In an ideal world, we would clock in seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep. We’d wake up feeling refreshed and ready—and the best part, have no one tell us that we “look tired” (PSA, it’s rude). For most of us, getting more than four hours of sleep is a luxury, and waking up to dull skin and dark circles, a reality. When work and life assume monopoly over our daylight hours, sometimes spilling into our evenings and even invading our bedtimes, we give our skin little time to rest and repair, inadvertently fast-tracking our skin’s ageing process. Of course, sleeping early is one solution. But for those who are constantly time-strapped and sleep-deprived, hope arrives in the pharmacy-inspired brown bottle, instantly recognised as Estée Lauder‘s legendary Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex—the number one serum in Singapore, and number one anti-ageing serum across Asia.
Launched in 1982, Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair serum would go on to claim many firsts: the first skincare product to use hyaluronic acid, the first night-time serum, and for the first time, where skincare became skin repair. Over the years, the Advanced Night Repair serum has inspired a lean but mean anti-ageing army, armed with 39 years’ worth of stellar science and innovation designed to turn back the clock while you sleep.
Beauty sleep in a bottle
The newest reiteration of the iconic Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex contains the exclusive Chronolux™ Power Signal Technology based on scientific research on circadian rhythm and the recent, groundbreaking discovery of “micro-signaling” molecules. Simply put, these molecules help to speed up the skin’s natural regeneration systems, increase the production of collagen, and improve skin’s quality in 10 dimensions: From boosting radiance, smoothness and firmness, to nourishing and fortifying visibly renewed complexions. Furthermore, while you snooze, a high level of hyaluronic acid is locked in to optimise our skin’s natural repair process; while in the A.M, a single application seals in eight-hours of antioxidant protection to defend our epidermis from environmental assaults like pollution, micro-dust, and blue light from our digital devices, keeping your skin looking younger, longer.
Micro changes, macro transformation
Staying up late—it’s a double homicide. Whether you’re up deep-diving into TikTok (revenge bedtime procrastination, maybe?) or working late into the night, two things are happening: increased blinking and nighttime exposure to blue light. We all know rubbing our eyes is bad, but blinking? Pioneering the research on periorbital skin micro-movements, increased repetitive eye movements, like blinking as a result of staying awake longer, can accelerate signs of eye-ageing. Estée Lauder’s upgraded Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex taps into Chronolux™ Power Signal Technology to deliver fast repair and collagen-boosting power to our delicate eye area. Beyond addressing the common hallmarks of eye-ageing that arise from accumulated eye micro-movements (loss of firmness, crow’s feet, and undereye lines), our skin’s natural production of collagen and new cells is boosted too, resulting in a plumped, youthful look.
The upgrade features a new, custom-designed cryo-steel wand wherein each application delivers a perfect amount of product and promotes micro-circulation for an instant de-puff and revival of tired eyes.
Nighttime blue light can drastically weaken your skin’s natural repair process, so if you’re constantly aglow with the gleam from your devices, the Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronized Recovery—now with 10X Concentrated Repair Technology—helps fight blue light damage by repairing, brightening, hydrating, and defending against free radical damage.
Three women, one skincare hero
Speaking to women in whom we can see a little (or a lot) of ourselves, Vogue Singapore spotlights three females at the top of their game, navigating different stages of life. Differ as they may, all pledge loyalty to the skincare heroes that have seen them through life’s seasons.
Oon Shu An, The Supper Model
Meet Oon Shu An, the actress, host, and sometimes, supper model. While the world sleeps, her face is aglow with the soft haze (read: harmful HEV blue light) from her laptop screen. It’s 2 a.m, and the bed is playing temptress but she’s working late into the night.
On skin type and concern
As I’ve gotten older, it’s gone a bit more to the dry side and become a lot more temperamental. Sometimes it gets more sensitive and dull—changes that I’m learning to roll with. In the meantime, I make sure I’m giving it the best I’ve got. My current concerns would be maskne—I’ve been breaking out more often and getting cystic pimples.
On how her lifestyle has impacted her skin
I’m working on a couple of projects now that I’m sometimes only able to work on at night. To stay awake and focused, I sometimes end up snacking a fair bit. I also rub my eyes a lot! These bad habits do exacerbate things like puffiness and fine lines around the eye.
Favourite Advanced Night Repair products
The Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex and the
Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronized Recovery are both fantastic multi-taskers. It’s fast-absorbing and leaves my skin supple and hydrated, and helps mitigate the effects of my bad habits by softening the look of the dry lines from excessive eye rubbing.
Ong Bee Yan, The Night Owl
At 65, Ong Bee Yan is an entrepreneur, grandmother, and model—a triple threat who sports a distinguished crown of gray locks. Between shoots, work and family, at her age, the hectic and erratic lifestyle can take a heavier toll—leaving visible traces on her skin and eye area.
On skin type and concern
I have what a 65-year-old woman would generally have—crow’s feet, 11 lines between the brows, wrinkles on my face and forehead, saggy skin, age spots.
On how her lifestyle has impacted her skin
Prior to doing part-time modeling, my daily routine has been quite constant. Now it’s rather erratic—during shoots, mealtimes are irregular and there are days when I return home late. I wake up in the middle of the night at least twice, so sleep is interrupted. In between work and family, I’m posting on Instagram, replying to emails, interviews, and comments left on my social media posts. When things get hectic, I can see tiredness around my eyes, dullness, and dehydration on my skin.
Favourite Advanced Night Repair products
The fast-penetrating technology of the Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex keeps my skin looking well-rested, hydrated, and glowing. On sleep-deprived nights, I like to layer up with the Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex to plump the area around my eyes and protect them from the harmful HEV blue light I’m constantly exposed to. It’s nice to step out confidently in the morning knowing my skin is recharged and rejuvenated.
Sheiryn Aisiqa, The New Mum
Sleep, who? Sheiryn Aisiqa’s head barely touches the pillow before she’s up again, cradling her crying newborn. Bathe, feed, breastfeed, repeat. Her days are long, and nights even longer. When she has time to herself, they’re sometimes reserved for work, running errands, and catching up with friends.
On skin type and concern
I’ve always had combination skin but since giving birth, my skin has been extra dry and dull with patches of pigmentation surfacing. I’m still breastfeeding so the hormones are also taking effect.
On how her lifestyle has impacted her skin
Being a new mum, my time and schedule aren’t mine anymore—my life revolves around my daughter, Ayva. A lack of sleep and disrupted sleep is definitely a thing in our household. Whenever I do get some time to myself (her naps times are my me-times), it’s divided between shooting content, running errands, and catching up on emails and friends.
Favourite Advanced Night Repair products
My skin has been increasingly dry and dull since giving birth, but the Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex and Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronized Recovery has instantly quenched its thirst. It’s an all-rounder that hydrates, nourishes, and gives me the natural glow I never got in my pregnancy. A tip—I mix the serum in with my foundation too, which locks in a fresh glow all day long!
Bounce back to youth
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