Singapore’s Heating Up – Here’s the Only SPF Your Face (and Mum!) Needs This Season

Hi Huneybees,

With the heat and humidity ramping up in Singapore, daily sun protection isn’t just a recommendation, it’s a must. Whether you’re commuting, brunching, or just stepping out for kopi, UV rays are constantly at play. That’s why The Ordinary’s latest launch couldn’t come at a better time.

Introducing the UV Filters SPF 45 Serum - the lightweight, non-greasy, white cast-free sunscreen that’s made for our tropical climate. It’s the perfect daily essential to protect your skin from sun damage, premature aging, and pigmentation, without messing up your makeup or skincare routine.

And here's a thought: with Mother’s Day just around the corner, why not gift your mum something practical and pampering? This SPF serum is a skin-loving gift that says, “I want you to glow and be protected.”

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Why You Need SPF in Singapore – Daily

Let’s face it - Singapore’s sun doesn’t take a break. UV rays are ever-present, even on cloudy days. That’s why consistent, high-SPF sun protection is key to preventing early signs of aging, dark spots, and even long-term skin damage.

The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum is specially formulated to provide broad-spectrum SPF 45 protection against both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays. It absorbs easily, layers well under makeup, and leaves your skin feeling fresh and not sticky.

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What Makes This SPF Different?

Gone are the days of thick, chalky sunscreens. The Ordinary listened to user feedback and created a sunscreen that people actually want to use every day. They moved away from their old mineral formula and developed a sleek, serum-textured SPF using FDA-approved chemical filters that is designed to be gentle, effective, and invisible on the skin.

Perfect for sensitive skin and all skin tones, this formula hydrates as it protects, supporting the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Bonus: it gives your skin a healthy glow with or without makeup.

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SPF 45 vs SPF 50 – Does It Matter?

Absolutely not by much. SPF 45 blocks about 98% of UVB rays, while SPF 50 blocks about 98.2%; a mere 0.2% difference. What truly matters is how consistently you apply it. This easy-to-wear serum makes that daily habit feel effortless.

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Gift Glow & Protection This Mother's Day

Looking for a thoughtful and practical Mother’s Day gift? The Ordinary’s UV Filters SPF 45 Serum is a great pick. It’s skincare that shows you care, and it fits seamlessly into any routine. Give mum the glow-up she deserves and protect her beautiful skin while you’re at it.

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Where to Buy in Singapore

🛒 Available now at theordinary.com/en-sg
🛍️ In stores & online at Sephora Singapore from 29 May

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[Tried & Tested] O.S.T Original Pure Vitamin C-20 Serum Works Wonder On My Skin

Hi Huneybees,

I returned home to find a package waiting for me at the table. I finally received my O.S.T Original Pure Vitamin C20 serum from Wishtrend! The product is nicely wrapped with bubble wrap and the product reached  me in tip-top condition.

According to the Wishtrend site, the O.S.T Original Pure Vitamin C-20 Serum was the best selling item of 2012 and was even ranked the best selling item in Singapore No.1 commerce (2012)! There are also many benefits listed, like how it can tighten up loose skin, can whiten or recover trouble scars, and remove blackheads.

• Volume : 30ml
• All Skin Types
• Made in Korea

The product came titled in English, but the rest of it is in Korean, lucky at Wishtrend, they have a review video as well as some product knowledge and how to use.

The O.S.T. Original Pure Vitamin C20 serum comes in dropper bottle, with the dropper packed separately, so that the Vitamin C is kept fresh in the bottle. The bright orange packaging already spells it all and the dark coloured is used to block out light which will cause the Vitamin C to oxidise and lose its effectiveness. So, after opening, keep it refrigerated. (*Applying the cool serum on my skin is also very refreshing every morning.)

There's a fresh welcoming citrus fragrance when you open it and I like how they used a dropper system to maintain the state of the serum, leaving it uncontaminated and so you can share it with your mothers and sisters.

The serum has a slight yellow tinger and it feels thick with a gooey consistency, but it is super absorbant! I basically apply 2-3 drops on my face after cleansing my face and applying toner. A few simple massaging of the serum and it gets fully absorbed into the skin.

At first, when I first started using, there was a slight tingling sensation. I was a little frightened as I have hyper sensitive skin, I thought I was having a reaction. But after Googling, I realised that is so for the first few usage, and it is true. 4 days after using the product, the feeling is gone and I guess the product is starting its magic on my skin.

The fine lines on my skin seem to have lighten, become less obvious and my face seemed to have its own glow back. If you have been following my Instagram, I have gone with minimun makeup recently, coz I really love how my skin is showing off its natural beauty ~ 

Here are also some of the FAQs on the website...

The OST Original Pure Vitamin C-20 Serum is retailing at USD24.99 for a bottle of 30ml and is exclusively available at WishTrend! http://www.wishtrend.com/502–ost-original-pure-vitamin-c-20-serum.html.

New and existing customers can use the following code for discounts.

-Voucher Code: RFXLSCOZ (3 USD voucher / Able to combine with other voucher) 
-Expiry date: the end of 2013
-Minimum Amount to Use: Over 20 USD order

About Wishtrend

Wishtrend is the hub for Korean beauty secrets! It believes in sourcing the best cosmetics for its customers, not just those that have huge distribution networks and marketing budgets. To cater to the Singapore market, Wishtrend sells its products through Qoo10. You can have a look here. 

Wishtrend Singapore Facebook Page  --- https://www.facebook.com/wishtrend.sg

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[What's New] Benefit Instant Beauty

Hi Huneybees,

I was recently at the Style x Benefit Workshop and picked up a few tips about their products and was introduced to their latest kits - Complexion Kit / Lip and Cheek Kit.

Here are the range of Benefit products...

Our homegrown makeup guru - Larry Yeo demonstrated that day and he began moisturizing and preparing the model's skin with Benefit's b.right! Radiant Skincare.

Yasminne Cheng was the host for the night.

In fact, after using them, the model's skin looked clean and refreshed, she could actually head out like that with some sunscreen.

Ok, now onto makeup.

First, minimize pores with POREfessional.

Then, with Benetint, give your cheeks the natural red glow and lips too!

After applying Hello Flawless foundation, conceal the problem ares with Erase Paste and Boi-ing of your shade.

Lip Balm. Lip Gloss and Mascara. Voila!

Nice right? The model looked so young and refresh, totally suitable for a every day look. So here's a little introduction to their kits, so that everyone can try out and get instant beauty!

First up, Complexion Kit.

I received the Light version.

Inside are the products alongside a mirror and instructions of step-by-step usage of each product.

In the kit, there's POREfessional, a small bottle of HELLO FLAWLESS that matches my skin colour, 2 shades of boi-ing to mix or use alone for concealing and lastly a face powder and a brush to set the face. 

Following the steps and with some basic skills, you can achieve flawless looking skin in just 4 simple steps!

And for the makeup portion, for natural rosy cheeks and some shades of colour, there is the Lip and Cheek Kit.

I got the Sugarlicious Kit that go deliciously nude... sweet & soft shades for a fresh, natural-looking glow!

Yes, in there are not only the products, there's also a vanity mirror and step-by-step tips and tricks. There's Benetint, a rose tinted lip and cheek stain, High Beam for highlighting the high points of the face for a 3D look, Sugarbomb - a quadrant coloured blusher for the sugar rush flush and also Sugarbomb a shimmery light pink lip gloss.

That's me after using both kits with the added eye colour, eyeliner and mascara. I love how my skin looked like porcelain! 

The Benefit Complexion Kits are sold at SGD$48 each and the Lip and Cheek Kits are sold at SGD$45 each.

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