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Ready to ignite your glow this coming Lunar New Year? Then ring in the Year of the Dragon with skincare and makeup favourites dressed to celebrate the auspicious fire-breathing beast.
From dragon-scale engraved makeup to skincare bottles with soaring dragon illustrations, these eight dragon-themed beauty exclusives will bring your skin joy and your vanity a dose of good luck.
01 - Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair, SGD191 for 50 ML
Its name surely says it all. The concentrated nighttime renewal serum, which melts into skin, is a heavy hitter at fighting lines, re-texturising skin, hydrating and leaving it more radiant by morning. The bottom line, it’s sleep in a bottle that fakes a good night’s rest. Now in a red bottle complete with gold-colour dragon illustrations to power your new year. ESTEE LAUDER
02 - Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence Limited-Edition, SGD195 for 250 ML
Fancy some kombucha for your skin in a dynamic, dragon-exclusive bottle? Then harness the power of nature to boost your skincare routine’s efficacy and protect skin from external stressors. This cult-favourite prep essence contains an infusion of antioxidant fermented black tea alongside brightening artemisia flower and hydrating hyaluronic acid. FRESH
03 - Givenchy Beauty Prisme Libre Loose Powder Limited Edition, SGD107
Besides its new red cap with a vivid dragon-scale pattern, this signature loose powder also comes in a new colour harmony. N13 Pastel Celebration features four exclusive shades: an illuminating pink, pinkish lilac, bluish violet and rosy white. Altogether, they promise to enhance the radiance of your complexion. GIVENCHY BEAUTY
04 - Kiehl’s New Year Limited-Edition Ultra Facial Cream, SGD64 for 50 ML
This skincare staple may feature a new look for the season, but it still offers the same fast-absorbing, lightweight formula. It provides up to 72 hours of hydration for soft, smooth and healthy-looking skin, all while strengthening skin’s barrier with a blend of glacial glycoprotein, squalene and plant oils. KIEHL’S
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05 - Laura Mercier Lunar New Year Blush Color Infusion, SGD59
Looking for a healthy flush of colour that stays on throughout the festivities? Then try this long-wearing, sheer blush formula. It not only comes in a buildable matte nude hue, but an infusion of micro-fine powders provide a subtle glow. The blusher also showcases an embossing of the fire-breathing beast for an extra dose of prosperity. LAURA MERCIER
06 - MAC Cosmetics Molten Metal Highlighter, SGD63
Another way to glow all year round is with this versatile liquid highlighter. The easy-to-blend formula comes in a universal champagne hue, one that you can either wear alone or mix with foundation or moisturiser for a customisable radiance. Plus, it comes outfitted in a bewitching lucky gold-scaled tube. MAC COSMETICS
07 - Shu Uemura Invincible Reds Collection Rouge Unlimited Kinu Matte Lipstick, SGD56
Lastly, Shu Uemura marks the Year of the Dragon with a new Invincible Reds collection. Aside from calligraphic dragons adorning the Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil and Petal 55 Brush, the line-up also includes an eye-catching Rouge Unlimited Kinu Matte Lipstick. Drawing inspiration from the spirited creature, the bullet features a meticulously engraved dragon-scale design. In two shades, BG 933 and RD 171. SHU UEMURA
08 – Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Lunar New Year Edition, SGD210 for 120 ML
Lastly, soar into the new year with radiant skin with this K-beauty icon that’s formulated with exclusive ginseng technology. Now with an amber-coloured dragon elegantly soaring around the white bottle, complete with a heart-shaped magic pearl to bring luck and power. SULWHASOO
For more information, do visit the brands’ respective sites
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