Festive Glow.
As the festive calendar fills up with reunion dinners, open houses and long overdue catch ups, skin often feels the effects before we do. Late nights, heavier meals and frequent make up changes can quickly dull the complexion, which is why a focused routine feels especially timely in the lead up to Chinese New Year and Hari Raya. This refreshed edit of glow boosting essentials is grounded in results, offering brightness and balance without tipping into excess.
From brightening serums to barrier boosting hydrators, these new launches promise refined radiance for the long festive season ahead.
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum
Vitamin C remains a cornerstone of any brightening routine, and Augustinus Bader approaches it with characteristic precision. Powered by its Advanced TFC8® technology, The Vitamin C Serum pairs a stable form of vitamin C with ergothioneine to help even tone and defend against daily environmental stress. The texture is light, the finish clean, and importantly, it is gentle enough for sensitive or sun exposed skin.
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The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
Healthy glow begins with a strong barrier, something The Ordinary addresses with its Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion. Developed using a microfluidisation process, the formula blends water and oil into a silky emulsion that delivers 24 hour hydration without heaviness. Rice lipids and ectoin help reinforce the skin’s natural defences, which can become compromised during busy periods of cleansing, exfoliating and layering. Particularly in humid climates, this lightweight moisturiser offers comfort and smoothness while keeping shine in check.
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Sephora Collection Glow Super Brightening Serum
For a straightforward radiance boost, the Sephora Collection Glow Super Brightening Serum is a practical choice. With 7 per cent vitamin C supported by vitamin E, it targets early signs of dullness and uneven tone while remaining suitable for sensitive skin. Sephora describes it as the most concentrated formula within its glow range, and it shows in the way skin appears more awake after consistent use. As festive gatherings approach and photographs become inevitable, this is the kind of reliable brightener that helps skin look smoother and more even without requiring a complicated or expensive routine.
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Sulwhasoo Lumiwise Brightening Ampoule Serum
Clarity is the focus of Sulwhasoo’s Lumiwise Brightening Ampoule Serum. Combining its proprietary Ginseng Ectoin complex with niacinamide, the formula works to reduce the look of dark spots while supporting elasticity and hydration. The finish is soft and comfortable, absorbing quickly with no residue, which makes layering effortless.
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Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Sculpting Serum
Radiance is also linked to firmness, and Estée Lauder takes a structural approach with the Revitalizing Supreme+ Sculpting Serum. Formulated with concentrated hexapeptides and biotech collagen, it is designed to support multi layer collagen activity and visibly refine key areas such as the cheeks, jawline and neck.
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Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile Goldessence
Serving as the opening step in the ritual, Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile Goldessence focuses on preparing the skin to reflect light more evenly. Suspended microspheres infused with orchid extract sit within a light activating solution that gently resurfaces and hydrates. The effect is immediate smoothness, with longer term benefits centred on renewal and clarity. Used consistently before the rest of your skincare, it helps create a balanced, luminous base that looks refreshed rather than overly glossy.
Laneige Water Bank Aqua Facial
The idea of glass skin is refined and made practical by Laneige with its Water Bank Aqua Facial. Combining a 7.7 per cent acid complex with cross linked hyaluronic acid and other hydrating ingredients, the serum lightly retexturises while replenishing moisture. The result is skin that appears smoother and more supple over time, without irritation or weight.
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