New Skincare and Beauty Picks – August 2026

August’s beauty launches are all about working smarter. From an advanced eye concentrate to an intensive sheet mask for travel-weary skin, here are the new beauty launches worth discovering this August.

Clarins Double Serum Eye

Clarins’ Double Serum Eye has long been a favourite among those looking to address wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles. Its latest generation takes a more comprehensive approach to the visible signs of ageing around the delicate eye contour.

Developed following seven years of research, the enhanced formula targets both chronological and epigenetic ageing. The latter refers to the visible effects that lifestyle and environmental factors, including stress, fatigue and pollution, can have on the skin over time.

This makes the new Double Serum Eye particularly relevant to modern lifestyles. Late nights, lengthy hours in front of a screen and constant exposure to urban pollution can all contribute to eyes appearing tired, puffy or dull, even after a full night’s rest.

At the heart of the formula is marjoram extract, which helps minimise the visible effects associated with lifestyle-related ageing. It is joined by Clarins’ signature turmeric extract, which supports the skin’s natural functions and helps maintain a healthier-looking eye area.

Niacinamide works to brighten the appearance of both blue and brown dark circles, while plant-based caffeine helps reduce the look of puffiness. Together, the ingredients help smooth the appearance of wrinkles and restore radiance, leaving the eye contour looking brighter, fresher and more youthful.

Designed for those seeking more than a conventional moisturising eye product, the enhanced Double Serum Eye is Clarins’ most advanced age-defying eye concentrate to date.

The enhanced Clarins Double Serum Eye is available from August 2026 at Clarins boutiques, department store counters and the Clarins Singapore online store.

Sigi Skin Timeless Meadow Sheet Mask

When skin is looking dull, depleted and thoroughly exhausted, Sigi Skin’s new Timeless Meadow Sheet Mask promises a 15-minute reset.

The high-performance lifting and anti-ageing mask is saturated with 30ml of concentrated treatment serum, delivering a generous dose of hydration without leaving the complexion feeling excessively heavy or greasy. It is made using the same silky-soft, skin-hugging material found in Sigi Skin’s Tea-Tox Sheet Mask, allowing it to sit comfortably against the face while the essence is absorbed.

More than a quick moisture boost, Timeless Meadow is formulated to support firmer, plumper and more radiant-looking skin. It also helps strengthen the skin barrier and improve moisture retention, making it particularly useful after a long flight, a late night or an especially stressful week.

Its impressive ingredient list includes NAD+, a coenzyme associated with supporting skin vitality and resilience, and Hexapeptide-8, which helps soften the appearance of fine lines. GABA contributes to a smoother and more relaxed-looking complexion, while glutathione helps brighten dull skin.

The formula also contains fig extract for replenishing hydration, antioxidant-rich pomegranate extract to help defend against environmental stressors and a five-ceramide complex to reinforce the skin barrier and lock in moisture.

Timeless Meadow is a useful addition to the beauty cabinet for evenings when an elaborate skincare ritual feels like too much effort, but the skin still needs intensive attention. Apply it before makeup for a plumper-looking base, after travelling or whenever the complexion could use a fast infusion of hydration and radiance.

The Sigi Skin Timeless Meadow Sheet Mask is priced at $36 for one box containing one 30ml sheet mask. A two-box bundle is available for $69 at sigiskin.com.

Patrichory Botanical Deodorant Mists

Deodorant may not be the most glamorous step in a beauty routine, but Singapore clean beauty house Patrichory is giving it an aromatic botanical makeover.

Handcrafted locally in small batches, the new Botanical Deodorant Mist collection offers a fully natural alternative to conventional deodorants. The lightweight, fast-drying formula uses plant-derived deodorising actives to help neutralise odour, accompanied by botanical aromas created entirely from natural essential oils.

Unlike deodorants intended only for the underarms, Patrichory’s mists can also be used on the feet and body. This versatility makes them especially practical in Singapore’s hot and humid climate, whether they are kept at home, slipped into a gym bag or packed for a tropical holiday.

The formula is free from aluminium salts and synthetic fragrances and comes in four distinctive blends.

Gentle Rose combines pink rock rose, geranium, bergamot and amyris for a delicate floral scent inspired by blooming roses and fresh foliage. Cosy Wood layers bergamot, hinoki, black spruce, cedarwood and vetiver to create a grounding, forest-like aroma.

For something more invigorating, Breezy Mint blends lavender, eucalyptus, bergamot, tea tree, peppermint and amyris, leaving the skin feeling cool and refreshed. Sunlit Yuzu is the brightest of the four, pairing yuzu with bergamot, cypress, sweet orange, rosalina, rosemary and amyris for a vibrant citrus fragrance.

Each Patrichory Botanical Deodorant Mist is priced at $19. More information is available at patrichory.com.

But Better Beauty

Created by Singapore beauty publisher Kristen Juliet Soh, But Better Beauty was founded on the belief that an effective skincare routine does not need to be complicated.

Its Brighter Beginnings collection consists of three multitasking products designed for busy lifestyles and Singapore’s tropical climate. Used together, they form a straightforward routine targeting dullness, uneven skin tone, pigmentation, dark circles and the early signs of ageing.

