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  • Vicky Tsai Tatcha Founder

    On the Importance of Self-Care: Vicky Tsai, Tatcha Founder

    by Beauty Gazette

    As we continue to stay home as much as possible to help curb the spread of the pandemic, The Beauty Gazette asks Vicky Tsai what keeps her going. The founder of skincare label Tatcha started her brand because she was so inspired by the classical Japanese beauties of ancient Kyoto, also known as the queens of self-care. Tatcha’s product range features skincare ingredients such...

    March 10, 2021
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  • 2021 Resolution: Balance your skin microbiome

    by Beauty Gazette

    The latest beauty trend? Skincare that contains probiotics, on top of the other usual goodness to keep your skin in tip-top condition. This is well, sort of au naturel skincare in a bottle.

    February 9, 2021
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  • At-home beauty care

    Beauty trends 2021

    by Beauty Gazette

    We are in the early days of 2021, and yet it is clear how the beauty trends will pan out for the year. Here are 5 to look out for: At-home self-care continues to be important As it will take awhile for the COVID-19 vaccines to be doled out, and enough people to take it, the responsible thing to do would be to stay...

    January 2, 2021
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  • Dyson Airwrap

    Dyson Airwrap Complete Review

    by Beauty Gazette

    I waited a long time before taking the plunge with the Dyson Airwrap this Christmas. The set does not come cheap and I wasn’t sure if it was worth it at S$699. So is it? Here’s a quick review so you can make up your mind. These convinced me: 1. Soft bouncy curls A key selling point, the Airwrap uses innovative technology to create...

    December 26, 2020
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  • K-Pop Beauty Icons: Blackpink

    by Beauty Gazette

    Light Up the Sky, the eye-opening documentary on the K-pop sensation Blackpink has debuted on Netflix. We take a closer look at the trend-setting beauty and makeup styles of the four starlets. Their makeup is the quintessential K-Beauty look: not over the top but accentuating the natural contours of softer Asian features. #1 – Subtle smokey Their lightly-lined and faintly smudged eyes keep the...

    October 18, 2020
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  • Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum 5th Generation

    Sulwhasoo 5th Generation First Care Activating Serum

    by Beauty Gazette

    The secret to Korean celebrities’ translucent dewiness: the right skincare routine. Their skin glistens through the seasons, in sub-zero degrees in winter and right through the heat of summer. Layering with the right formulas is key. Sulwhasoo’s First Care Activating Serum was launched in the late 1990s as a pre-serum to use the first step in the skincare routine. The lightweight and potent serum...

    June 7, 2020
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  • Aesop Rozu

    by Beauty Gazette

    It’s a strange feeling. To be cocooned in my own home but feel such anxiety. The cycle has just been: answering work emails, Zoom/Skype/Whatsapp meetings, watering my plants, reading scary media headlines; repeat. But relaxing scents help to calm me down. Rozu, the latest one by Aesop is an EDP that smells like a walk through a romantic, deciduous forest. Inspired by French modernist...

    April 16, 2020
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  • Decorte Whitologist Brightening Concentrate

    Give Your Skin An Upgrade: Decorte Whiteologist Brightening Concentrate

    by Beauty Gazette

    Skin-brightening formulas are often a hit-or-miss. Simply because it is tricky to create products that would add radiance to the skin effectively. Decorte has revamped its signature Whiteologist serum (S$210) for the third time to offer you an improved formula. Based on a capsule-delivery system, the brightening complex contains the herbal medicine angelica acutiloba extract to promote blood circulation; jujube extract for cell turnover...

    March 17, 2020
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  • Crash Landing On You: Yoon Seri’s Beauty Secrets

    by Beauty Gazette

    Clearly, you are obsessed about the K-Drama Crash Landing On You, or you wouldn’t have clicked on this link. Details of the lead character Yoon Seri’s wardrobe in this romantic drama has gotten its female fans excited. And we’ve paid close attention to her beauty secrets. 1. Use a face oil with plant botanicals. 2. Hot steam baths are great for the skin. 3....

    March 1, 2020
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  • Adult braces: What you need to know

    by Beauty Gazette

    I recently removed my braces after 15 months. I am 36, way older than most who have their teeth corrected in their teens. So what do you need to know when deciding if you should put on braces as an adult? Here are the answers to your burning questions. Clear aligners or braces? Ask your orthodontist, because it depends on the kind of correction...

