Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2020 i Singapore Women's Weekly

‘I think our bodies are beautiful, and I think celebrating them and being comfortable in them – no matter what age you are – is important’– Jennifer Aniston Research says that body confidence is linked with overall happiness, and don’t we all want to be happy with our bodies? I used to watch models strutting down the runway, looking like a million bucks. My younger and more impressionable self would wish that I too, looked modelesque so that I could feel like I owned the world. But the reality is, we are all built differently. As Diane Von Furstenberg says, “Style is about confidence.” I agree. Know what it takes to give your confidence a boost – it doesn’t have to be about splurging only on designer wear, or blowing…

before you knew her as the multi-hyphenate she is today – fitness entrepreneur, host, television presenter, and wife of Henry Golding – Liv Lo Golding was a fashion model. ‘We literally can’t survive as a human race if we didn’t have nature’ For 10 years of her life, she jetted in and out of Asia’s fashion capitols, and appeared in magazine editorials, commercials and runway shows. However, the Italian-Taiwanese beauty realised early on that there was more to life than obsessing over whether she could fit into the next brand’s sample-sized clothing. Interestingly, it was the fashion world and her previous jet-setting life that planted the first seed of environmentalism in Liv. “Having traipsed around Asia’s biggest cities my whole life, I found that people – myself included – were…

PRETTY IN PINK Nars Afterglow Lip Balm in Dolce Vita, $40 Its sheer pink enhances your natural lip colour without making you look too done up, and its formula of nourishing Monoi Hydrating Complex and an antioxidant blend helps to keep your lips feeling soft and plump. YSL Beaute Rouge Volupte Shine in Morning Nude Kiss, $52 Made with plant waxes to nourish and soften, its balm-like texture dresses your lips in a sheer beige-nude shade, and leaves them looking shiny and plump. Lancome L’Absolu Rouge Lipstick in #337 Blush Classique, $49 Formulated with the moisture-boosting Pro-Xylane and antioxidant vitamin E, this creamy lipstick coats lips in pinky-nude pigments while delivering lip-conditioning ingredients to ensure long-lasting comfort. Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Extreme 132 Endless, $52 With a blend of natural…

Spot Check Zero in on sun spots and age spots with AHC Peony Bright Spot Corrector, $42 (20ml). Enriched with fermented Korean pink peony, pink micro algae, and vitamin C derivatives, it helps to reduce melanin and lighten pigmentation. Two-Week Programme Transform skin in 14 days with Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Accelerated Clarity Renewing Ampoules, $155 (28 vials of 1ml). These potent ampoules target hyperpigmentation, and resurface skin with a trio of glycolic, lactic and phytic acid.…

GINGER LYNETTE LEONG Top Rave: Payot Illuminating Perfecting Serum, $149 (30ml), is enriched with hyaluronic acid and illuminating pearls to give your skin stunning radiance. Hot Tips: Use it on its own to brighten dull skin and any discolouration. Alternatively, after applying a light foundation to your face, mix a drop of this serum with a little more foundation and apply it to the T-zone to give your face more definition. Since the pearlescent pigments in this serum are super fine, they won’t add unwanted shine to the T-zone even for those with oily and combination skin. GREGO OH Top Rave: Hera Glow Lasting Foundation, $79 (35ml), veils skin with a soft glow, nourishing hydration and a skin-fit finish. Hot Tips: Apply this foundation with a foundation brush for an…

It’s a match made in heaven. The piece de resistance of the LG Pra.L collection has to be the Derma LED Mask, where LG engineers drew on the company’s know-how on LED technology to create a beauty device to even the skin tone, brighten and firm. Hugo Shin, director of LG HE Home Beauty Business Division reiterates, “We are always studying and developing technology for customers’ needs. The Derma LED Mask, for example, taps on our expertise from LED light and TV knowledge.” Lots of attention has been paid to the comfort and safety of the device, which is the only Korean-made product of its kind to be given an FDA-cleared rating by the US Food and Drug Administration. The high-tech mask protects the eyes with an eye-shield design made…

