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Cle de Peau Beauté Brightening Serum Supreme
Dark spots quail under the efficacy of the all-new reformulated Cle de Peau Beauté Brightening Serum Supreme. This elixir is exactly what dull, sallow complexions need—two weeks of use has led to a distinct increase in complexion radiance, with instances of non-textured scarring lightening within the same time frame as well. Pair it with the Brightening Mask Treatment Supreme to witness optimal effects, of which is also formulated with Luminous Algae Extract and to absorb and emit light across various frequencies, thus creating the impression of a healthier and incandescent visage. — Emily Heng, beauty editor
Cle de Peau Beauté Brightening Serum Supreme, $490, available at Sephora
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Prada Beauty Infusion de Vétiver Eau de Parfum
We love a fragrance that breaks all the rules. Well, at least I do. The perfume I’ve found myself reaching for, time and again, is this vetiver-infused delight from Prada Beauty. Spicy and slightly perky on the nose, the scent comes to life through its nuanced layers. A delicate musky note joins the party, alongside the tangy and vivid spirit of citrus and ginger. It’s warmth and intimacy—but not without a sharp burst of bold attitude. Add a sleek bottle to the mix, and you have yourself the perfect recipe for an olfactive rebellion. — Danisha Liang, digital writer
Prada Beauty Infusion de Vétiver Eau de Parfum, $285, available at Prada Beauty
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AROMATICA Rosemary Root Enhancer
If you’ve ever had a hair loss scare, you might have considered making your own rosemary water, but there’s no need for that with this tonic from AROMATICA. Boasting seven vitamin complexes and six black food complexes—which contain nutrients that can help boost melanin production—the silicone-free formulation nourishes the roots and soothes irritation. Whether as a quick spritz or dedicated step in your haircare routine, a few sprays of this instantly cools the scalp and absorbs quickly without weighing down the strands. After just six months of use, I’ve noticed baby hair and promising regrowth.—Aileen Liang, beauty writer
AROMATICA Rosemary Root Enhancer, $21, available at Sephora
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Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI
We all know skin prep is important before make-up, but it also applies to skincare. The Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI lays the groundwork for the rest of your skincare to absorb better into the skin, thanks to its fast-acting hydrating and rejuvenating properties. Lymphanax, obtained by naturally aging ginger for 500 hours, soothes inflammation, while the Jaum Activator combines the benefits of five medicinal herbs to fortify the skin barrier. Just one pump of this liquid gold helps to restore moisture to my skin, translating to a healthy, lit-from-within radiance. —Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI, $170 for 90ml, available at Sulwhasoo
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Green Tea PDRN Bounce Booster Eye & Lip Serum
At this point of the beauty landscape, one might say that PDRN has evolved to become a star ingredient. One of its very first proponents was K-beauty mega brand Innisfree, with its Skinbooster Ampoule that combines the salmon DNA-drawn ingredient with the antioxidant effects of green tea and cellular renewal capabilities of retinol. Now, the lineup has expanded, to include the Green Tea PDRN Bounce Booster Eye & Lip Serum, formulated with the brand’s PDRN technology. Designed with a precise silicone applicator for delicate areas, it’s perfectly sized to tackle fine lines and massage the product in to improve absorption. With continued use, I’m beginning to see a gradual improvement in the skin firmness of my undereye area especially, which is often prone to stress-induced lines and droopiness. — Azrin Tan, senior digital writer
Green Tea PDRN Bounce Booster Eye & Lip Serum, $27 for 15ml, available at Innisfree Singapore
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Haus Labs by Lady Gaga PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze
There is certainly no shortage of lip glosses out in the world right now, but this is the one I keep coming back to again and again. The skincare-infused lip formula truly does it all—smooth, plump, hydrate—in one non-sticky, cushiony swipe across my chronically dry lips. It’s even passed the most extreme of tests: after my first brush with lip dermatitis, the prickly pear oil nourished every inflamed crevice and nursed my pucker back to health. As for the colour, Fig will give you the perfect jammy pout, as if you’d just taken a bite out of the juicy flesh of its namesake fruit. —Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze in Fig, $42, available at Sephora