    January 6, 2020
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Tried and Tested

September 10, 2020

Aesop Sublime Replenishing Night Masque

Indeed, nothing is quite as sublime as a good night mask to double up the benefits of beauty sleep....

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Lancome Advanced Génifique
September 5, 2020

Lancome Advanced Genifique: Pre-and Probiotics Added

Lancome’s most famous skincare product, the Advanced Génifique, is iconic for good reason. It contains a game-changing complex of...

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Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex
August 10, 2020

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex

The 2020 version - and 5th generation - of the formula promises 72-hour hydration, and an improved skin barrier...

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Kiehl’s Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum
July 29, 2020

Kiehl’s Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum

If you are on the look out for a new and unscented multi-tasking serum, consider Kiehl’s Vital Skin-Strengthening Super...

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July 24, 2020

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil Intense

Yes, with all the protective mask-wearing when you are outside during this pandemic, why would you need another lip...

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Aesop Citrus Melange Body Cleanser
June 22, 2020

Aesop Citrus Melange Body Cleanser

Summer days are here. If you live on a tropical island like Singapore, it probably wouldn’t matter if summer...

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Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules
April 25, 2020

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules: Updated Formulas

The iconic pearlescent capsules have been updated with extra benefits for the skin. The Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Capsule...

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September 22, 2019

Nars Marks 25th Anniversary with Lipsticks

Francois Nars launched his iconic eponymous makeup label 25 years ago. This year, the brand marks its anniversary with...

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September 15, 2019

Aesop Seeking Silence Facial Hydrator

Aesop’s new face cream is made to calm the skin while keeping its moisture levels balanced. The formula has...

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Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate Serum
September 2, 2019

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate

These days, anything that promises to do more for my skin in a single step, or in lesser time,...

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August 21, 2019

Christian Louboutin Lipstick Review

At S$142 a pop, Christian Louboutin Beauty’s range of Rouge Louboutin lipsticks are arguably one of the most expensive...

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Cle de Peau Beauté Key Radiance Le Serum
August 17, 2019

Cle de Peau Beaute Key Radiance Range

If you are looking to invest in an anti-ageing skincare routine, give Cle de Peau Beaute a shot with...

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July 18, 2019

Crystal Tomato: Beyond Sun Protection SPF 75+

Any beauty junkie worth her salt would be popping a revolutionary Crystal Tomato supplement tablet every day. We have...

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Aesop Gentle Facial Cleansing Milk
May 7, 2019

Aesop Gentle Facial Cleansing Milk

Not all cleansers are made equal (or sudsy). Aesop’s new Cleansing Milk is one of the gentlest we’ve come...

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Elizabeth Arden Prevage Progressive Renewal Treatment
May 6, 2019

Full Review: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Progressive Renewal Treatment

Intensive skincare treatments can be tricky. With the high concentration of ingredients, they could either work magic on the...

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February 19, 2019

Hourglass No.28 Lip Treatment Oil

As the last of winter turns to spring and the weather remains chilly, a good lip treatment product is...

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February 2, 2019

Luxurious yet lightweight: Armani Beauty Crema Nera

Armani Beauty has made its mark with its liquid lipsticks, foundations and molten eyeshadows. The colours are beautiful and...

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January 20, 2019

Shu Uemura #RD163 Lipstick

If you are Asian with a fair skin tone, Shu Uemura claims to have created the perfect red lipstick...

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January 3, 2019

Get drunk on good skin: Drunk Elephant review

“Drunk Elephant” may seem like a pretty strange name for a skincare line. But it holds a special, if...

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December 27, 2018

Hera Sensual Tint

The new lip formula by South Korean beauty brand Hera is not for the faint-hearted. The colours are bright...

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November 27, 2018

The Lancer Method: Review

In this part of Asia where skincare routines with more than six steps are de rigueur, simple and straightforward...

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October 17, 2018

ReFa CAXA Ray review

ReFa's most recent product to hit shelves is the CAXA Ray (S$350), a device inspired by the traditional Chinese...

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October 8, 2018

YSL Beauty Touche Eclat All-In-One-Glow Foundation

In a market where products are rejuvenated every couple of years to keep up with consumers’ fickle tastes, the...

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October 5, 2018

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum

Lightweight, anti-ageing, gel-textured, ginseng. You won’t usually see these few words in the same sentence to describe a serum....

