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Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum
Within the skincare world, Caudalie is one of those eminent brands that prioritises classic formulations, designed to endure throughout the decades and continue drawing you back. Their Vinoperfect serum is ideal proof. Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, a bottle continues to be purchased every 15 seconds. Dark spots and their triggering enzyme are potently combated throughout the epidermis’ layers by active ingredient Viniferine, derived from grapevine sap, in a formula that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin and even pregnant and breastfeeding women. — Dominique Yohanes, beauty writer
Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum, $99 for 30ml, available at Sephora
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Tsubaki Premium Volume and Repair Conditioner
Reintroduce volume into flat, limp tresses. In Tsubaki’s Premium Volume and Repair Conditioner, we have camellia oil to thank for deeply penetrative hydration—and an overnight boost of volume. Formulated together with the revitalising royal jelly extract as well as soy bean seed extract which comes packed with anti-inflammatory properties, this rich conditioner has been my trump card to strengthening, volumising and bringing the bounce back into otherwise lifeless hair overnight. Rewarded with fuller, healthier tresses ever since, one thing I particularly appreciate on top of it all is the lack of any greasy residue after washing it away. —Azrin Tan, senior digital writer
Tsubaki Premium Volume and Repair Conditioner, $21.90 for 450ml, available at Watsons
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Biossance Limited-Edition Squalane + Omega Repair Cream
If travel is on the cards for the June holiday season, I say go the extra mile and add this complexion-fortifying formula to your regime before setting off. As a regular jetsetter, I find that my skin tends to get more dry and sensitive whenever I experience a shift in climate—though this has been occurring less ever since I’ve incorporated the Biossance Limited-Edition Squalane +Omega Repair Cream into my routine. Described to be highly-nourishing and reparative, its rich, whipped texture comprises acai berry sterols as well as omega fatty acids to bolster the amount of naturally occurring lipids found within the skin barrier. Long story short? Plumper, smoother, and calmer skin that is less sensitive to the whims of pollutants and the environment. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Biossance Limited-Edition Squalane +Omega Repair Cream, $106, available at Sephora
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Charlotte Tilbury Cheek To Chic Blusher
If any beauty product can make the rest of your routine feel redundant, it’s Charlotte Tilbury’s Cheek to Chic Blusher. Beyond glow, it blurs. Beyond blush, it sculpts—the finely milled powder blends like silk. The two-tone compact lets you customise your flush, whether you’re after a subtle sheen or a more sculpted finish. Thanks to its light flex technology and crushed pearl pigments, this blush catches and reflects light in all the right places. Buildable, luminous, and never chalky, it’s a kind of blush that makes you look lit-from-within, effortlessly polished, never overdone. — Raushana Salim, beauty intern
Charlotte Tilbury Cheek To Chic Blusher, $74, available at Sephora
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YSL Pure Shots Night Reboot Serum
An icon, reimagined. This cult-favourite serum has undergone a makeover, with its new formula comprising of a breakthrough bi-phase technology, a 20x more concentrated moonlight cactus extract and a higher concentration of glycolic and lactic acids. The result? You wake up looking like a completely new person. After a week of use, I noticed my skin looked visibly less fatigued—brighter, smoother and more hydrated than before. A godsend, especially given the daily pollution and sun exposure my skin endures. For optimal results, I’d recommend pairing this magic serum with a moisturiser. My pick: the YSL Perfect Plumper Cream.— Kashish Malani, digital intern
YSL Pure Shots Night Reboot Serum, $170, available at YSL Beauty
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Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk
Ever since I discovered Charlotte Tilbury’s Lip cheat lip liner, I’ve never looked back. With its easily buildable colour, the Pillow Talk shade has become a must-have in my bag, especially on no-make-up make-up days to bring a little life to my otherwise minimal base. With its smooth velvety texture and easy application, it makes my lips appear fuller and more defined. Pair this with the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution lipstick in the same shade for the perfect everyday look.— Kashish Malani, digital intern
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk, $40, available at Sephora
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Hermès Barénia Hair Mist
Someone once told me that in order for your perfume to last, spritz it on your hair. Well, Hermès Barénia hair mist certainly answers that call, with the house signature scent interpreted into a scent for your mane. Housed in a nifty 30ml bottle, the key ingredient chypre meets an earthy note of oakwood before percolating in the sweetness of butterfly lily, patchouli and miracle berry. Weightless and non-drying for the tresses and given its handy size, it’s perfect for my upcoming travels. — Janice Sim, digital editor
Hermès Barénia Hair Mist, $118, available at Hermès
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Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Lip Gloss
