Beauty Buys: 14 beauty must-haves for June 2023

The French beauty brand continues to impress with the latest addition to their skincare line. Inspired by Korean water-peel treatments, the Lancôme Pro-Solution Clarifique is a must-have for sensitive skin. The innovative serum contains 10% PHA, Pure Niacinamide and Beech Bud Extract to resurface, brighten and revitalise skin.

Schwarzkopf Bonacure Frizz Away Treatment harnesses the powers of Vegan Keratin, Cell Equilizer Technology, and Babassu Oil. Vegan Keratin rebuilds the damaged cortex, while Cell Equilizer Technology repairs the outer layer, restoring elasticity and adding shine. Babassu Oil, rich in antioxidants, provides excellent moisture retention keeping frizz at bay. Together, these ingredients combat frizz and nourishes hair leaving you with stunning, resilient, and radiant locks.

Available at Schwarzkopf salons.

Sigi Skin makes its way to Malaysian shores and we’re here to give you all the deets! The Idyllic Fields is a waterless – yes, you read that right – daytime moisturiser that nourishes and soothes skin. The waterless souffle cream is a blend of 71.9% oats, troxerutin, polyglutamic acid and matcha extract that work in tandem to repair and restore skin barrier functions. 

If you’re anything like us, then you’re not a big fan of the 3-day hair cycle. Nothing’s worse than oily hair especially in this heat! The master of hair, Oribe, introduces the extension Serene Scalp Oil Control collection. The new additions are developed to extend time between washes and keep oils at bay. The Oribe Serene Scalp Shampoo gently cleanses without stripping your mane using a blend of green marine algae and sugar-derived prebiotic to reduce and control oil. 

Available at Oribe salons (Makeover Salon Bangsar, Hairzone Studio Mytown, Miko Galére Pavilion)

Looking to up your skincare game? We commonly hear of an eye cream but, L’Oreal takes it one step further with their Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum. The potent eye serum is powered by 2.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid, 1% caffeine and 4% Niacinamide to brighten, plump and smooth the under eye area.

With the weather we’re having our skin has been acting out. If you’re battling a case of oily, dry skin too — this one’s for you! Estée Lauder’s latest Nutritious range is a nutrient packed wonder for irritable skin. We’ve been obsessed with the Nutritious Radiant Essence Lotion. Infused with their Nutri-9 complex, the essence lotion contains Sweet Kelp, Red Algae Ferment and Coconut Water Ferment to hydrate, combat oiliness and reduce redness.

One can never have too much sunscreen! Our highlight of the month is Shiseido’s Urban Environment Triple Beauty Suncare Emulsion SPF 50+. The light oil-free emulsion is packed with antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to protect and revitalise skin. Always ahead of the curve, the sunscreen is formulated with the innovative Beauty Beams with Sun Dual Care technology that converts a portion of sunlight into beneficial light to boost skin radiance.

The Italian sun is bottled within Acqua di Parma’s latest limited edition launch – Blu Mediterraneo Arancia la Spugnatura.  The limited edition scent is created by master perfumer, François Demachy, to encapsulate “The City of Oranges” — Ribera in Sicily. The citrusy fragrance opens with top notes of mandarin and arancia vaniglia that transports you to the Italian coast while black pepper adds a touch of spice to the scent, recreating the perfect summer day.

Colour-changing makeup has been taking the beauty world by storm. Fenty Beauty jumps on the bandwagon with the limited edition Match Stix Color Adaptive Cheek + Lip Stick. The cheek and lip gel-stick uses innovative colour changing technology to create a customised rosy shade that’s unique to you. A must-have multi-tasking product for the girl on-the-go this summer!

The heatwave has been doing a number on our beat and there’s nothing worse than having your mug slip off on the way to an event!. Well, we’re here to share our secret to keep that mug looking right — the Nudestix Blot & Blur Primer Stick.  The Blot & Blur is formulated with silica and Jeju Island Volcanic Ash to absorb excess oil while Mugwort and Heartleaf Extract work their magic to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes. The best part? It can be worn over make up to absorb excess oil too! Just dab for filter looking skin!

Dior visits the French Riviera in Francis Kurkdjian’s latest creation for Dior beauty — Dioriviera. The joyful and luminous scent is inspired by the love story of Christian Dior and the French Riviera’s solar beauty. The eau de parfum combines the addictive duo of fig and rose in a dazzling recreation of the French southeast coast. The perfect scent for a summer date.

Experience a captivating olfactory journey to Panama with Bentley Beyond The Collection Magnetic Amber — curated by the esteemed Master Perfumer Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. Immerse yourself in the radiant embrace of sun-kissed bergamot, aromatic rosemary, and a zing of cardamom’s lemony zest. Allow the alluring depths of smoky vanilla and tonka bean, adorned with almond and tobacco nuances, to weave their spell.

A warm breeze blowing through the lush landscape of the Mediterranean is an apt description for Diptyque’s Ilio. The summer scent blends prickly pear, jasmine and iris to create a scent that feels like a seaside escape. Erik Winkowski furthers the fantasy with his illustration on the iconic oval on the limited edition bottle — a vision of the summertime simplicity. Unisex, fresh and juicy — we are ready for a vacation!

A poetic creation by Hèrmes’ in-house perfumer, Christine Nagel, Hermès Un Jardin à Cythère is inspired by the island of Kythira in the Peloponnese of Greece. The seventh opus in the Parfums-Jardins collection, the sensual earthy fragrance combines scents of grass with olive wood and the tender freshness of pistachio for a transportive olfactory experience.