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Gucci Beauty Glow Blush in 04 Bright Pink
Long gone are the days of blush blindness. Gucci Beauty comes bearing an ornately housed powdered blush, with impeccable layerability. Shade 04 Bright Pink, a radiant summery hue, has found its home in my beauty arsenal. A sweep across the high points of my face with a fluffy brush is more than enough to reveal a dewy veil. For an evening-ready finish, dialling up the pigment and extending application across the temples does wonders in lending that lifted look. — Arwa Naser, beauty intern
Gucci Beauty Glow Blush in 04 Bright Pink, $95, available at Sephora
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Chanel Beauty Éclat Premier Bright Milky Essence
There’s nothing quite like an essence that feels just right—rich yet lightweight—in Singapore’s fickle climate. Add a soft floral scent into the mix, and it’s all smiles. The one that checks all the boxes for me is from Chanel Beauty’s Éclat Premier range, made specifically to improve radiance and even the complexion. Even though its consistency starts off milky, it sinks into the skin within seconds—thanks to its transformative texture that winds up leaning more water-based. — Danisha Liang, digital writer
Chanel Beauty Éclat Premier Bright Milky Essence, $180, available at Chanel
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Kayali Freedom Musk Santal | 34 Eau de Parfum
For those not fully aboard the gourmand scent train yet, try this bad boy on for size. Sure, the Kayali Freedom Musk Santal | 34 Eau de Parfum is more of floral- and musk-centric fusion rather than a dessert-coded one, but it does harbour creamy, decadent notes that certainly hint at it. This can be attributed to the incorporation of sandalwood, of which is paired with amber and vetiver for that richness typically associated with gourmand amalgamations. The fact that it is an EDP also means that you can expect it to last for hours on end, with it lingering on my skin for over eight hours. — Emily Heng, beauty editor
Kayali Freedom Musk Santal | 34 Eau de Parfum, $238, available at Sephora
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Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 30
I’m always on the hunt for a trusty everyday base, and the masters of complexion have done it again. Formulated with broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen and Hourglass’s very own advanced hydra-smoothing technology, the lightweight cream formula glides onto the skin as a protective, skin-blurring veil. Even on my oily-combination skin, the foundation holds up well to its 12-hour claim—as the day goes on, it melts into my skin to create a seamless satin finish. Blended in with the Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush, it evens out my skin tone without ever feeling cakey or heavy. —Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $99, available at Sephora
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Sigi Skin Dream Capsule Daily Overnight Sleeping Mask
The cult-favourite anti-ageing ally returns with a new and improved reformulation. Sigi Skin’s Capsule Daily Overnight Sleeping Mask is a dream for nights when you want your skincare to pull its weight while you’re catching some well-earned Zs. The upgraded formula boasts Vegan EGF and Matrixyl® 3000, that work wonders to reveal a visibly hydrated and plumper complexion come morning. And as someone with sensitive skin, the blend’s gentle nature means it nourishes my skin without tipping into irritation. Needless to say, it’s earned a steady spot in my nighttime rotation. — Arwa Naser, beauty intern
Sigi Skin Dream Capsule Daily Overnight Sleeping Mask, $89, available at Sigi Skin
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Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer
While I was in the office one day, a coworker chimed from across the room, “You’re glowing today!” And if that doesn’t convince you of this highlighter’s potency, I don’t know what will. This liquid highlighter from Rare Beauty has been my go-to in months past, working well even in the blistering 40ºC Sydney sun. Pigmented yet effortless to blend out, this luminiser packs a punch, even with a single drop. My go-to shade is Enlighten, a soft champagned silver that adds a natural glow that seems to just seep out from within. — Danisha Liang, digital writer
Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer, $46, available at Sephora
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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream
Creams are an essential step in our skincare regimes for their hydrating, rejuvenating powers, and their ability to prep the skin to absorb better the products we apply afterward. Sulwhasoo’s Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream has been specially formulated to prep and plump skin while also delivering targeted anti-ageing action for an added boost. Powered by Ginsenomics™, a result of 25 years of research blending ginseng peptides with other potent peptides, it visibly transforms your skin. In short, moist, plump, and radiant skin all day long. — Kashish Malani, digital intern
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream, $330, available at Sephora
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Bareness Refresh Exfoliant Tonic
Breakouts and texture, be gone. In fact, it’s safe to say that this AHA, BHA and PHA-infused elixir is a skin-resurfacing powerhouse, eradicating all manner of gunk and debris to make room for a smoother and softer visage. At least, that’s what I observed after two weeks of consistent use—alongside a less-sensitised complexion, which is likely attributed to its inclusion of fermented extracts that are designed to help strengthen skin barrier health. Use it in tandem with the Bareness Restore Barrier Restore Cream to observe optimal effects. — Emily Heng, beauty editor
Bareness Refresh Exfoliant Tonic, $78, available at Bareness
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RISKY Pigment Eyeshadow Palette
Featuring a mix of sheer glitter toppers, high-impact shimmers and silky mattes, this eyeshadow palette from Korean brand RISKY has been my re-introduction to smokey eyes. As blendable as the eyeshadows are, they also adhere to the lids for a long-lasting, creaseless finish. My pick—in the shade Plucky Denim—presents icy blues and greys alongside silver and gold, which can be mixed and matched to create multi-dimensional cool-toned eye looks. — Aileen Liang, beauty writer
RISKY Pigment Eyeshadow Palette, $45.90, available at Olive Young
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Kérastase Gloss Absolu Brain Hydra-Glaze Shampoo
Frizzy strands no more. Kérastase’s Gloss Absolu range— or the Hydra-Glaze Shampoo in particular—is well-deserving of its cult favourite status. As the name suggests, this luxe formula is a gold mine for achieving that dreamy gloss. A superstar blend of hyaluronic and glycolic acids blended with wild rose in oil does wonders in lending my tresses an impeccable shine, all while leaving behind a delectable aromatic trail for compliments abound. To lock the gloss, consider pairing the shampoo alongside its Insta Glaze counterpart. — Arwa Naser, beauty intern
Kérastase Gloss Absolu Brain Hydra-Glaze Shampoo, $51, available at Sephora
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Kim Robinson SOS Spray
Time to bid your frizzy ends farewell. Maintaining your hair health has never been easier, thanks to this multitasking spray from the experts at Kim Robinson. Infused with amino acids, the SOS Spray rescues the locks as it protects. Safeguarding against blowdrying, hot styling tools and external environmental stressors that we’re faced with on the daily, this lightweight spray tames any unruly volume for a silky finish that lasts. On my dehydrated, wavy hair, the hair rescue spray almost feels like a god-send; allowing my tresses to maintain their curl pattern throughout the day without any heaviness or surprise frizz in Singapore’s humidity. — Danisha Liang, digital writer
Kim Robinson SOS Spray, $98, available at Kim Robinson
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Clarins Total Eye Lift
I consider an eye cream part of my nightly ritual. As someone who consistently runs on less-than-ideal hours of sleep, my lacklustre peepers require the utmost attention—especially when it comes to the thinner layers of skin under my eyes. So the Clarins Total Eye Lift is something I’ve been reaching for as of late. Its heavy duty ingredient is a powerful organic harungana extract that works to boost collagen production, only made better by a biotechnology-derived red jania extract for an instant lift. Deeply moisturising, this feels like a treat for my tired eyes every night. — Azrin Tan, senior digital writer
Clarins Total Eye Lift, $139 for 15ml, available at BHG.
