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The Silk Pillowcase Revitalizing Skin Silk Pillowcase
By now, the beauty benefits of using a silk pillowcase are well documented. Their smooth, friction-free surfaces lend themselves well to preventing wear and tear to hair overnight, while also being gentle on the skin. After trying this 100% mulberry silk pillowcase over the past week, I’ve become a convert through and through—you’d be hard-pressed to find me returning to my regular pillowcase. Adding a layer of luxury and self-care to my nightly rituals, I’m also obsessed with its cooling feel and this sumptuous champagne shade. — Dominique Yohanes, beauty writer
The Silk Pillowcase Revitalizing Skin Silk Pillowcase, $93, available from The Silk Pillowcase
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Bareness Skin Revive Eye Serum
The days of depuffing with a metal spoon are over. In its place: the Bareness Skin Revive Eye Serum. Equipped with a metal tip that vibrates and cools, it dispenses just the right amount of product with each use; a lightweight yet potent elixir comprising polyglutamic acid, acetylated hyaluronic acid and copper peptides that works to eradicate fine lines as well as fade dark circles. I observed the lightening of my purplish, bruise-like shadows around the lower lid area with just two weeks of use, as well as softer and smoother skin along the area of application. — Emily Heng, beauty editor
Bareness Skin Revive Eye Serum, $78, available at Bareness Skin
3 / 23
ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Gentle Skin Toner
Take it from someone who worries about dryness a lot— a good hydrating toner will do so much good for your complexion. You would want something that restores moisture after cleansing, and for that I choose this one by ILLIYOON: made for sensitive skin and even babies, it comes out of the bottle in a thick consistency but feels lightweight and soothing. Enjoy a strengthened skin barrier, since it is made with Phytoceramide™ derived from Black Soybeans. I will definitely be carrying this bottle along with me as the first step of my skincare routine for the winter holidays. —Nadia Ferdy, beauty intern
ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Gentle Skin Toner 250ml, $25, available at Watsons
4 / 23
Tom Ford Architecture Radiance Hydrating Foundation SPF 50:PA++++
If you’re in the market for a new foundation, you’ll want to try out this hydration-first formula from Tom Ford. Offering medium to full coverage, this is a blend that visibly enhances and actively improves your skin while you wear it. That’s courtesy of skincare actives including hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and nourishing botanical oils. Alongside this, the incorporation of light-diffusing powders contributes to a radiant glow from every angle. In this case, ‘your skin, just better’ is far from hyperbolic. — Dominique Yohanes, beauty writer
Tom Ford Architecture Radiance Hydrating Foundation SPF 50:PA++++, $135, available at stockists including Sephora
5 / 23
Laneige Glaze Graze Lip Serum
It takes a truly special product to stand out amongst the overcrowded shelves of lip oils, glosses, and serums. But the Laneige Glaze Graze lip serum definitely stands out for all the right reasons. With its deliciously hydrating formula and innovative applicator shaped like a fluffy donut, this lip serum glides on like a dream. It’s the kind of no-fuss, feel-good product you find yourself reaching for every day. Now, a foolproof essential in my burgeoning beauty arsenal.— Kashish Malani, digital intern
Laneige Glaze Graze lip serum, $32, available at Sephora.
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Laneige Limited-Edition Lip Sleeping Mask
Pumpkin, spice and everything nice. Laneige’s lip sleeping masks already bear cult status but every now and then, the South Korean brand doles it out in limited edition flavours. The keyword being flavour, because what’s better than a hydrating lip mask—than a hydrating lip mask which tastes of pumpkin or hot cocoa? Generously lather up as you strap in for the night, and you can consider your next-morning pout to be as good as new. — Azrin Tan, senior digital writer
Laneige Limited-Edition Lip Sleeping Mask, $36, available at Laneige Singapore
7 / 23
L'Occitane Nuit Festive Shower Oil
L’Occitane’s Almond Shower Oil is a veritable classic as far as bath and body is concerned. So trust the French maison to deliver a festive beauty gift for the ages, in the form of this new and limited edition Nuit Festive Shower Oil. Released to coincide with the holiday season, this shower oil is true to its name in that it evokes the sparkling levity of an evening out through its unfolding aroma of sumptuous blackcurrant and vanilla. As with any of their shower oils, this silky blend cleanses the skin while imparting moisturising effects—and a delicious scent—that will endure for long after. — Dominique Yohanes, beauty writer
L’Occitane Nuit Festive Shower Oil, $43, available at L’Occitane
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Judydoll 2 in 1 Highlighter Contour Palette
Sculpting demystified: that’s what I have to say about this viral face palette by Judydoll. Packaged as a quartet of matte and shimmery shades, navigating what to put on the high or sunken parts of your face is rocket science no more. Expect soft, yet buildable payoff on your skin— allowing you to get creative whether you’re looking for a natural base or going full-on Douyin contour. This is definitely something I’d recommend to anyone making their first foray into advanced base make-up.—Nadia Ferdy, beauty intern
Judydoll 2 in 1 Highlighter Contour Palette in #02 Tree Shadow Palette, $16.90, available at the Judydoll stores in Bugis+ and Takashimaya
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Pinkwonder Jojoba Aging Booster Eye and Neck Serum
The key ingredient that is jojoba formulates this eye and neck serum from Korean skincare savant Pinkwonder. And it’s not just any fruit, these fruits have been kept for 1,095 days, before the golden jojoba oil is extracted via Enzyme Activation technology—hailing from the University of Bologna, Italy. The result is a lightweight essence that absorbs effortlessly into the skin, keeping it plump and moisturised, whilst improving skin elasticity around the targeted areas. —Janice Sim, digital editor
PinkWonder Jojoba Aging Booster Eye and Neck Serum, $319, available at Shopee.
