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Dyson Airstrait™ Straightener
An innovation that makes a difference. The latest gizmo from Dyson breaks new ground by providing wet to dry straightening utilising a powerful focused airflow rather than extreme heat; a two-in-one device that allows for seamless styling which causes 60% less damage and colour fade. Its intuitive and lightweight design also means that manoeuvring it is incredibly easy, bolstered by its two modes that allows for use on both wet or dry tresses. For optimal effects, I recommend employing it on freshly-showered strands as a reduced amount of heat is required to set the bonds of hair when it is wet. For those looking to add a tad more wave and volume to your locks, twist your wrist as you are nearing the end of hair to achieve a slight curl. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Dyson Airstrait Straightener, $799, available at Dyson
2 / 25
Burberry Eye Quad in Dusty Caramel
To elevate your everyday eye look, reach for this Italian-made palette of wearable neutrals inspired by Burberry colours. Each shadow is made of 96 per cent ingredients of natural origin, and offers long-wearing, intense colour—yes, even for neutral tones. As such, no need to be heavy-handed with the brush; a tender sweep is all you’ll need to impart these wearable shadows to your lids. — Alli Sim, beauty director
Burberry Eye Quad in Dusty Caramel, $110, available at Sephora
3 / 25
Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Liquid
A liquid formula that turns matte. The rich velvety formula of Lancome L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte is quite the dream to swipe on—even in moving vehicles or rushed mornings—enabled by its petal-shaped applicator. Nourished by ingredients like ceramide, which holds onto moisture and grand rose extracts to deliver a plush effect, a few brushes of this lip cream lays on evenly diffused colour across the lips. —Janice Sim, digital editor
Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte Liquid, $58, available at Lancôme
4 / 25
Dungud Lift Volumising Shampoo
For a good fluff and go. DunGüd’s got some of the best shampoos in town, with formulations that revitalise your strands enough to give you that highly-covetable volume and lift. Don’t let this relatively unassuming bottle fool you; the good stuff comes in infused hydrolysed rice protein, which fortifies the hair for a fuller, thicker look. But to keep it light and breezy despite our indefatigable humidity? A spot of flame tree extract worked into the foamy lather contains bio-actives and antioxidants for weightless hair conditioning and continual hydration. —Azrin Tan, digital writer
Dungud Lift Volumising Shampoo ,$39, available at Woorailoora
5 / 25
Mac Cosmetics Connect In Colour 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Think big and bold. Only good vibes over here with Mac Cosmetics’s Connect In Color 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette: a blazing set of vivacious hues meant to light up any room. With its deliciously packed pigment load, the colour give is one to envy—a simple swipe melting instantly into a welcome pop of colour on my lids, making for an easy build and blend. Don’t forget to let your glitters shine too, with a technicolour spectrum of hypnotic shimmers and lilting galaxy shades set to elevate your everyday look. —Azrin Tan, digital writer
Mac Cosmetics Connect In Colour 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette, $103, available at Sephora
6 / 25
Gucci Beauty Lip Gloss in 414 Virgina Fuchsia
Who wouldn’t want lush, plump lips courtesy of Gucci? This high-shine gloss infused with hyaluronic acid delivers a sheer yet buildable wash of colour while activating ingredients such as menthol, ginger root and cayenne pepper plump and cool the lips faster than you can say ‘mwah’. Sure, it’s a little spicy but that’s the price you pay for a juicier, needle-free pout. — Alli Sim, beauty director
Gucci Beauty Lip Gloss in 414 Virgina Fuchsia, $66, available at Sephora
7 / 25
Benefit Cosmetics Crystah Strawberry Pink Blush
Nothing draws the gaze quite like a bold blush moment. And the prime candidate to achieve this? The Benefit Cosmetics Crystah Strawberry Pink Blush; a vivid, fuschia shade that blends out like a dream. This ultra-fine powder glides onto skin seamlessly and comprises a soft-shimmer finish—of which helps blur imperfections all while adding a brightening and enlivening effect to your visage. For a vibrant wash of colour, dust it on utilising a fluffy brush. Its sweat-, humidity-, and smudge-proof formula ensures long-lasting wear that feels virtually weightless on skin. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Benefit Cosmetics Crystah Strawberry Pink Blush, $32, available at Sephora
8 / 25
Fenty Beauty We're Even Longwear Concealer