THE WHITE SHIRT This can be worn in different ways to look casual, work-appropriate or party-ready. APPLE SHAPE Opt for a white shirt that ends just below the hip and preferably clutches or narrows at your waist. HOURGLASS SHAPE Look for shirt styles that accentuate your waist without adding bulk around your hips. PEAR SHAPE Fitted shirts help highlight your shoulders and bring more attention to your bust and waist. Match with A-line skirts to play down wide hips. DENIM JEANS Restyle your classic jeans to go everywhere with you, be it a romantic date or a meeting at work. APPLE SHAPE Bring attention to your legs with a pair of skinny black jeans. Pair with V-neck tops to help elongate the neck and reduce the look of the midsection.…

Dr Greger’s Daily Dozen makes living healthily a habit, with 11 foods (and exercise) we should incorporate into our daily routine. Over the next few pages, we describe the daily dozen in more detail and explain why it’s crucial for all. • Wholegrains: 3 portions • Cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, etc.): 1 portion • Legumes: 3 portions • Berries: 1 portion • Herbs and spices: 1 portion • Drinks: 4 portions • Other fruit: 3 portions • Dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, lettuce, etc.): 2 portions • Nuts and seeds: 1 portion • Linseed: 1 portion • Other vegetables: 2 portions • Exercise: Once a day…

“My husband and I both agree to always try to communicate to our son first. He’s almost three years old, so while he can let me know what he wants most of the time, there are times when he gets frustrated because he can’t get his needs or wants across. During these moments, I let him cry it out and compose himself first. Once he’s calmed down, I get him to slowly explain what he wants. So far, this communication method has always worked with him and it helps him to understand that if there’s anything wrong, he can let us know.” – Zahra Hamzah, 31, sales manager “I try to establish healthy habits at home because I know things like a balanced diet, a good night’s sleep, and plenty…

“The most crucial step for me is to make sure that I’m divvying up my salary the moment it comes in. I already know what my recurring expenses are for each month and I keep those in my main bank account. I have a separate bank account for travel and ‘treat yourself’ costs, for when I want to book a holiday or buy myself something nice. My third account is where I set aside about a third of my income for savings.” – Hevina Kaur, 25, public relations executive “I find that the best way for me to save money or to save on things, in general, is by using an app or a credit card that gives me cash back — especially on big-ticket items like flights and hotels.…

Sarah Jessica Parker: This fashionista is happy to dress herself and her three little ones in second-hand clothes, and loves getting hand-me-downs. Gillian Chung: The Hong Kong actress doesn’t let her doctor husband sponge off her saying, “he’s never spent a single cent of my money”. Tyra Banks: Instead of getting a decorator, Tyra tackles home DIY projects like updating her walls with a fresh coat of paint by herself to pinch pennies. Leonardo DiCaprio: The millionaire playboy only owns one car, a Toyota Prius, and eschews private jets for commercial flights to save money and protect the Earth. Chow Yun-Fat: He may be a legend, but Chow Yun Fat is so thrifty he used the same first-generation Nokia phone for 17 years before it conked out on him.…

• Awareness is the first step. Take a look at your consumption habits and research how you can do better. • Recognise that refusing, reducing and recycling has benefits to your livelihood. • Believing that your actions have an impact is the only way forward, what you believe you can achieve. • There are so many cool ways you can live more holistically. For example, you can calculate and offset your carbon footprint online and even plant trees through your browser. • Buy products that are made from bamboo, are plastic-free and compostable; and support clean beauty brands.…

Let your skin steal the spotlight this month. The latest slew of brightening launches is not just about embracing your skin’s natural beauty and tone, but also infusing it with breath-taking luminosity. Inspired by Korea glass skin and lit-from-within beauty trends, the universal beauty goal today is translucent skin that exudes its own light. Radiance staples run the gamut from skincare to makeup. Some are formulated with exfoliants which lift off dull surface cells, while others target dark spots and hyperpigmentation, or boost circulation and overall radiance. Glow-enhancers can breathe life into tired skin that’s endured the graveyard shift. They “rewrite your age” with a youthful radiance, give your face more dimension, make your best features pop, or subtly “airbrush” how your skin looks in photos – no filters required.…

