Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2021 i Her World Singapore

I can’t believe we’re in our 30th year of Her World’s annual Woman of the Year (WOTY) awards. Every year, shortlisted candidates set higher benchmarks with their impressive achievements and innovative spirit, notably making a deep impact in their respective industries and, ultimately, holding themselves to the highest of standards. Making an impact is exactly one of the many criteria our esteemed judging panel of nine think about when it comes to deciding the winners for WOTY and Young Woman Achiever (YWA). This year’s WOTY winner Jessica Tan, co-CEO and executive director of China-based insurance company Ping An Group, was the brains behind numerous technology breakthroughs to power her company’s growth into a global financial service mammoth, including developing a telehealth app offering free online medical consultations during the peak…

“Something like ZIS ?” says Sharon Au in a charming French accent as she tugs at an outfit while stepping out of the changing room. The former actress cuts a cheery figure at this photo shoot, her last before she returns to Paris after a three-month vacation here. She moved to France in 2018 and is currently an investment director at a private equity firm. The 46-year-old chatters away as our fashion team fusses around her to put the ensemble together. It’s evident that who she is on her Instagram page (and on TV, if you remember her from back in the day) is who she is in person: She keeps things light-hearted and brims with energy. She’s also full of positivity, which is inspiring to see, given how she…

1. Su:m37 Losec Summa Elixir Cream, $332 I like a cream that delivers all the goodness sans stickiness. With its patented Aura Enzyme and Ferm Theriaca, this new launch does just that. Using fermentation science, it minimises inflammation from external stressors, while promoting collagen production in the dermis layer to induce skin turnover, deeply purifying and regenerating skin from within. Available at Su:m37 stores, Tangs Plaza and Isetan Tampines 2. Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Blush, $84, in four shades Feeling more like skincare than makeup, Les Beiges Water-Fresh Blush is a fresh take on blushers. Featuring microfluidic technology, an innovative process first used in Chanel’s Hydra Beauty skincare line, the blush has a light gel texture formulated with micro-droplets that melt into skin for subtly rosy cheeks and an immediate…

If you’ve always thought that there was just one way to apply blush, you’re not alone. However, blush – like eyeliner – can actually be used to achieve different aesthetics, depending on where and how it’s applied. Want a more sophisticated look for work? Makeup artist Clarence Lee says to apply your blush from the area just beside the ears in a downward manner, towards the front of the face along the cheek bones. Need to make your blush pop visually? Makeup artist Larry Yeo recommends layering two blush shades – one in a traditional blush colour that you like, along with a pale lilac shade as a soft highlight. Desire cherubic cheeks? Makeup artist Ginger Lynette Leong says a more rounded blush application, focusing on the front of the…

Grandma Lotus co-founders Lam Man Sze, Jolene Wong and Melissa Aw-Bamadhaj share more on the inspiration and ideals behind the brand. WHAT INSPIRED GRANDMA LOTUS?  Jolene: I grew up experiencing different TCM remedies. A weekly home-brewed herbal tea is one of the ways my grandmother shows love, and I found myself doing the same by dishing out treatment advice to my peers. Many people are sceptical of TCM because they don’t understand the science behind it. I realised there are clear gaps in the market because of insufficient access to personalised, concise and reliable TCM information in English. Also, the global growing emphasis on TCM has created room for brands with a strong digital presence that speak to the younger audience. Man Sze: My patients are my main source of…

Many people around the world are familiar with the iconic Miss Dior fragrance, but not everyone knows that the late fashion designer Christian Dior named his first fragrance after his beloved sister, Catherine. He was inspired by her courage, loyalty and resilience – she bravely continued as a resistance fighter despite being tortured and imprisoned during WWII. When it was first created in 1947, Miss Dior had the olfactory character of a chypre fragrance of fresh green notes, made with traditional scents of bergamot, oak moss and patchouli and imbued with Grasse rose and jasmine. The fragrance has come a long way and seen many iterations since then. The latest 2021 version of Miss Dior Eau de Parfum, reimagined by nose Francois Demachy, creates what the brand describes as an…

