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ensuring effective, safe and high-quality

products that promote good health.

Have you ever heard of ‘dermaceuticals’ ? A combination of dermatological and pharmaceutical, they are specifically-designed skincare developed with the skills of

pharmaceutical science with clinically-proven results. This year, Sa Sa proudly presents over 10 exclusive international brands at its DermoScience Lab Fair, which will be held

in all Sa Sa stores from 13th October to 14th November 2014.

Looking for the best products to improve your skin safely? A revolutionary beauty trend is finally here!

World skin EXPERTS

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CHECK OUT THESE

GLOBAL BRANDS!*

Skin DoctorsA medical-meets-

cosmetic brand from Down Under, its

approach to skincare is prescription-based

with a focus on innovative anti-

ageing.

Japan

2 Hydration Got a dry skin dilemma? We’ve got the repair formula.

6 Troubled skin Relieve acne with serious skin saviours.

8 Pore care Get this, stat: the key to keeping large pores at bay!

10 Whitening Ditch dull skin with these radiant remedies.

14 Anti-ageing Tips for three decades of youthful skin.

16 UV protection Acronym creams, and what they really mean.

17 Sensitive skin & body care Flawless face and firmer flesh – because smooth skin is always in.

BRTC Has more than nine patents worldwide to solve skin problems.

Dr. G Focuses on skin rejuvenation based on professional skin pathologies.

Dr. Jart Addresses your skin concerns with long-term benefits.

Dr. Young Keeps your skin fresh, healthy and youthful, just like baby skin!

Collistar With a worldwide presence in perfumeries, Collistar combines advanced

research and consistent, innovative technologies to

produce premium products at competitive prices.

GoodSkin Labs Features a range of skincare products that targets the personalised needs of various skin types!

Skin Peptoxyl Allows women to experience safe and professional results with its clinically-tested products.

B.liv Inspires the youth to have more self-confidence and believes women deserve the best beauty solutions.

Dr. Wu Features advanced patented technologies that target Asian skin problems.

Neogence Specially formulated for the Asian skin and climate.

Ceutical Plus Boosts your cofidence with high-performance, specialty products.

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If you have rough skin that itches or feels tight (especially after cleansing), you might want to consider these tips.

Defend DRY SKIN

Increase your skin’s softness and elasticity with this gel-formulated serum that absorbs immediately. It contains pure hyaluronic acid, which forms a protective layer on skin’s surface, improving its ability to preserve moisture while reducing fine lines and wrinkles in the long run. Neogence Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Essence 30ml, RM139

Having dry skin doesn’t mean you should skip toners. Gentle formulas that are unscented and alcohol-free work best. This one is made for dehydrated and sensitive skin – it attracts and retains moisture through all skin layers with its gentle Hyalu-Complex™ formula. It increases firmness, stimulates cell renewal, heals wounds and reduces scars! Dr. Wu Intensive Hydrating Toner with Hyaluronic Acid, RM99

Beat the heat

Use mild formulas

This intensive, moisture-boosting treatment supplies skin with a long-lasting surge of hydration and protection against dryness. It contains Xpertmoist, Tornare and MarigenPeptide to soften skin, restoring its suppleness and elasticity. Ceutical Plus Aqua-Collagen Intensive Hydration Serum 30ml, RM79.90

Quench your skin’s thirst with these hydrating skincare treats infused with botanical plant extracts!

Max MOISTURE

Licorice root promotes skin elasticity and contains whitening agents that help fade dark spots and correct skin discolouration. It is also known for treating eczema!

Also dubbed the ‘plant of immortality’, this multifunctional plant has numerous healing properties to treat dry and flaky skin, lighten scars and cure wounds and sunburns. The fleshy leaves also regenerate new cells by rebuilding damaged tissues.

Green tea

Aloe vera

Try! This comforting gel cream plumps up thirsty skin with a cushion of refreshing moisture, allowing your skin to stay hydrated for 24 hours.GoodSkin Labs True Hydration™ 24H Gel Cream, RM140

Get twice the hydration with this light ampoule, which has double the dose of hyaluronic acid and aloe vera extract. It renews skin’s vitality byincreasing itsmoisture-retention ability even in harsh environments. Dr. G Super Aquasis Moisture Seed Ample 30ml, RM109

Licorice extract

Improve your damaged skin with this rich cream that penetrates deep into skin to repair its lipid layers. It combines ceramides and licorice extract to protect skin from harmful environmental factors while supporting skin regeneration to solve coarseness, itchiness and flaky skin.Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream 75ml, RM149

TIP! Apply on damp skin for better absorption.

BONUS! This cream also soothes rashes and itchiness!

