Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2017 i Her World Singapore

Ladylike, even with a short pixie cut Start with a makeup base to blur blemishes without leaving the complexion cakey. A subtle smoky eye, created with a blend of reddish-brown and black eyeshadows, is accompanied by a striking berry-red lip – the perfect look for a night out. Boost your confidence further with a touch of eyebrow gel so your brows frame your face, then lightly contour the face to finish.…

What they lack in size (and practicality), they make up for in cuteness. Yes, cuteness. Choose from handheld and cross-body versions, or pick one that can be both.…

Satin-finished rubber strap + diamonds = a combo that works as well with a bikini as with a Burberry trenchcoat. It’s also a combo that’s priced from $2,700. Different permutations have different prices • Blue version (blue dial with ceramic bezel + satin-finished rubber strap in matching blue) = $2,700 • Ditto for black version • Blue/black + steel bracelet (pictured below) = $2,950 • Blue/black + bezel with 35 diamonds + matching satin-finished rubber strap (pictured bottom) = $4,400 Since 2003, the Swiss brand’s key timepiece for the woman who likes her watches sporty – even a tad masculine – has been tweaked every year to reflect, well, the times and trends. This year’s offerings pair two of its three existing features: blue or black mother-of-pearl dial, ceramic bezel…

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CHOPPY CHIC Anyone can go blonde, get rainbow colours or add highlights. The definitive hairstyle is more than statement colours – it is short, audacious and almost irreverent. Its edginess perfects all your #OOTDs, and can even make a dull outfit look chic. Everything you wear would just go with your hair. Here, the model sports a pixie with choppy fringe and sideburns that look almost DIY. This cut looks great with her blonde tresses as it’s light enough to bring out the beauty of the hair texture, and makes her hair look fuller. THE PIXIE CUT A pixie cut is a hairstyle with sides and back that are shorter than the front, and it can be varied with elements like shaved sides, a long, wavy top, and a choppy…

Today, skin brightening is neither about having unnaturally fair skin, nor about lightening your natural skin tone by a shade or two. Rather, it’s about enhancing the youthful radiance of your natural skin tone and protecting it. Tapping into the most cutting-edge research of the day, South Korean holistic beauty brand Sulwhasoo developed a range of multi-benefit brightening skincare. Called Snowise, it comprises products that work on inhibiting pigmentation and negative reactions in the skin, as well as help minimise external damage. They work together to keep wrinkles, dullness, uneven skin tone and pigmentation at bay for clearer, brighter and better moisturised skin. IT'S NOT ABOUT BEING FAIR The word “brightening” used to conjure up images of a geisha-like whiteness, but not anymore. There’s more to radiance than just brightness…

Improve energy levels in your skin Apart from keeping skin moisturised so it is smoother and more supple, these products also increase the energy levels in the cells to give a boost to regular skin functions like eliminating toxins and clearing out dark pigments. This leaves you with a clearer, more radiant complexion. Chanel’s Le Blanc Serum Healthy Light Creator ($186) is a clear serum that uses ume flower extract to help repair damaged skin cells and promote the development of new ones. This ingredient also reduces the appearance of dark spots by making skin more resistant to internal and external stressors that trigger the production of dark pigments. Kose Sekkisei White UV Emulsion ($42) aims to boost cellular energy and aid the proper formation of the outermost skin layer…

If you love glossy lips but dread touching up after meals, the Dior Addict Lacquer Stick ($50) would be perfect for you. This long-wearing lippie glides on smoothly, giving the comfort of a lip balm and the shine of a gloss. Available in 18 shades under four main colour categories of Pastel, Neon, Classic and Wild, this product promises the colour intensity of a lip lacquer. VERDICT: “My lips are always dry as I have eczema. Trying to draw them perfectly can be tedious when they’re dry and peeling. That’s why I really love this lipstick. It masks the dryness and makes my lips feel incredibly moisturised – I don’t need to prep them with balm beforehand.…

