Here’s a fantasy: days on end in which we have all the time in the world to prepare for events ahead, perhaps with a luxuriant bath session or hour to spare by our vanity. We’d then be able to escape our island’s beating sun save for minutes at a time, and find ourselves with languid pockets to return home and refresh between commitments.
But fantasy meets reality when we find ourselves instead compressing our beauty routines out of necessity, doing our best to evade relentless heat on our commutes, and masterminding looks to take us from day to night with ease. Such is (busy) life.
However, while the typical daily agenda may not allow for countless languid hours, there are a number of nifty ways to incorporate consistent freshness even while on the go. This is where the likes of preserving products such as a high-powered deodorant, go-to facial spritz or multipurpose balm deserve their flowers.
With this in mind, see Vogue Singapore’s edit below of five invigorating beauty products, designed to last the distance. From skincare that effectively resets your complexion, to a one-balm solution for flushed cheeks and lips, these are the formulas that guarantee a lasting fresh start.
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Cherry ripe
The skincare factors of Fenty Skin’s Cherry Dub Pore Purify’r Gel Cleanser, $51, are just as tantalising as its cherry-red hue. Ideal for oily or blemish-prone skin, its gel texture transforms into a light foam that hones in on oil and shine control for a brighter, more balanced complexion. Gentle enough to be used in both the morning and evening, it’s an ideal rejuvenator thanks to its vitamin-C rich Triple Barbados Cherry Complex, niacinamide and aloe. Infused with the delectable scent of Barbados cherry, this cleanser is an ode to brand founder Rihanna’s island home.
Fenty Skin Cherry Dub Pore Purify’r Gel Cleanser, $51, available at Sephora
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Untamed beauty
Fancy channelling an essence as rare and removed as that of Swedish nature? It’s a niche desire bottled by Björk and Berries’ Ros Eau de Parfum, $633. A homage to the rose, its untamed edge sets it far apart from traditional floral scents. The earthy medley opens with fresh pink freesia and lavender before drying down into a rose and musk duo. Its warm and grounding base of ambroxan, cashmere woods and orris butter rounds off the enchantment of the fragrance. Rose, but make it rugged.
Björk and Berries Ros Eau de Parfum, $633, available at Escentials
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On the vine
This French beauty brand is known as the premium purveyor of grapes in the skincare world. Enter the Caudalie Grape Water, $35 for 300ml. A face mist that’s solely comprised of grape water, derived from rain water that’s filtered by vine roots and extracted from organic grapes, this natural concoction provides a wealth of minerals, potassium and moisturising polysaccharides. Hydrating and calming even for sensitive miens, spritz on and all over at any time of the day.
Caudalie Grape Water, $35 for 300ml, available at Sephora
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Strength and conditioning
Boosted by the brand’s patented protein, which is identical to the keratin found in our hair, skin and nails, Virtue Labs’ Recovery Conditioner, $73, binds directly to damaged areas for healing and repair to each strand. It rebuilds frayed cuticles and brittle ends, imparting softness, shine and resilience. Other hero ingredients include hydrolysed quinoa, a plant-based protein that enhances colour and retains moisture, and baobab seed oil, an intense emollient for dryness. A small amount applied and worked through the middle to end sections of your hair is enough to see these effects take hold.
Virtue Labs Recovery Conditioner, $73, available at Sephora
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Dial up the shine
Make way in your handbag for the chic Chanel Rouge Coco Baume in Flushing Pink, $63. Beyond its gorgeous white and gold case, this high-care lip balm imparts customisable colour and intense care alike. While this new edition’s blush pink hue is the height of feminine vitality, we’re really here for the pout-protecting benefits that last all day. With Hydraboost complex, shea butter and Oleoactive, this balm bullet locks in hydration, nourishment and comfort both instantly and over time. Apply in accordance with your whims, from a single coat of sheer colour to lipstick-rivalling intensity after three layers.
Chanel Rouge Coco Baume in Flushing Pink, $63, available at Chanel boutiques