Dewy Glow Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation Cushion Compact SPF 40 PA++++, $86, recharges skin with moisture and Chinese beauty botanical extracts such as cordyceps. It also shields skin from pollutants and sun damage. Second-skin Finish Estee Lauder Double Wear Soft Matte Glow Cushion SPF 45/PA+++, $75, feels and looks like your skin – only better. It tames shine and blurs out fine lines with a long-lasting, lustrous matte finish. And unlike many cushions, it can achieve full coverage when layered on. Veil Of Radiance A compact foundation that truly moisturises skin, Diorsnow Perfect Light Compact SPF 10 PA++, $100, veils your skin in light. Edelweiss flower brightens skin, and micro-pearls tame shine and boost luminosity, while skincare actives correct colour imperfections.…

Defence Class Supergoop! Bright-Eyed 100% Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40, $55 (15ml), not only shields the eye area from UVA and UVB rays, but also fends off infrared A and blue light. A blend of probiotics, pomegranate, and caffeine reduce dark circles as well. Wake Up Call Lighten the look of under-eye dark circles and fine lines with Sulwhasoo Bloomstay Vitalizing Eye Cream, $125 (200ml). Plum Blossom extract counteracts free radical damage, and anti-inflammatory ingredients repair and renew your peepers.…

Flash Therapy Kew Organics LED Facial, $80 for 20 minutes, emits LED light in four different colours – blue, red, yellow and infrared . Each targets a different skin concern, such as acne, scars, wrinkles and inflammation, for radiant, even-toned skin. At Kew Organics Facial Bar, Block 2 Everton Park #01-47, tel: 6534 8255. Detox and Glow DRx Essential Facial Re/juvenation [Clinic Protocol], $420 for 75 minutes, removes dead skin cells, impurities and makeup residue. It delivers powerful jet streams of botanicals to improve skin clarity, and minimise the look of pores. At DRx Medical Aesthetic Clinic and Medispa, #16-01/02 Tong Building, tel: 6733 1555. Moisture Infusion Estheclinic AquaPure, $128 for 30 minutes, cleanses with hydradermabrasion, and lifts off dead skin cells and brightens your complexion with a glycolic and…

• COASTEERING You might not have heard of this exhilarating sport, but it involves hiking, swimming and diving. • ZIP-LINING If you’re after a thrill, zip-lining lets you reach speeds of more than 100km/h while gliding on a rope suspended high in the air. • SKIING Try an extreme outdoor activity in the cold for a change. Try skiing, or snowboarding, to experience the rush of racing downhill. It also strengthens your core and lower body muscles. • SURFING Ride the waves while soaking up the salty air of the ocean. Did you know that surfing is among the oldest sports ever? While its precise origin is uncertain, prehistoric stone carvings in Peru, which date back 5,000 years, show people surfing. • MOUNTAIN BIKING There’s quite a scene for mountain…

Take a look at your own portfolio of cash, savings, investments and insurance. Plan for what your life and financial goals are. Be objective about how much you can save and invest. As investors, look at mutual funds, bonds, and blue-chip stocks. A combination of these is an excellent idea for a healthy and diverse portfolio. Always make sure that the investment strategies are in line with your investment objectives. I recommend putting at least 20 per cent of your monthly paycheck into savings. It is tough to meet this savings goal if you don’t budget properly. To make sure you do not miss the 20 per cent savings goal, write up a budget and itemise your income and expenses. Aside from consistently contributing to your retirement plan, start setting…

Mostly A: Nomi, No Time To Die, played by Lashana Lynch You’re strong, intelligent, sexual and confident. It’ll take a tough man to satisfy your needs. You’re a career girl who wants it all and doesn’t need a man to get it. Mostly B: Jinx, Die Another Day, played by Halle Berry You ooze natural charm from every curve of your body. You tend to go for the ruggedly handsome kind of man, and someone who’s going to be your equal. Mostly C: Wai Lin, Tomorrow Never Dies, played by Michelle Yeoh You might be a rough and tough type of Bond girl, but that doesn’t make you any less attractive. You don’t go out with men, you go for gentlemen. Mostly D: Vesper Lynd, Casino Royale, played by Eva…