Chanel’s luxurious eye cream is designed to erase signs of fatigue, and make the skin around your eyes brighter and more moisturised. Containing a vanilla planifolia extract that is said to boost cellular function and repair, the Chanel Sublimage La Creme Yeux aims to reduce puffiness and the look of dark circles while plumping up fine lines and wrinkles. Use the accompanying massage accessory to evenly smooth the product over your eye-area contours, or apply the cream as an eye mask for a more intensive treatment. Here’s our take on the cream, which is suitable for all skin types. IN YOUR 20S “While I don’t suffer from dark under-eye circles or puffy eyes, following the massage techniques using the massage applicator leaves my eyes feeling refreshed every single time. One…

Perfect Eyes & Brows Palette, $60.This handy eyebrow kit, complete with highlighter, a spoolie and a tweezer, ensures perfect brows on the go. Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder, $13.90. This is a favourite for making sure your skin stays oil-free all day long. Joli Rouge, $40. In 16 shades, this creamy lipstick leaves lips comfortably moisturised. 4-Colour Eyes & Lips All-In-One Make-Up Pen, $48 (limited edition). Resembling a retractable pen with multiple coloured-ink choices, this makes lining your lips and eyes that much more fun. Professional Eyebrow Pencil, $7.90. This glides smoothly over the skin and stays put all day long. Skin Illusion SPF10, $60. A foundation that gives a natural glow and feels like a second skin. Scandaleyes Eye Shadow Stick, $12.90. This glides on easily and doesn’t…

This in-salon treatment is meant to protect, strengthen and soften hair during the bleaching and/ or colouring process so your tresses don’t end up as dry as hay. The treatment ingredient is added to the dye and absorbed by the hair shaft during the colouring process, making your hair less brittle. VERDICT “I find the ammonia smell milder and more tolerable than my previous hair dye experiences. The bleaching process didn’t sting my eyes or skin, and my hair felt smooth and soft after. The hairstylist gave my short bob purple streaks. The colour stopped running after about one week, and stayed reasonably strong after. The whole process took almost three hours Harts Salon, #02-05, 9 Tan Quee Lan Street, tel: 6254-5762. and 45 minutes.”…

For more than 10 years, the Koreans and Japanese have turned to it to maintain their beauty, health and wellness. Traditional Korean massage kyung-rak is a deep-tissue massage that works on the principles of meridian points. According to spa director Si-ra Nam, “meridians are energy streams that control our every function. When these are blocked, our mental and physical health will be affected. Kyung-rak addresses energy imbalances and releases tension while enhancing circulation, detoxification and tonification”. The massage works for both face and body, and is said to have slimming, lifting and smoothing effects. Here, Korea Beauty Centre shares how its two most popular treatments can help you achieve a radiant complexion and sleek figure. THE V-FACE The spa’s Lymph Korea Kyung-rak facial is a favourite with Japanese and Korean…

“I’ve always avoided tampons because of the risk of toxic shock syndrome, but I got so sick of wearing sanitary pads. I was always paranoid that the pad would shift while I was on the go, and I always had to carry extras with me, or make trips to the toilet to check if I needed a change. Making the initial switch was tough. It took a month or two before I could insert the cup smoothly. But now, with a menstrual cup, I’m so much more comfortable. Once it’s in, I can’t feel it at all. Sometimes, I even forget I’m wearing it.” – Natalie Pang, 29, a copy editor, switched from sanitary pads to menstrual cups in 2015 after reading about them online.…

Confidence is everything, so own it Sharda Harrison rocks up to the interview on a skateboard. In a floaty white skirt. It’s an incongruous combination, but on her, it works. “You’ve got to have confidence, be comfortable in your own skin,” she says. That belief has worked for her, considering her latest role takes her far out of her comfort zone. In Tropicana The Musical – based on the iconic topless nightclub of the 1960s – the 29-year-old actress plays Pinky, one of a pair of showgirls. “I’ve never done a musical before. I’m a very physical person – very comfortable with my body and voice acting. But singing is something else. So it was an opportunity to take vocal lessons and exercise that muscle,” says Sharda. Fake it till…

An annual income of a million dollars, Ivy League qualifications – and great in bed. For some women, that’s their idea of a dream guy. And you thought you had high standards. But these requirements aren’t as uncommon as you might think, and a few dating agencies here have begun offering bespoke services aimed at helping these super-picky clients find the one. The creme de la creme of matchmaking The agencies call them love scouts – people who comb their personal networks and scour the city to find those who tick all the boxes on a client’s checklist. Dating agency Society W launched this service in the form of an elite membership package in 2013. Founder Wendy Tse noticed a common complaint in the marketplace – that clients were being…