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TBG Interview

TBG Interview: Indie Lee Skincare founder, Indie Lee

by Beauty Gazette

A rare brain tumour was the rude awakening for Indie Lee. She was given six months to live, but survived it. The doctors said it could be the result of an unhealthy environment and the products she was applying on her skin. Following the brand’s debut at Sephora Singapore’s recent Spring/Summer 2019 launch, Indie Lee shares with The Beauty Gazette her trigger for a fuller life, and the creation of a  cleaner beauty brand. After I was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in 2008, and recovered from it, I made it my mission to educate and empower others to live their healthiest lives. Our products serve to underline this message. When I first started the brand, I had no beauty experience and no industry connections – I was previously in accounting. But I was on a mission and I found my way. For us, it’s really speaking to a psychographic versus a demographic. We aren’t chasing one profile or age group. We want to connect with people undergoing a transformation in their life, be it pregnancy,...

May 3, 2019
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TBG

TBG Interview: Legology founder, Kate Shapland

by Beauty Gazette

Legs for days, that was all Kate wanted.

May 2, 2019
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TBG Interview: Gigi Goldman, co-founder of Kopari Beauty

by Beauty Gazette

Coconut oil as the key ingredient of a beauty brand that pitches itself to millennials? Hardly original or surprising, when the rich plant-based oil has been deemed a “superfood” in recent years, and a beauty secret for generations of Asian women. But when the right people come along to develop a brand that is bent on the right formulas, and gives consumers what they deserve, you have a winner. Launched in 2015, San Diego-based Kopari Beauty churns out coconut oil skincare products that are now available at Sephora. The textures are most impressive. While coconut oils are thick and heavy, Kopari products are lightweight, so sink in easily, and a dream to use. The effective products are also free of parabens and phthalates. The Beauty Gazette finds out from brand co-founder Gigi Goldman, on what keeps Kopari Beauty authentic at a time when beauty fads come and go almost instantly. Just a few years ago, I was a stay-at-home mom to three little kids and I barely had any time to devote to my beauty...

March 3, 2019
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TBG Interview: Holly Thaggard, Supergoop! Founder and CEO

by Beauty Gazette

Sunscreen is that one anti-ageing skincare product category that works for sure. Wrinkles, spots and sagginess are warded off as long as you use sunscreen consistently, and if possible, way before the spots and wrinkles appear. But Holly Thaggard’s concerns weren’t exactly just about clear and firm skin when she launched her dedicated sunscreen beauty line Supergoop! a decade ago. Skin cancer was. As Supergoop makes its mark at Sephora Singapore stores, Thaggard shares the story behind her brand with The Beauty Gazette. I decided to launch Supergoop when a close friend of mine was diagnosed with skin cancer when we were in our early 30s. I set out to learn everything there was to know about sun exposure. What I found was that skin cancer was the most common type of cancer in the U.S., and that it was primarily preventable with daily SPF. But no one wanted to wear it because it didn’t feel good, so that’s when I got to work. The three things we stand for as a brand help set...

August 12, 2018
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Pamper

Pamper: Olaplex treatment for stronger hair

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One of the latest haircare treatments to hit salons in Singapore, Olaplex’s secret is a straightforward three-step process to prevent hair breakage. The salon treatment is formulated with a...

July 9, 2018
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Pamper: Apivita Experience Store

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Borne out of a pharmacy and inspired by the humble and hardworking bee, Apivita may be Greece’s best beauty and wellness export. It is rarely spotted in Athens, save...

June 26, 2018
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Shiseido Future Solution LX Yutaka Treatment

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After a long day of meetings, I ate an early dinner and headed straight to the comforts of the Shiseido Facial Studio at Tangs along Orchard Road. My tired...

March 16, 2018
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Pamper: Urban Retreat Bangkok

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When you’re tired and weary from all that eating and shopping in Bangkok, a good body massage is what you need to perfect that holiday. But if cheap, S$10...

February 25, 2018
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Features

TBG Beauty Picks of 2020

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As 2020 draws to a close and everyone reflects on the past year; we look back on the best beauty products TBG roadtested in 2020 🧖🏼‍♀️ ❤️Dyson Airwrap Styler...

January 1, 2021
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What makes you feel beautiful?

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Is beauty more than skin deep? For sure. But skin-deep beauty is clearly important too (well, your demand for skincare and makeup fuels the entire beauty industry…) Here are...