No brand does it better than Fenty Beauty when it comes to nailing your natural shade. Boasting a range of 50 medium coverage tones, this concealer is hydrating, adequately pigmented and long-lasting. What I loved is its ability to seamlessly blend into the skin—with a moisturising formula that concealed dark under-eye circles and acne scars. It even stood against the test of a long sweaty day out in the sun. — Janice Sim, digital editor
Fenty Beauty We’re Even Longwear Concealer, $46, available at Sephora
9 / 25
Sigi Skin Idyllic Fields Daytime Moisturiser
A waterless moisturiser that works wonders? Sigi Skin has got your back with the Idyllic Fields daytime moisturiser, a crème concoction of active, skin-nourishing ingredients. The victorious player here is oat, best known for its specialty of rebalancing skin microbes and its anti-fungal properties. Ailments such as eczema and psoriasis symptoms can expect to be soothed due to the cellulose and fibre provided. But it doesn’t stop there—troxerutin from the Japanese Pagoda Tree powerfully strengthens and protects against free radical damage, polyglutamic acid reduces the appearance of wrinkles and pores, while the antibacterial properties of matcha extracts help treat and prevent blemishes or breakouts. For those with combination skin like mine, a light layer across the face is more than adequate, as a heavy application may trigger more oil production. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Sigi Skin Idyllic Fields Daytime Moisturiser, $82, is available at Sigi Skin
10 / 25
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Hot Gossip
Bratz doll lips are within reach. Application is swift with the velvety-rich formula that glides on effortlessly, softly creating a crisp, even outer edge before filling in with lipstick or lip gloss. But this defining lip liner does more than just seamlessly resize and reshape. Infused with jojoba seed oil, your fuller and wider heart-shaped pout stays hydrated around the clock for that permanently juicy look, yet the natural matte finish lasts for at least 6 hours without smudging or transfer—tried and tested by yours truly. The shade Hot Gossip is a subtle, neutral nude with a scintilla of pink, a reliable go-to option for everyday use. For more variety, Lip Cheat is available in an array of 21 other plumping shades spanning rose, coral, scarlet, berry and brown hues. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner, $40, is available at Sephora
11 / 25
Pat McGrath Labs Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction Eyeshadow Palette
As the Internet is so fond of saying: Mother has done it again. In this case, the matriarch in reference is legendary make-up artist Pat McGrath—fresh off the buzz surrounding the porcelain glass complexion she created for the Maison Margiela show—while ‘it’ is yet another stunning eyeshadow ensemble from her eponymous label. The Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction is described to be pigments inspired from the “solar-infused spectrum”, all of which comes in ten shades of pinks, burgundies, and metals. Choose from five finishes ranging from powdery mattes to a pearlescent shimmer—the latter of which is a personal favourite, with a single layer clinging on throughout Singapore’s relentless heat and granting my lids a much-needed pop of vibrancy. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Pat McGrath Labs Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction, $202, available at Sephora
12 / 25
Dior Capture Totale Hyalushot Wrinkle Corrector
There are wrinkle creams and then there’s Dior’s targeted approach for wrinkles—within an intensive solution that dishes out more than just a single function. Comprising two hyaluronic acids in high concentration, a peptide selected for its smoothing effect and a longoza extract that narrows in on the epidermal layer, the formula plumps and smooths the skin after consistent application. Beyond crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles and frown lines between the eyebrows, don’t forget the marionette lines on the lower corners of the lips as well as the bunny strokes around the upper and lateral parts of the nose. — Janice Sim, digital editor
Dior Capture Totale Hyalushot Wrinkle Corrector, $146, available at Dior
13 / 25
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask
A bad habit of mine: being unable to resist the temptation to over-shampoo and wash my hair excessively, leaving my scalp with dry, lacklustre strands stripped of shine. Amika’s Soulfood Nourishing Mask is a potent remedy to this, with an ultra-luxurious cream texture packed with a multitude of vitamins and nutrients for deep hydration. A single use of this scalp superfood each week more than adequately delivers long-lasting moisture and elasticity to my damaged tresses, thanks to exceptional holy grail ingredients such as jojoba seed oil and sea buckthorn. Fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins A, D and E and Omega 7 intensely penetrate and fortify my strands from the inside-out, visibly improving their appearance almost instantly. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask, $52, is available at Sephora
14 / 25
The Body Shop Tea Tree Rapid Action Gel
