Kate Tolo is collecting 14.8 million data points on her body in the name of women’s health
It’s no secret that Bryan Johnson has become synonymous with the biohacking and longevity movement—and joining him is his partner and co-founder, Kate Tolo. After being diagnosed with endometriosis, Tolo set out to chart women’s health on a scale never seen before. 1,900 biomarkers, 105 daily tasks, 50 devices—she is turning her own health metrics over to research oft-overlooked conditions like adenomyosis, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) and endometriosis. As the investigation goes on and she shares her findings publicly, she’s also raising awareness about the inner workings of female biology; the latest being the discovery of female erections. Not always sexual in nature, erectile tissue in the clitoris can swell spontaneously at night and have its own cycle. Still, this is just one part of the puzzle, and Tolo is making remarkable progress in a field long understudied.
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Olive Young has finally landed in Singapore
Long revered as the ultimate beauty destination for K-beauty fanatics, the retailer has partnered up with Sephora to bring its line-up to Southeast Asia. Beyond the exciting launch pop-up, you can now swatch and feel your favourites from Haruharu Wonder, Ongredients, Celimax and Numbuzin up-close—with plenty more edits and brands to come.
Shop them all at Sephora x Olive Young.
Indonesian beauty lovers, Sociolla is coming your way
If you’re already a fan of Indonesian make-up and fragrance brands, you no longer need to fly out to get your fix. Opening its doors at two locations—Bugis Junction and Funan Mall—Sociolla will soon introduce brands like Guèle, Blp Beauty, Skin&Lab Global, De Antoine and more to our vanities and collections.
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October may have just started, but it’s already shaping up to be a big month. Formula One returns to Singapore, which means a buzzy weekend is afoot—especially since SkinCeuticals has joined hands with Scuderia Ferrari HP to bring its aesthetic treatments to the paddock. On the wellness front, Viva’s latest foray entails Ayurvedic wisdom and nourishing concoctions to replenish anxious city-dwellers. Below, discover everything you need to know from within the beauty world.
SkinCeuticals is bringing its high-performance treatments to Casa Ferrari
As the Grand Prix makes its highly-anticipated pit stop in Singapore, a weekend of parties, races and all-around excitement awaits. The paddock is the place to be, offering front-row views to the action and world-class hospitality—including a SkinCeuticals treatment. Teaming up with Scuderia Ferrari HP, the medical-aesthetic skincare brand is making its debut appearance on the tracks.
Backed by clinical expertise and high-performance formulations, the SkinCeuticals x Casa Ferrari offshoot is perfect for anyone seeking a perk-me-up. Take your pick from three different treatments between races: contouring, post-travel recovery or a hydration boost. Each treatment integrates aesthetic technologies with a curated line-up of the brand’s offerings—think red-light therapy and microcurrents paired with bestsellers like C E Ferulic and P-TIOX Anti-Wrinkle Serum. To top it all off, you’ll also get to bring home a tailored regimen to prolong the glowy results of your selected treatment.
“Inside Casa Ferrari, our treatment spa recreates the experience of a SkinCeuticals clinic,” explains Julien Chardon, the Global Brand President of SkinCeuticals. Whenever you feel like race day is taking a toll on your skin, there is finally a place of respite—and rejuvenation—right within reach.
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Reset with soundbaths, chakra alignment and functional beverages as part of Viva’s new Mindfulness programme
In the heart of Sentosa Cove, you’ll find Viva—a one-stop beauty and wellness hub overlooking the harbour. Starting out as a cosy reformer Pilates studio, it’s since expanded into a two-floor space that takes care of your hair, nails, lashes and facials too. To round out its integrated offerings, Viva is entering its next chapter: Mindfulness.