Tan Su-Lyn, co-founder of communications agency The Ate Group “[Thanks to my job, I have the chance] to learn from great chefs, food stylists and photographers. I enjoy applying what I’ve learnt to my cooking. Sometimes, I’m inspired by an idea and pursue it – like a pan-fried millefeuille of wagyu with buah keluak foam.” Make it look good: 1) Go for an uneven number of visual elements, and let the plate do the work. “Allow it to frame your dish – don’t overcrowd it. Introduce height or depth, as well as textures, to the dish.” 2) Break the rules sometimes. “Create visual interest by changing up the focal point within the frame, and shifting the image subject to the sides, instead of having it right in the middle of…

Unless you’ve always had short hair, going from long to way shorter – regardless of how cool the latter is – seems to be a life-and-death issue for most women. These are women who will embrace arty tattoos on every square inch of their bodies (and we’ve got a story on that on page 184), or do other things to their hair. (Rainbow hues? Bring it on!) Yet, almost always, when a suggestion that they go short pops up, empowered women suddenly hit a mental block. “My husband/boyfriend/partner won’t like it.” (That same guy is super chill with Wonder Woman inked on your entire back, though.) “Don’t want to take the risk.” (Yet the solo trip to Afghanistan is not a problem?) “If I cut my hair, I can’t tie…

Safety, in every sense of the word, is paramount to 42-year-old US luggage/travel label Tumi. Its latest feature for six of its most popular Alpha Bravo styles (now called Alpha Bravo Reflective): a polyester material on the front of each bag that glows in any available light. The stronger the light source, the brighter it glows, from grey to silver. From $570. This is the Alpha Bravo Reflective Kirtland International Expandable Carry-on ($1,400). Its interior has three dividers for separating different outfits, clothes from shoes, or delicates from heavier items. It also has two internal pockets.…

A flat mule can be very Aladdin, while one with a delicate heel is too ladylike. A flat slip-on is just a slide (and there’s nothing wrong with that), while one with a thin heel can be a challenge to wear. Add chunkier heels to both, and they transform into shoes that have equal measures of comfort and style.…

With the down-to-earth clutch and footwear, this toga dress is more Saturday at National Gallery Singapore followed by drinks, than Halston-disco. Acetate rayon dress, $250. Broken Heart drop rhodium earrings, $50. Stylish buy: a denim shirt with a necktie that doubles as a chic pussy bow. Good with cropped leather pants, good with anything. Cotton polyester shirt, $150. Broken Heart drop rhodium earrings, $50. The double-breasted jacket is back. Throw it over a tee and a pencil skirt. Throw it over jeans. Throw it over a party number. Jacket, $180. Viscose rayon pocket tee, $140. Viscose rayon/cotton skirt, $140. The problem with a lot of shirts that have statement sleeves (puffed, ruched or extra-long): they are nice on social media and the catwalk, but not in real life. This one…

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“I was exposed to eccentric English style.” Karisa Sukamto (@karisakaleido), 23 While studying in London for three years, she picked up more than literature at King’s College. “London is the epicentre of individual style, eclectic and experimental. It inspired me to style my outfits in ways that I never would have here: goofy, fun with an edge, and dressing based on how I feel or the way I want to feel, not taking anything too seriously.” What Karisa does take seriously: updating her wardrobe every four months by adding at least 10 trendy items. “For mid-priced items, I like high-street wear from US brand Revolve, Australia’s Tiger Mist, and Zalora.” She mixes them with designer pieces – like a Saint Laurent denim jacket and Chanel 2.55s – that she borrows…

