One of Singapore’s favourite beauty and healthcare retailers, Watsons, has in-store the newest beauty and healthcare products from 13 exciting brands, 10 of which are only exclusively available there. From skincare to cosmetics to haircare, you can definitely get some Christmas gift ideas from this list.
1. Pink Edition by Pure Beauty
Using natural ingredients sourced worldwide, Korean brand, Pure Beauty, has ventured into the cosmetic scene in Singapore. Debuting with the Pink Edition collection, Pure Beauty will be launching three ranges of lip colours – Creamy Lipstick (S$17.90), Velvet Lipstick (S$17.90) and Creamy Lip Crayon (S$15.90).
The Creamy Lip Crayon range will be a great starting point for makeup beginners. With the creamy, soft and moist lip crayon it allows the user to with great ease, apply the colour with smoothness and precision.
TIP: Use shade #71 Ballerina Shoes and blend it with other shades to create a gradient effect.
2. Beauty UK
A brand that is keen on producing exciting, high quality and affordable makeup, Beauty UK has released four products – The Ultimate Colour Palette, High Brow (S$14.90), Lash2theMax (S$9.90) and Lips Matter (S$11.90).
An exclusive kit containing three skin-perfect shades for bronzing, contouring and highlighting, the Ultimate Colour Palette is the palette to get. Mix and blend the unique cream to powder formula to chisel your cheekbones and naturally enhance your bone sculpture.
3. Australis
One of Australia’s leading brands, Australis, has made its way to Singapore. Offering a range of cosmetic essentials with high quality formations at pocket-friendly prices, this brand is set to please any makeup aficionado. Launched in October, the brand has released Primer the Original (S$15.90), a Makeup Finishing Spritz (S$14.90), Ready Set Go Finishing powder (S$12.90), AC on Tour Kit (S$24.90) and Velourlips Matte Lip Cream (S$12.90).
The Ready Set Go Finishing Powder is a high-definition powder that helps to set your foundation without leaving your skin dull. Containing an oil-absorbing formulation, it helps to keep pores and uneven surface texture concealed without compromising on your skin’s natural moisture.
4. Revlon PhotoReady Insta-Fix Makeup
Formulated with super-refined pigments and unique Light Filtering Technology to give skin that retouched look with each use, the Revlon PhotoReady Insta-Fix Makeup is a fast and easy stick makeup that works to instantly retouch skin anytime, anywhere. This product also has a broad spectrum SPF20 skin protection, saving you time on those busy mornings or if you are simply too lazy to put on some sunscreen.
This product comes in four high-resolution shades (S$26.90) – Ivory, Nude, Medium Beige and Natural Orchre.
5. Faith in Face Facial Mask
Helmed from the land of skincare, Faith in Face is the number one Hydrogel Mask Brand in Korea. Only using organic and naturally derived extracts, their products are specially formulated to be gentle on the skin, reducing the chance of an allergic reaction. The hydrogel masks contain a high percentage of water-soluble ingredients aimed at delivering maximum hydration and superior skin rejuvenation.
Faith in Face has five different types of Hydrogel Masks. The AfterShower Look Hydrogel Mask range contains sodium PCA and hyaluronic acid, both of which helps supply moisture to the skin whilst boasting moisture retaining capabilities and camellia oil to soothe the skin.
This product is available at S$14.50 per pack (sheets of three).
6. DCS Nutriderm
Another Korean skincare label, DCS Nutriderm, is exclusively available at Watsons. Infused with Jeju’s mineral-rich volcanic sea water, each DCS Nutriderm product aims to rejuvenate skin and help achieve that healthy skin glow. The DCS Nutriderm range is infused with Korean ginseng berry that helps keep skin youthful from day to night with four different products – Ultra Nutrition Toner (S$33.50), Ultra Nutrition Ampoule (S$53), Ultra Nutrition Day Cream (S$41), and Ultra Nutrition Night Cream (S$41).
7. Watsons Tencel Facial Mask
Watsons Tencel Facial Masks are environmentally-friendly and feature Sodium Hyaluronate, an effective moisturising agent that forms an outstanding moisture protection capability. On top of that, the Tencel Fibre used in the mask is also more absorbent than cotton and softer than silk, giving your skin the ultimate pampering experience.
