Already feeling restless from the second day of the circuit-breaker measures at home? This could just be the perfect salve for you. Starting today, multi-brand beauty retailer Escentials will be slashing prices for its regular-priced items by 20 per cent when you check out your cart on its e-tail site. The promotion will end on April 30 and cover brands from Allies of Skin to Lancer Skincare so there is plenty of time to get some retail therapy while you’re stuck at home. Here, the products that have caught our eyes.
Original Price: $82
Current Price: $65.60
Ideal for all skin types, this antioxidant-rich serum is powered by broccoli seed extract, which is a natural source of vitamin C. This helps to stimulate cell renewal and treat early signs of ageing. What else we love: the weightless texture that absorbs easily into the skin.
Original Price: $169
Current Price: $135.20
This overnight sleeping mask is catered to those with troubled and acne-prone skin types. It is formulated with a cocktail of AHAs, enzymes, antibacterial cell cultures, and probiotics to nourish and hydrate problematic skin while simultaneously unclogging pores, fading blemish marks, refining skin texture; and brightening the overall complexion. Plus, it helps soothe irritation, reduce sebum production, and strengthen the skin’s protective barrier.
Original Price: $310
Current Price: $248
An anti-ageing cream that is made with a TriPeptide and Super Nutrient Complex to target elasticity by reinforcing the skin’s protective functions for revitalised, firmer skin. Plant Stem Cells, together with a host of other ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, help to further reinforce the actions of the TriPeptide complex for direct delivery of active ingredients to the deepest levels of the skin for more efficient results.
Original Price: $69
Current Price: $55
This is a weightless, gel-type eye serum that contains a matrix of hyaluronic acid to lift and dramatically brighten the delicate eye area. It also aids in diminishing visible dark circles and puffiness. And with continuous use, it reduces the appearance of fine lines and crow’s feet to improve the overall look of the eye contour.
Original Price: $175
Current Price: $140
Made with nine ingredients including purified algae extract and encapsulated retinol, this helps fight signs of ageing, calm irritation caused by pollution and improve radiance and hydration for a reported 72 hours. A Tri-Peptide Complex, together with an amino acid derivative, are also infused to aid in relaxing expression lines and plump up deep wrinkles for younger and healthier-looking complexion.
Original Price: $165
Current Price: $132
If you’re looking for a foundation that comes equipped with a host of skincare ingredients, this is definitely one to keep tabs on. It contains an exclusive Densiliss Technology that works together with a patented plant active ingredient to stimulate fibroblasts and collagen synthesis to plump up wrinkles, firm up contours and impart a luminous glow to the complexion.
Original Price: $60
Current Price: $48
Besides its long-lasting formula, this cushion foundation is said to give a slightly dewy and luminous finish for a radiant and healthy-looking complexion. It also promises to be fade-resistant and even contains hue balancing powders to brighten the overall complexion.
Original Price: $39
Current Price: $31.2
We love a good creamy lipstick that glides on effortlessly onto puckers without settling into fine lines while providing long-lasting moisture for comfortable wear throughout the day. This does exactly that and even gives a bright and vivid colour payoff so you only need a single swipe on your lips.
Original Price: $35
Current Price: $28
Trust us when we say a little goes a long way with this creamy concealer. You only need a small amount of product to even out skin tone and conceal redness, blemishes and other imperfections. It also comes packed with anti-ageing properties to treat wrinkles and fine lines overtime.
Original Price: $200
Current Price: $160
This potent anti-ageing cream hydrates and provides key anti-aging benefits thanks to a range of fruit oils. Hyaluronic acid and peptides are also infused into the formula to further boost skin’s hydration levels to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Original Price: $332
Current Price: $265.60
For those who prefer fresh scents, you might want to add this to your collection. It features notes of bergamot, lemon, pepper, incense, pine needles and sandalwood for a slightly woody and fresh concoction that evokes the scent of soil, deep forests and campfires.
Original Price: $83
Current Price: $66.40
With the whole circuit breaker situation taking place, creating a healing home space peppered with your favourite scented candles might be a good idea to unwind. This fresh and floral scent is calming and relaxing (thanks to a combination of fresh roses and violets), and warmed by sandalwood, bergamot and musk for a comforting feeling.