Here are our tried-and-tested recommendations for hairstylists who are good with short cuts: Alvin Foh @ Mosche Hair Salon Level 2, Royal Plaza on Scotts (6734-0923/9298-0049) Celia Tham @ Bloc+ The Salon 462 Joo Chiat Road (6440-0316) Edward Chong @ Evolve Salon #02-09 Liang Court (6336-1358) Michael Chiew @ Hairloom #01-50/52 Shaw Towers (6295-2088) Kazuki Higashide @ 1tto+Lim #03-00, 325 New Bridge Road (6884-4143) Dennis Seah @ Toni & Guy @ The Star #B1-22 The Star Vista (6694-4028) Sam Chok @ Passion Hair Salon #02-01/02 Palais Renaissance (6733-5638/8699-9954) Oba Ryu @ B+Lim #B1-01, 39 Seah Street (6837-0789)…

Living in sunny Singapore, you need all the help you can get to protect your skin from harmful UV rays, which can penetrate deep into the skin to cause damage, resulting in pigmentation and dark spots, as well as accelerated skin ageing. Fortunately, Japanese luxury skincare brand Cosme Decorte has two new products that promise to help you out: Whitelogist Bright Express ($220 for 40ml) and Multi Protection Sun Shelter SPF50+/ PA++++ ($44 for 35g; $58 for 60g). Most effective when used in tandem, they work to minimise dark spots, as well as protect your skin from further damage the next time you’re out in the sun. A fair chance Whitelogist Bright Express, the latest product in the brand’s Whitelogist range, boasts Bright Equalizer, a unique complex made from a…

For a facial at home Caolion Hot & Cool Pore Pack Duo, $45. There are two masks in this set. First is the Blackhead Steam Pore Pack that literally warms your skin to open up the pores so they’re easier to unclog, and removes dead cells from the skin surface. Next is the Pore Original Pack to impart a cooling sensation that is said to tighten pores. It has 100 per cent Alaskan glacial water that hydrates and calms skin. For smoother skin Dr. Jart+ Dermask Rubber Mask Clear Lover, $18. First, apply the water essence ampoule (from the small tub included with the mask) all over your face before putting on the dry rubber mask to seal in the nutrients. To be left on for 30 minutes, this pore-refining…

For healthy hair growth PHS Hairscience ADV Pretreatment Scalp Elixir, $129. With daily shampooing and use of styling products, hair follicles become clogged with chemical residue and dead skin cells. Over time, the hair that grows from these follicles becomes thinner and more sparse. To prevent that, massage this lightweight serum over a clean scalp so it can exfoliate the scalp and encourage the healthy growth of hair that is less susceptible to damage. For hair that feels dry, coarse and tangled Alterna Caviar Anti-aging Moisture Intense Oil Creme Pre-shampoo Treatment, $72. Suitable for naturally dry or chemically treated hair, this makes your tresses feel softer, smoother and less frizzy – and it keeps your mane feeling that way all day. It’s easy to use: Just leave it on for…

Kanebo’s Bloom On Serum ($150) is extremely lightweight, smells like roses, and boasts a hydrating formula that aims to make your skin supple and radiant. The La Roche-Posay Micellar Water Ultra range offers three no-rinse, paraben-free cleansers ($32.90 each) for oily, reactive and sensitive skin respectively. The glycerine in them removes dirt and makeup with minimal rubbing. Jergens Hydrating Coconut Lotion ($8.90) keeps skin deeply moisturised with coconut oil and coconut water extracts, and leaves a pleasing scent of the fruit on your skin.…

Let’s face it. While our naturally dark tresses are beautiful as they are, it’s fun to try something different, especially since hair in every colour of the rainbow is all the rage right now. If you think that making the switch means your hair will become dry, dull and rough because of multiple chemical processes, like bleaching and dyeing, or that the use of heat and harsh styling aids afterwards will simply damage it further and make it more prone to breakage, think again. Making the change to blonde, blue or any of the fun colours many women are sporting these days has never been more convenient to achieve, thanks to Maxiphlex, a breakthrough treatment by Jean Yip Hairdressing. Protect and colour Maxiphlex is unique in that it reconditions your…

The eye area is more prone to signs of ageing than the rest of the face as the skin in the area is thinner and is perpetually in motion from blinking or making facial expressions. So how can we tackle aesthetic concerns in the area? Dr Benjamin Yim, founder of Dr Benjamin Yim Clinical Aesthetics & Laser Centre, recommends treatments for some common problems. Problem: Fine lines Resulting from the natural loss of collagen and elastin as we age, fine lines can be aggravated by squinting or smiling, smoking and sun exposure. Treatment: Botulinum toxin, Thermage and Ulthera Commonly known as Botox® , botulinum toxin can be injected into the outer eye area to relax muscles, which in turn minimises the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Thermage and Ulthera…

