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Decorté Rouge Cream Glow
Its name speaks for itself; a formula that’s equal parts creamy and glowy, this Decorté bullet does a splendid job of moisturising chapped lips while piling on colour. With a plethora of shades from satiny pinks to dark reds, I can’t imagine it would be hard finding a hue that works for you. My personal favourite? A deep plum in shade 22G titled Raspberry Praline. —Janice Sim, digital editor
Decorté Rouge Cream Glow, $48, available at Takashimaya
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Urban Jungle Melt Me Softly Cleansing Balm
Ever since I discovered Banila & Co’s cleansing balms, I’ve never looked back. And with more brands putting out balm options, Urban Jungle’s iteration’s definitive trait lies in keeping the skin soft, even throughout the make-up removal process. Fragrance-free and alcohol-free, a dollop of this, alongside multiple lukewarm splashes, does the grimy job of melting a day’s worth of make-up and build-up effectively. — Janice Sim, digital editor
Urban Jungle Melt Me Softly Cleansing Balm, $32, available at Sephora
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Dolce & Gabbana Mint Oil Lip Plumper
Lip oils: they’ve all but cornered the beauty market these days. It takes a special one to stand out—and on that front, this Mint Oil Lip Plumper from Dolce & Gabbana certainly earns its praises. Let the tantalising name be an apt description of its pleasing effects. I enjoy slicking it on over my colour of choice to lock in a sumptuous, high-gloss finish, while leaving my lips feeling instantly hydrated. Its mint component lends a pleasant tingle, while a PH-colour reviving agent adapts to skin for a natural-looking flush. An instant classic. — Dominique Yohanes, contributing beauty writer
Dolce & Gabbana Mint Oil Lip Plumper, $48, available at stockists including Tangs.
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Salon.zip Scalp Renewing Water Treatment
Skincare, but for your scalp. Jung Saem Mool’s newest haircare line, Salon.zip, comes through with this Scalp Renewing Water Treatment. Consisting of a triptych of ingredients—salicylic acid, niacinamide and dexpanthenol—the result is a lightweight formulation that soothes, hydrates and deeply repairs. Upon massaging it into the scalp, pleasure is best gleaned from its wafting herbal scent, whilst its liquid texture transforms into a cream that produces heat, thus also acting as a bonding agent. Post-application, the treatment reduces the buildup of oil, and I find my tresses lighter and easier to comb through. — Azrin Tan, senior digital writer
Salon.zip Scalp Renewing Water Treatment, $34, available at Jung Saem Mool
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Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau de Parfum Intense
Primeval, elemental, raging with fire. Portraying the bond between man and earth, creative director of Hermès perfumes Christine Nagel turns the heat up on the iconic fragrance a few notches. While the bestselling scent has seduced many with its spicy, virile nature, the striking new adaptation calls to mind molten lava, surging up and through the earth with a smoky minerality. Intoxicating notes of burning wood, aromatic coffee beans, liquorice and lively bergamot are captured in a refillable glass bottle clad in recyclable glass and aluminium. Wearers, get ready to disarm and entice without even trying. — Alli Sim, beauty and wellness director
Hermès Terre d’Hermès Eau de Parfum Intense, $169 for 50ml, available at Hermès
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Bobbi Brown Extra Color Shine Lipstick in Nude Petal
I’ve always been a fan of a high-shine lippie, so adding Bobbi Brown’s new Extra Color Shine Lipstick to my beauty arsenal was a no-brainer. Enriched with nourishing jojoba and safflower oil blends, it instantly rejuvenates my dehydrated lips, giving them a healthy plumpness. With its easily buildable colour, the Nude Petal shade has become a must-have in my bag on no-makeup makeup days to bring a little life to my overall look. I also love using it on top of my more pigmented lip tints to blend them out and lend my lips a little extra hydration and shine. – Gladys Yeo, digital intern
Bobbi Brown Extra Color Shine Lipstick in Nude Petal, $62, available at Sephora
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Salt & Stone Saffron & Cedar Deodorant
Deodorant—it’s an everyday staple that we’re likely to swipe on swiftly as part of our morning routine, without a second thought. But if there’s one luxe iteration to elevate this aspect of our beauty regimen, it’d be this stick deodorant from cult brand Salt & Stone. Firstly, there’s no getting past its sublime scent. Inspired by the meeting of fresh water and earth, saffron and cedar are joined by layered notes of neroli, jasmine and surf wax for an invigorating blend with depth. That’s not to mention the enduring performance of the deodorant itself—designed to last over 24 hours, it also soothes and moisturises courtesy of seaweed extracts and hyaluronic acid. An elevated deodorant, worth investing in. — Dominique Yohanes, contributing beauty writer
