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This Mask is Smooth Baby Skin in A Tube, No Matter Your Age

We all crave silky smooth skin. But a variety of factors can keep you from achieving the skin of your dreams—anything from environmental stressors to your diet. Fortunately, there are great products popping up on the market that can leave your complexion feel and look baby-soft. And one of our go-to’s right now: Woods Copenhagen’s […]

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This Dry Shampoo Keeps My Hair Fresh All Day in Hot & Humid Weather

We all know we don’t have to wash our hair every day, but truth to be told, I look forward to shampooing and lathering up my strands in the shower. For some, it would be difficult to forgo washing their hair every day, especially when stepping outside into heat and humidity can make your locks […]

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This Cult-Fave Cleanser Helps Clear Maskne and Clogged Pores

It’s been over a year since mask-wearing became a way of life around the world. And if you’re still struggling with maskne, well, you’re not alone. In case you’re still not aware, masks can worsen skin issues that already exist or cause new ones. Add in the perpetual heat and humidity in Singapore and you’ve […]

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An Anti-Pollution Serum that Prevents Maskne? Here’s What Our Reader Has to Say About It

Launched in 2020, Thai brand Delphini was founded by a group of biochemists from Chulalongkorn University, one of the most well-known institutions in Thailand. They were determined to develop a result-oriented skincare range that was safe, effective and suitable for all skin types. The brand made its debut with a single product: the Intense Serum […]

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Here is What Our Readers Have to Say About the TARA 7-Day Glow Challenge

Promising high-performance and results-driven skincare, South Korean brand TARA was founded on a belief in creating effective and luxurious products using ingredients from the deep sea, such as marine collagen and algae complex. Jin Lee, the founder of TARA, struggled with skin issues for a long time, before she encountered an organic skincare line and […]

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8 Best Places for Your Beauty Fix this Lunar New Year

For the Chinese, there are many superstitions revolving around Chinese New Year — like sweeping the floor is forbidden on the first day, as it is believed you’ll sweep away all the good fortune and luck for the New Year. The one that most people would stick to — getting new clothes and a beauty makeover since these […]

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Dr. Barbara Sturm: Why It’s Not Just A Hype

The first time I heard of Dr. Barbara Sturm was when Kim Kardashian posted a selfie of her bloodied face, along with the hashtag #vampirefacial. Dr. Sturm was made famous for being a pioneer of the platelet-rich plasma facial and later on, the “blood cream” —  a topical blood-infused cream using our own blood to improve our skin. Her skincare line […]

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6 Best Facials in Singapore for Clear, Glowy Skin

Even if you’ve got your skincare routine down pat, you’re bound to have some gunk in your pores (especially us urban dwellers). And there’s something you can’t do by yourself at home — a good extraction facial that clears your pores. It’s just what we need for a year-end glow-up. Whether it is an exfoliating, […]

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Tried & Trusted: Rooki Beauty Camelina Omega-C Face Oil

Clean beauty brand Rooki Beauty uses superfoods to meet your skincare needs. Inspired by the Japanese and their appreciation for natural ingredients, the brand uses superfoods and active ingredients to restore your skin health for brighter, clearer skin. The skincare line is also free from parabens, sulphates and artificial fragrances. At the end of the day, […]

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8 Hair Salons in Singapore for A Post-Lockdown Refresh

With the easing of restrictions and beauty salons re-opening, it’s time to treat yourself and get a refresh. Whether you want to treat your scalp, a refreshing blow-out, or just plainly need a haircut, make a quick trip to any of these salons for a fix. Number76 Number76 is well-known for its aesthetic and Instagram-worthy […]

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9 Lip Products That Won’t Smudge Under Your Mask

If your everyday makeup look consists of a bold lipstick, you might have decided to give it up with the new normal of wearing face masks. A bold lip can be prone to bleeding, feathering or smudging very easily, but wearing a protective face mask? It takes the difficulty up another notch—having it rub and smear all […]

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2 Ways to Get Effortless Waves without Heat

Perfecting effortless wavy hair is a lot of work; most of the time, the easiest way is to use a heat tool. And as easy as using a wand or flat iron is to achieve the hairstyle, they can be time-consuming, not to mention damaging, especially if used incorrectly. Fortunately, heating tools aren’t the only way to […]

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