The beauty industry leaves no stone unturned when it comes to scents and formulation. Whether it's a dreamy scent of a new plant ingredient to help solve a skin issue, new ingredients are always discovered for their various properties.
In conjunction with National Day today, here are some scent and beauty products that contain plants and fruits we're all familiar with.
THE HIBISCUS
Most of us grew up drawing hibiscus during art class and colouring it red. But beyond the five petals, hibiscus, unlike rose, isn't something many associate with scent.
But Chloe Fragrance, under its Atelier Des Fleurs, has Hibiscus Abelmoschus Eau de Parfum, a fragrance that transcribes the sunny, slightly fruity and musky scent of hibiscus.
Treat it as a master flower, the scent can then be layered with Neroli for a sparkling bouquet that's green and fruity, or with Rose and Cedrus to create a sparkling bouquet that's green, woody and musky.
THE DURIAN
This one isn't yellow and doesn't go inside your mouth, but on the skin. Local brand B&B Labs has delivered its skincare expertise with this Super Firm Treatment Essence.
Durian, the brand says, is a superfood in and of itself, containing a host of vitamins such as A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C and minerals such as potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium, zinc and phosphorus.
It is also rich with flavonoids, a powerful antioxidant, that is good for the skin.
Aside from the king of fruits, the serum uses Vitamin C (sodium ascorbyl phosphate, which is gentler to the skin and more stable) to protect against free radical damage and promotes collagen production.
THE RAMBUTAN
Dermatologist Dr Dennis Gross is known for his home peels, since he took what was usually done in a doctor's office and simplify it for home use.
The Dr Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol+Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum is a daily complexion-renewing serum powered by Phyto-Retinol Blend to reduce the look of blemishes and visibly smooth fine lines for clear, even complexion.
This serum has retinol, bakuchiol, rambutan and ferulic acid that work synergistically to help build skin proteins, smooth texture, visibly reduce blemishes and fine lines, and improve radiance.
THE PEGAGA
Many years ago, Centella Asiatica, also known as tiger grass, broke into the skincare market for its skin repair properties and has been increasingly incorporated in the products by Western skincare brands.
But Korean skincare label Dr Jart+ seems to have fine-tuned this ingredient into a great range called Cicapair. I swear by its serum and moisturiser.
The Cicapair Calming Gel Cream is an ultra-light, moisturising gel that packs a punch with tiger grass that effectively hydrates and soothes complexions in crisis — think sensitive, dry and irritated skin riddled with flare-ups.
Its lightweight texture also makes it suitable to use in tropical climates and hot weather, as it feels cooling upon application and sinks into the skin effortlessly. A recommended formulation for combination skin.
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