Designed to complement the studio’s existing movement practice, Viva is carving out a space for restoration and relaxation. “With Mindfulness and our first step into nutrition, we’re now turning inward. We want to give our community the same level of care and consideration for what happens inside as we have always given to the outside,” remarks founder Vivian Twiss. Expect immersive sound baths, breathwork and chakra alignment sessions with experienced practitioners—all of which will help you feel more in sync with your mind, body and soul.
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In line with all things wellness, Viva is also paying closer attention to your nutritional needs. Developed in collaboration with modern nourishment house Eywa, a functional beverage range seeks to improve everything from your energy levels to post-workout recovery. Regardless of your intentions and goals for the day, Viva is the place to discover and curate your very own rituals.
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Chanel reveals its Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu fragrance
She invites everything that is good. Bright, fruity notes; an entrance that jolts you awake. A rich, floral statement made with rose and jasmine. Then, she enrobes you in amber, a woody composition that allows vetiver, creamy vanilla and patchouli to rise from within. One minute you’re dizzy with desire, the next you’re feeling refreshed for the day. Call it a game of push and pull, if you will.
Yet nothing can prepare you for the element of surprise, the one that comes when she finally settles on your skin. Such is the cosmic energy of the Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu, the latest chapter of the irreverent Coco Mademoiselle line, first dreamed up by Jacques Polge in 2001 to celebrate the audacious and carefree spirit of Coco Chanel herself. With the Crush Absolu, the codes are rewritten—to explore a new kind of femininity. The sort that leaves her own trail, and resists any singular interpretation. “Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu is an affirmation of the self. This fragrance offers a deeply personal experience that exists only when it is worn. I like to imagine that it accompanies the woman who wears it. It is not about conforming, but about revealing oneself, surprising oneself,” sums Olivier Polge, Chanel’s in-house perfumer.
So Coco Mademoiselle, how do you do indeed? Brimming with a youthful, exuberant presence, there is plenty to uncover about the Crush Absolu. For those who find her spell impossible to resist, there’s a special discovery of Chanel’s latest composition waiting in store for you this month.
Intrigued? Discover the new Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu with Chanel at Alma House in New Bahru on 19 August.
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This time of year, wellness and high fashion collide with unprecedented synergy. Singapore plays host to two major arrivals that are redefining beauty and self-care in distinctly elevated ways.
This July, Lululemon unveils its first yoga and pilates studio-integrated concept store in Southeast Asia, right at the heart of our little red dot. Seamlessly merging retail with physicality, the space offers more than just activewear; it’s a destination for yoga, pilates, and community-led wellness, all housed under one sleek roof.
Meanwhile, just a stone’s throw away, Prada Beauty makes its official Singapore debut, ushering in a new era of luxury cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance. This launch marks not only the arrival of the brand’s coveted beauty line but also heralds a shift in how high-fashion houses are redefining their presence in the Asian beauty world.
Where movement meets modern well-being and luxury is reimagined, our metropolis becomes a canvas for reinvention. Delve into the details behind these game-changing developments that redefine Singapore’s beauty and wellness landscape.
Lululemon debuts its first yoga and pilates studio-integrated concept store in Singapore
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Co-created with Within Co. founder Betty Kong, the space offers facilities beyond premium athleisure—it’s a holistic urban sanctuary merging active living with retail therapy. This signals the arrival of the global wellness zeitgeist in Singapore, grounded in community, elevated by intention, and delivered with that signature Lululemon polish.
Nestled within Orchard Road’s iconic Takashimaya Shopping Centre, the space invites guests to flow from the mat to the boutique in one seamless experience. Whether you’re dropping in for a reformer class or browsing the latest in performance wear, this trailblazing concept blurs the line between lifestyle and athleisure artistry.
Prada Beauty finally drops its full collection in Singapore
The Italian maison’s vision is clear: beauty, like fashion, should be a platform for self-expression, not conformity. Think architectural lipstick bullets, foundation shades refined by AI, and formulations that balance biotech precision with runway elegance.