10 / 23
Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow Eau De Parfum
In the hunt for the perfect holiday fragrance, look no more. With mouthwatering notes of fluffy pink marshmallow, ripe strawberry, and whipped vanilla, along with hints of freesia and pink musk, Kayali’s Yum Boujee Marshmallow perfume embodies the holiday season in its sweetest form. And if that wasn’t enough, it lasts through the day without being overwhelming, settling comfortably on the skin. So if you want to make merry this festive season, then this utterly delicious scent is your gal.— Kashish Malani, digital intern
Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow Eau De Parfum, $172, available at Sephora.
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Byredo Winter Cabin Candle
The aromatic powers of a Byredo candle can always be relied upon to infuse an environment with comfort and allure. To that end, there’s no better way to herald the holiday season than by reaching for a delicious jar and lighting up. This limited edition Winter Cabin offering is a cosy, festive ode to a night by the fireplace. This candle intertwines smoky notes of birch and vetiver with the sensuality of patchouli and amber. Warm and inviting, its elegant flacon can also be repurposed for long after the aroma has been used up. — Dominique Yohanes, beauty writer
Byredo Winter Cabin Candle, $135 for 240g, available at Escentials
12 / 23
Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm
In the realm of cleansing balms, Farmacy has built a cult following for itself. Returning with an update to its lauded formulation, the Green Clean Cleansing Balm is reinvigorated with plant-based ingredients, from nourishing sunflower oils, papaya extract and super green anti-oxidants. With just a smidge of product, this oil-based cleanser glides easily over my skin, removing a whole day’s worth of make-up and SPF along with it. For how soft and hydrating it leaves my skin, my double cleansing ritual just got that much of an upgrade. — Azrin Tan, senior digital writer
Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm, $64 for 100ml, available at Sephora
13 / 23
Thisworks In Transit No Traces
Within a tub, thick cotton pads are entrenched with a cocktail of antioxidant-rich botanical extracts, Echium oil and Vitamin E as rosewater, allantoin and mint work to moisturise and calm the skin. By day, the formula aids to prep and brighten whilst doubling up as a make-up remover by night. Light and gentle to the touch, each pad is large enough to cover a good surface area—sans any irritation or sticky residue left behind. — Janice Sim, digital editor
Thisworks In Transit No Traces, $39.35, available at Amazon
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Evereden Tri-Water Soothing Sun Mist
Healthy skin is the best foundation, and it all begins with sun protection. Infused with antioxidants and hydrating hyaluronic acid, this soothing sun mist gives my skin an instant boost of moisture while shielding it from everyday stressors. Lightweight and refreshing, it settles seamlessly over makeup, leaving my skin dewy and comfortable all day. A simple spritz is all it takes to keep your complexion feeling fresh.— Shyra Jamal, lifestyle intern
Evereden Tri-Water Soothing Sun Mist, $56, available at Sephora
15 / 23
L’artisan Perfumeur Histoire d'Orangers
Let this be your sign to venture into the wonderful world of niche perfumes. In the context of Singapore, Histoire d’Orangers is a scent that truly makes you stop in your tracks to appreciate once you catch a whiff. With key notes of white musk, neroli and orange blossom— the fragrant, white flower of the citrus tree— it dries down into something refreshing, think of a cool breeze of air hitting your face when you step into a calm, breezy space. There’s still that outstanding hint of orange as well, not overpowering in smell but adding a quirk to the overall aroma. — Nadia Ferdy, beauty intern
L’artisan Perfumeur Histoire d’Orangers, £180, available at the L’artisan Perfumeur Takashimaya Boutique
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Fenty Grip Trip Mattifying + Blurring Primer
A product I reserve for special occasions; a reinforcement apart from good trusty skincare to ensure my make-up survives the longwear days. This mattifying primer works features a lightweight formula of chia seed extract, set to strip away surface oil on the skin. A few drops of these sectioned around the skin helps to smooth and even out the make-up products that follow, which form the perfect foundation to a flawless finish. The best way to do so? With fingers gently pressing the primer in. — Janice Sim, digital editor
Fenty Grip Trip Mattifying + Blurring Primer, $60, available at Sephora
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Augustinus Bader The Rich Eye Cream
If there’s a skincare must-have for me as someone constantly trying to outsmart dullness and those pesky under-eye bags, thanks to my messed-up sleep schedule, it’s an under-eye cream. Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Eye Cream comes through with the brand’s patented TFC8 technology alongside an impressive lineup of additional nourishing actives like wild gentian root extract, matrikine anti-wrinkle complex, and hyaluronic acid. Upon application, this magic cream glides on like a dream, promising to deeply nourish, lift, and firm the eye contour while reducing fine lines and wrinkles. After a week of use, I noticed my skin looked visibly less fatigued—brighter, smoother, and more hydrated than before. Truly, a godsend.— Kashish Malani, digital intern
Augustinus Bader The Rich Eye Cream, $310, available at Sephora.
