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SUN
SAFETY
Nivea’s new,
refreshing sun
lotion with SPF30
is non-sticky and
easily absorbed.
Perfect for those
lazy beach days!
It’s water-resistant,
too, so you don’t
have to worry
about reapplying
it after a quick dip.
$22.90. Available
only at Watsons
CURRENT DUTY-FREE DEALS:
• Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick with
brush:
RRP $86, duty-free $62
• Clinique CC Cream Moisture Surge:
RRP $53, duty-free $45.90
• Philosophy Miracle Worker Set:
RRP
$115, duty-free $88
• Revlon Superlustrous Lipstick 9-pack:
Exclusive to duty-free $65
• Dior “5 Couleurs” palette:
RRP $98,
duty-free $82
Beauty 101
DUTY-FREE BUYS
You’re heading to your departure gate when something catches your attention: the aromatic breeze of a floral perfume
and a candy-like display of eye-shadows. Indeed, it’s hard to turn your head away from the alluring world of duty-free
shopping. For some advice on how to tackle this treasure trove of deals, here’s beauty guru KELLY BILIMORIA.
kellybilimoria.com
WHAT’S AVAILABLE AND HOW SHOULD
YOU CHOOSE WHAT TO BUY?
Singapore duty-free stores
offer a small discount off
the retail price that you’ll
pay in the rest of the city.
Duty-free is a great way to
stock up on your favourite
brands, or just benefit
from the savings. The
best part? The stores
have great little gift sets
and palettes that are
available exclusively at
the airport. For example,
Lancôme’s Hypnose
Mascara
retails for
$50 on Orchard Road,
but costs just $42 at
Changi, and comes in
an exclusive travel three-pack
for $92.50
TIP FOR SHOPPERS:
If you’re buying from duty-free overseas, don’t forget the currency
conversion! Sometimes, when you add up the transaction and
conversion fees, the great bargain you thought you scored is not so
great after all. So, know the regular retail price before you shop to
ensure you make smart purchases and maximise your savings.
ANNIVERSARY
SPECIAL
To celebrate the brand’s 15th
anniversary, Deborah Lippmann
has released a limited edition
“Music Box” of 15 of its best nail
polishes. Just 100 boxes will
be available in Singapore, all
personally signed and including
a note from the brand’s founder.
Available from end July
at Takashimaya, Level 3
gift department.