Clean The Slate Lift off the veil of dullness and dark spots, and infuse skin with a profusion of light and oxygen. Shiseido White Lucent Illuminating Micro-Spot Serum, $160 (30ml), reduces melanin with White Sand Lily from Crete, and accelerates skin repair for even-looking skin and youthful radiance. #NoFilterNeeded Think of Skin Inc Serum Glow Filter, $72 (30ml), as a natural skin filter that you can wear all day. Light Reflective Technology gives skin a soft-focused effect, and Gold Hibiscus Extract locks moisture in for that dewy glow. Skin Awakening Jumpstart cellular turnover and rejuvenate your skin clock. Chantecaille Radiance Elixir, $360 (30ml), contains a Skin Awakening Peptide and powerful botanicals such as tomato-derived colourless carotenoids. It helps reduce wrinkles and redness for a flawless pearlescent glow. Get Even Nip…

Complexion SOS Resuscitate dull skin with Albion Excia Extreme Charge Serum Mask, $167 (six masks). Each sheet mask is saturated with an entire bottle of serum to help skin retain moisture and brightening ingredients. Flower Power Hydration is a prerequisite for glowing skin. Foreo Farm To Face Bulgarian Rose Hydrating Mask, $29.90 (six masks), immerses skin in Bulgarian rose water. The natural oils and sugar from the rose petals smoothen and soften skin, while brightening antioxidants give it a lovely glow. All That Glitters Revive Brightening Moisture Mask, $200 (USD 142.95) (75g), is white when first applied on skin, but dries to a shimmery gold shade. It deeply revitalises skin with vitamin C and skin-energising ingredients.…

Gold For Glow 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster, $170 (20ml), gives skin a regal glow, thanks to a blend of 24K gold and rosa damascena extract. Spread it over the face for soft glow, or focus on the cheekbones for a strobing effect. Satin Lustre A sheer iridescent-pink highlighting fluid, Chanel Le Blanc Rosy Light Drops, $85 (30ml), gives skin a healthy, rosy hue. Skin luxuriates in this ultra-lightweight and hydrating formula, exuding exquisite glow. Sun-kissed Luminosity A versatile addition to your base collection, Nars Tinted Glow Booster, $60 (30ml), can be worn on its own for a sheer glow, or layered over foundation to extend the staying power of your makeup. Formulated with yellow and beige pigments, it helps skin to look gorgeously sun-kissed.…

Imagine having your own beauty devices to cleanse, lift and tone your skin – so you can do your own facials at home at any time you want. LG Electronics, known for its state-of-the-art TVs, refrigerators and washing machines, has tapped into its wealth of technological knowledge and capabilities to create gadgets that allow you to be your very own beauty consultant and aesthetician. With the philosophy that true beauty comes from within, LG launched the Pra.L range of four home beauty devices, the Dual Cleanser, Galvanic Ion Booster, Total Lift Up Care and Derma LED Mask to complement and enhance the efficacy of your skincare products. Calvin Cho, vice president for LG Home Electronics (HE) Asia's Sales and Marketing Division, says, “Our mission has always been to help people…

POWER CUT Polish up your look with sharp lines and premium tailoring. Then top it all off with a newsboy cap. DIAL UP THE GLAMOUR Upstyle your party look with lavish puffed sleeves and release your inner disco diva! FRONT RUNNERS Go the extra mile with ultra glam ‘70s hot pants. Streamline the look with a jacket in a neutral hue. MORE IS MORE Amp up dramatic zebra prints with an OTT toga top to elevate your style for after-hours play. THE RIGHT LINES Pair pastel stripes with pumps and throw on a wide-brimmed printed hat for that summer sartorial nod. SMART MOVES Make a strong impression in stylish, tailored cuts and a toned down colour palette. STRONG SUIT Pair modern tailoring with relaxed separates for a look that is…

