The Confluence Dossier

An authoritative collection of dermatological insights, ingredient science, and beauty rituals by Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals.


Suffering from dry, aging, acne-prone or even oily skin? This Hydrating Serum May Just Do it All

Spice up your skin care routine with serums power-packed with anti-oxidants and bioactive ingredients. When looking for serums to hydrate your skin, look for moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid. Before you shy away from acids, hyaluronic acid is a substance that is naturally present in the human body.

Best Anti-Ageing Serum Unveiled – Dermatologist-Recommended worth the Price Tag?

An understanding of economics and the relationship between price versus value teaches us that all great things have a matching price point to account for it’s value. Ee could translate this pricing theory to justify Elixir-V™ Total Recovery Serum’s “hefty” price tag as a reflection of its inherent worth and all of a sudden it seems like a steal for all that it promises to do.

Interested in Flamenco? Toshi Konno shares his experience

Meet Toshi Konno, our Papillon Artist. Toshi is a Japanese flamenco dancer who is a part of the Singapore based dance troupe, Flamenco Sin Fronteras. He has performed in major productions such as Journey of Time (2015), Elements (2014), THE…

Acne Cleanser? A Dermatologist take on Arnica Montana

Botanicals: the latest buzzword in the skincare. But how exactly do botanical extracts benefit us? Botanical-powered skincare products are effective when it comes to addressing skin aging, redness and pigmentations. One star, yet understated botanical ingredient is the Arnica Montana flower extract.
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Join Andrea Claire as she island hops around Indonesia

Having worked in Toronto, L.A., Paris, Thailand, Singapore and New York, Andrea has an international experience when it comes to the realm of beauty. She has years of experience in both on-camera and behind the scenes in television.

The Best Anti-aging Eye Cream? Dermatologist Formulated

They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul: as cliché as that sounds, the myriad of eye products in the beauty and cosmetic industry seems to also agree with the importance of accentuating this alluring feature.

All you need to know about makeup primers

Primers are all the rave in the makeup industry right now. But what exactly is a primer? In our write-up, we spoke to two key opinion leaders in the skincare and beauty industry to discover the secret to beautiful skin and makeup.

The best makeup base for your skin

The key to long-lasting makeup is a good primer. Less is always more for makeup, since a good foundation lets radiant skin shine through. In a hot and humid tropical country like Singapore, a little primer goes a long way in maintaining the integrity of your makeup, throughout the day, especially when it promises to deliver skincare benefits as well!

A Dermatologist Recommended Acne Cleanser

If you are suffering from acne, you are not alone in this battle. According to Dr Teo Wan Lin, an accredited dermatologist from TWL Skin and Laser Specialist Centre, while acne commonly affects teenagers, it does not spare the adults either.

A Sensitive Skin Cleanser for all Ages

We often hear people complaining about having sensitive skin. But what does it actually mean to have sensitive skin? According to Dr Teo, an accredited dermatologist from TWL Skin and Laser Specialist Centre, sensitive skin is a skin condition that is medically diagnosed as eczema, where the skin flares-up due to environmental, cosmetic and skincare triggers.