Jessica is a firm believer in creating impact and value in business, which has been the cornerstone of her driving force. In 2020, Fortune magazine named her second on the Most Powerful Women International list among businesses outside of the US. Educated at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology and armed with a computer engineering degree, she started her career at consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Thirteen years later in 2013, she joined Chinese insurance company, Ping An, as group chief information officer, and was behind numerous technology breakthroughs to power the company’s growth into a global financial service mammoth, including developing a telehealth app offering free online medical consultations during the peak of the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020. Today, the insurance giant’s impressive international network of digital offerings and…

1 All lumps in the breast are cancerous Most breast lumps are actually not cancerous. However, it is still important to get them evaluated if you are unsure. 2 Underwired bras give you breast cancer There is no evidence to suggest that underwired bras cause cancer. 3 Breast cancer is contagious No. Cancer develops due to uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in our body. It is not from an external source. 4 Annual mammograms increase your risk of cancer With the latest technology, the radiation dose of a mammogram is extremely low, amounting to approximately four to six months of natural background radiation. There has been no proven case of breast cancer arising from mammograms. 5 Breast cancer only happens when you’re middle aged Breast cancer can…

SPOT THE SIGNS OBSESSIVE MICROMANAGER You are expected to send good morning texts to the team group chat every day, and meetings usually take place during and through your lunch hour. They also often demand detailed updates on projects. CONSTANT DOWNER You regularly get belittled during team meetings over very minor indiscretions. One moment chummy and the next aloof, Jekyll & Hyde is prone to emotional outbursts, but never apologises. CLUELESS & INCOMPETENT You are drowning under deadlines, but your plea for extra help gets shut down. They also have no idea what’s going on, and clearly have no interest in helping you meet your KPIs. HOW IT HURTS YOU Being micromanaged can cause you to become less proactive and lose motivation. It's difficult for you to build a positive…

I’ve been flirting with a male coworker and want to ask him out. What should I do if he says no? I get it. Asking a co-worker out is always potentially super awkward, even if things go well. Maybe you can ask him out by not asking him out. Like invite him to a group dinner where you can strategically plop yourself next to him and monopolise his time, and then go from there. That way, you get a better sense of whether he’s into you or not, and you can avoid embarrassment by never showing your face on Zoom again. After chatting online with this guy for a while, he asked me out on a date! How do I ask if he’s fully vaccinated without sounding rude? We are…

With its practical geometric shape and statement bamboo clasp, the Roseau makes a great daily carryall. This season, the iconic bag has been updated in a range of materials, from smooth cowhide and fuss-free canvas to a glossy embossed crocodile. For more options, some even come with a ’70s-inspired acetate chain shoulder strap. This structured bag is lightweight and understated, with an eclectic sensibility – everything one could ask for in an everyday bag. Best of all, it comes in a range of sizes (from XS to L), so you can pick and choose a style that can hold all your daily essentials, whether you’re a phone-and-wallet-only minimalist or an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink kind of woman. Hey, no one’s judging.…

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Fashion is, as they say, a form of self expression,” says Trisha Goklani, 27, who has been living and working in London for a few years now. She admits that she used to dress very differently as a teen though: “Thrift shopping on the weekends really helped me put my style together. I wore so many different colours, patterns and textures, and it really helped me understand fashion and feel comfortable in my own body.” But as she grew older, she gravitated towards simpler silhouettes and colours. In Trisha s case, this understanding of fashion and style seems innate. She recalls fondly: “My first fashion memory was going to the Hussein Chalayan show a long time ago at the Audi Fashion Festival. I put together an all-white ensemble of a…

