All The Beauty Products You Need For A Lit-From-Within Glow

Ask any woman what’s her definition of beautiful skin and chances are, her response will be a bright and plump complexion. No matter there’s such a staggering amount of products available in the market to address dark spots and dullness, while promising clear and radiant skin. And while skincare takes about one skin cycle (around 28 days) to fully take effect, having a few tricks up your sleeves in the form of radiance-enhancing makeup can do the trick.

When shopping for brightening skincare, look out for ingredients that break up melanin clusters, accelerate skin renewal as well as improve circulation for a healthy glow. Ingredients like Vitamin C and AHAs are often found in brightening products as the former inhibits pigmentation and plumps the skin while the latter rids skin of accumulated debris.

As for makeup, look for products with a purple tint as it counters sallowness for an instant glow. And whether you prefer cream, liquid or powder highlighters, opt for those with a pearlised texture instead of shimmery flecks so that the product blends more seamlessly into skin for a natural effect.

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Cleanser: Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vitamin C Glow Powder 30-Second Foaming Facial, $66 for 12 sachets.

Doubling up as a 30-second mask, this glow-infusing powder is activated once water is added and mixed to form a lather. Fruit extracts and minerals work in synergy to release vitamins which impart skin with a healthy, clarified glow. Alt text: All The Products You Need For A Lit-From-Within Glow Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vitamin C Glow Powder 30-Second Foaming Facial

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All The Products You Need For A Lit-From-Within Glow Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vitamin C Glow Powder 30-Second Foaming Facial

Exfoliator: Sulwhasoo Snowise Brightening Exfoliating Mask, $85 for 80ml

Featuring a perfect combination of white ginseng powder and honey, this two-in-one mask refines skin texture and replenishes it with moisture in one simple step. All you have to do is apply a thin layer over cleansed, wet skin using the brush that comes with it. Leave on for ten minutes before massaging it for about two minutes to gently polish skin before rinsing off. Not only is your skin smoother and brighter, it also feels soft and supple without any tightness and discomfort.

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All The Products You Need For A Lit-From-Within Glow Sulwhasoo Snowise Brightening Exfoliating Mask

Mask: For Beloved One Flawless Brightening Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Bio-Cellulose Mask, $63 for 3 pieces

As one of the first brands to introduce bio-cellulose masks to the market, For Beloved One’s masks are widely raved about by beauty editors thanks to their high-performance results. Sure, they might be pricey but one single use gives visible results that last for several days. This one, in particular uses a special version of vitamin C to brighten dark spots and infuse moisture into skin for an instantly brighter and plumper complexion.

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Serum: La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Pearl Infusion, $850 for 30ml

Formulated to target discolouration caused by factors like pollution, dark spots as well as inflammation, this potent serum inhibits melanin production, soothes skin as well as forms an invisible shield against harmful pollutant particles. The result? Skin is calmed, hydrated, protected and brightened.

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All The Products You Need For A Lit-From-Within Glow La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Pearl Infusion

Primer: BECCA First Light Priming Filter, $58 for 30ml

Perfect for those with a dull and lackluster complexion, this primer uses its unique Cool Light Technology to diffuse cool, violet light to counter and even out skin imperfections. It is also enriched with mineral-rich spring water and sodium hyaluronate to keep skin plump so makeup glides on easily.

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Foundation: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation, $76 for 30ml

What more can you ask for than a foundation that is lightweight, offers buildable coverage, gives a luminous finish and stays put for up to 16 hours without fading and smudging? Thanks to a unique blend of micronised amino acid-coated pigments and mineral tone-balancing powders, this foundation blends onto skin seamlessly for a sheer, second-skin effect that stays luminous for up to 16 hours without sinking into lines or pores.

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All The Products You Need For A Lit-From-Within Glow NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

Highlighter: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Ethereal Light, $76

Cast your skin in the most flattering of light conditions with a sweep of this illuminating powder. Designed to work like a photo filter, it is formulated with the brand’s Photoluminescent Technology, this diffuses and softens the look of any skin imperfections for a beautiful, lit-from-within glow. Best part: each pigment particle is micron-sized for a translucent coverage.

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All The Products You Need For A Lit-From-Within Glow Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Ethereal Light