The Vitamin C Refreshing Cleansing Mousse with Anti-bacterial Brush ($42 for 100g) dispenses as a cloud-like foam that removes makeup, dirt and excess oil without leaving the skin feeling stripped. A detachable antibacterial silicone brush provides gentle exfoliation and a light facial massage, while amino acids, soapberry extract and citric acid help leave the complexion feeling soft and refreshed.

The next step is the triple award-winning Vitamin C + Niacinamide Dual Serum ($72 for 25g). Instead of premixing its two star ingredients, the packaging keeps them in separate chambers until they are dispensed. This helps minimise prolonged exposure to air and light before use.

The lightweight serum combines a vitamin C derivative with niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate and purslane extract to address pigmentation, post-acne marks, uneven skin tone and enlarged pores. Crucially for our climate, it absorbs comfortably without feeling sticky and layers easily beneath sunscreen or makeup.

Completing the routine is the LED+EMS Anti Dark Circles Eye Cream ($68 for 15g), which pairs an eye cream with a built-in LED and EMS applicator. The cooling metal tip glides across the eye contour, while gentle EMS microcurrent is activated when the applicator comes into contact with the skin.

The formula contains vitamin C, vitamin E, caffeine and peptides to help improve the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, fine lines and crow’s feet. The combination of skincare and an integrated beauty device makes it a particularly convenient option for anyone who enjoys a high-tech treatment but does not want another standalone gadget taking up space on the dressing table.

The But Better Beauty Brighter Beginnings collection is available at ButBetterBeauty.com, Shopee and TikTok Shop.

Acnes Anti-Acne Serums and Soothing Mask

Breakouts rarely present just one problem. Beyond the blemish itself, there may also be excess oil, enlarged pores, redness and post-acne marks to contend with. Acnes’ latest trio is designed to address these concerns while remaining gentle enough for sensitive, acne-prone skin.

At the core of both new serums is ACNITECH™, the brand’s patented nano-encapsulation technology. It combines totarol for antibacterial action, niacinamide for sebum control, liquorice extract to support skin repair and magnolia bark extract to help soothe inflammation. According to the brand, the technology allows its active ingredients to penetrate four times deeper into the skin than non-encapsulated ingredients.

Both serums are pH-balanced between 4.5 and 5.0 and formulated without alcohol, fragrance, MIT, parabens, mineral oil or colourants.

For those concerned about post-acne marks and an uneven complexion, the Acnes Anti-Acne & Brightening Serum ($22.90) contains 4% niacinamide. Its lightweight, fast-absorbing formula helps brighten uneven skin tone, soothe redness and improve the appearance of acne marks over time without feeling sticky or heavy.

Those dealing with enlarged pores, congestion and excess oil can reach for the Acnes Anti-Acne & Pore Tightening Serum ($22.90). It combines 1.7% encapsulated BHA with 3% mushroom extract to help remove impurities lodged within the pores, manage oil production and refine their appearance without stripping or excessively drying the skin.

Completing the trio is the Acnes Anti-Acne & Soothing Mask ($15.90 for five sheets), a calming treatment for days when skin feels particularly inflamed or irritated. Powered by pionin, the mask helps address breakouts while reducing the likelihood of future flare-ups.

It also contains three forms of Centella asiatica to soothe redness and discomfort, alongside dipotassium glycyrrhizate to ease irritation and improve the appearance of post-acne marks. Four types of hyaluronic acid and ceramide deliver hydration and barrier support, while copper tripeptide-1 supports skin repair.

For a simple routine, use the Pore Tightening Serum in the morning to manage excess oil and the Brightening Serum at night for post-acne care. The Soothing Mask can be applied two to three times a week, or whenever the skin needs additional calming and hydration.

The new Acnes products are available at Watsons, Guardian, Don Don Donki and the brand’s official stores on Lazada and Shopee.

Cetaphil PRO AD Derma Instant Relief and Moisturising Gel

For those living with eczema-prone skin, a sudden bout of itching can quickly become difficult to ignore. Scratching may provide momentary relief, but it can further compromise the skin barrier and perpetuate the itch-scratch cycle. Cetaphil’s new PRO AD Derma Instant Relief & Moisturising Gel is designed to provide fast, targeted relief while supporting the skin barrier.

The dermatologist-tested gel features a cool-touch metal roller-ball applicator that glides over irritated areas, delivering an immediate cooling sensation without requiring excessive rubbing. Its lightweight, non-greasy formula is clinically proven to relieve itching in as little as 30 seconds and provide soothing comfort for up to 12 hours.

It also delivers up to 48 hours of hydration, helps protect the skin barrier against dryness for up to eight hours and reduces stinging sensations for up to 24 hours.

Its microbiome-friendly formula combines SymCalmin™ to help interrupt the itch-scratch cycle and Ad-Resyl™ to support a balanced skin microbiome. Filaggrin Technology helps reinforce the skin barrier, while ceramides and colloidal oatmeal lock in moisture and soothe very dry, itchy skin.

Free from alcohol, preservatives and fragrance, the gel can be applied whenever sudden episodes of itching or dryness occur. The portable roller-ball format also makes targeted application easy and refreshingly mess-free, particularly when relief is needed while away from home.

The Cetaphil PRO AD Derma Instant Relief & Moisturising Gel is priced at $39.90 for 59ml. It is available at selected Watsons, Guardian and Unity stores, as well as Cetaphil’s official stores on Shopee, TikTok Shop and Lazada.