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Dr Jackson’s

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Dr Jackson’s is one of those skincare brands which I think are worth every cent. It is pricey (the brand is stocked on Net-A-Porter after all), but it works. When I use Dr Jackson’s, I can feel my skin absorbing the goodness of baobab, chamomile, kigelia, and shea extracts that make up most of the products. Concocted by Dr Jackson, a doctor who studies medicinal plants in far-flung jungles that have the potential to treat skin cancer, the formulas are simple. Not too many unnecessary ingredients (check the list out), just the effective ones. I like 01, the doctor’s first product. It is a lightweight moisturiser with SPF20. 05 is another fave of mine. The essence — which is not watery like most essences — is a viscous gel that makes the skin glow. Made for the face and areas around the eyes, it can also be applied over make-up for a mid-day skin perk.

O&M Conquer Blonde Silver Shampoo

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Bottle blondes, this shampoo will help keep cool tones (that include greys, ash blue etc.) salon-fresh for longer. Pour this into your hand and you get a deep iodine blue shampoo that foams up easily. The true blue formula prevents the hair colour from turning brassy, especially for Asian hair with warm undertones. (Nothing I hate more than brassiness in light hair, makes the colouring job look cheap.) I have done my research on O&M, and they are one of the few haircare brands that understand the intricate science of hair colouring, and the need for formulas that are not chemical laden. Their products are always innovative and one-of-a-kind too. In Singapore, O&M products are available in Sephora and selected stores.

Badger Sleep Balm & Foot Balm

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Calmness in a tin. If you are an organic-addict, then I’m sure you have Badger products from the US of A in your stash. If you are an organic-addict and don’t know about Badger, you are in for a treat. These balms come in handy tins and smell fantastic. They are a concoction of essential oils that melt upon the touch of warm finger tips. Then just rub the oils into the desired areas. The sleep balm helps you well, sleep…it has extra virgin olive oil, castor oil, beeswax, bergamot, lavender rosemary, ginger and balsam fir. When you are feeling panicky, or can’t sleep in a hotel room, just rub it on the temples, nostrils and chest. — The foot balm? For achey feet after a day in heela. Contains extra virgin olive oil, castor oil, beeswax, jojoba oil, essential oila of rosemary, peppermint, cardamom, tea tree, eucalyptus and balsam fir. I’ve long heard about these balms and finally got my first sniff of these at a local pharmacy. And bought them immediately. I like …

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Fallen From The Lipstick Tree in So Marilyn

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A rich and moisturising deep, true red. With this face, how can anyone not want to get their hands on this lipstick? So much Tom Ford vibes here (well, maybe because Tilbury helped Ford develop his beauty line…and worked with him season after season) Its texture is not as glossy as the one on the model’s lip, so you have to layer some vava voom red gloss over like YSL’s Vernis A Levre in no.9. To me, there is nothing better than a gorgeous red lipstick to make you feel like a goddess.

Charlotte Tilbury Cheek To Chic Swish & Pop Blusher in Ecstasy

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This bronze and pink best-selling blush from Tilbury suits my skin tone best. Its name is so cute; called Swish & Pop because you swish the outer shade with the brush and tap onto the cheekbones. Then dab brush on the shade in the centre, and pop it onto the apples of cheeks for added definition. A fine gold shimmer in the powder gives skin a subtle highlight too. The gilded compact adds on to the luxe factor.