THE DAMAGE Ten thousand pads or tampons – that’s the average a woman uses over her lifetime, says Vanessa Paranjothy, co-founder of Freedom Cups, a local business that sells menstrual cups. “Producing pads and tampons – which are made of synthetic materials – requires fossil fuels, and we know that’s just bad news for the planet.” THE BACKSTORY Menstrual cups made their commercial debut in 1937. Made of latex rubber, they were produced by a single American company. Today, dozens of brands make menstrual cups using new materials that are ›exible, bacteria-resistant and hypoallergenic. All this works out to a safer, softer and more comfortable cup. What is a menstrual cup? It’s a reusable feminine hygiene product – a flexible, roughly 5cm-long cup made from latex, silicone or thermoplastic elastomer,…

This is how you do it... The blackout generation Dating site Plenty of Fish found in a 2016 survey that 78% of single millennials have been ghosted at least once. GHOST A GUY IN THREE WAYS A face-to-face seems too serious, so these women went off the grid silently. “I switch on Whatsapp’s read receipts setting so he can see the two blue ticks. It signals that I’ve read his messages, but I’m just not interested in replying.” – Elsie*, 25, student “Receiving monosyllabic answers over the span of a few days is a good enough indication that a guy isn’t interested. I do the same when the tables are turned.” – Alicia*, 26, accountant “I put off replying for as long as 12 hours if I’m not interested…

If you have a high-sugar diet, things could quickly turn sour for your health. Dr Lim Su Lin, chief dietitian at the National University Hospital (NUH), breaks down the health problems associated with high sugar consumption. Your Teeth: Higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Sugar creates a breeding ground for bacteria in your mouth, causing bad breath and gum inflammation. Sugar can also cause plaque to form on the teeth, which can harden to form tartar and harbour bacteria. This might lead to gingivitis. Your Kidneys: Kidney disease could occur due to weight gain from eating all that sugar. Having a high level of sugar in the blood results in damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys, eyes, and nerves of the lower limbs. Your…

“You must have an affinity for these matters. A client isn’t going to be able to pour out their entire life to you, so you must read between the lines when it comes to what people want,” says Wendy. That’s the first step. But personalised matchmaking is much more labour-intensive than it looks. It begins with Wendy reaching out within her personal networks. “If I’m looking for a doctor, I’d reach out to industry friends,” she says. Friends or acquaintances get paid between $50 and $300 for an introduction. Good thing, then, that Wendy has a large social network cultivated over the years. There’s also the cold approach – reaching out to people on Facebook, browsing Linkedin profiles for people who might be compatible, and trawling dating apps. “It’s time-consuming…

BERNICE CHUA (@eatdiamonddust), 27, Tattoo World Her story: A former fashion design student, Bernice was pursuing a master’s degree in Japan when she impulsively got her first tattoo. Exposed to new trends in tattooing, such as fine lines, she changed her mind about traditional motifs. Her style: Bernice inks lots of script as well as floral designs that are both intricate and realistic. But her original illustrations also find their way onto her clients’ skin. “It was a new way to convert my drawings into something more useful than a piece on someone’s shelf. Taking the illustration off the page, it’s something a person carries for the rest of their life,” she says. BERNICE’S TATTOO TIP: “A tattoo is an open wound for the first week, which is when the…

1. MY DEAR CASTLE (2015) BY SARAH TSE, FROM ARTIFY GALLERY Cyanotype and etching, Edition of 12; 22cm (H) x 30cm W; $630 Why buy it: Sarah specialises in pencil drawings on paper, and her style has been described as everything from whimsical to sensual (Alan describes it as “surrealistic” and “figurative”). No matter what you glean from her work, the drawings, often inspired by childhood memories, personal travels and dreams, are visually stunning, intricate and beautiful. The Hong Kong-born, New York-based artist made Hong Kong art and design magazine Perspective’s 40 Under 40 list in 2011, which sealed her place as one of the most creative individuals under 40 in Asia. The 32-year-old has exhibited around the world in international art fairs such as London Art Fair, Taipei Art…

