to the Tanaka White series is a blend of traditional and modern ingredients.

The serum’s four main ingredients, including tanaka treebark extract and arbutin, effectively lighten skin tone and fade pigmentation while preventing the formation of dark spots.

Get it at: Watsons, Guardian,
major supermarkets and  department stores.

 

BIOTHERM WHITE D-TOX MICRO-SCRUB CLEANSER, $55

BIOTHERM WHITE D-TOX
MICRO-SCRUB CLEANSER,
$55

Spots begone: Tailored to women’s needs, White D-Tox products contain active ingredients to help eliminate dull skin by targeting polluting toxins.

This foamy cleanser does not
just leave your skin squeaky
clean, it also evens out and
brightens your complexion instantly.

Get it at: Biotherm  Singapore, Takashimaya, Ngee Ann City, #B1-56, and all beauty counters at major department stores.

CHANEL LE BLANC LIGHT MASTERING WHITENING CONCEALER (SPF30/PA+++), $51

CHANEL LE BLANC LIGHT
MASTERING WHITENING
CONCEALER (SPF30/PA+++),
$51

Spots begone: Hide  imperfections and lighten them at the same time with this concealer.

Mineral ceramic pigments in
the formula allow a perfect and long-lasting coverage, while extracts of licorice and pearl protein prevent dark spots from appearing, as well as correct dull and  yellow-toned skin.

Get it at: All Chanel fragrance
and beauty boutiques and beauty counters.

NIVEA VISAGE WHITE SERUM PORE MINIMISER (SPF22), $15.90

NIVEA VISAGE WHITE
SERUM PORE MINIMISER
(SPF22), $15.90

Spots begone: Repeated use of whitening creams that contain strong whitening  actives may accelerate peeling and thinning of skin, making it more susceptible to re-darkening when exposed to the sun.

This intensive-yet-gentle  serum effectively fades stubborn dark spots and  minimises pores without  thinning your skin.

Get it at: Watsons, Guardian,
major supermarkets and  department stores.

ASTALIFT WHITENING MASK, $19.80 EACH

ASTALIFT WHITENING
MASK, $19.80 EACH

Spots begone: Say goodbye to illfitting masks that slide off your face.

This highly stretchable sheet
mask combines anti-ageing and whitening effects with its duallayer design. Enriched with peony and yeast extracts to prevent the development of age spots, the mask also boasts three types of  collagen to improve skin  elasticity.

Get it at: Astalift Flagship Store, The Centrepoint, #02-04.

MAYBELLINE B.B UV WHITE, $17.90

MAYBELLINE B.B UV
WHITE, $17.90

Spots begone: Are you craving for youthful,  bare-faced beauty?

Made for the young, dynamic
and multi-tasking woman,  Maybelline’s latest BB cream provides eight benefits in a single step. With SPF50/PA+++, the creamy anti-UV formula visibly lightens skin tone and  conceals imperfections for  long-lasting, all-day  coverage. Available in two shades – light or natural.

Get it at: Watsons, Guardian,
Sasa, major supermarkets and selected department stores.

SKIN INC PURE SNOW WHITE+ MASK, $268

SKIN INC PURE SNOW
WHITE+ MASK, $268

Spots begone: Need a quick fix for dark and dull skin? Skin Inc promises you a  glowing complexion in just 10 minutes with its new Pure Snow White+ Mask.

A combination of 16 potent
ingredients, it is said to have the ability to tighten pores  and improve the light- reflecting quality of skin. The all-in-one product also has  hydrating and anti-ageing effects.

Get it at: All Skin Inc concept
and speciality stores.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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