8 Best New Beauty Launches In Singapore In October 2022: Hello Kitty, Demon Slayer, Christmas Gift Sets & More

The beauty world this October was all about taking care of the eyes with creams rich enough to nourish but lightweight so as to avoid the dreaded milla seeds. 'Tis also the season for Christmas gift sets and adorable character-themed skincare.

Here's our pick of the best beauty launches:

#1 Sigi Skin Gentle Gaze Eye Cream

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Local skincare brand Sigi Skin is well-loved for their superfood-infused skincare housed in gorgeous minimalist packaging. Their latest product is the highly anticipated eye cream - Gentle Gaze.

This eye cream has an ultra lightweight and non-greasy consistency that feels more like a serum, melting into the skin rapidly and never interfering with makeup. Formula wise, it tackles all issues at once from the appearance of fine lines and crow's feet to puffiness and dark circles. It also comes with a metal tip applicator that has a relaxing, cooling sensation.

Over time, the under eye area appears firmer and brighter.

#2 Ultra Violette Limited Edition Holiday Collection 2022

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Everyone needs sunscreen, and that makes it one the best Christmas presents to gift (and receive).

The beauty junkies in your life are certain to appreciate Ultra Violette's new Holiday Collection gift sets in 'gram-worthy packaging.

The Glow and Go Trio ($58) is perfect for the friend who is always jetting off for a holiday. The set contains face, bod, and lip essentials in space-saving travel sizes. If your pal has sensitive skin or prefers a mineral SPF, go for the Dramatic Skin Duo ($40) which comes with the zinc-based Lean Screen SPF 50+ and Extreme Supreme SPF 50+. The aptly named Crowd-Pleasers, Please ($40) set is an ideal gift for just about anyone. It contains two of Ultra Violette's most popular SKINSCREENs for the face and body: Supreme Screen SPF 50+ and Extreme Supreme SPF 50+.

Ultra Violette Limited Edition Holiday Collection 2022 is now available exclusively on the Sephora e-store and in stores.

#3 Senka x Hello Kitty Perfect Whip Cleansers

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SENKA Perfect Whip cleansers now come in covetable Hello Kitty packaging.

Besides its cute aesthetic, the cleansers also have solid skincare goodness including SENKA's signature silk cocoon essence and Double Hyaluronic Acid that locks in moisture and improves skin's resilience for hydrated skin. It comes in three formulations tailored to suit acne-prone skin, dry skin and skin that is showing signs of ageing.

They retail at Watsons, Guardian Health & Beauty and Welcia-BHG for $8.90 each.

#4 SEKKISEI Clear Wellness Vitalizing Eye Cream

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The SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS Vitalizing Eye Cream is packed with skin-loving ingredients that revitalises skin that has lost its elasticity and lustre, making it soft and smooth and leaving the overall complexion looking brighter.

It contains a high concentration of Black yeast culture solution, a powerful ingredient that locks in moisture and reinforces the skin surface.

Made with a "melting touch" production method, the cream applies ever so gently to avoid straining the delicate skin around the eyes and melds with every contour with no stickiness.

The SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS Vitalizing Eye Cream is available at all KOSÉ counters in Department Store, Welcia-BHG, Shopee KOSÉ Official Store, Guardian stores and Lazada KOSÉ Official Store for $65.

#5 SEKKISEI x Demon Slayer CLEAR WELLNESS Collection

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Demon Slayer fans, this one's for you!

Five popular SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS skincare products have been given a Demon Slayer-themed makeover including unique floral motifs representing the shared nature-cherishing philosophy of the skincare brand and anime series.

While the SEKKISEI skincare is usually in blue and white packaging, these limited edition bottles come in bright colours representing five characters along with character silhouettes. The line-up includes the Natural Drip ($48), Smoothing Milk ($50), Pure Conc ($46), Refining Milk ($48) and UV Defense Milk SPF50+ / PA++++ ($32).

The SEKKISEI x Demon Slayer products and collectibles are available at selected Guardian Stores and Guardian.com.

#6 Prada Paradoxe

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Prada's new fragrance, Paradoxe, has been hyped to the nth degree by fans of Emma Watson, who fronted and directed the campaign. And now, it has finally reached our shores.

The bottle takes on a whimsical triangle shape that rests tiled at an angle. It is a floral, ambery scent that's comforting and intoxicating in equal measure. And good news for the environmentally conscious - the scent comes in a refillable bottle.

Find out more about the Prada Paradoxe here.

#7 Ange Gardien Paris Naturale Glow Mini Cushion Foundation

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Ange Gardien Paris has launched an adorable mini-sized version of its Naturale Glow Cushion Foundation that'll be your best travel companion.

The tiny compact is convenient to tote around and can fit into the smallest micro-bags. And while it's small in size, it delivers big on results. This lightweight cushion foundation creates a natural dewy finish with a lit-from-within glow and is also formulated with skincare ingredients and SPF50 protection.

Read more about the Naturale Glow Mini Cushion Foundation here.

#8 Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Eye Serum 2.0

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The PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Eye Serum 2.0 is a lightweight serum powered by Idebenone, a powerful antioxidant ingredient that protects the skin against environmental aggressors. It also contains five other anti-ageing ingredients that help to correct the loss of radiance and firmness, puffiness, fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area.

Check out our review of the eye cream here.