TEA-TOTALLER Revered by the Japanese as a symbol of beauty and renewal, the cherry blossom is also sought after for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Reap its benefits by drinking Orbis Rooibos Blend Tea Sakura ($22 for a pack of 15 sachets), a tea made with a blend of cherry blossoms and other skincare goodies such as rooibos, elderflower, dandelion and rosehip. What’s more, the powdered tea dissolves quickly in hot or cold water. Available at all Orbis counters and stores. LIQUID ASSET Cleansing not only removes makeup, impurities and dead skin cells, but also helps prep the skin for skincare. Uriage Thermal Micellar Water – Sensitive ($26.90 for 250ml) makes cleansing easy with its no-rinse formula (just soak a cotton pad with it and wipe!), and leaves skin feeling…

Minkov, 40 (pictured above with his wife Nina), denies being a chocolate snob. The co-founder of chocolate retailer Hello Chocolate – which opened a kiosk at Scotts Square’s On Pedder in 2015 – simply appreciates good chocolate. “Comparing mass-market chocolate and bean-to-bar chocolate is analogous to comparing instant coffee and freshly roasted coffee,” says Minkov, explaining his devotion to the movement that entails chocolate makers overseeing the entire production process, from sourcing and roasting the cacao beans to the packaging. That dedication shows – even with milk chocolate, which connoisseurs generally snub because of its high milk and sugar content. “Bean-to-bar makers are starting to make milk chocolate that preserves the interesting layers in dark chocolate.” To set up the biggest library of unique bean-to-bar and delicious chocolates, Minkov has…

Quinoa with edamame, a soft egg and green caviar 1. Rinse 100g of quinoa over a sieve for a minute to remove saponins (phytochemicals that give the seeds a bitter taste). 2. Cook for 15 mins on low heat; season with salt and pepper. 3. Mix in 40g of shelled edamame, then top with a slow-cooked soft egg (sous vide at 62 deg C or poached) and green caviar. Smoked salmon “carpaccio” with opal basil, kale puree and green caviar 1. Arrange smoked salmon on a flat plate. 2. Blanch kale for 30 seconds, then plunge it into an ice bath to keep it vibrantly green. Remove it from the icy water and pat dry. Blend it in a blender with a little bit of olive oil until the mixture…

Fitted, oversized, worn as a jacket… a military shirt has many possibilities. Embroidered Tencel shirt, $49.90, from Bershka. The scarf can be anything you want, not just a scarf. One day it’s a turban, another a bag twilly. Silk scarf, $95, from Massimo Dutti. Iron-on patches for jackets, denim, bags – anything you want to plaster with them. Set of five patches, $19.90, from Stradivarius. A ’90s staple rewind: Wear yours with high-top sneakers. Embroidered denim miniskirt, $49.90, from Pull&Bear. A shoulder bag doubles as a clutch when you tuck the chain strap in. $45.90, from Stradivarius. If head-to-toe print doesn’t appeal to you, pair one printed item with a neutral piece. Pyjama pants, $89.90, from Zara. Low in the heel but high in style, these ankle boots are best…

Gold Label = Special-day Wear These are dresses and ensembles not just for cocktail parties, weddings (whether you are the bride, bridesmaid or guest) or big nights out. They are also for daytime gigs in more relaxed settings like, say, a wedding in Canggu, Bali or Capri, Italy. Pallotti says that Gold Label addresses the “international dress code”, where what you’re wearing works as well in a jet-set context as it does locally. Price range: $89-$989 White Label = On-trend Styles This is the brand’s high-street take on what’s fashionable – albeit tempered with Italian restraint. “Italian style celebrates a woman’s femininity, not slavery to fashion,” says Pallotti. Translation: This season’s military jacket with patchwork will be ladylike, not street kid; the tee will be sexy, not just fun; and…