Salt & Stone Saffron & Cedar Deodorant, $33, available at Sephora
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3CE Cashmere Hug Lipstick
She’s the queen of mattes. 3CE has never once let us down in formulating a luscious strobe of velvet, and they’re not about to. The K-beauty heavyweight delivers its next stunner: the Cashmere Hug Lipstick collection. Think a soft touch of velvet, for a blurred and graduated matte finish. And with 10 dreamy hues in its roster—spanning a subtle beige to a muted brick and a chic berry—the lightweight bullet is an instant hit for everyday wear by any means. —Azrin Tan, senior digital writer
3CE Cashmere Hug Lipstick, $29.40, available on Shopee
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YSL Beauty Make Me Bold Blurring Blush
Bold is certainly the word for it. In fact, it’s safe to say that YSL Beauty has gone full throttle when it comes to their latest blush drop, with it available in 24 diverse and highly-saturated hues. A personal favourite: Babydoll pink—a deliciously vibrant bubblegum hue that blends and layers like a dream. Its weightless quality allows for it to sit nicely atop heavier formulas, providing a luminous dusting that infuses the skin with a healthy glow. I wear it on its own on days when I’m looking to achieve a natural glow, and apply it over a liquid serum blush for a more sculpted finish. Its staying power is commendable as well, clinging on through a full day despite it being a sweltering day. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
YSL Beauty Make Me Bold Blurring Blush, $85, available at all YSL counters
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Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum
A powerhouse, indeed. This cult-favourite serum has been revamped in 2025, sporting groundbreaking, science-backed capabilities in the vein of slowing the skin ageing cycle by over 50%. And while I didn’t observe a marked difference in skin texture within my two weeks of use, I definitely noticed that my skin appeared brighter, smoother, and more hydrated than before— a godsend considering the gale-force winds in Tokyo that left my complexion looking a lot worse for wear. For optimal results, use this bad boy in tandem with a glow-granting, fast-acting moisturiser. My pick: the Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream, which played well with this serum and also further enhanced its barrier-strengthening properties. — Emily Heng, associate beauty editor
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum, $198 for 50ml, available at Metro
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The Ordinary GF 15% Solution
You can always bank on The Ordinary to make age-supportive skincare accessible. And when it comes to their new GF 15% Solution, the before and after shots of its users, coupled with the $30 pricetag are well worth a shot. This skin regenerator is packed with a potent 15 per cent blend of next-gen growth factors (hence: GF), that work to smoothen lines, boost elasticity, and support collagen production—the essentials for firmer, healthier-looking skin. While it’s early days for me to see drastic improvements in bounce and density that EGF and IGF promise, my skin feels more resilient and I appreciate its silky, fast-absorbing nature which makes it perfect for under layering other skincare. — Alli Sim, beauty and wellness director
The Ordinary GF 15% Solution, $30, available at Sephora
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Hermès Rouge Brillant Silky Lipstick in Rose Gélatine
When it comes to Hermès, it’s not just lipstick; it’s a statement. If you’re after the perfect marriage between hydrating balm and lip tint, then look no further than the Rouge Brillant Silky. Standing out with its polished Pierre Hardy-designed case, the collection offers 14 radiant shades including the iconic Rouge Casaque, a bold red, and Rouge H, a deep maroon hue; plus three limited-edition hues, including our pick, Rose Gélatine. Not too intense, nor too washed out—swipe this on for lips that instantly come alive with colour. Perfect for casual coffees and matinée movie dates. — Alli Sim, beauty and wellness director
Hermès Rouge Brillant Silky Lipstick in Rose Gélatine, $138, available at Hermès
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush in Berry Flush
If there’s one thing that fruit-powered skincare brand Glow Recipe specialises in, it’s this: achieving the ultimate, supreme dewiness. To this end, they’re doubling down with a new tinted cheek serum that rewards the complexion with both a vibrant flush and skincare benefits. I’ve been taking the easy, sponge-like applicator to my cheeks each morning to impart its splendid berry shade, which applies as a natural-looking sheen that can be layered on. True to its dewy name, it melts into the skin while the serum’s ingredients work to brighten, hydrate and smoothe. I’m partial to the deeper Berry hue, but it’s also available in Watermelon for those who like their blushes lighter. — Dominique Yohanes, contributing beauty writer
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush in Berry Flush, $40, available at Sephora