The friction from scrubbing may rob your skin of more moisture, thus enhancing its dryness and flakiness. Opt for a serum instead.

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This potent antioxidant contains anti-inflammatory properties to prevent collagen breakdown and reduce UV damage.

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Break free from breakouts by getting rid of pesky pimples and clearing your acne scars with these blemish correctors!

Zap those ZITS!

Hit the right spot with this fast-drying treatment that reduces

the appearance of blemishes and redness overnight. It dries acne up quickly, unclogs pores and controls

oil secretion, leaving skin clean and refreshed while preventing the

reappearance of blemishes. Skin Peptoxyl Anti-Blemish Spot

Treatment 10ml, RM60

Repair damaged skin tissue with this soothing concoction of green tea, white tea and five botanical herbs that disinfect troubled skin conditions.Dr. Young AC Out Spot Toner 120ml, RM79

“This serum, which contains tea tree oil worked wonders for my skin! My blemishes have reduced and the scars are less noticeable after a month!.” – Eshia Kar Mun, 25, Chef Dr. G A-Clear SpotRepairing Serum15ml, RM99

Even out your skin tone with this serum

that contains whitening properties to restore a natural glow. Blemish

complex, blue complex and kola extract in it

help improve stubborn marks for a radiant and

spot-free complexion.BRTC Blemish

Restore 30ml, RM79

Herbal relief

Spot on!

Radiance renewal

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Most people suffer from acne at some point in their lives. Think your less-than-flawless skin is prone to it? Take this

test to find out!

Blemish CONTROL

Use skincare products formulated with acne-fighting ingredients such as salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to avoid irritation.

Wash off all traces of makeup before bed to get rid of daily grime.

Opt for lightweight and oil-free cosmetics (matte formulas are less likely to clog pores).

Wear sunscreen! The sun can further aggravate acne, especially if it gets sunburned.

Touch your face (except when washing it). Bacteria from unclean hands can contribute to your acne problem.

Exfoliate, especially if you have severe acne. Scrubbing can aggravate it and cause skin to rupture or become inflamed.

Rub, tug, squeeze or pop your pimples. Trauma to acne can worsen its condition.

Over-wash. This will dry out your skin and cause increased oil production.

If you answered ‘yes’ to five or more

questions, you probably experience

frequent acne breakouts. While

it’s a common skin ailment faced by teens,

acne can also creep in during adulthood. Reduce the severity

of your troubled skin condition by taking

preventive measures with this guide:

Do Don’t

Is your skin sensitive

and reactive to skincare products?

Are your pores visibly large and do they get

clogged easily?

Are you prone to blackheads and/or

whiteheads?

Do you always forget to remove makeup before

bed?

Do you have pimples on your back?

Is your skin texture indented due to scarring?

Do you have pigmentation or dark spots from

acne?

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Does your skin appear red and blotchy from inflamed pimples or

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FOR DRY, SENSITIVE SKIN

... draw the wrong kind of attention. Here’s what you can do for a smoother and brighter complexion.

Prominent PORESFind out why your blocked hair follicles appear as these monochrome dots.

are closed comedones. They’re also plugged follicles but are almost completely blocked, with only a microscopic opening. This hinders air from reaching and oxidising the trapped debris, which is why it remains white or light yellow.

FOR OILY SKIN

Daily defender Prevent blocked pores with this mosturising serum that deeply dissolves whiteheads and blackheads while tightening pores simultaneously. It gently improves cuticle condition and reduces blockage of sebum with its mild pH 5.5 cleansing formula that doesn’t irritate skin. Neogence Extremely Off-Heads Serum, RM69

Weekly warrior Indulge in a weekly deep-cleansing treatment with this pore-tightening mask that uses white clay and Sebucontrol-5 to absorb excess sebum without drying skin. It also helps moisturise, purify and brighten the complexion with silk protein, collagen and multivitamins. Dr. G Pore Tighten-up Clay Mask 140ml, RM119

Banish blackheads No more painful extractions of your whiteheads and blackheads; this sebum gel effectively removes both easily without any discomfort. By softening them, it allows for an effortless extraction while minimising open pores, keeping skin nourished and excess oil under control. B.liv off with those heads serum 45ml, RM179.90

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Solution: exfoliate! Reduce the appearance of your pores with regular exfoliation. Getting rid of dead skin cells trapped in your pores will prevent them from stretching and expanding. It also helps brighten up a dull complexion!

Solution: sunscreen! Lost collagen, elastin and moisture due to sun exposure will thicken your skin, causing skin cells to pull at the edges of your pores, which stretches them out. Daily sun protection is mandatory to prevent dilated pores that look bigger than they really are.

