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Decorté Comfort Make-up Fixing Mist
On days where I want to be rocking an au naturel face, this mist is the one I now reach for. Blended with a mix of calming and anti-inflammatory natural extracts, the fine mist imparts moisture to the skin for a healthy, lit-from-within glow. The best way to know if it’s truly moisturising? My skin never feels greasy, and everything stays in place hours later—even on an expressive face like mine. With its clean scent and ergonomic contours, it’s the bottle to keep in your bag all summer long.—Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Decorté Comfort Make-up Fixing Mist, $40, available on Lazada and Decorté counters islandwide
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NARS Light Reflecting™ Setting Powder — Pressed
As someone who is more than slightly prone to being an oil slick by the end of the day, and victim of many a setting spray—this mattifying powder has surprisingly won me over. From harsh indoor lighting to running errands under the Singapore heat, the NARS Photocromatic Technology holds up well in different environments, and gives a soft, matte finish. To be frank, I was quite wary going in—but I’ve found myself reaching for this on the daily, and it has quickly become part of my everyday carry. —Agnes Shu, digital writer
NARS Light Reflecting™ Setting Powder — Pressed, $78, available at Sephora
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Crystal Tomato Skin Clarity Cream
Dark spots, freckles and textures quail in the face of the newly reformulated Crystal Tomato Skin Clarity Cream; a formidable yet gentle solution crafted without hydroquinone, steroids, or retinoid. This means that it is suitable for individuals with the most sensitised of complexions, where it is able to slowly eradicate even textural scarring when used over a sustained period of time. In my case, tiny acne scars faded around the two month mark, and my visage also took on a noticeable glow within just weeks of use. — Emily Heng, beauty editor
Crystal Tomato Skin Clarity Cream, $189, available at Tangs
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Tom Ford Soleil Tinted Lip Glow
Oh, she’s pigmented. With a range of hues that feel just right for summer—think terracotta reds and coral pinks—the Tom Ford Soleil Tinted Lip Glow is a no-brainer reach when I’m dreaming of technicolour in the morning. A lush gloss-meets-tint formulation, one swipe leaves a vibrant shine that enlivens my pout with a layer of moisture too. The dry down is relatively transfer-proof, leaving my lips with a stained gloss effect that can last me for a couple of hours before my next touch-up. — Azrin Tan, associate digital editor
Tom Ford Soleil Tinted Lip Glow, $62, available at Sephora
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OUAI Melrose Place Scalp & Body Scrub
For those everyday showers and even when in need of a spa-like feel, OUAI’s Melrose Place Scalp & Body Scrub is the first thing I reach for. Velvety aroma aside, the sugar crystals work generously to amplify my skin’s natural bounce—oftentimes leading me to skip the after-show oil drench completely. Massaging the formula into my scalp does wonders to gently clarify and leave my mane feeling refreshed. — Arwa Naser, beauty intern
OUAI Melrose Place Scalp & Body Scrub, $72 for 250g, available at Sephora
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Hermès Beauty Nail polish in Brun Helios
On the topic of summer manicures, my pick is delectably scorched. Helping me achieve a sunset-esque finish is none other than Hermès Beauty’s Nail polish in Brun Helios. As the name suggests, the pigment leans towards a rich copper infused with iridescence that moves with your hands. Upon application, the dry down is close to instanteous, requiring no more than two coats for an absolute opaque finish. — Arwa Naser, beauty intern
Hermès Beauty Nail polish in Brun Helios, $89, available at Hermès
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Lancôme Idôle Peach ‘N Roses
She’s sugar and sweet. The Lancôme Idôle has transformed into one of its signature fragrances, inspiring a fresh, youthful energy to its wearer. Glazed in a waft of tangy peaches and bold, velvety florals, a few spritzes of the beauty maison’s newest edition—the Idôle Peach ‘N Roses— creates a sweet aroma that settles down into something muskier, and complex on the skin. An easy, lilting scent that can be used every day, if you ask me. — Azrin Tan, associate digital editor
Lancôme Idôle Peach ‘N Roses, $180 for 50ml, available at Lancome
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Dior Addict Glass Lipstick
