1 / 20
Ouai Leave In Conditioner
An alternative, time-saving way to keep your tresses moisturised and healthy, this leave-in conditioner doubles up as an extra layer of thermal protection just before you start on your blow-dry. On days where you prefer to skip that extra step in the shower, spray on this handy formula and comb thoroughly. While this conditioner can also work on dry hair, it would only serve better in colder, drier climes, as opposed to Singapore’s humid sweltering weather. What I love is its ability to easily detangle and doing away with flyaways in the same process of styling your hair. That added spritz of uplifting fragrance doesn’t hurt either. — Janice Sim, digital editor
Ouai Leave In Conditioner, $51, available at Sephora
2 / 20
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray
Talk about a multifunctional powerhouse. Oribe’s newest addition to the Gold Lust family comprises a versatile formula that does more than just offer heat protection—though it does stellarly well in this regard by shielding strands from temperatures up to 232°C—where it also doubles up as a dry conditioner. What this means: a highly smoothing elixir that helps rid your hair of tangles and frizz, nourishing damaged tresses thanks to a potent combination of coconut water, macadamia oil, and marine algae extract. I use it pre- and post- heat styling to ensure a glossy, healthy mane. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray, $68, available at Oribe partner salons islandwide
3 / 20
Lancôme UV Expert Youth-Shield™ Aqua Gel
Although Lancôme UV Expert Youth-Shield™ Aqua Gel’s weightless, invisible finish makes it a perfect fit for a day under the sun, UV rays aren’t the only thing the multi-protection cream guards your skin from. The sunscreen’s promise of ultimate skin protection is backed by its use of Moringa seeds and Edelweiss flower to defend the skin barrier against the oft-overlooked environmental stressors of urban pollution and oxidative stress. Additionally, those looking to simplify their regime ahead of the summer heat will be overjoyed to find that the sunscreen doubles as a particularly fetching primer with its gel formula that smooths your skin while gripping your makeup. — Christina Yang, digital intern
Lancôme UV Expert Youth-Shield™ Aqua Gel’, $88, available at Sephora
4 / 20
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Velvet in Parchment
Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Lip Velvet has proven to be as rich and smooth as its name suggests. Offering a rich, yet incredibly light and buttery pop of colour to your lips. With a soft, matte finish subtler than most, the new collection proves that the brand’s signature muted, earthy lip colours can make a nuanced statement for any occasion. However, the true star of the lip mousse is undoubtedly its cushioned, teardrop-shaped wand that allows for you to define your lips without a lipliner and its even application allows for a truly soft-focus finish. — Christina Yang, digital intern
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Velvet, $42, available at Sephora
5 / 20
Rare Beauty Find Comfort Hydrating Body Lotion
Boy, does this baby smell divine. Adding on to its soft, buttery feel, Rare Beauty’s latest Find Comfort Hydrating Body Lotion is one that glides on like a breeze and its lightweight nature makes for an incredibly silky finish. After a week of repeated use daily, my skin feels thoroughly moisturised and revitalised—which is really all I could ask for in a body lotion. Pro-tip? Order it with the detachable pump to ease the process of getting the product out. — Azrin Tan, digital writer
Rare Beauty Find Comfort Hydrating Body Lotion, $48, available at Sephora
6 / 20
Melixir Vegan Bamboo Hydration Serum
If I could have my pick of sustainable beauty brands, Melixir sits on a throne in the castle. Drawn from the medicinal power of plants such as bamboo, green tea and centella asiatica, this gel-like texture feels so calm and soothing—even on the bad days when my skin is plagued by redness and acne. Perfect as an added step in between my toner and moisturiser, this antioxidant-rich serum yields all the good things; it’s hydrating, plumping and revitalising—giving way to a refreshed, radiant mien after a few weeks of continued use. — Azrin Tan, digital writer
Melixir Vegan Bamboo Hydration Serum, $58, available at Melixir
7 / 20
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm
I live for a quality cleansing balm. As a stickler for good hygiene, a double cleanse is the all-important first step in my skincare ritual. Loaded with skin-loving antioxidants, essential fatty acids and nourishing vitamin E, this K-beauty cleansing balm melts effortlessly onto the skin to remove impurities such as sweat, make-up residue and sunscreen. After emulsification, it washes off with ease, leaving no greasy residue or trace of the day. — Alli Sim, beauty director
Then I Met You, $63, available at Sephora online and in-stores islandwide from 18 April 2024 onwards
8 / 20
Dear Dahlia Petal Drop Liquid Blush in Dreamy