The enduring appeal of ballet flats: Chanel’s versions from 1984 (below right) and 1986-1987 (right). Pretty Ballerinas, from Spain, offers fashion-forward styles that won’t break the bank – or break easily. The reason: Every shoe has mokuba trim to ensure it doesn’t wrinkle despite long hours of wear. Shown here is the Marilyn, $220. Chanel’s Ballerinas feature a black toe to give the illusion of a smaller foot, and a slim cut to visually lengthen and slim legs. Pictured here is the grosgrain style with metallic threads, $860. Much of Tory Burch’s success can be attributed to her ballet flats, especially the Minnie Travel Ballets ($400). They’re lightweight (less than 200g) and fold inwards into half to take up less space in your bag. Repetto’s Cendrillon ($360) is made with…

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Knowing that your skin needs sufficient moisture for an appearance of dewy luminosity, Laneige has upped its game to deliver the end result of clearer, brighter-looking skin with its brightening and moisturising technology. An upgrade from the White Plus Renew range, the new Laneige White Dew line incorporates the patented Mela-vita Crusher™ technology and Phyto Sugar Water to boost skin radiance. The Mela-vita Crusher™ uses Saururus chinensis extract, truffle extract, and vitamin B5 to give you clear and bright skin. This unique technology delivers maximum hydration to the melanocytes (pigment-producing cells), preventing the delivery and storage of dark pigments, and soothing skin irritation caused by environmental factors such as UV rays and air pollutants. The other key ingredient in the White Dew products, Phyto Sugar Water, consists of plant sugars…

#1 She can’t get enough of sunscreen! “Even if I have no other products with me, I always make sure I have my sunscreen. It is really very important to protect skin from UV rays. I carry a sunscreen with me all the time so I can reapply it whenever I need to.” #2 Beautiful skin takes more than a good skincare routine. “I drink a lot of water daily, and I keep my diet pretty simple. Exercise helps make my skin look more vibrant. I also massage my lymph nodes to help my body get rid of toxins and allow my blood to circulate, as this is beneficial for both my body and my skin.” #3 After a late night of filming, the best antidote for radiant skin is……

Nars’ Narsissist Loaded Eyeshadow Palette ($90) offers 12 wearable shades of brown and gold, along with party-ready shimmery gold and silver, and everyday hues like peach and brown. Biotherm’s Life Plankton Sensitive Emulsion ($78) keeps skin moisturised as well as neutralises discomfort and itchiness within a minute – almost like an antihistamine. The limited-edition Lancome Parisian Lips Le Stylo ($36) is a lippie pen that lets you create an ombre lip with a tinted balm stick on one end and a cushion tip dunked in powder pigments on the other.…

WHAT IT IS Researched and developed in Switzerland, iDDNA is a technology that analyses your genes, lifestyle and environment to manufacture skincare products and personalise a skincare routine to correct nutritional, hormonal and toxic imbalances in your body to prevent premature skin ageing. It was created to provide skincare treatments tailor-made for each individual, using detailed information about your genetics that standard skin-diagnosis tests cannot provide, thus helping you avoid trial and error or disappointing purchases of products off the shelf. HOW IT GOES All you need to do is fill up a survey concerning your lifestyle and provide an oral sample (gum swab) at any Bella Skin Care centre. Your DNA sample will be sent to the United States to be analysed, and the resulting data flown to Switzerland…

You want: To enhance skin radiance Estee Lauder Re-nutriv Ultimate Lift Floralixir Dew Regenerating Water, $180 . Has refined 24K gold and South Sea pearl extract to make skin look more radiant after just one use. It also has skin-calming ingredients like scutelleria root and red algae to reduce redness and inflammation. You want: To help skin retain moisture Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner, $69. The alcohol-free formula has rose fruit extract that is said to replenish moisture and stimulate collagen production so your skin becomes plumper and softer. You want: To prevent premature ageing Philosophy Time in a Bottle 100% In-control Resist Renew Repair Lotion, $49. Keep free radicals at bay with this skin-prep lotion whose antioxidant complex promises suppler skin and less visible fine lines. You want:…

