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One/Size On ‘Til Dawn Setting Spray
Lately, the cult-favourite One/Size On ‘Til Dawn Setting Spray has become my go-to setting spray. Even on the hottest days, its waterproof formula keeps my makeup firmly in place, holding up against sweat and humidity. A few spritzes are all it takes. With key ingredients like green tea extract and magnesium carbonate doing the heavy lifting of absorbing excess oil, I can comfortably leave my compact powder at home. By midday, my skin still looks surprisingly fresh. If you’re after a setting spray that will lock in your makeup for at least seven hours and keep shine at bay, this is an oily girl’s secret weapon against Singapore’s relentless heat and dreadful office air. Think of it as a stronghold hairspray, but for your face. — Anis Nabilah, beauty intern
One/Size On ‘Til Dawn Setting Spray, $56 for 143ml, available at Sephora
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Hair Perfume
The Baccarat Rouge 540 enchants in many ways, but perhaps most captivating of all is its sillage. Like a cloud of decadent, golden amber, it melts into the skin to reveal jasmine, saffron and ambergris facets that linger long after. Adding to the scent ritual is the hair perfume, an airy interpretation of Baccarat Rouge 540. Formulated with castor oil to impart hydration and shine to your locks, it perfumes the hair with the same irresistible notes. The hair perfume also makes a charming addition to any vanity, encapsulated as it is in a frosted glass rendition of the perfume house’s signature bottle. — Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Hair Perfume, $160 for 70ml, available at Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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Valentino Beauty Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia
Who would have thought that a fruit-forward scent could be seductive? And yet, it seems Valentino Beauty has achieved the impossible with Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia; a one-of-a-kind fusion amalgamating chypre, plum and Madagascar vanilla. The end result: a fresh burst of flavour which slowly eases into a warm, deep richness that is intriguing as it is comforting. Perfect across a variety of occasions—from day to night—it’s safe to say this bad boy has made its way into fragrance rotation. — Emily Heng, beauty editor
Valentino Beauty Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, $250 for 100ml, available at Sephora
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Sigi Skin Tea-Tox Sheet Mask
Not all masks are built the same—yes, they may hydrate the skin, but the effects aren’t always immediately visible. I put the Tea-Tox Mask on one evening expecting it to plump up my skin, but it did more than just that. Saturated with 20% probiotics, cold-pressed yuzu extracts, kombucha and sake extracts, each sheet nourishes the complexion to brighten, strengthen the skin barrier and soothe redness. After letting the essence soak into my pores overnight, the persistent hormonal bumps along my chin magically subsided in the morning. Also of note is the fresh, soothing scent, which smelled exactly like a spa. — Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Sigi Skin Tea-Tox Sheet Mask, $36 for 4 sheets, available at Sigi Skin
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Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream
Laneige is known for their deeply hydrating qualities—whether it may be their face masks or viral lip balms—and this eye cream is no different. While its lightweight gel-cream texture may appear deceptively airy, it provides a dense boost of moisture to the delicate under-eye area. The hyaluronic acid gives an added dewiness to the undereyes, which remains even after putting on a full face of makeup. —Agnes Shu, digital writer
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream, $59 for 25ml, available at Sephora
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Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Volumizing Mascara
This rich, creamy formula is particularly well-suited for those with naturally fuller lashes seeking a more defined, elongated look. Despite Singapore’s humidity—and the accompanying sweat—the mascara remained smudge-free throughout the day, yet removed effortlessly at the end of it: a rare feat among other long-wearing mascaras. —Agnes Shu, digital writer
Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Volumizing Mascara, $39, available at Sephora
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Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Micro-Tip