A refreshing twist on the classic gloss, Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Ice Lip Glosses deliver a glassy, high-shine finish with a faint tint of colour. Don’t shy away from the shade Cucum’Brrr just because it’s green; the subtle jade tint applies clear, but the unexpected hue adds a soft edge to your usual lip look without veering into gimmicky territory. The formula packs a cooling, slightly plumping effect that’s invigorating, though it might be an acquired taste for some. Infused with shea butter, the product feels cushiony and hydrating without the dreaded stickiness. Surprisingly long-lasting and transfer-resistant for a gloss, it holds up through daily wear while adding a fresh, polished look to any make-up routine. — Raushana Salim, beauty intern
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Lip Gloss in Cucum’Brrr, $40, available at Sephora
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Jing Botanics The Restorative Shampoo
The storied wisdom of TCM meets modern scalp science with the latest launch from Jing Botanics. Touted as an “ultra-nourishing hair and scalp cleanser”, the Jing Botanics Restorative Shampoo is a godsend for anyone suffering from weak, thinning strands as well as a reactive scalp. In my case, I observed a downtick with regard to both inflammation and itching within just two weeks of use, while my strands started feeling healthier and stronger around the one month mark. Its pleasant scent is an added bonus—a green, woodsy aroma which is most likely attributed to the 16 herbal and plant extracts found within its formula. For those experiencing more severe hair loss issues, consider pairing this bad boy with the brand’s Revitalising Hair and Scalp Serum; an elixir designed to bolster hair growth. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Jing Botanics The Restorative Shampoo, $48, available at Jing Botanics
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Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Shu Uemura is the go-to brand for make-up and skincare tailored to Asian skin. If you’re choosing from their five signature cleansing oils, the one worth incorporating into your routine is the Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil. A sensorial experience rooted in Japanese skincare tradition, it is infused with precious tsubaki oil sourced from handpicked seeds on Japan’s Toshima Island. Three pumps of this dissolve even the most stubborn waterproof make-up, all while deeply nourishing the skin. Beyond removing make-up, it neither strips moisture nor leaves behind a greasy film; instead, your complexion feels smooth, supple, and comforted, as if you’ve just had a facial. — Raushana Salim, beauty intern
Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil, $188, available at Sephora
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Chanel Éclat Premier Bright Milky Essence
Never underestimate the powers of ylang-ylang, at least that’s what I’m reminded of whilst gently tapping this milky essence into my skin. Heralded as a premier flower extract by Chanel, the key ingredient emits a soothing scent and has also been proven to improve skin radiance. Coupled with pure niacinamide, a few drops of this lightweight number has been the latest step in my skincare routine. The result has been a brighter and more balanced complexion, given that the product is targeted towards dark spots that can arise from acne or external environmental stressors. — Janice Sim, digital editor
Chanel Éclat Premier Bright Milky Essence, $180, available at Chanel
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Pixi Beauty Lip Tone Gloss
The Pixi Beauty Lip Tone Gloss is the kind of no-fuss, feel-good product you find yourself reaching for every day. This pH-reactive gloss glides on clear and adjusts to your lips’ unique chemistry, leaving behind a subtle flush of colour that breathes life into your lips. It goes one step beyond ‘your lips but better,’ enhancing your natural lip tone while providing lasting hydration and nourishment—it transforms your lips for the better. Glossed lips may appear hydrated, but many formulas feel sticky and fade quickly. What sets the Lip Tone Gloss apart is its infusion of rosehip seed oil, mango butter, and shea butter, delivering genuine hydration in a non-sticky formula that lasts for hours. It works so well, you’ll wonder how it isn’t a luxury purchase. A swipe is all it takes to achieve an effortless, polished look.— Raushana Salim, beauty intern
Pixi Beauty Lip Tone Gloss, $13, available at Sephora
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Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Colour Fuse Blush Powder
My blush era is on the up and up. The latest to enter my periphery of vision: Haus Labs’s Colour Fuse Blush Powder. Talc-free and packed with anti-inflammatory and moisturising ingredients such as squalane, fermented arnica and hydraberry, this pressed powder harnesses its pigment with care. My personal colour pick is Fire Moon, a warm rush of sunset that feels just right for the summer. It’s become my latest obsession; a tap and swipe grants a sheer, audible wash of colour with a satin finish, one that I enjoy slowly building up and painting both my cheeks and peepers in. — Azrin Tan, senior digital writer
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Colour Fuse Blush Powder, $50, available at Sephora
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Virtue Labs Damage Reverse Serum
If there’s a haircare must-have for me, it’s a multitasking heat protectant that doubles as a serum—especially with the daily blow-dry torture my hair endures after every wash. Virtue Lab’s Damage Reverse Serum, comes through with its Alpha Keratin 60ku® formula. Upon massaging it into the scalp, pleasure is gleaned from its soothing honey scent, whilst its creamy, weightless texture seamlessly melts into the scalp. Post-application, the serum reduces damage, restores lost keratin and strengthens strands from the inside out.— Kashish Malani, digital intern
Virtue Labs Damage Reverse Serum, $98, available at Sephora