Decreased skin elasticity

Pores get clogged easily

“The exfoliating effect of the invisible micro foam reduced my pore size without leaving any oily residue.” –

Jasmine Joseph, 23, PR Executive

Solution: cleanse right! Your pores generally appear larger and dirt gets attached to your skin easily. Wash your face thoroughly with a cleanser that eliminates daily impurities, which may clog pores.

TRIED &TESTED

Dr. Young Pore Syok-Syok Cleansing Gel 150ml, RM79

Naturally oily skin

It’s black, IT’S WHITE!

are known as open comedones. These hair follicles are filled with sebum and dead skin cells that remain open on top, allowing air exposure to oxidise the debris inside. This gives it a dark appearance.

Blackheads

Whiteheads

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Is your complexion uneven, blemished and spotted thanks to old acne scars or sun spots? Hit a brightening bullseye with these gems

for skin that shines as bright as diamonds!

Illuminate YOUR SKIN NOW!

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Lather up with this deep cleanser that contains Keratin Whip Foam and flower acid ingredients to increase the turnover rate of your skin cells. It washes away impurities in dull skin to reveal a brighter and purer complexion.Dr. G White Aura Turning Foam 150ml, RM79

Foam fun!

Halt melanin formation at its source with this three-in-one whitening formula that targets pigments accrued deep under the skin. Neogence C+ Whitening Serum 30ml, RM149

Triple strength! Knock your dark spots off with this spot-correcting lotion that repairs and prevents hyperpigmentation due to sun exposure, acne, and hormones. It improves skin’s overall tone and clarity in just 12 weeks!Goodskin Labs Equinol Dark Spot Concentrate 20ml, RM155

Get even skin

Did your complexion turn a few tones darker thanks to the happy

rays or a lack of sun protection? Regain your skin’s healthy and

natural glow from inside out with this supplement that supresses the

production of melanin. How? Potent Vitamins C and B6 and L-cysteine

turn black melanin colourless while promoting skin regeneration and

activating metabolism for a radiant and flawless complexion.

Hakubi White C Plus (180 tablets), RM115.90

Looking for an alternative to laser treatments? Get laser-whitening effects with this topical cream enriched with V6-Laseryl and Vitamin C, which targets spots on various layers of the skin. It sloughs away aged skin cells while improving skin’s texture and regulating sebum production for skin that shines for all the right reasons. Dr. Wu Whitening Spot Treatment with Vitamin C+ 20ml, RM169

Spot-light friendly

Natural radiance

DID YOU KNOW?

There’s no point in

moisturising if you skip

exfoliation. Moisturising dead skin is a waste of time

as your dull complexion will return as soon the

moisturiser wears off.

Get glowing with seven vitamins and radiance capsules: it inhibits melanin activity and rejuvenates damaged skin for a crystal-clear complexion! Dr. Jart V7 Radiance Serum 50ml, RM159

Vitamin water

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Apricot Oilsoftens skin and restores lost moisture.

Shea Butteris rich in anti-oxidants and fatty acids.

Brighten your peepers!Bags should be carried on your arm, not your eyes! This eye cream tucks those eye bags away and reduces puffiness with its anti-bag technology. Eyseryl helps de-congest water accumulated under the eye area while apricot oil and shea butter deeply moisturise the dry, delicate skin around the eye areas. Skin Doctors Eyetuck, RM189

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“This serum left my skin hydrated and firmer while my age spots have lightened, thus improving my skin’s overall texture and clarity!” – Yenny Lee, 27, Senior Marcomm Executive

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Youthful radiance!

TIP! Apply after cleansing

and toning! Who doesn’t crave for smooth, supple skin with a dewy touch? This essence is highly concentrated with pearl-tone vitamin capsules to purify rough and dull

skin. It also zaps away stubborn spots and maintains skin’s moisture levels by building a protective layer over it. Dr. G Total Active Capsule Essence 35ml, RM139

Supple skinThis essence nourishes skin with a calming effect. Easily absorbed, it restores elasticity and radiance to a tired and dull complexion! BRTC First Ampoule Essence, RM119

SOLUTION Fight acne with gentle products such as oil-free or gel-based formulas. And rain or shine, daily sun protection is a must as you need to focus on damage prevention.

SOLUTION Stick to your regime but exfoliate regularly to keep dull skin and hormone-induced pigmentation at bay. Give your eye areas some TLC by investing in a good eye cream to minimise the appearance of dark circles.

SOLUTION Your skin now needs richer moisturisers due to a lack of collagen. Consider cream-based cleansers and moisturisers, especially with retinoid and anti-inflammatory ingredients. They’ll help boost collagen and elastin levels, improve skin elasticity and resilience, thicken the epidermis and reverse sun damage.