1. Prioritise people over chores. If a friend wants to meet up, the dishes can wait. 2. If you have a creative idea, act on it. Don’t mull it over. 3. Share ideas and projects before they are perfect. 4. Have an experimental mindset of having fun and seeing how it goes. 5. Think about being at the end of your life. What silly things did you spend too much time on? 6. For small tasks or things you tend to waste time on, set yourself a timer. 7. Let the natural world remind you that imperfection is beautiful. 8. Don’t compare yourself to how perfect things might look on social media. 9. Embrace your imperfections – they are the things that make you unique. Ish by Lynne Cazaly, $22.95…

Poor diet is the leading cause of disease, premature ageing and lower health expectancy. American doctor and author Dr Michael Greger has used this fact, proven through countless studies, to devise a special dietary regimen he wrote about in his book How Not to Die, which became a mega hit in the US. Here, Dr Greger explains how we can easily – and pleasurably – gain many healthy years of life through “Daily Dozen”. my book, How Not to Die, was inspired by my grandmother. At the age of 65, she was told her life was over. Her doctors sent her home to die in a wheelchair. But shortly after being discharged from the hospital, she watched a 60-minute episode on Nathan Pritikin, a pioneer in reversing heart disease through…

The information included here is not a substitute for medical intervention. Should your child exhibit suicidal thoughts or tendencies, seek professional help immediately: • Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 • Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 • Institute of Mental Health’s mobile crisis service: 6389-2222 • Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800 • Shan You Counselling Centre (English and Mandarin): 6741-9293 • Tinkle Friend (for primary school-aged children): 1800-274-4788…

RASPBERRY MERINGUE CAKE Prep and Cook 1 hour | Serves 12 to 15 125 g unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200 g) caster sugar 3 eggs, beaten lightly ¼ tsp salt 2 cups (300 g) self-raising flour 1 cup (250 ml) natural yoghurt 2 cups (300 g) frozen raspberries, lightly thawed fresh raspberries, to serve ITALIAN MERINGUE 1 cup (220 g) caster sugar 4 egg whites Pinch of cream of tartar 1. Preheat oven to 180 C (160 C fan-forced). Grease and line a 20cm x 30cm (4cm deep) slice pan, and extend paper by 3cm over the sides. 2. Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl with electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Gradually add eggs, beating between additions, then the salt. On low speed, fold in the…

RAT (2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924) Love is in the air for those born in the year of the Rat. Singletons can use this month to look for a partner, as there’s a higher chance of you meeting the right person. If you’re already in a committed relationship, it will be a euphoric and stable month. OX (2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1926) There is a chance for positive outcomes in the relationship department this month. The Ox should be mindful not to take these opportunities for granted. Ensure you put in the necessary effort to encourage a positive outcome for any romantic proposals or gestures. TIGER (2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1927) Although relationship luck isn’t on your…

ACHIEVE CLEAR, GLOWY SKIN We often think about protecting our skin from the sun, but forget that long-term blue light exposure from our smartphones and computer screens can cause skin damage, too. Shield your skin against photo-ageing with the Laneige Radian-C Cream that promises to brighten and even out your complexion by targeting visible and non-visible spots. Vitamins C and E in the formula guard skin from UV rays and promote healthy cell growth. This will is said to remove spots and boost collagen production at the same time. At $68 (50 ml), at all Laneige boutiques, department counters, Lazada Singapore, Shopee, Zalora and Sephora. Visit laneige.com.sg RESTORE AGE-REDUCED HA LEVELS Crow’s feet, nasolabial folds and marionette lines are skin ageing signs that are also caused by decreasing hyaluronic acid…

I had never thought about looking out for any eye candy in the office. I was recently married to my schoolmate whom I dated for 10 years. Then, one day, I started to notice this male colleague, JP. He was from another department, and I would see him whenever we have big meetings in the office that involved everyone. JP was probably five years my senior and would have been my supervisor’s boss if he had worked in my department. He was the silent type. He wasn’t incredibly good-looking and looked more like a sad puppy. A somewhat charming one. At every one of those big meetings, I noticed that JP would automatically look for more chairs so that everyone has a seat. He didn’t wait for the admin staff…