LONDON Look dapper with a great mix of tailored pieces. SEOUL Gangnam style is literally about wearing the coolest from the catwalk. TOKYO Part quirky and part sexy for some shopping time at Aoyama. PARIS Parisian bourgeoisie always looking chic in a matching set. SHANGHAI Go for a bold look if you want to stand out in the city’s thriving art districts. BERLIN You have to always look cool in a city filled with youthful energy. HONG KONG Go for a close up in an office-on-top-party-at-the-bottom look. NEW YORK A stylish sportswear-meets-runway ensemble for the city that never sleeps. BALI Get ready to party in a tie-dye dress at a hip beach-front bar.…

Every year, more than 29 per cent of cancers diagnosed in women are breast cancers. It remains the leading cancer for women in Singapore. As with any disease, awareness is key. The more you know about it and the earlier you detect it, the more you can do to stem its spread. This makes the work of Breast Cancer Awareness even more significant. The Estee Lauder Companies group leads the charge with its annual contribution to the Pink Ribbon campaign. The aim? To support the health of women by raising awareness through education and promoting early detection. The late Evelyn Lauder spearheaded the initial campaigns and founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in 1993. Since then, the company’s Breast Cancer Campaign has raised more than US$99 million (S$133 million)…

WOMEN STILL WANT TO WEAR LIPSTICK “I asked myself, ‘What do women expect from makeup now that they have to wear masks?’ We could add more skincare benefits, but I know there are women who still like to have colour on their lips and the feel of a lipstick. The pandemic forced us to think differently and use our expertise to develop products that will fulfil the desires of women who love beauty.” THERE WILL BE MORE FOCUS ON CARE ELEMENTS “At Dior, we were already infusing more care elements into our makeup. This gave us a big base of research on skincare ingredients to draw on. We had already been working on the Rouge Dior Natural Balms – the pandemic just turned it into a priority.” TINTED LIP BALMS…

Grandma Lotus Beauty Bloom, $19.90 for 12 bags A blend of honeysuckle, osmanthus and rose, this fragrant and caffeine-free floral tea helps to promote detoxification, and boost blood and “qi” circulation. Red dates lend a sweet aftertaste. Available at grandmalotus.com Eu Yan Sang Nourishing Essence Face Mask, $49.90 for three sheets Get glowing, youthful skin with this intensely hydrating sheet mask. Bird’s nest and niacinamide stimulate skin repair and collagen production, while ginseng root and grape extracts help to brighten skin and reduce the look of lines. Available at euyansang.com.sg Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX, $330 for 60ml Now into its fifth iteration, this top-selling anti-ageing moisturiser’s improved formula uses the vitalising energy of ginseng to refresh and firm tired, dull skin. Choose from two versions: “Classic” or “Soft”…

Lin Fengru is not one to be fazed by challenges when pursuing the things she loves, even if it means making a foray into territory that’s not just entirely new to her, but also largely uncharted. Her grit and determination has today made her the driving force behind one of the biggest disruptions in the billion-dollar dairy industry. A Singapore Management University graduate in Information System Management and Marketing, Fengru cut her teeth in corporate sales roles at Google and Salesforce. However, in 2019, disenchanted with the lack of good milk options to make quality cheese in her kitchen, the cheese connoisseur made a life-changing move into the industry of biotechnology. She co-founded Turtletree Labs to make high-quality milk in the lab using stem cell technology. That vision was propelled…

With the pandemic affecting our lives by curtailing overseas travel and even basic social interaction, Singapore saw a dramatic uptake in hobbies such as keeping plants, baking and cycling. A survey reported in our national newspaper showed that 60 per cent of us picked up a new skill or hobby during the Circuit Breaker. Interestingly 94 per cent of these people are still at it – I contribute to this statistic. After the pandemic hit at the end of 2019, I acquired about 15 plants (seven are thriving, one is surviving, the rest have sadly not made it) and a road bicycle. I now cycle weekly, covering distances of between 50 and 130km each time. During this time, I decided to undergo training as a rebound instructor. It was not…