The Watsons Tencel Facial Masks are available in five different variations – Black Pearl Soothing Facial Mask, Red Wine Antioxidant Facial Mask, Natto Soothing Facial Mask, Brown Rice Brightening Facial Mask and Double HA Intensive Moisturising Facial Mask. Use the Red Wine Antioxidant Facial Mask to combat the impurities from the haze and watch it aid your skin rejuvenate.
Each pack has 10 sheets and is sold at S$14.90
8. Dr Ci: Labo Aqua-Collagen-Gel-Enrich-Lift EX
Dr Ci: Labo Aqua-Collagen-Gel-Enrich-Lift EX is an ‘all-in-one gel’ that covers eight steps of your daily skin care routine. Containing ingredients such as Gold Collagen EX, Marine Pro Collagen and AG3, moisture is retained and skin elasticity is improved.
This product is priced at S$75 for 50g and S$150 for 120g.
9. Marc Anthony Hydrating Coconut and Shea Butter Haircare Range
Marc Anthony’s haircare range features Coconut oil which infuses deep moisture to keep hair supple, preventing hair from breaking and splitting. Shea butter, another key ingredient also helps to protect hair by preventing harmful elements from entering the cuticles. Be prepared for an all-rounded pampering haircare experience that smells just like summer.
The Hydrating Coconut Oil and Shea Butter Conditioning Treatment (S$19.90) contains hydrolysed keratin that will help restore strength and protect weak, damaged-looking hair from further destruction.
10. Revlon Luxurious Colorsilk Buttercream
Combining both nature and science, Revlon’s hair dye (SGD15.90) is an ammonia-free, permanent cream hair colour formula. Using Buttercream technology, hair colouring is taken to a new level of supreme colour, radiance, shine and manageability.
To properly soften, protect and nourish the hair, mango and coconut are used. Shea butter is another ingredient used to ensure that hair obtains the necessary hydration and shine.
This product is available in eight stunning shades and is suitable for every hair, type and texture.
11. Revlon Salon Hits
Designed to provide users with an ultra-nourishing experience, Revlon has released the Revlon Salon Hits Beauty Hair Elixir range, which contains Argan, Cyperus and Linseed Oil. The 11 Benefits range aims at providing complete intensive hair care treatment range for dry and damaged hair.
Try the 11 Benefits Hair Mask (S$19.90) which is infused with serum micro capsules and vitamins that will be released when in contact with the hair, instantly hydrating and nourishing your hair.
12. Kinohimitsu Wellness Smooth’D
Kinohimitsu Wellness Smooth’D (S$39.90 for 10g x 15 sachets) is a powder that focuses on detoxification. This product is based on the principle of a holistic approach and fosters safe and effective consumption of natural products. Wellness Smooth’D comes in three variants – Cleanse & Shape, Cleanse & Boost and Cleanse & Beauty.
As it comes in small portable sachets, the delicious and nutritional treat is fuss-free and easy to carry along even when you are on the road. Gently cleansing the body of toxic obstructions from modern lifestyle, food and environmental pollution, it is something worth considering if you need a quick pick-me-up that will help cleanse your body.
13. Kinohimitsu Be Choless
Kinohimitsu Be Choless (S$99 for 120 capsules) is made from all natural heart-healthy ingredients to restore healthy cholesterol level, blood sugar, blood pressure and support energy production. In fact, Be Choless has proven to lower total cholesterol by 19.6% and bad cholesterol by 28.6%.
14. AFC Collagen White Beauty
Upping the ante for beauty supplements, AFC Collagen White Beauty (S$48.90), is 1.5 times more effective than regular collagen supplements. By quickly replenishing and stimulating collagen production, the natural loss of collagen is greatly reduced, diminishing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and open pores. With key ingredients like Glutathione, L-Cystine and Vitamin C, this product is best recommended for individuals who want to reduce scars and dark spots. It is also helpful for those who are frequently outdoors and exposed to UV rays.