More than just a range of products, Prada Beauty represents a thoughtful approach to inclusivity and creativity. Each shade and formula is designed to cater to diverse skin tones, types, and personal styles, encouraging both self-proclaimed beauty maestros and humble beauty novices alike to explore and personalise their beauty routines.
With its new counter at Tangs Plaza Singapore, serving as both atelier and archive, Prada Beauty Singapore isn’t just a launch, it’s a cultural moment—and yes, the viral Astral Pink Lip Balm is finally within our reach.
Everything you need to know about health and wellness this week: Apple takes on World Hearing Day
Think you’re too young to be experiencing hearing loss? Think again. According to the World Health Organization, over 1 billion people aged 12 to 35 years risk losing their hearing due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and other recreational sounds. And by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to have some degree of hearing loss.
Closer to home, the Singapore Association for the Deaf estimates that around 500,000 people here suffer from hearing loss. This may in turn, lead to bleak outcomes for their physical and mental health, education, employment, and social prospects.
Ahead of World Hearing Day on Monday 3 March, preserving, enhancing, and determining your hearing health in the comfort of your own home couldn’t be any simpler thanks to Apple. Available with the iOS 18 update, users can track their hearing with an at-home, scientifically-validated Hearing Test. Based on acoustic science, you’ll be introduced to a series of tones on the left and right ears, before receiving immediate results. The test is used in conjunction with Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 device, which adopts its pro-level active noise cancellation and in-ear seal to create the right environment for accurately evaluate your hearing.
As with all things Apple, the test is fast, effective, and accurate.
But what is diagnosis without help? Beyond being a tool to listen to your favourite podcasts or bands, the AirPods Pro 2 offers support as a clinical-grade Hearing Aid. This feature aims to help those with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss and can also be customised by individuals to help boost speech on phone calls or instruments within a soundtrack.
The AirPods Pro 2 also helps reduce the exposure to loud noises, offering Loud Sound Reduction when set on Transparency mode. These new features are joined by existing ones such as the Noise app on Apple Watch, which notifies users when noise levels might affect their hearing.
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Helena Rubinstein officially lands in Singapore with its first Southeast Asia flagship
The avant-garde beauty brand arrives on our shores with its first Southeast Asia flagship at ION Orchard in Singapore. Since establishing itself as a pioneer in skincare in 1902, the brand has led with innovation and expertise—a legacy left behind by founder Madame Rubinstein. Its advances in science and technology has birthed unmatched formulas and timeless products like the REPLASTY Age Recovery Night Cream. Recently, the brand has also welcomed Oscar-winning Michelle Yeoh as its latest face, propositioning itself in a new era with this complementary partnership.
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Wellness therapies grounded on science-backed technology and ancient remedies are at the forefront of Rekoop’s new haven
Let your personal wellness take a win through a transformative journey at Rekoop’s social wellness club, opening its doors at 18 Robinson Road this June. Not your usual wellness space, this sanctuary boasts more than an opulent environment providing therapeutic refuge from the stressors of fast-paced local life. Rather, it intertwines innovative technology with ancient Eastern practices to offer bespoke programmes for each individual.
After an elaborate analysis of your wellness profile, using indicators such as stress, skin age, and metabolism, one can embark on achieving their multifaceted wellness goals by indulging in Rekoop’s abundant services. Reap the restorative benefits of Airpod oxygen therapy for accelerated healing, or relax through infrared saunas. Blood flow and immune function is improved in ice baths, just as collagen production and skin repair is stimulated with red light therapy. For pain relief, inflammation or muscle recovery, the cryo chambers are up your alley. With the assurance that Rekoop only utilises zero-waste products, you’re free to pamper yourself without guilt.
Keep an eye out for the launch on 1 June, as the first 50 founding members will unlock a variety of special privileges, including unlimited life access to cryotherapy and other treatments.
Rekoop will open on 1 June 2024, at 18 Robinson Rd, #04-01, Singapore 048547 between 7am to 7pm on Mondays to Fridays, and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays.
