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Mon, Sep 06, 2010
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Earthly pleasures
by Karen Tee

THE BODY SHOP NUTRIGANICS SMOOTHING SERUM (30ML), $39.90
This smoothing serum is the star product from The Body Shop's certified organic anti-ageing skincare range. It contains organic botanicals such as aloe vera, olive oil, mallow flower and thyme to enhance skin suppleness.

PERFECT POTION BARE FACED EXFOLIANT (100G), $50.90, FROM P1-20 PARCO MARINA BAY, MILLENIA WALK
Green beauty junkies have a new hotspot to hang out at - Parco Marina Bay at Millenia Walk. Its 6,300 sq ft beauty and cosmetic zone on Levels 1 and 3 features more than 10 brands - including Aussie brand Perfect Potion - boasting all-natural and organic ingredients.
This exfoliator is made of plant ingredients including sandalwood, chamomile flowers and lavender. Add water to make a smooth paste and scrub.

FUTUR ORGANIC CREAM (30G), $42, FROM SASA, GUARDIAN AND WATSONS
The organic range from this Japanese skincare brand is formulated with up to 25 per cent organic ingredients, including water from Mount Fuji, which is said to have anti-inflammatory and natural moisturising properties.

KIEHL'S ACAI DAMAGE-PROTECTING TONING MIST JULIANNE MOORE LIMITED EDITION (180ML), $62
This limited-edition release of Kiehl's organic toning mist is full of superfruit acai berry, which contains antioxidants to help the skin repair itself. Pick from four labels, designed respectively by actress Julianne Moore, artist Jeff Koons and musician Pharrell Williams as well as a pencil sketch by a child from the Brazilian Amazonian community. All net proceeds will benefit the Rainforest Alliance, which helps conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods.

LEONOR GREYL HUILE DE PALME (95ML), $71,FROM ESCENTIALS
This newly launched French haircare brand prides itself on products that are created using only natural plant-based ingredients.
This hair treatment product made of natural botanical oils is meant to be used before shampooing to facilitate detangling while nourishing the hair.

ORIGINS A PERFECT WORLD UV FACE PROTECTOR WITH WHITE TEA SPF35/PA+++ (40ML), $55, FROM APRIL 19
This lightly tinted make-up base gives just the right amount of semi-sheer coverage. For every product sold from A Perfect World collection this month, Origins Singapore will plant a tree with the Global ReLeaf programme, a part of the Origins Earth Initiative to aid reforestation projects globally.

JURLIQUE SUN LOTION SPF30+ (30ML), $50
This broad spectrum sunscreen contains titanium dioxide, a natural sun protector, and is suitable for those who are sensitive to chemical sunscreens. Now available in a portable 30ml container.

OFFICINA DE' TORNABUONI LA MAGNIFICA (200ML), $288, FROM LS PHILOSOPHY
Products from this luxe Italian spa brand are made with all natural plant ingredients and do not contain parabens and artificial colouring. La Magnifica, its bestselling firming cream, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and is lightly scented with white flowers and Neroli oil.

This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.

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