February 27, 2020
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“Don’t touch your face”: Good habits for great skin and staying healthy

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With the current Sars-Cov-2 pandemic, where the novel coronavirus spreads through droplets and contaminated surfaces, here’a a timely reminder to not touch your face. Dirty hands on your lips,...

February 16, 2020
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2020 Beauty Resolution: Save The Environment With Your Routine

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Start 2020 right. Little tweaks and small efforts in your beauty ritual will help save the earth. 1) Use less makeup wipes. They are super convenient, but so bad...

January 11, 2020
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Top Skincare Picks of 2019

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Abit late because I had too much fun at the end of last year. Here is The Beauty Gazette’s annual list of Skincare Picks of 2019. These items were...

January 11, 2020
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Red Carpet Makeup Inspo: 50 Best Looks

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Need makeup inspiration for your next big event? Look no further. Your trusty Beauty Gazette shortlists the 50 best red carpet looks from the top celebrity makeup artists. Classic...

May 20, 2019
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2018 Beauty Faves

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As 2018 draws to a close, The Beauty Gazette lists its favourite picks of 2018. All tried and tested, found to be effective, and loved.

December 30, 2018
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Shiseido Makeup’s Makeover: A Modern Aesthetic, and Artificial Intelligence

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As part of its revamp to modernise its 146-year-old heritage, Shiseido has re-centred itself in the world's largest makeup market: the US of A.

September 8, 2018
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Giorgio Armani Beauty’s savvy social media moves

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If you do not spend more than an hour away from Instagram (yes, I think that’s about right for most of this site’s readers), you would have noticed the...

September 3, 2018
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Net-a-Porter celebrates five years of beauty

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Last evening, luxury e-tailer Net-a-Porter marked its fifth anniversary in beauty. Its global beauty director Newby Hands was in Singapore to meet tastemakers, brand owners and beauty junkies to...

April 7, 2018
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Features

Start the Lunar Year of the Dog with the right beauty essentials

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Before the celebrations for Chinese New Year draws to a close, here are The Beauty Gazette’s picks this Spring for an auspicious start to 2018. Yves Saint Laurent Beaute...

February 24, 2018
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Marc Jacobs Beauty 2.0

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When Marc Jacobs Beauty was launched in 2013 with its sleek and shiny black lacquer-finish packaging, and true-to-makeup-artist formulas, it changed the luxury cosmetics game for the LVMH-owned Sephora...

January 24, 2018
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Love Yourself

Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.

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Beauty School

May 1, 2018

Beauty School: IGK founders share tips for a good hair day

Founded by a quartet of hairstylists based in New York, Miami and LA, haircare and hairstyling label IGK is...

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April 25, 2018

Beauty School: La Prairie Complexion Artists share their tips

To mark the launch of La Prairie’s cushion compact, the Skin Caviar Essence-in-Foundation, the brand announces three “Complexion Artists”....

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September 3, 2017

Choi Soo Young’s beauty secrets

Girls’ Generation’s Choi Soo Young, princess of K-Pop, is now the new face of SK-II’s #OneBottleAwayFrom campaign. The 27-year-old...

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August 29, 2017

How Behati Prinsloo-Levine keeps her skin glowing

Victoria’s Secret angel/ supermodel, wife to Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, mom to year-old Dusty Rose, and new face...

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Shopping

X’mas 2020: Laura Mercier Ballet a Paris

by Beauty Gazette

To say the least, 2020 has been a tough year for all of us. But still, the show must go on. Laura Mercier’s limited edition holiday collection is inspired by the art of ballet. Pastel pinks, corals, nudes are awash in this collection. The Opening Night Cheek Palette ($80) is a pretty trio of a coral blush, illuminating highlighter and bronzer. Embossed with the...

December 6, 2020
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Insider secret Japanese skincare label Geol

by Beauty Gazette

Japanese skincare brand Geol offers innovative and luxurious formulas loved by industry insiders and longtime fans. The Deluxe milk lotion is blended with colloidal gold and amino acid. The light pink watery lotion is also scented lightly with a floral and powdery fragrance. A classic launched in 1957. The DC Impact Direct Cell Serum is made to support cell rejuvenation. Use before applying moisturiser....

October 10, 2020
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Sulwhasoo Beauty From Your Culture 2020

by Beauty Gazette

As one of the most premium South Korean beauty brands, Sulwhasoo prides itself on being a patron of culture and art. This year, it pledges a portion of proceeds from the limited edition bottles of its signature First Care Activating Serum to support global cultural heritage. Each limited edition set comes with a plain white porcelain bottle and stickers designed by South Korean artist...

