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Fancl Zero Preservatives Skincare

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I recently contracted a bout of contact dermatitis on my décolleté, an allergic reaction to a product I applied on my skin. It itched and burned, and was covered in angry and red welts for weeks. Now that I’ve recovered with antihistamines, I’m left with patchy scars on my chest. I’m just patiently waiting for my skin tone in that area to even out....

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Louis Vuitton 200 Trunks 200 Visionaries The Exhibition in Singapore

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We checked out brand extraordinaire Louis Vuitton’s 200 Trunks 200 Visionaries The Exhibition at Marina Bay Sands that commemorates the 200th anniversary of Louis Vuitton the man. This colourful and intriguing travelling art exhibition is a welcomed respite for luxury retail on the sunny bay, as social distancing restrictions have relaxed. 200 Trunks made its way to Singapore right after France where it was...

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The Lipstick to Wear Under A Mask

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So are you also one of those freaks who wear a full face of make-up and lipstick under your protective face mask? Well then, here’s the perfect non-smudgy but super intense lipstick range for you: The YSL Beauty Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Velvet Radical Highly Pigmented Velvet Matte Lipstick. The colour glides on opaque in one stroke, easy to blend with a fingertip,...

February 10, 2022

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2022 Wellness Resolutions

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The best thing you can do for yourself? Self-care. Here are 22 things that will make you feel better, anytime. 1. Sign up for that gym membership and get into shape. 2. Spend time taking care of your skin. Exfoliate and moisturise. 3. Get a haircut, new colour, and style your locks differently. 4. Indulge in a new hobby. 5. Spend time with, and...

February 8, 2022

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Features

Kiehl’s Ferulic Brew Rejuvenating Facial Essence

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An antioxidant-rich brew for your face? Why not. The new fermented essence by Kiehl’s is made with enzymes from brassica extract and ferulic acid, brewed for 120 hours and fortified further with lactic acid and squalane oil. The Ferulic Brew Rejuvenating Facial Essence, a bi-phase formula, sweeps away dead surface cells while nourishing the deeper layers of the skin. Great as a first step...

November 3, 2021

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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Light Catcher

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Known for its makeup range that offers the perfect #wokeuplikethis look, Laura Mercier has done it again with a new setting powder that offers a candle-lit glow on the skin. The new Translucent Loose Setting Powder Light Catcher is made to set makeup, and prevent it from shifting. The perfect product to wear under your protective face mask, when you’ve got foundation, blush and...

October 8, 2021

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Castaner Wedge Espadrilles

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In Singapore where I live, the tropical weather’s all year round. So we’re lucky enough to be able to live in pretty summer frocks 24/7. And trust me when I say a good pair of espadrille wedges just elevates colourful cotton and linen outfits. The best I’ve come across so far are by the Spanish brand Castaner. Started in 1927, it continues to manufacture...

September 29, 2021

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Shoes

Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum

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While it is an effective anti-aging ingredient, retinol is notoriously difficult to incorporate into the skincare routine. Because often, it can cause dryness, redness and even peeling of the skin. Now, Kiehl’s has taken out the guess work in allowing you to effortlessly incorporate retinol into your beauty ritual. Tapping a “micro-dosing” technology, Kiehl’s new Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily feels comfortable and gentle on the...

September 12, 2021

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Valentino Rockstud Caged Pump 65mm Review

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“If the shoe fits, buy it in every colour,” someone once said. They clearly knew what they were talking about. It took me years and wasted funds to find the most gorgeous heels that allow me to walk around all day elegantly and in style, with no pain. So obviously when I found the one, I bought it in as many shades as I...

September 10, 2021

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Beauty Gazette: More to come – Reports on Beautiful Fashion, Lifestyle, Retail

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It has been five years since The Beauty Gazette was launched, and what an incredibly satisfying journey. After I left my job in the media, TBG has been a great escape from the daily grind of my corporate career It is the perfect outlet for my observations of the wild and wonderful emerging in the beauty industry. I love makeup, skincare, and all things...

September 10, 2021

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Fashion News, Lifestyle

November 6, 2019

Of Muse and Myth: Aesop Holiday 2019

These are made for the artist, the sophisticate, the stylish, the intellectual, the beautiful. Inspired by the Greek Gods,...

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Sephora Fall 2019: Look out for these

Probiotic formulas Probiotics are good for your gut, and good for your skin too. Potent serums...

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Shopping in London: The Ordinary

In a world of beauty products printed with mysterious and long lists of skincare ingredients, the appearance of The...

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February 19, 2019

YSL Beauty Hearts & Arrows Collection

There’s something about getting your hands on makeup with pretty packaging. Even better if the beauty items are classics...