I am a firm proponent of lipstick therapy, especially when it comes encased in Dior denim. With its sleek contours and twist-up format, the new Dior Addict Glass Lipstick became a purse essential in no time at all. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, the oil-based formula melts upon contact and spreads out as a high-shine, balmy veil. The best part? It moisturises as it settles into the lips, without leaving a sticky residue. My pick—Talk My Dior—is the perfect wine hue for my skin tone. —Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Dior Addict Glass Lipstick in Talk My Dior, $66, available at Dior
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Bareness Sculpt Screen
You’ve heard of lipgloss phone cases, maybe, but how about MagSafe blush? Not only did Bareness make theirs attachable to the back of your phone, but the guasha-inspired swivel compact also comes with its very own mirror. Packed with UV filters and iron oxides, a swipe of this balmy formula protects against UV and high energy visible light—a known trigger for stubborn pigmentation—while imparting a healthy flush to your mien. A few pats of Warm Mauve on my cheeks and across my nose effortlessly emulates that post-workout glow, whenever my complexion needs a perk-me-up. —Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Bareness Sculpt Screen in Warm Mauve, $68, available at Bareness
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Cartier La Panthere Eau de Parfum
Sensuality and boldness act as the heart of Cartier’s cult-classic La Panthere Eau de Parfum; a “floral-feline” scent that is meant to evoke the house’s artistic director at the time, Jeanne Toussaint. This has resulted in a fragrance that oozes and exudes magnetic sultriness as well as femininity; think a light hint of gardenia—an emblematic flower of Touissaint’s era—which trails off into a deep, rich musk designed to take users from day to night seamlessly. An olfactive delight, indeed. —Emily Heng, beauty editor
Cartier La Panthere Eau de Parfum, $240, available at Cartier
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Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Colour Corrector in Peach
If there’s a makeup must have for me as as someone constantly trying to outsmart discolouration and those pesky under eye bags thanks to my messed-up sleep schedule it’s a colour corrector, for sure. Huda Beauty’s #FauxFilter Colour Corrector comes through with it lightweight and highly pigmented formula. A small amount goes a long way perfectly neutralising my dark circles. Pair this with the Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Concealer for the perfect, flawless base. Now, a foolproof essential in my burgeoning beauty arsenal.— Kashish Malani, digital intern
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Colour Corrector in Peach, $51, available at Sephora
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Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Mini Concealer in Coconut Flakes
Finding a solid concealer is an incredibly tricky process. But this one from Huda Beauty checks off all my boxes: creamy, blendable and buildable in coverage. This concealer starts off already with medium coverage and layers on the skin seamlessly, so you don’t need to fret about creasing or dullness around the eyes. Plus, it comes infused with skin-friendly ingredients, like vitamin E and almond oil, so it protects and nourishes the complexion at the same time. — Danisha Liang, digital writer
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Mini Concealer in Coconut Flakes, $53, available at Sephora
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Beda Multi-Active Treatment Essence
When it comes to skincare, I love a minimalist routine—toner, moisturiser, and a mighty serum in between. After a particularly angry episode of hormonal acne, the Multi-Active Treatment Essence from Beda nursed my skin back to health. The powerhouse formulation addresses a multitude of concerns: salicylic acid gently exfoliates, aloe vera hydrates, antioxidant CoQ10 boosts collagen production, and ginseng soothes. Lightweight as it is, it sinks in quickly to relieve irritated skin after a humid day. And it shows overtime: with just a few drops of the milky serum every night, my skin is now noticeably calmer and more even in pigmentation. —Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Beda Multi-Active Treatment Essence, $128, available at Beda
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Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
When it comes to achieving a smooth base—especially with somewhat textured skin—the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer has established itself as my go-to. The goodie comes packed with SPF 15 protection, which shields just as well as it primes. And a little bit does indeed go a long way. With just a pump or two, my skin feels even and blurred, ready to sit under my foundation of choice—be it cream, liquid or powder. — Arwa Naser, beauty intern
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, $99, available at Sephora