I’ve never had acne throughout my teenage years, but zits started to appear on my skin when I was in my early twenties. Now, I’m in my mid-twenties, and despite proper makeup removal and cleansing, I still suffer from breakouts. Is this problem associated with genes, and what can I do to prevent acne? – Zenda Tan Genetics do play a role, but there are also other factors affecting acne development. These include diet, cosmetics, the environment and stress, as well as hormonal fluctuations that can increase sebaceous gland activity, resulting in excess sebum. The inflammation of clogged pores caused by the bacteria trapped in them can also cause acne – and the fact that acne-prone skin sheds dead skin cells more quickly than normal skin does exacerbates the problem…

THE DAMAGE Singapore consumers prefer liquid soap, which is packaged in plastic bottles, over bar soap. Most of that plastic isn’t recycled. In fact, just 7 per cent of the 824,600 tonnes of plastic waste generated in 2015 was. Bare Soaps, zero waste Go for “socially conscious” handmade bar soap (from $14.30, available at www.bare-soaps.com) by Bare Soaps, a social enterprise in the US. It produces all-natural soap bars from vegan oils like coconut, olive and castor oil, and doesn’t add preservatives, synthetics or parabens to them. The fragrance and appearance of the soap are enhanced with natural ingredients such as clay and essential oils. But the highlight is the packaging. The soap bars are wrapped in biodegradable paper embedded with seeds from wild flowers like bird’s-eye plants, English daisies…

My husband and I often argue because his idea of a nice night is staying in, watching TV and spending time together, while I really enjoy going out. This recently turned into a big ›ght when I got fed-up with him and went out with friends instead. I don’t want this to become a sticking point in our relationship. How do I get him to compromise? I won’t lie to you, that is every guy’s idea of a nice night. Every. Single. Guy. But it doesn’t mean we can’t compromise. When he goes out with his friends, where do they go? Let him pick the place the next time you suggest a night out. Tell him there’ll be time to stay home and watch TV when he’s geriatric, but while…

You write posts on Facebook. You upload photos to Instagram. You retweet celebrities you follow on Twitter. So far, so normal, right? Perhaps not. Using at least seven social media platforms makes you more than three times likelier to be at risk of developing depression and anxiety, compared with someone who uses no more than two platforms. That’s what a 2016 study by the Center for Research on Media, Technology and Health at the University of Pittsburgh in the US found. Should you be worried? Yes, because we’re among the most active social media consumers in the world. A 2016 report by global agency We Are Social found that Singapore had a social media penetration rate of 58 per cent. Social media intensifies #fomo Think social media is all about…

Divine Connect’s co-founder Cindy Leong suggested two approaches – either I scout matches based on the clients’ specific requests, or I introduce single, eligible men as potential matches. I decided it might be easier to go for the latter. I quickly ran into my first challenge when Cindy indicated that men in their 30s tended to be in high demand. I’m in my mid-20s – which means my social network is filled with men of a similar age, most of whom are uninterested in settling down. One of the few 30somethings I knew – and asked – turned down my offer to be scouted for a date, because he was already interested in someone else. Desperate to bring in some potential matches, I briefly considered hitting the bars and clubs…

Be A Jedi “Do they wear robes? Are they all geeky men? Is there Star Wars music?” Those were my first questions when I discovered Saberfit, a cardio and toning workout that involves, yes, lightsabers. (The answer to all three questions is no, by the way.) But if you’re just in it for a novel Skywalker experience, you’ll have to look elsewhere. Saberfit is not affiliated with film and TV production company Lucasfilm, and what you wield in class is called a combat saber rather than a lightsaber. In this hour-long workout, you can expect to burn 600 calories through a combination of cardio, plyometrics (jump training) and core exercises. As if that’s not enough, you’ll also be slashing your saber around while you do this – 1,000 times, to…

There is so much to discover in Victoria, Australia, as media personality Jade Seah found out on her recent trip there. She visited Grampians National Park (commonly known as the Grampians), and was wowed by its stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and sumptuous variety of food and wine. Take a peek at her travel diary from the few days she spent discovering the region. 1. Getting there My first time flying Qantas Airlines to Melbourne! I stopped at the Qantas International Lounge for a delicious dinner before stepping into the newly refurbished A330 aircraft. I was impressed by the state-of-the-art cabin environment, including its new Economy seats and in-flight entertainment, which helped me de-stress and relax for the journey ahead of me. 2. Breathtaking landscapes It took about three hours to…