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2022 Wellness Resolutions

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The best thing you can do for yourself? Self-care. Here are 22 things that will make you feel better, anytime. 1. Sign up for that gym membership and get into shape. 2. Spend time taking care of your skin. Exfoliate and moisturise. 3. Get a haircut, new colour, and style your locks differently. 4. Indulge in a new hobby. 5. Spend time with, and...

February 8, 2022

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2021 Resolution: Balance Your Skin Microbiome

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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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Beauty Trends 2021

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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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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 – Literally makes hairstyling a breeze, even those who can barely use a hairdryer properly. ❤️Fancl BC Intensive Skin Booster – A potent serum to rejuvenate the skin, made mine smoother and more supple. ❤️Kiehl’s...

January 1, 2021

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Features, Tried and tested

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

As we continue to stay home as much as possible to help curb the spread of the pandemic, The...

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Crash Landing On You: Yoon Seri’s Beauty Secrets

Clearly, you are obsessed about the K-Drama Crash Landing On You, or you wouldn’t have clicked on this link....

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September 13, 2019

Makeup Inspiration: Artists to follow on Insta

Who are you going to call when you need some ideas for your face paint before a night out?...

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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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Fancl Zero Preservatives Skincare

by Beauty Gazette

I recently contracted a bout of contact dermatitis on my décolleté, an allergic reaction to a product I applied on my skin. It itched and burned, and was covered in angry and red welts for weeks. Now that I’ve recovered with antihistamines, I’m left with patchy scars on my chest. I’m just patiently waiting for my skin tone in that area to even out....

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The Lipstick to Wear Under A Mask

by Beauty Gazette

So are you also one of those freaks who wear a full face of make-up and lipstick under your protective face mask? Well then, here’s the perfect non-smudgy but super intense lipstick range for you: The YSL Beauty Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Velvet Radical Highly Pigmented Velvet Matte Lipstick. The colour glides on opaque in one stroke, easy to blend with a fingertip,...

February 10, 2022

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Home Spa: Dr Dennis Gross DRx Spectralite BodyWare Pro

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With quarantines, lock-downs, and touch-less retail and services being de rigueur during COVID-19, home beauty devices are a perfect addition to your beauty routine. Clearly, these DIY grooming machines are convenient so you don’t have to trudge off to a salon. Plus, it is much safer since you will not have to share any of the beauty tools and accoutrements with others, and be...

August 10, 2021

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Clarins Calm Essentiel

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If like us, your skin acts up as you wear a protective face mask for long hours (to be a responsible citizen during the pandemic), Clarins is offering you a skincare option. To help calm sensitive skin, its latest Calm Essentiel range is made with clary sage, known for its soothing and healing properties. The Redness Corrective Gel is lightweight and has a hint...

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TBG Beauty Picks of 2020

by Beauty Gazette

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 – Literally makes hairstyling a breeze, even those who can barely use a hairdryer properly. ❤️Fancl BC Intensive Skin Booster – A potent serum to rejuvenate the skin, made mine smoother and more supple. ❤️Kiehl’s...

January 1, 2021

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Features, Tried and tested

Dyson Airwrap Review

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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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TBG Interview: Indie Lee Skincare founder, Indie Lee

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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,...

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TBG Interview: Legology founder, Kate Shapland

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Legs for days, that was all Kate wanted.

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Interviews, TBG

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

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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...

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TBG Interview: Holly Thaggard, Supergoop! Founder and CEO

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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...

August 12, 2018

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Aesop Othertopias EDP Collection

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Aesop’s new Othertopias eau de parfum range is a poetic ode to the wild landscapes that inspired photographer/artist/nose Barnabe Fillion. From the stormy sea (for Miraceti – a hint...

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Parfums

Aesop Rozu

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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...

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Parfums

Puredistance: Parfums with excellent sillage

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When you have creatives at the helm of a fragrance label – instead of shrewd marketers out to make a quick buck – you get a nice range of...

October 22, 2017

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Features, Parfums

Aesop Hwyl EDP

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The latest fragrance from Aesop is an olfactory hideaway from the steeliness of urban landscapes. One or two (or three) pumps of Hwyl will spirit your imagination away to...

September 11, 2017

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Parfums

August 10, 2021

Dress-up Your Make-up: Armani Beauty Cushion Collection

Imagine: a "wardrobe" for your cushion foundation. Armani Beauty has gone to that level of extra, for you.

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Kiehl’s Marks 170th Anniversary

Started out as a go-to apothecary of the neighbourhood in a street corner of New York in 1851, to...

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YSL Beaute Le Encre De Peau Cushion 2020

French beauty brand YSL Beaute’s takes the definition of the luxe beauty accesory to a whole other level with...

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Picks from Sephora Spring 2020

As usual, here are The Beauty Gazette‘s picks from Sephora’s new and upcoming goodies that are hitting shelves. First...

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