An express way to slim down Pressed for time? The new award-winning ezSlim Body Contouring Treatment at London Weight Management has an express option. Specific areas for fat burning are targeted in half-hour sessions to achieve S-Line perfection. After a detailed analysis of your requirements and body fat composition, the consultants and nutritionists will tailor a treatment and meal plan for your individual needs. You can also choose to focus on specific areas of your body with custom-mixed ampoules to combat different concerns like stubborn fat, water retention, cellulite and more. To augment the diet plan, a matcha slimming drink is given post treatment, along with a take-home ampoule to support the fat-burning process at home. First trial at $28 nett, available at nine locations islandwide. ALL SUNNY AND WARM…

An even-toned radiance has always been top of my skin goals because it’s the one thing I can’t seem to achieve with my dehydrated skin. So imagine my surprise when I witnessed an improvement after just one use of Lancome’s new Absolue The Serum ($450 for 30ml). Harnessing the power of millions of trademarked Perpetual Rose molecules from exclusive hand-harvested blooms, the serum supports accelerated renewal to help resurface your complexion and enliven skin’s natural glow. With more than 80 white scented petals, each Perpetual Rose is organically grown at the Plateau de Valensole in the south of France, and its beautiful scent provides a sensorial experience. At first pump, the texture seems dense and concentrated, but it absorbs quickly when massaged into skin, which means it’s lightweight enough for…

Frizzy, dry and damaged hair has always been the bane of women’s existence. This explains why hair treatments that promise smooth, shiny locks are so popular. According to Charles Chong, associate director at Chez Vous Hair Salon: “Smooth hair reflects light better, giving your complexion a healthy glow.” However, busy Singapore women have little time to style their mane, especially in the mornings. “Being able to wake up with smooth, shiny hair with minimal effort is probably the biggest reason why smoothing hair treatments are in such great demand,” he adds. Instead of the super sleek finish that can leave hair looking a little flat, hair smoothing treatments today promise frizz-free strands with a softer and more glossy, mirror-like shine. AT THE SALON There are a few options when it…

Feeling “heaty” and breaking out in zits? Drink lots of cooling herbal teas like chrysanthemum. Fatigued and in need of a boost? Time for some ginseng chicken soup. For many Chinese, these little pearls of time-honoured wisdom have long been part and parcel of their culture and upbringing. And now, it seems, these traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) concepts are increasingly being tapped for beauty purposes. This isn’t exactly a new development – after all, skin nourishers like bird’s nest and pearl powder have long been staples in medicine halls. However, it has been given a significant boost in recent times by the booming wellness trend. Jolene Wong, co-founder of local brand Grandma Lotus, which offers ready-to-drink TCM herbal brews, says: “Lifestyles have changed over the years. There is a growing…

These days, talk of sustainability and eco-responsibility are never far from everyone’s lips. You see established beauty companies adopting earth-friendly practices in ways big and small, and new labels created with environmentally friendly DNA. For French giant Clarins, however, all this attention on sustainability isn’t so much a new frontier as it is an opportunity to better accomplish what it has always done since the company’s birth in 1954 – offer plant-based products that take care of both your skin and the planet. Virginie Courtin-Clarins, the brand’s deputy CEO and head of CSR, says its involvement in environmental issues started long before it was fashionable for companies to do so. “Making life more beautiful is the guiding principle for everything we do, and an ambitious ideal that pushes us to…

2021 marks a new milestone as our annual Her World Woman of the Year awards enters its 30th edition. Exemplary achievements and true grit, not only in their careers but also in making a positive impact, are the defining qualities of these outstanding women. They are disruptors, trailblazers and innovators, undeterred by age - as our Young Woman Achiever demonstrates. From driving digital transformation to pushing the boundaries of innovation against insurmountable challenges, each of this year’s winners is a force to be reckoned with.…