Cosmeceuticals and where to find them
Not to get all fancy on you guys, but coscmeceuticals is the latest thing in skincare – and we’re telling you, it works.
Let’s break it down. Cosmetics + pharmaceuticals = cosmeceuticals. So these multitasking things make you look pretty, but also contain concentrated active ingredients like Vitamin C and retinol to get you looking good from the inside.
Snazzy, right? Here’s where to get hooked.
VMV Skin-Specialist Boutique
If you’re a sufferer of sensitive skin, head down to the newly opened VMV Hypoallergenics at ION Orchard. This international cosmeceutical line for sensitive skin are firm believers in skin safety, so not only do they test every product to death, they actually publish clinical studies on their products. Plus, they’ve got a whole range of products from skincare and makeup to bath and body care for all ages – yes, including the littlies.
VMV Skin-Specialist Boutique, #B3-48 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801, p. 6341 9378.
Dermacare Aesthetic & Laser Clinic
Sure these guys are better known for their aesthetic procedures for wrinkles, pigmentation, and excess fat, but their homecare offering, DermaC MD Cosmeceuticals, is pretty good too. It combines powerful actives like Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Retinoids, Vitamin C, Peptides, Antioxidants, and UV protection to strengthen skin. It’s fine if you’re not into aesthetic procedures; test drive their spa treatments for an intro to the product line instead!
Dermacare Aesthetic & Laser Clinic, #05-05 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801, p.6634 6328. Open Mon-Sun 11am-9pm.
Dermacare Aesthetic & Laser Clinic, #02-159 VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore 098585, p. 6376 9648. Open Mon-Sun 11m-9pm.
Skin Bar
Sick of trying to find a skincare regime that works? Owner Fanny Mak can relate – that’s why she started online retailer Skin Bar, which specialises in highly effective cosmeceutical products imported from the US and UK. Brands include Cosmetic Skin Solutions, M2 Skincare, and Medik8 Skincare Biotechnology.