NARS AND URBAN DECAY LAUNCH FIRST CUSHION COMPACTS
French cosmetics label Nars and American make-up brand Urban Decay have jumped on the cushion compact bandwagon with their versions of the trendy foundation product.
Nars' first cushion, the Aqua Glow Cushion Foundation ($68, above), offers medium-buildable coverage with a radiant finish.
The foundation contains SPF 23 and a hydrating formula that the label says helps the skin to retain water.
The lightweight formula also contains a light reflecting complex which the label says helps to enhance overall radiance by reflecting light like a prism. The cushion compact comes in a sleek case with a matte black finish.
Over at Urban Decay, the label's first cushion compact comes in an eye-catching iridescent and metallic lavender case.
The Naked Skin Glow Cushion Compact Foundation (case, $19, refill, $40) has a lightweight formula that creates long-lasting buildable coverage with a luminous finish.
It also offers sun protection with SPF 50+ PA+++ and contains skin-nourishing ingredients such as rose centifolia flower extract and peppermint extract, which the label says help tone and firm the skin.
The Nars Aqua Glow Cushion Foundation is available in six shades at Nars outlets at Ngee Ann City, Tangs at Tang Plaza, Tangs VivoCity and Robinsons The Heeren.
The Urban Decay Naked Skin Glow Cushion Compact Foundation is available in six shades at Urban Decay counters from next Thursday.
MAC X NICKI MINAJ LIPSTICK COLLABORATION
American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj has teamed up with cosmetics label MAC to create two nude lipsticks.
The hip-hop star, often seen with subtle nude or pink lip colours, has developed two neutral yet sexy lipsticks. Nicki's Nude is a subtle shade of soft coral pink while The Pinkprint (above), named after her 2014 album of the same name, is a mid-tone creamy pink.
Minaj also teased on her Instagram account last month that she will be announcing a bigger range with the label next year.
This is not the first time the rapper has worked with MAC. She designed a pastel lavender pink lipstick and lip gloss for it in 2012.
The Nicki Minaj Lipsticks ($33 each) are available at MAC counters.
JUSTIN BIEBER MERCHANDISE AT H&M
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber may have cancelled part of his Purpose World Tour in July, but fans can still get their hands on the merchandise.
The new Justin Bieber Stadium Tour merchandise collection is now available at H&M Orchard Building, Ion Orchard and VivoCity, as well as online at hm.com.
The collection, in partnership with American streetwear label Fear Of God designer Jerry Lorenzo, features graphic tees and hoodies emblazoned with Bieber's image, as well as joggers in black, grey, red and yellow. Prices range from $24.95 for a T-shirt (above) to $94.95 for a red bomber jacket.
The collection follows the success of Bieber's The Purpose Tour collection that he co-designed for H&M last year.
NEW TIMBUK2 FLAGSHIP STORE
Popular backpack brand Timbuk2 has opened a new flagship store at Bugis Junction, showcasing a wider range of its offerings, including the new Fall 2017 collection of bags.
The San Francisco brand, founded in 1989 to cater to bike messengers, is known for its hardy and functional messenger bags, packs and accessories made with sustainable materials.
This season's collection features demure colours with a military feel. Prices range between $129 and $259 (Forge Tote, above, $159).
Timbuk2 is at 03-12 Bugis Junction.