Your skin is at its

healthiest with sufficient collagen support to keep the surface smooth and supple. Your top skin concerns revolve around breakouts and acne due to hormonal imbalance.

You begin to notice fine

lines and light wrinkles, especially around the eyes and mouth area. A plunge in collagen and a slower cell-turnover rate leave your skin thinner, dehydrated, dull and uneven while discolouration and brown spots may start to develop.

Your skin begins

to lose its elasticity, fine lines start to deepen, and cumulative sun damage is now apparent with blotchiness, sunspots and pigmentation. Skin cell turnover is not as rapid as it used to be and collagen production slows down tremendously; your skin is no longer able to retain as much moisture.

Use sunscreen, drink eight glasses of water and get adequate rest (no matter what your age).

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Here’s a breakdown of what happens to your skin over time and

how you can show it some love.

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Dr. Wu Intensive Renewal Serum with Mandelic Acid 18% 30ml, RM129

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... products that contain antioxidants and brightening properties such as Vitamin C or green tea to protect skin against damaging free radicals.

... to moisturise your neck and chest, which have fewer oil glands – meaning premature ageing signs are more prominent there!

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From BB to CC and DD creams, if you’re still asking what’s with abbreviated tinted moisturisers, we help you decode them.

A hint OF TINT

Hide spotsConceal your imperfections with this medium-coverage formula for scars and dark circles. Dr. Wu Mineral Make Up Perfect Cover SPF 28 PA++, RM119

UV primer This non-greasy multipurpose cream moisturises skin with botanical extracts that lend a matte finish!Dr. G Brightening Balm SPF 30 PA++ 45ml, RM79

Stands for blemish balm, brightening balm or beauty balm. It offers sun protection with added hydrating benefits that make it act as a moisturiser, primer and sunscreen!

The BB cream

Stands for colour-correcting or colour-control, and addresses skin discolouration such as redness or sallowness. It usually contains light-diffusing particles and antioxidants to improve uneven skin tones with a sheer coverage and added SPF.

The CC cream

Stands for daily defence and often dubbed the ‘dynamic do-all’. A hybrid between the BB and CC, the DD also contains built-in sunscreen and richer moisturising formulas with anti-ageing properties targeted at dry skin.

Dewy radiance Microcapsules and organic botanical extracts in this instantly brighten dull skin. It offers high SPF protection in a lightweight texture for smooth and long-lasting makeup.BRTC Jasmine 3D Waterful CC Cream SPF 50+ PA+++, RM79

Cover linesThis cream hides pores and wrinkles with a whitening effect.Dr. G Actifirm™ Recovery Super Blemish Base SPF30 PA++, RM89 Supple

hydration Natural mineral powder in this rapidly repairs dark and pimply skin, reduces clogged pores and protects skin from UV damage. Neogence Hydrating Mineral BB Cream SPF50+ 50ml, RM89

Got redness, stings and burns? Stay away from these not-so-skin-friendly formulas.

Show off smooth and sexy skin with these nourishing treats that fight wrinkles and dimples.

Why so SENSITIVE?

Skin MYTHS

FRAGRANCES... such as floral, fruity or minty scents may delight your nose but will aggravate your skin. They contain allergen, which causes your skin’s hyperactive immune system to perceive as a threat.

DETERGENT CLEANSERS... have anti-bacterial agents such as triclosan that can irritate and dry out skin, thanks to harsh emulsifiers. Pick mild, soap-free formulas instead.

This gentle, non-detergent cleanser is free of preservatives to clean and hydrate skin thoroughly with its fluffy mousse texture.Dr. Wu Gentle Cleansing Mousse with Amino Acids 160ml, RM109

High in antioxidants, this cream nourishes dry, saggy skin by replenishing collagen! Skin Peptoxyl Anti-Wrinkle Body Firming Treatment 180ml, RM79

“My skin gets irritated easily with rough, red

patches that that tend to be flaky too. This mild serum delivers ample moisture and soothes

my blotchy skin especially on hot, humid days. My

skin surface has never

looked and felt suppler!” – Sabrina Lee,

20, StudentBRTC Perfect

Calming Serum 30ml, RM109

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Myth You start getting wrinkles in your thirties.

Fact False. You can get fine lines even as early as in your twenties.

Got an orange-peel skin texture? The draining power in this single capsule treats cellulite blemishes! Collistar Anticellulite Capsules, RM185

Myth Only overweight people get cellulite.

Fact False. Anyone can get cellulite, including thin people.

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The DD cream

Dr. Young Pore Syok-Syok Cleansing Gel 150ml, RM79

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