In 1987, Guerlain launched a revolutionary makeup product — little balls of iridescent powder in various complementing shades. It’s used just like regular loose powder; just swirl a brush over the pearls and sweep it over the face, or take a powder puff and then pat the product directly onto skin. For makeup lovers, it’s a sensorial experience that sets your makeup and gives the complexion a beautiful radiance. What’s updated is a formula that is now composed of 95% naturally-derived ingredients. In each jar, there are two types of complementary mother-of-pearls: sparkling coloured mother-of-p ..read more

Sunscreen is one of the most important skincare you can invest in; and if you’re too lazy to use anything else, at least use sunscreen. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends one with an SPF of at least 30, which filters out about 97% of UVB rays. If you get an SPF of 50, it’ll block out 98% of these rays. You’ll also need to look for a sunscreen that has a broad-spectrum formula (look for the PA sign on the packaging), as this also protects the skin against UVA rays. The more + signs you see behind the PA, the higher the protection against UVA rays. These are some of the best broad-spectrum su ..read more

You’d think that after years of writing about and reviewing lipsticks, all lipsticks ought to look quite the same — not Sulwhasoo‘s. No doubt, it was the sleek chrome packaging of the Perfecting Lip Color that first caught our eye, a futuristic design that’s also reminiscent of sunlight shimmering on waves, we’re told, and an instant addition to our wishlists. Of course, having brand ambassador Rosé, of BLACKPINK fame, elegant flaunting the product certainly helped too.  What’s less obvious about Sulwhasoo’s duo of launches though — namely, the Sulwhasoo Glowing Lip Balm, and the Perfect ..read more

Above: campaign image, courtesy dior beauty. Dior’s Summer 2024 makeup collection is a tribute to Christian Dior and the joy he found in the charming natural setting and colours of the Mediterranean. At the heart of the collection are sunny shades that are an invitation for the user to escape and play. Above: DIorshow 5 Couleurs 333 Coral Flame and 933 Pastel Glow, $123 each. Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director for Dior Makeup says, “This collection embodies the Riviera lifestyle — with that touch of bohemian chic. Bright colours as well as pastels reflect the beach huts, the sea and ..read more

The debut of the N°1 DE CHANEL beauty line, just two years ago, marked a significant new chapter in the house — one that signals how serious they are when it comes to modern skincare. The holy grail of youthful, glowing skin remains the same, yes, though CHANEL approaches this, not just backed by years of scientific discovery and research, but with an intentional eye on meaning. After all, we’re talking about the camellia, Mademoiselle Chanel’s emblematic flower, and now a key ingredient across an extensive line consisting of a serum, moisturiser, eye cream, mask, lotion, lip and cheek balm, a ..read more

Here are the best beauty buys for April 2024. We’ve tried them out and they are excellent. You won’t regret a single one of them. IT COSMETICS BYE BYE UNDER EYE BAGS There are heaps of reviews for this product online and it went viral on TikTok; I avoided looking at any of these features before trying the product for myself. And this is truly a magical product — it may sound like skincare, but it’s a temporary fix and works like makeup. You use this as the last step after all your makeup is done, including under eye concealer, and then just take a small dot of this translucent gel and pat it ..read more

Gone are the days where we needed to take up precious luggage space for all our beauty buys — after all, internationally sought-after brands including Mediheal, Colorgram, CNP Laboratory and more are just as readily available at Singapore’s top health and beauty retailer, Guardian Singapore. As seen in their ‘Beauty Around The World‘ campaign, and the host of hyped-about and cutting-edge brands introduced by the retailer just in the last year alone, it really does feel like the best skincare, beauty, and health essentials from around the globe are just a click (or store) away. These include a ..read more

Here’s a pro tip: you won’t have to wait till the Great Singapore Sale in June to get your hands on the latest Spring/Summer collections, not with all these exciting fashion and beauty offers from these CapitaLand Malls! After all, why wait if you can shop them now? Ready your wallets, because you’re about to be rewarded with eCapitaVouchers, STAR$® and exclusive experiences when you shop at Bugis Junction, Bugis+, Funan, Plaza Singapura and Raffles City Singapore. To put us in the mood to shop, CapitaLand’s downtown malls have launched ‘Spring/Summer ’24 — The City Edition‘, a campaign that w ..read more

CHANEL gets creative, and in fact, dives headfirst into it, by way of this stunning Spring 2024 makeup collection that’s inspired by the deep blue sea. The first beauty collection from CHANEL’s COMETES COLLECTIVE — formed by creative partners Valentina Li, Ammy Drammeh, and Cécile Paravina — this expressive series is helmed by Valentina Li, one of China’s top makeup artists and a self-professed “face painter”, a term that more accurately describes her craft and aesthetic as one that goes beyond the ordinary realm. Indeed, Li is eager to share how she exactly she was drawn to explore the rich a ..read more

Here’s a familiar face you might’ve seen — and if not, heard. As a long-time radio DJ at 987FM, hers is the comforting voice wafting through your stereo, bringing us the hottest hits yes, but also companionship across the airwaves. A stranger, perhaps, but one you’ll feel a connection to. It’s this same low-key vibe that greets us when Kimberly Wang steps into our studio, and later when we sat down for a chat; she has a kind of relatable, personable presence that isn’t in-your-face but calm, cool, no-pretence, familiar like an old friend, or, as some might say, a radio DJ. Having started ..read more