Women today wear many hats, which can leave little time for self-care and pampering their complexions. However, once in a blue moon, we come across a versatile gem that is so multifaceted that it will accompany you through all of life’s developments, from ageing, to travel and lifestyle changes. Case in point: the L’OCCITANE Divine Youth Oil which is a lightweight face treatment that is made with a unique blend of botanical oils to provide skin with essential vitamins and omegas to boost overall skin health and resilience while leaving you with a gorgeous glow.
Great for all complexion types, it has a 99 per cent natural oil blend that contains vitamins A, C and E, as well as Omegas 3, 6 and 9, to repair damage and strengthen skin so it is less sensitive and able to bounce back quicker and more efficiently from external attacks like pollution or UV rays.
L’OCCITANE and the power of the divine Immortelle flower
To ensure you look fresh faced and youthful, the L’OCCITANE Divine Youth Oil is made with Immortelle Essential Oil, a radiance-boosting ingredient with two times more antioxidant power than vitamin E. And while strengthening skin health and giving you a glow might be good enough for most products, this all-rounder is ensuring that you have all your bases covered by including Immortelle Super extract into its cocktail of nutrition. The natural retinol alternative works to renew and restore skin to give you a smoother and more youthful complexion.
Not satisfied with perfection, the French brand has reformulated the Divine Youth Oil. Now strengthened with 10 per cent more Immortelle Essential Oil, one drop is all you need to achieve healthier, vibrant and more radiant skin from within. You can use the Divine Youth Oil on its own—we recommend warming it on your palms before application for best results—or depending on your needs, even add it your moisturiser and foundation to give them a little boost.
How the L’OCCITANE Divine Youth Oil boosts repair, regeneration and renewal
It’s a common misconception that facial oils are only suitable for people with dry skin. However, contrary to popular belief, oils actually help to keep skin balanced. When your complexion looks and feels oily, chances are its suffering from a lack of moisture which leads skin to over-produce sebum in an effort to compensate for dehydration. When you add the L’OCCITANE Divine Youth Oil to your daily skincare routine, it helps regulate sebum production over time.
Another plus of adding an oil to your regime is its ability to lock in moisture. Trans-epidermal water loss is a natural phenomenon that happens throughout the day, but especially at night. Simply put, it’s when water passively evaporates through the skin and into the air. Oils like the Divine Youth Oil can help to strengthen your stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis, and act like a shield to prevent excessive moisture loss.
But if you prefer not to use an oil on its own, we have a little tip for you. The natural oils in Divine Youth Oil are extremely compatible with your skin, allowing it to penetrate deeper. You can add it your beauty products like your moisturiser, foundation or even masks to help them absorb better.
Vogue Singapore speaks to three strong, empowered women on how the L’OCCITANE Divine Youth Oil has improved their skin, regardless of life’s challenges.
Vivian Twiss, The Powerhouse Mum
You wouldn’t be the first to mistake charming CEO and founder of The VIVA Group Pilates & Wellness Vivian for a professional juggler with how she balances family, work and wellness. Proud mum to a little girl and happily married to the love of her life, her passion is helping others find the best versions of themselves.
On her skin concerns
I have combination skin, with drier cheeks but an oily T-zone. As I’m in my mid-30s, my concerns are signs of ageing and soft wrinkles. I laugh a lot and have noticed small lines forming around my eyes and lips. I’m almost always in an air-conditioned environment, which makes my skin really dry.
On how her lifestyle has impacted her complexion
Life now is really hectic as I’m balancing work with family commitments, both of which require a lot of attention. Due to my long working hours and never ending days, I find that my complexion is really dry at night and sometimes looking lacklustre. And I haven’t been able to schedule facial treatments as often as I would like, leaving my complexion looking dull and my eyes tired and puffy.
On how the L’OCCITANE Divine Youth Oil has changed her skin
I have started to use it before my moisturiser and I could immediately feel the difference. My skin feels more hydrated, smoother and looks more vibrant, even after a long day. Another plus, it smells heavenly and leaves you with a silky feeling. I also love how quickly it gets absorbed, which makes it easy to apply without having to spend extra time on my quick morning and evening routines.
Tiffany Chng, The Sports Enthusiast
The co-founder of athleisure brand Butter leads the creative side of the business. Tiffany not only loves sports but also enjoys creating connections with people. Joining these dots, she is the brains behind Butter’s marketing efforts and heads community engagement and social media.
On her skin concerns
I have really dry yet sensitive skin and I struggle to find hydrating products that don’t cause me to break out. I often sleep late, which can cause my complexion to look dull the day after.
On how her lifestyle has impacted her complexion
I’m always rushing about and working on multiple things at once, and this fast-paced lifestyle has caused my skin to look dry and dull. When I’m particularly stressed, it can even lead to breakouts around my forehead. I try to be efficient with my time and like products that are multifunctional and show results quickly.
On how the L’OCCITANE Divine Youth Oil has changed her skin
I started alternating my night serum with the Divine Youth Oil and have noticed that my skin looks more supple and youthful in the mornings—even after a late night. I love the texture, as it doesn’t leave an oily or sticky residue like many other oils. And the scent is also amazing. I have visibly less wrinkles on my forehead and a more youthful glow. It’s a great addition to my fast paced lifestyle due to its versatile nature and quick results.
Sabrina Ho, The Career Professional
A firm believer in women supporting women, effervescent Sabrina is the founder and CEO of Half the Sky—Asia’s leading career platform for women. Her goal is uplifting and empowering women to reach their full potential and creating positive impact and change to women’s careers all over the world.
On her skin concerns
My skin tends to be dry and eczema-prone. And as a new mum going through hormonal changes, dehydration and dullness are currently some of my main problems.
On how her lifestyle has impacted her complexion
Growing an HRTech start up is a 24/7 job, and every day is filled with excitement and challenges, which is really rewarding. However, that also means I have little time to focus and take care of my skin.
On how the L’OCCITANE Divine Youth Oil has changed her skin
The first thing I noticed was its luxurious scent. When I close my eyes, I feel like I am in a five-star hotel spa. I like to apply the oil just before my moisturiser. Thanks to it lightweight texture, it gets absorbed really quickly and is perfect for my on-the-go lifestyle. I also love how it leaves my skin looking more bouncy and glowing.
Score a complimentary 2-pc Divine Youth Oil Sample Kit—from now till 14th October 2022, readers can sign up to redeem a complimentary L’OCCITANE Divine Youth Oil.
L’OCCITANE Divine Youth Oil (15ml/SGD95 & 30ml/SGD180) is available at L’OCCITANE boutiques nationwide and online.
Creative producer: Vanessa Caitlin
Photography: Eric Seow
Beauty direction: Alli Sim
Creative production assistant: David Bay
Associate beauty editor: Syed Zulfadhli
Stylist: Bella Chan
Make-up: Nicole Ang/Suburbs.Studio Agency
Hair: Christvian Wu using Keune Haircosmetics
Manicure: Ann Lim
Photography assistant: Alif Noorhazemi, Eric Tan
Styling assistant: Dominique Yohanes
Featuring: Vivian Twiss, Tiffany Chng, Sabrina Ho