My skincare routines may go through various revisions every now and then, but one essential ingredient persists undefeated in the products I regularly rotate—tea tree oil. This medicinal weapon soothes and calms my sensitive and easily inflamed skin while fighting bacteria, and when combined with 2% salicylic acid in The Body Shop’s non-comedogenic Tea Tree Rapid Action Gel, performs at a cut above the rest. My skin undergoes a literal overnight transformation when I apply the lightweight, rapidly absorbing gel before bed, as it exfoliates dead skin cells, controls oil production and lightens dark blemishes simultaneously. What more could I ask for? Perhaps the full collection of The Body Shop’s Tea Tree range, if they’re anything as rewarding as this. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
The Body Shop Tea Tree Rapid Action Gel, $23, is available at The Body Shop
15 / 25
Fenty Beauty We're Even Longwear Concealer Shade 125C
A good concealer is a must-have in everyone’s make-up arsenal. What do we mean by ‘good’? We mean a concealer that’s fade and crease-resistant, waterproof, transfer-proof and, last but not least, infused with skin-loving ingredients. Fenty Beauty’s We’re Even Longwear concealer ticks off all these boxes with its desirable water-based formula, and an honourable mention goes to some of its stand-out hydrating ingredients such as glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, Persian Silk Tree extract and Prickly Pear Cactus extract. The light, creamy texture blends like a natural second skin and looks best applied in thin layers. Boasting 50 different shades, this star product inclusively serves beauty enthusiasts of varying skin tones, from cool pink to warm olive undertones, just to name a few. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Fenty Beauty We’re Even Longwear Concealer, $45, is available at Sephora
16 / 25
Oribe Conditioner for Magnificent Volume
A little goes a long way with the Oribe Conditioner for Magnificent Volume. Designed as a gel-creme, a simple squeeze gives way to a gentle formulation that was easy enough to lather and spread all through the ends of my locks. Infused with the brand’s Signature Complex of watermelon, lychee and edelweiss flower, it is meant to act as a defence mechanism against damage and colour-depleting effects, whilst the inclusion of lupine protein and saw palmetto extract hopes to restore natural balance to one’s hair and scalp. After a week of alternating day usage, I was rewarded with a healthier, fuller feel all over—one imbued with just the right amount of shine. — Azrin Tan, digital writer
Oribe Conditioner for Magnificent Volume, $79 for 200ml, available at Shunji Matsuo
17 / 25
Sekkisei Miyabi Special Care Cyclator B
The newest addition to my daily skincare routine is yet another Sekkisei staple—from their prestige range, Miyabi. As a loyal fan of their UV milk for close to a decade, I just knew I had to try their Cyclator B essence when I heard of its brightening and whitening benefits. Certainly not disappointing, the formula concocted of yeast extract, probiotics and active niacinamide is lightweight and massages easily into the skin, which feels plumper after use. Cautious of gaining more dark spots and freckles as the unforgiving sun and heat returns with the arrival of Chinese New Year? This hero product is here to keep melanin production at bay. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Sekkisei Miyabi Special Care Cyclator B, $80, available in KOSE Departmental Store Counters at BHG, Isetan, Metro, and OG
18 / 25
Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil
In case you missed the memo, double cleansing is the gold standard in the realm of skincare. And a mighty weapon to have in your deep cleanse arsenal is Bobbi Brown’s soothing cleansing oil, an oil-based facial cleanser that’s the perfect first-step to your skincare routine at the end of the day. Its nourishing botanical oil blend helps to soften and condition the skin, as it melts away stubborn waterproof makeup and impurities without being too harsh on the skin. The water-light formula soothes and smoothes, giving your face a much-needed breather after a long day. — Sophie Tan, digital intern
Bobbi Brown soothing cleansing oil, $149, available at Lazada
19 / 25
Pixi Glow Mud Mask
Fitting the regular facial treatment into my packed schedule has been near impossible of late, but my home’s turned into my personal spa with this one product. An express facial within the comfort of your own home, in no more than 15 minutes? You heard that right. Pixi’s Glow Mud Mask comes in a little green tube, but is jam-packed with rich minerals and antioxidants—kaolin and sea salt to purify, ginseng and aloe vera to soothe, and hyaluronic acid for moisture. My sensitive skin reacts positively to this non-drying and non-irritating mask, thanks to its lack of parabens or sulphates. All that’s needed for a brightened complexion is a thin layer on my skin. Don’t fancy smearing it all over your face? It unclogs pores and eliminates impurities just as effectively when used as a spot treatment. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Pixi Glow Mud Mask, $38, is available at Sephora
