Editor's Picks: An Essential Collection of CHANEL Skincare and Makeup for a Beach Resort Getaway
01. SUN PROTECTION
CHANEL UV ESSENTIAL COMPLETE PROTECTION SPF 50/PA++++, $97 (30ml)
If there's any one skincare you need to use at all times, it's sunscreen. The damage the sun can cause to our skin can stay with you for life, so take this one seriously. This product is as light as a gel, and as comfortable as a cream, and protects the skin well from UV rays, pollution, and oxidation all at once. Toss this in your bag and bring it everywhere you go.
02. HYDRATION
CHANEL HYDRA BEAUTY MICRO SÉRUM, $159 (30ml)
New from CHANEL, this serum replenishes moisture, strengthens the skin's barrier and rebalances using advanced microfluidic technology.
03. WATER-FRESH COMPLEXION
CHANEL LES BEIGES WATER-FRESH COMPLEXION TOUCH, $111 (20ml)
When you're on the beach and under the sun, you'll want a makeup formula that is ultra-cooling on the skin and that looks natural. This one has buildable coverage and can be applied with the included brush or just simply with your fingers.
04. HEALTHY GOLDEN GLOW
CHANEL LES BEIGES HEALTHY GOLDEN GLOW POWDER IN ÉCLAT DU SOIR, $113
Just brush on this illuminating powder duo to enhance the complexion with fiery, yet subtle golden hues. You can mix both colours or use them individually.
05. WATERPROOF
CHANEL INIMITABLE WATERPROOF MASCARA, $63
Take it from us…this is the best waterproof mascara we've ever tried. It won't smudge if water gets splashed on your face, but it can be easily removed with a cleansing oil. Swipe it upwards for good lash separation, or apply it in a zigzag manner for volume.
06. STAY HYDRATED
CHANEL SUBLIMAGE LA BRUME, $433 (4 x 18ml)
When your skin feels dry or tight, you need the ultimate mist. This one hydrates, protects and reenergises skin in a convenient compact twist and spray format.
07. CONCEAL AND BRIGHTEN
CHANEL ÉCLAT PREMIER LE CORRECTEUR BRIGHTENING CONCEALER STICK, $68
If you have uneven skin or dark circles under your eyes, this concealer is long-lasting and has high coverage, while preventing and correcting dark spots. Includes SPF 40/PA++++ for sun protection.
08. A BEAUTIFUL TINT
CHANEL ROUGE COCO FLASH IN SUN BLISS, $70
This barely-there shimmery golden pink beige shade has a melt-away formula that easily glides over lips and transforms into a comfortable glossy oil. It's a new limited edition shade for the season that appears to be sold out online, but you can check in-store for stock.
09. SCENT
CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE EAU DE PARFUM INTENSE REFILLABLE PURSE SPRAY, $328 (3 x 7ml)
Hang this on your bag for the most gorgeous way to experience fragrance. The scent is woody and ambery with patchouli, warmed by an accord of vanilla absolute and tonka bean.
10. DON'T SWEAT
CHANEL BLEU DE CHANEL DEODORANT STICK, $57 (60g)
This one's for your man; keep him smelling good all day with an anti-bacterial deodorant with a deliciously sexy, intense fragrance.
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- CNA
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Vogue Singapore
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Dior Diorigami necklace in pink gold with diamonds, lepidolite, opal, turquoise, agate, chrysoprase, mother-of-pearl and pink lacquer. PHOTO: DIOR A playful yet precious garden. That's how Dior describes its new Diorigami jewellery set and we couldn't agree more. As its name suggests, the necklace and earrings were conceived as a tribute to the Japanese art of paper folding, with ornamental stones in graphic shapes and pastel colours giving them an almost toy-like appearance. Except, of course, these 'playthings' are also sumptuous and display a careful harmony of ornamental gems, diamonds and lacquer. Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Couleurs bracelet in yellow gold with turquoise and diamonds. PHOTO: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Perlee Couleurs between-the-finger ring in yellow gold with turquoise and diamonds. PHOTO: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Perlee is one of the French jeweller's most distinctive designs, and when combined with colourful stones, they make up the wonderfully optimistic world of Perlee Couleurs. In this collection, cabochons of hard stones are encircled by a border of dainty golden beads. The latest material to join the family? Turquoise, which makes for a striking colour on one end of a bracelet and between-the-finger ring, while the other end is topped off with diamonds. Chaumet The new Jeux de Liens pendant in rose gold featuring all the colours of the rainbow. PHOTO: CHAUMET Happy hues are the priority over at the French jewellery-maker, whose focal piece is a new Jeux de Liens ('play of links') pendant in rose gold featuring all the colours of the rainbow. This calls for garnet, spessartite garnet, mandarin garnet, tsavorite garnet, citrine, peridot, sapphire, amethyst, pink sapphire and diamonds to sit together and exude nothing but pure joy. 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