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Dior Rouge Dior Sequin Liquid Duo in 420 Pink Star
For beauty obsessives like myself, it’s the merriest time of the year as brands drop all manner of stunning holiday make-up collections. Dior’s offerings are always among the most anticipated, thanks to their reliable formulas and opulent packaging. This year, I’ve found myself obsessed with this limited edition, dual-ended Rouge Dior Sequin Liquid Duo. Its pigmented side imparts a delicious coat of colour, which unveils a glittery finish upon pressing the lips. Meanwhile, it also includes a glossy end for swiping on a translucent moisture layer—above or alone. Available in 10 eye-catching shades, I’ve found my favourite in the wearable rose of 420 Pink Star. — Dominique Yohanes, beauty writer
Dior Rouge Dior Sequin Liquid Duo in 420 Pink Star, $73, available at Dior
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Pinkwonder Butter Balm and Lip Butter
The hydration lock that comes with Pinkwonder’s Butter Balm and Lip Butter? Unreal. Talk about deeply-penetrating moisturising power with golden jojoba oil and organic cactus extract. Promising a lively sheen and a stain that doesn’t budge, this non-stick formulation comfortably layers the lips for all-day moisture. A personal pick out of its four hues would be the Mute Burgundy, which lends a lush deep colour to my lips that still feels right for the everyday. — Azrin Tan, senior digital writer
Pinkwonder Butter Balm and Lip Butter, $33, available at Ksisters
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Allies of Skin Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Don’t get intimidated by its complex title. What the latest launch from local label Allies of Skin does is simple: deliver on an unparalleled level of hydration to help repair and fortify a fragile skin barrier. Its gorgeously silky, lightweight texture comprises a potent fusion of ceramides and polysaccharides to encourage moisture retention as well as brighten, calming skin inflammation while also abolishing dry patches in a single fell swoop. Suitable for use in Singapore’s hot, sticky climate as well as under a rich moisturiser in colder regions.— Emily Heng, beauty editor
Allies of Skin Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum, $130, available at Sephora
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Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look In A Palette (Holiday Limited Edition)
If I only had five minutes a day to get ready, I wouldn’t stress because I have the Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette. This face palette makes looking snatched effortless—you don’t even have to break a sweat. Each shade is thoughtfully curated to create a complete look without needing to reach for anything else. The numbered pink-neutral tones make it easy to follow and blend seamlessly, whether you’re going for a soft daytime glow or adding a little extra depth for the evening. The combination of the three-step eyeshadow, Airbrush Flawless Powder, and new bronzer formula gives your complexion a radiant finish in seconds. Everything works together so beautifully that you can go from bare-faced to beauty queen in no time. And the sparkly cushion packaging? It feels like a holiday treat every time you open it. It’s the kind of palette that doesn’t just look pretty on your vanity—it truly earns its spot. — Shyra Jamal, lifestyle intern
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look In A Palette, $115, available at Sephora
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Fenty Beauty Glow’N Xtra 2-Piece Lip Set (Holiday Limited Edition)
If you’re looking for a perfect pout combo for the holiday season, consider this set by Fenty Beauty: The Trace’d Out Lip Liner is a brown shade that gives your lips definition in an instant, while the Gloss Bomb Stix in Fenty Glow is a warm, pink tinted gloss that results in a high-shine. Paired with a blonzed blush, my complexion transforms into something deliciously sun-kissed. — Nadia Ferdy, beauty intern
Glow’N Xtra 2-Piece Lip Set (Holiday Limited Edition), $40, available at Sephora
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Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
Lip luminizers are all the rage right now. If you told me I could find one that is moisturizing, high-shine, and illuminating. I’d say count me in. And on that note, this Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer from Fenty Beauty certainly earns its praises. I enjoy slicking it on atop a pre-set colour to achieve a deliciously glass-like high-gloss finish while leaving my lips feeling instantly hydrated. Now, a foolproof essential for days when I want that extra dimension of shine.— Kashish Malani, digital intern
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, $37, available at Sephora.
