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Charlotte Tilbury Beautyverse Love Palette (Holiday Limited Edition)
We love a good holiday edition. And in Charlotte Tilbury’s eyes, there’s plenty of glimmer and glow to pack on for much-needed festive fun at your annual soirées. This BeautyVerse Love Palette veers towards the nudes and pinks, which makes it versatile and easy to build upon. With its well-endowed pigment, I prefer to start with a eye blender brush for the mattes and using my fingertips to blend in the shimmering hues. — Janice Sim, digital editor
Charlotte Tilbury Beautyverse Love Palette (Holiday Limited Edition), $115, available at Sephora
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Chloé Ateliers Des Fleurs Scented Soap
Some of the littlest things in life bring copious amounts of joy. Like a spritz of our favourite fragrance in the morning. Or a luxurious wash of our hands when you’re done in the bathroom. Both are certainly something Chloé gets, and the latter is something I’ve been appreciating more of in recent times—with my precious bar of the maison’s latest Atelier Des Fleurs, in its signature Cedrus scent. Under water, it lathers up into a silky foam that not only leaves my hands feeling smooth and hydrated, but with a delicate, soothing residue of resin, amber and the soft musk of cedar. A brief yet wonderful respite, before returning to the rest of my day. — Azrin Tan, senior digital writer
Chloé Ateliers Des Fleurs Scented Soap, $50, available at Metro
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Dolce&Gabbana That’s My Line! 24H Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner in FYI
It was love at first swipe when I picked up the That’s My Line! eyeliner several weeks ago. Ever since, it’s been a holy grail, specifically in the classic FYI shade. With a waterproof formula that’s also smudge- and humidity-proof (!), it truly stays in place all day. Additionally, the ease of application is the best I’ve tried. Thanks to its firm felt tip, precise application is effortless, and the highly pigmented formula removes the pesky need to keep on reapplying for ideal colour payoff. While I prefer the bold definition of a black liner, it’s available in six other vibrant jewel shades to get experimental with. — Dominique Yohanes, contributing beauty writer
Dolce&Gabbana That’s My Line! 24H Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner in FYI, $48, available at Tangs
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Innisfree Joyful + Hydrate Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum Special Set
For those who are doing extensive traveling in the month of December—much like I am—indulge in a Christmas set that comprises travel-friendly versions of your essentials. In my case, it is the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum. This thirst-quenching elixir can now be purchased in a set which encompasses an 80ml rendition alongside the Innisfree Green Tea Amino Hydrating Cleansing Foam (15ml) as well as the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream (15ml). Value for money factor aside, it also allows users to try new products in a low-risk manner. The Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream was a pleasant surprise, soothing my sensitised, fragile complexion and restoring its glow within just five days of use. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Innisfree Joyful + Hydrate Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum Special Set, $33, available at Innisfree
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Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Eau de Parfum Intense
This intensified take on the already-delicious All of Me fragrance by Narciso Rodriguez is, simply, addictive. Upon first spritz, a greeting blend of black iris accord and jasmine sambac captivates with sweet complexity. Further depth then unfurls with a duo of geranium and French rose, enhanced by tuberose, and a grounding base of musk, Australian sandalwood essence and warm vanilla. This musky floral—deemed a ‘floriental’ by the brand—is unmistakably feminine with bold sophistication apparent through every layer. Additionally appealing, the ingredients are of 90% natural origin and the bottle is refillable to boot. — Dominique Yohanes, contributing beauty writer
Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Eau de Parfum Intense, $230 for 90ml, available at Takashimaya
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Jung Beauty Damage Repair Keratin Shampoo
The holiday season has me styling my hair with increased frequency, which, in turn, has led to more dry, brittle tresses. Thankfully, Jung Beauty’s latest shampoo has been doing some effective damage control. This bad boy marries oat protein extract and probiotics to hydrate, soften, and repair, adding lustre and smoothness to my tangled locks and ensuring it feels smooth to the touch. Another plus point: the inclusion of black beans found within its formula, of which brims with antioxidants and zinc that is recognised for its ability to bolster hair growth. The surplus of baby hairs spotted along my hair line is all the proof I need. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Jung Beauty Damage Repair Keratin Shampoo, $42, available at K-Sisters
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Melixir Vegan Relief Facial Moisturiser
Cult clean beauty label Melixir’s Green Tea trio will never disappoint and of the lot, the Vegan Relief Facial Moisturiser is absolute simplicity in a tub. Think a combined effect of all the right ingredients; green tea to soothe and hydrate; centella asiatica extract to reduce hyperpigmentation; and black cumin seed oil to prevent acne breakouts. Its gel-like texture feels lightweight and cool to the touch (perfect when it’s just out of the fridge), easily absorbs into skin and makes my mien perfectly bouncy—the ideal state to layer my make-up on in the morning. — Azrin Tan, senior digital writer
Melixir Vegan Relief Facial Moisturiser, $74 for 80ml, available at Sephora
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Briogeo Destined For Density™ Megastrength+ Caffeine + Biotin Peptide Density Serum
Loaded with a cocktail of powerful ingredients, from copper peptides, zinc to caffeine, this clinically-tested serum stimulates the scalp and strengthens hair and follicles. What I love about this formula is how it’s non-greasy and fast-absorbing, one thing I value when it comes to my daily post-wash routine. All you need is just a few drops onto targeted areas around the scalp while the hair is still wet. After about a month’s use, I noticed decreased hair loss and also a healthy, thicker mane as a whole. — Janice Sim, digital editor
Briogeo Destined For Density™ Megastrength+ Caffeine + Biotin Peptide Density Serum, $96, available at Sephora