20 / 25
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipstick in Cinematic Red
Meet an all-new line-up of icons. The new year sees the expansion of Charlotte Tilbury’s cult-favourite Hollywood Beauty lipstick line, with ten new hues being introduced that encompass sumptuous pinks and vivid reds. A personal favourite: Cinematic Red; a vivacious scarlet shade created for CT ambassador, Jourdan Dunn. Equipped with a matte finish and encased within a high-shine metallic vessel for maximum visual impact, this is one lipstick to add to your arsenal should you be looking to make a statement this Chinese New Year. – Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipstick in Cinematic Red, $55, available at Sephora
21 / 25
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer
Laden with vitamins of B, C and E, this moisturising primer in a tiny tub nourishes and hydrates the skin while laying down a foolproof make-up base. Given the creamy formula, make sure to apply sparingly especially for those with oily skin. For the fragrance-inclined, its grapefruit-geranium scent will surely not disappoint. – Janice Sim, digital editor
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer, $99, available at Sephora
22 / 25
Davines Naturaltech Energizing Shampoo
Good-hair seekers will know that Davines is often the right way to go. And if you’re one who is prone to thin, limp strands that falter with the humidity (not uncommon in our parts of town), then make the brand’s Energizing Shampoo from its Naturaltech line your next go-to. A small coin-sized amount lathers up quickly into a refreshingly minty formulation once you massage it in. To encourage hair growth, caffeine phytoceutricals have been included, whilst a blend of green tea extract and vitamin B3 serves to calm and soothe any irritation or inflammation on the scalp. But its results have proven to be the true star of the show. Since my first wash two weeks ago, my tresses have felt more invigorated than ever—carrying a natural bounce to it from root to tip. — Azrin Tan, digital writer
Davines Naturaltech Energizing Shampoo, $35 for 250ml, available at Davines
23 / 25
Christian Dior New Look Eau De Parfum
It’s old news that scents have the ability to alter our emotions and moods more than any other sensory experience, and some days I simply want to feel like a reinvented version of myself, with a fresh outlook on life to take on the day. There’s nothing like New Look to fulfil that rejuvenating vision. Dynamic aldehydes, mysterious frankincense and spicy ambery nuances amalgamate in a contemporary soiree for this unisex fragrance. Behind this bolting concoction of olfactory shock is Francis Kurkdjian, who has expertly unyoked scent from stereotype to regale modern pursuers of the avant-garde. Head-turning at first whiff, New Look’s distinct aroma is unmistakably unalike from any of the House’s past creations, transcending the conventional boundaries of perfumery. My choice of personal renewal, in an unassuming bottle. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Christian Dior New Look Eau De Parfum, $435, available at Dior
24 / 25
The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Mi Royal Pact
You can never really go wrong with k-beauty, but the Royal Pact from The History of Whoo’s Gongjinhyang Mi archives takes the cake. Quite literally, as my make-up no longer creases or flakes under our local humidity after baking it in this delicate powder. Exquisite medicinal ingredients such as pine tree and ginseng extract, as well as pearl, gold, and amber elements are what provides a velvety soft finish and illuminated complexion in this skincare-infused make-up essential. Simply dust it evenly over your face with a fluffy brush to fill in pores and fine lines for a refined, flawless look that lasts till after hours. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Mi Royal Pact, $198, is available on Shopee Mall
25 / 25
Jing Botanics The Revitalising Hair and Scalp Serum
Traditional Chinese medicine and modern beauty science unify forces in Jing Botanics’ debut product. The local luxury wellness brand emphasises natural healing of the mind, body, and spirit from within, and the botanical formulation of this innovative serum reflects that precisely. Free of parabens, sulphates, silicone, synthetic fragrance, formaldehyde, or DEA—I could drown my tresses in it for days. Aside from the usual suspects which elevate hair and scalp health, think: probiotics, biotin, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, worthier of mention are herbal ingredients such as ginseng, ginger, he shou wu, dong quai, and heartleaf. The non-greasy, lightweight and pleasantly aromatic solution is a unique integration of Eastern and Western gems bound to elevate hair and scalp health nourishingly. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Jing Botanics The Revitalising Hair and Scalp Serum, $68, is available at Jing Botanics
