In June 2017, Imedeen Time Perfection was presented to Singapore readers as a supplement that works from the inside out to soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It was pitched as a long-term partner to creams and lotions, which treat the surface. Its central ingredient was the Biomarine Complex.
The product is still sold in Singapore. Watsons lists the 60-tablet pack on its site, and the brand’s Singapore distributor shows the same product details.
What it was then
The 2017 pitch started with the usual causes of skin ageing: stress, UV-related free-radical damage, and an unhealthy diet or lifestyle. It linked these to fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, dryness and dullness. Topical products, it argued, can leave skin looking moisturised, but a supplement could support a more youthful look over the long term.
It was recommended for women aged 30 and above, and promised a brighter tone and a lit-from-within glow in as little as 90 days. It also said the benefits would reach the body as well as the face. A Singapore aesthetics doctor, Dr Siew Tuck Wah of Radium Medical Aesthetics, was cited as saying that the evidence behind Biomarine Complex supports brighter, firmer skin.
The promotion that year was 25 per cent off Imedeen products during the Great Singapore Sale. Dates varied by store. The products were sold through PrettyHealthy.sg and at Guardian, Unity and Watsons.
What is in the tablet
Biomarine Complex is a protein and polysaccharide complex. The brand says it stimulates collagen production and the renewal of skin cells and skin layers, which helps skin retain moisture. A 2012 explainer on the range described it as a combination of amino acids and polysaccharides derived from deep cold-water fish.
Time Perfection adds a patented antioxidant blend called LycoPhense GS. Per the Watsons listing, the ingredients are Biomarine Complex, vitamin C, lycopene, grapeseed extract and zinc. The same listing says the brand’s skin formula protects collagen and elastin fibres against UV damage. Retailer descriptions say the lycopene comes from tomato.
The Watsons listing gives the dose as two tablets a day. It says users will notice a visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles within 12 weeks, which is about the same as the 90 days promised in 2017. The tablets should be stored in a dry place below 25 degrees Celsius and kept in their blister cards until taken.
What has changed
The age guidance is now less uniform. The 2017 piece said 30 and above. The Singapore distributor’s online shop still describes the product as best suited to people aged 30 and over, and says that is only a recommendation, not a restriction. Watsons positions it for women in their mid-30s to late 40s, and other retailers describe it as commonly used by people over 40.
The distributor’s shop also publishes the results of a study of Time Perfection. In it, 67 per cent of the women who took the product noticed improved texture and less dryness on skin all over their bodies. It also says results typically show after 12 weeks. It describes the tablets as food supplements that can be taken for long periods.
The same shop says the marine complex is not halal, which matters for some buyers in Singapore. Statements about skin benefits come from the manufacturer and retailers. Anyone with a health condition, allergies or a fish-related dietary restriction should check the label or ask a pharmacist or doctor.
The product has been on sale for nine years since the 2017 feature (2026 minus 2017), and the supporting claims have stayed consistent: the 12-week timeline, two tablets a day, and a formula built on Biomarine Complex.