A little piano tap, smear and dab. That’s how you’ll work this darling Dear Dahlia liquid blush into your look—for a lilting, radiant flush to your cheeks. Formulated with a moisturising blend of argan oil, shea butter and cacao seed butter, it’s no wonder it makes for such an easy spread over the cheek bones, and a natural one at that. But for those who prefer their colour finish to punch above its weight, then go ahead and generously load it on; its non-cakey formula is synonymous with a wonderfully buildable pigment that’ll last through the humidity for hours on end. — Azrin Tan, digital writer
Dear Dahlia Petal Drop Liquid Blush, $4o, available at Sephora
9 / 20
Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow 4-In-1 Perfecting Pen Concealer with Hyaluronic Acid
A concealer pen that is both hydrating and long-lasting? Consider us sold. Smashbox’s latest Halo Healthy Glow 4-In-1 Perfecting Pen comes with a flat brush tip—making the application process an easy and precise one that’ll target all your dark under eye woes and hyperpigmentation spots. With hyaluronic acid and vitamin E all in its make-up, you can count on the moisturising formulation to give way to a natural, buildable finish. And with 12 different shade ranges meant to suit various undertones and skin shades, there’s also guaranteed to be something for everyone. — Azrin Tan, digital writer
Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow 4-In-1 Perfecting Pen Concealer, $45, available at Sephora
10 / 20
Amuse Lip & Cheek Healthy Balm in 05 Fig Balm
Don’t underestimate this cute, little-bitty balm. Aside from its travel-sized convenience, it’s a potent multi-functional staple—bringing the pink of health to both your cheeks and pout. Lightly tap the creamy and moisturising formula onto your desired areas and watch it adhere to your visage with ease. For added dimension and variety à la the layered blush looks all the rage in Korea, experiment freely with the two shades provided—a vibrant fig tone alongside a muted apricot—and blend for a unique look. Minuscule but mighty, this is the fun-sized friend to have beside you at all times. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
11 / 20
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Florabloom Forte Eau de Parfum
A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and I cannot live without a floral body fragrance. My latest preference: Florabloom Forte from Guerlain’s garden-centric Aqua Allegoria collection. This pink mist is an irresistible breath of a fresh, vibrant bouquet of desert flowers budding after rainfall. Featuring a blend of sun-kissed tuberose, sensual Grasse Centifolia rose, warm violet and iris accords further underpinned by bold sandalwood and velvety moss, this vessel is a distillation of Mother Nature’s alluring, wondrous goodness. Spritz it on to feel that gentle yet powerful energy flowing within you as you begin the day. The divine feminine personified, if you will. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Florabloom Forte, $220 for 75ml eau de parfum, is available at Guerlain
12 / 20
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Liquid Lip
Tarte’s Maracuja Juicy Lip has proven to be quite the cult favourite. Within its affluent range, lies one Liquid Lip product that slathers on a gloss and leaves behind a matte finish. Unlike its other Maracuja lippies, you’re missing the luscious sheen but instead, a quick-dry formula that delivers on its colour impact with just one swipe. For someone with relatively chapped lips, I recommend prepping your lips with lip balm just before applying the Liquid Lip. The result forms a velvety finish with colour that doesn’t quite stray, proving its transfer-proof power. — Janice Sim, digital editor
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Liquid Lip, $39, available at Sephora
13 / 20
Dr.Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution™ Hydro Plump Water Cream
A good water cream is essential to any combination skin girl’s arsenal. A recent favourite: the latest variant from Dr. Jart+; a divinely lightweight gel type that glides and absorbs into the skin seamlessly, plumping and moisturising without leaving behind any lingering stickiness. Redness and irritation is abated within minutes of use, with its potency shining through during several long-haul flights that initially left me with dry, rough patches. Not only did this bad boy remedy that instantly, it also gave my complexion a glossy sheen that served as the perfect base for make-up after. A no-frills, no-fuss formula that does the job. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream, $43, available at Sephora
14 / 20
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Sceptics abound when it comes to TikTok viral products, but this Glow Recipe product is a cult favourite for good reason. Living up to its hype is this pleasant pink vial that has made an appearance on my handheld screen time and again, concocted with clinically-effective, ophthalmologist-tested ingredients—watermelon, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and moringa seed oil. The lightweight, rapidly absorbed emulsion does more than supercharge the skin barrier with a plumping and soothing effect. As a skincare make-up hybrid, its dual purpose allows the serum to be used under, with or over make-up, illuminating your visage with a healthy ‘lit-from-within’ radiance. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, $57 for 40ml, is available at Sephora