Like many, drawing winged eyeliner is a gamble I take daily. Some days, I nail a flawless cat-eye. Other days, not so much. Lately, I’ve been relying on Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner – Micro-Tip. Its ultra-precise felt tip draws some of the sharpest lines and delivers rich, opaque pigment without skipping, bleeding or tugging at my skin. Flexible yet sturdy, it makes it easy to create razor-sharp flicks and reach the inner corners for a more sultry look. With a matte finish, the waterproof formula stays on all day, even when sweat and oil try to get it to budge in Singapore’s humidity. Whether you’re crafting a graphic wing or a subtle everyday line, this eyeliner deserves a spot in any beauty arsenal. — Anis Nabilah, beauty intern
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner – Micro-Tip in Intense Black, $38, available at Sephora
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Sisley Black Rose Concentrated Serum
Sisley has long had a cult favourite in its Black Rose oil, and the latest super product to join the collection is this Concentrated Serum. Plump is the operative word here. It spreads and absorbs remarkably well for how viscous the rose-scented serum is, and once massaged into the skin there is a nearly instantaneous plumping effect. Quite miraculous! The brand cites a host of active ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid and biosaccharide solutions, exfoliating lemon extract, revitalising red vine extract, and luminising einkorn wheat extract—but forget the technicalities. This is the rare serum that feels as good as the skin care promises it makes. — Gordon Ng, watches and jewellery editor
Sisley Black Rose Concentrated Serum, $340 for 30ml, available at Sisley
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Anastasia Beverly Hills ArchiBrow Pencil
When it comes to my arches, Anastasia Beverly Hills is my forever go-to. So best believe I was elated upon the release of its latest ArchiBrow Pencil. Especially as someone who is still keen on keeping their natural brows for the most part, the beauty brand’s latest entry is a win simply for being its thinnest brow pencil yet. Be it a feather-light finish of my brows or a day when I’m going for a more filled-in look, this bad boy gives me all-day wear that doesn’t budge even if the rest of my make-up may have melted off in Singapore’s humid weather. What I particularly love is how its angular design allows me to adjust my application stroke; for lighter, everyday strokes, I go in at a parallel angle, but sometimes, a perpendicular switch would give me more defined arches with a deeper colour payoff overall. — Azrin Tan, associate digital editor
Anastasia Beverly Hills, $42, available at Sephora
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D.S. & Durga Debaser in Bloom Eau de Parfum
If you’ve ever leaned in to take a whiff of your dad’s old cassette tapes—and liked it—you’ll get that same hit of nostalgia in this bottle by Brooklyn label D.S. & Durga. Carrying over the sweet scent of ripened figs from the cult classic Debaser, this floral remix opens with a smoky plume made fresh by white currant and rosemary flower. As it settles into the skin, the coconut husk base soaks up the warmth like a hug. It’s the perfect understated floral for slow, sun-soaked days. —Aileen Liang, beauty writer
D.S. & Durga Debaser in Bloom Eau de Parfum, $305 for 50ml, available at Escentials
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Aromatica Rosemary Root Volumising Scalp Ampoule
With the humidity weighing my strands down, my hair can sometimes look flat. Though there are many ways to attain more volume, this Aromatica ampoule has been the easiest. Packed with a potent mix of caffeine, rosemary essential oil, rosemary leaf extract, peptides and panthenol, the lightweight formulation does an effective job of cooling and revitalising the scalp. Perhaps my favourite part of all is the rollerball, which ensures an even application in the areas where I need it most. I apply it in sections after a hair wash, and see the results the very next morning. —Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Aromatica Rosemary Root Volumising Scalp Ampoule, $34, available at Sephora
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Tatcha The Melting Lip Balm
If you aren’t a fan of a thick, heavy-duty lip—then Tatcha’s Melting Lip Balm may just be for you. The contoured applicator complements the gel-like texture of the balm, gliding on smoothly while offering a sheer touch of colour. Packed with Vitamin F, Japanese tamanu oil, and a peptide and algae complex, the formula is ultra-hydrating while maintaining a lightweight feel—and the moisturising factor certainly packs a punch, lasting for several hours and leaving the lips with a smooth, glazed finish long after the initial application. —Agnes Shu, digital writer
Tatcha The Melting Lip Balm, $47, available at Sephora