September 28, 2020
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YSL Beaute Le Encre De Peau Cushion 2020

by Beauty Gazette

French beauty brand YSL Beaute’s takes the definition of the luxe beauty accesory to a whole other level with its new cushion foundation. The Le Encre De Peau Cushion Foundation is emblazoned with the signature metallic YSL logo set on a buttery soft black leather chevron base. It’d look perfect right next to the luxury label’s iconic leather bags and heels. The formula of...

August 4, 2020
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Palette

Picks from Sephora Spring 2020

by Beauty Gazette

As usual, here are The Beauty Gazette‘s picks from Sephora’s new and upcoming goodies that are hitting shelves. First up, its the new Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Palette by yet another social media star. ABH has been very successful with its consistent stream of limited edition palettes designed and curated by beauty influencers. We like this palette’s easy-to-wear shades with just the right amount...

March 9, 2020
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Shopping

Nars Studio 54 Holiday Collection

by Beauty Gazette

All you need for a party makeup look. This stunning disco-themed collection with a rich plethora of reds, golds, and plum is perfect for a dramatic finish to a sparkly outfit. Our pick is the eyeshadow palette, which is versatile enough to be used on its own – just add mascara and eyeliner.

November 30, 2019
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Of Muse and Myth: Aesop Holiday 2019

by Beauty Gazette

These are made for the artist, the sophisticate, the stylish, the intellectual, the beautiful. Inspired by the Greek Gods, Aesop’s Holiday Kits are perfect microcosms of skincare goodness. Pampering packages of the brand’s signature products that are best gifted to family and deserving close friends. Because we are skincare addicts, our top pick is The Chronicler (S$185) featuring a skin clarifying set of Purifying...

November 6, 2019
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Pikashu: Pokemon X Shu Uemura, the most coveted Xmas collection yet

by Beauty Gazette

Out of all the Holiday beauty collections, Shu Uemura always cones up tops for the surprises. This season, Shu gives die-hard Pokemon fans and its beauty junkie collectors a treat with a Pikachu-inspired collection. The cutesy theme could have fallen flat if not executed well; but Shu has managed to make the plump yellow cat/bunny hybrid cartoon character, stylish. We are loving the yellow...

October 28, 2019
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Beauty News

Christian Louboutin Beauty launches in Singapore

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Luxury shoe designer Christian Louboutin is known for his ostentatious red-soled shoes inspired by the showgirls he has always admired. To complement his embellished stiletto offerings, Louboutin launched his...

July 16, 2019
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Keep hair colour fresh, for longer

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Nothing is more disappointing than spending hours in a salon to get that perfect hair colour, and having it dull after the first two washes. The creators of haircare...

February 23, 2019
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Urban Decay Naked Cherry palette

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The latest eyeshadow palette from Urban Decay’s uber iconic Naked range, is Cherry. Cooler in tone with plums and pinks, it is complemented by neutrals from beige to a...

October 21, 2018
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Hera boutique opens doors at Ion Orchard

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The spanking new 460 sq ft Hera boutique is a shining jewel of an addition to the luxurious Ion Orchard’s Basement 1, which has become a dedicated beauty floor...

October 16, 2018
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Hourglass Cosmetics launches standalone counter in Singapore

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The long-awaited standalone Hourglass Cosmetics counter has finally launched with a flourish at the newly-revamped Tangs Orchard, in Singapore. Fans of its minimalist, complexion-perfecting lit-from-within candle light glow products...

October 15, 2018
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Laneige Tin Balm Tint

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All about the lips. A fresh spin on the good old lip balm in a tin, Laneige’s new line of Tin Tint Balm (S$26 each) offers intense colours and...

September 30, 2018
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Giorgio Armani Beauty debuts in Singapore at Tang Plaza, Orchard Road

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Luxury label make-up brands are a hit or miss. The most prominent and fashionable logos could be emblazoned on the products, but the formulas may be as useful as...

September 1, 2018
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Chanel CoCo Game Center Beauty Pop-Up

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The sets of Chanel’s fashion shows are immersive and experiential. Karl Lagerfeld lets his imagination take flight for the shows; the mis-en-scene complements the clothing and accessories, transporting fashionistas...

April 30, 2018
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