15 / 20
Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Detailer
Styling naturally thick and full brows is now an option with Benefit Cosmetics’s newest brainchild—a 0.8mm tip, microfine detailing brow pencil which has broken the beauty world’s record for having the tiniest brow pencil tip to date. After trimming and shaping my eyebrows, my brow routine now includes precise and crisp hair-like lines drawn with the Precisely, My Brow Detailer, adding dimension and depth while upkeeping that polished clean girl look. Apart from the natural finish and easy, controlled application, the waterproof and smudge-proof formulation boasts a resilient longevity of a dozen hours and is accessible in 6 inclusive shades. The stellar product handily comes with a built-in blending spoolie and protective retraction technology to keep the delicate tip safe, for you to build and blend your brows with exceptional finesse. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Detailer, $43, is available at Sephora
16 / 20
Tatcha The Kissu Lip Tint SPF25 in Camellia
The latest arrival in the Japanese lip product sphere? Tatcha’s The Kissu lip tint, which boasts a creamy balm-like formulation that keeps my dry, easily-cracked lips moisturised without any stickiness. Silk protein and botanical lanolin are to be credited for its smooth, weightless texture that glides on like butter, all while nourishing your pout and improving its elasticity. A protective weapon perfect for our tropical climate, the tint also contains blendable UV shields to guard against UVA/UVB rays, to prevent sun damage—lines and dark spots—from appearing near your delicate lips. My favourite shade is Camellia, a soft crimson hue, but it is also available in the dark berry tone of Black Lily and a sweet coral pink glaze in Plum Blossom. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Tatcha The Kissu Lip Tint SPF25, $53, will be available at Sephora
17 / 20
Venn Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster
Fresh out of South Korea and into the discerning hands of the curators at Freia comes Venn, a brand with 25 years of innovation coupled with roots in Korean skincare tradition.
This ultra-fluid serum comes supercharged with water-soluble ginsenoside compound k, a potent antioxidant derived from panax ginseng. One to two drops massaged into the face twice a day helps to promote firmer, brighter and more even-looking skin: all the hallmarks of a fresh, youthful complexion. And if love the idea of hanbang inspired skincare but aren’t wild on the often medicinal, earthy scent of ginseng, you’ll be please to note this is fragrance free. — Alli Sim, beauty director
Venn Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster, $203, available at Freia
18 / 20
Bio Essence Bio-Gold 24K Gold Water
All that glitters is not gold, but perhaps the same cannot be said for Bioessence’s Bio-Gold 24K Gold Water. For those on the hunt for a boost of hydration, this magic in a bottle stands to shine bright for you—infused with gold flakes and its signature Bio-Energy Complex that works to penetrate the skin barriers and nourish the skin from within. It’ll put you instantly in the running for plumper, smoother skin, coupled with a revitalised mien to beat. — Azrin Tan, digital writer
Bio Essence Bio-Gold 24K Gold Water, $27.80 for 100ml, available at Watsons
19 / 20
Cle De Peau Beaute Eye Contour Cream Supreme
If there’s anything I’m hoping to invest more in this year, it is preventative skincare; a category of which Clé de Peau Beauté’s recently reformulated Eye Contour Cream Supreme fits neatly within. This potent new elixir is designed to address multiple eye concerns at once: wrinkles, dark circles, and drooping. This is done via a proprietary blend of Golden Botanical Extracts that encompasses honeysuckle, safflower, and bupleurum falcatum root extract, meticulously selected to ward off signs of ageing that have yet to appear. I observed a diminishing of the shadows under my eyes with sustained use as well as reduced puffiness—though the latter could be attributed to the Platinum Eye Massager it comes with, where it is crafted to be delicately weighted to ensure a gentle pressure that helps boost blood circulation. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Contour Cream Supreme, $360, available at Sephora
20 / 20
Diptyque Do Son Eau de Toilette
Welcome the season of spring with a spritz of Diptyque’s Do Son Eau de Toilette, which pleasantly wafts through the air like a bouquet of flowers. Delightful yet easy on the senses, this limited edition version is a delicate blend of tuberose, orange blossom, jasmine and marine accord. Embrace yourself in full bloom with this elegant and refreshing fragrance that boasts a decent longevity, ready to take on the remaining parts of the year. — Elizabeth Chee, beauty intern
Diptyque Do Son Eau de Toilette, $140, is available at Diptyque.
