Our annual beauty awards are back! Voted by a panel of industry experts and esteemed judges, this is Singapore’s comprehensive list of beauty must-haves. Don’t go shopping without it!
Our annual beauty awards are back! Voted by a panel of industry experts and esteemed judges, this is Singapore’s comprehensive list of beauty must-haves. Don’t go shopping without it!
MEET THE JUDGES
Cynthia Chew
Senior Beauty Editor, CLEO
“A red lipstick is always a good idea.”
Christabel Chua
Influencer
“Never go out without framing the windows to your soul (aka doing your brows).”
Junie Oh Tan
Co-founder, Director at DUO, Hairbyduo
“You’re never fully dressed without great hair.”
Roz Pho
Actress, TV Host
“Travel lots, it’s good for the soul; eat well, it’s good for the heart; and always choose to be happy first.”
TG Goh
Makeup Artist
“Good skin is the foundation of great beauty.”
CHEEKS
There’s every reason to smile with the help of this cheeky lot.
BEST GLOW ENHANCER
1. Erborian Glow Crème TIE
2. Chosungah22 24H Raybeam Cream
ROSIEST POST-WORKOUT BLUSH
3. Lancôme Cushion Blush Subtil in 021 Sorbet Rose |
BESTBLUSHER FOR DARK SKIN
4. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Mood Exposure |
BEST MULTI-BENEFIT BLUSHER
5. The Body Shop Lip & Cheek Stain in Pink Hibiscus |
BEST BLUSHER UNDER$30
6. MUJI Cheek Color - Matte Type (Rose) |
BEST K-BEAUTY BLUSH
7. ETUDE HOUSE Play 101 Stick |
BLUSHER FOR THE MOST NATURAL LOOK
8. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Exposed
LIPS
Are you ready for some serious lip swag?
BEST EVERYDAY LIPSTICK
1.LANEIGE Silk Intense Lipstick in 465 Privilege |
MOST HYDRATING LIPSTICK
2.Maybelline Lip Flush Lipstick |
MOST MATTE LIPSTICKEVER
3. Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick |
MOSTWORTHY LIPSTICK SPLURGE
4. YSL Rouge Pur Couture
HOTTEST RED LIPPIE
5. CHANEL Rouge Allure Ink in 148 Libere
TIE 6. Clinique Pop Liquid Matte Lip Colour & Primer in Flame Pop |
BRIGHTEST AND BOLDEST LIP COLOUR
7. Color Me Happy in Boldlicious Fuchsia Explosion |
BESTLIQUID LIPSTICK
8. Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor™
NAUGHTIEST NUDE LIPPIE
9. NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Do Me Baby |
BEST LIP CRAYON
10. Nudestix Magnetic Matte Lip Color in Saint |
SHINIEST LIP GLOSS
11. CHANEL Rouge Coco Gloss |
BEST LIP GLOSS UNDER$40
12. Lancôme Juicy Shaker in 283 Berry in Love |
BEST LIP BALM
13. Mentholatum Lip Pure Essence Oil |
BEST TINTED LIP BALM
14. Benefit Benebalm
This product is unique and easy to use as you can just dab or swipe the product on. The colour payoff is excellent and it’s super moisturising too.”
Samantha Lim,The CLEO Society member
BASES
With the right foundation, you’ll ace your base.
BEST UNDEREYE CONCEALER
1. Rimmel London Wake Me Up Skin Brightening Concealer |
BEST BB
2. ORBIS BB Whitening SPF 40 PA+++ |
MOST MATTIFYING COMPACT FOUNDATION
3. Revlon ColorStay™ 2-in-1 Compact Makeup & Concealer |
MOST LONG-LASTING FOUNDATION
4. Dior Diorskin Forever Perfect Makeup Everlasting Wear Pore-Refining Effect |
FLUID FOUNDATION THAT FEELS MOST LIKE SECOND SKIN
5. Shu Uemura Petal Skin Fluid Foundation SPF 20 PA++
TIE 6. MISSHA Aqua Cover Foundation SPF 20/PA++ |
BEST CUSHION MAKEUP
7. LANEIGE BB Cushion_Whitening
TIE 8. SILKYGIRL Magic BB Cushion |
BEST CONCEALER FOR FACIAL IMPERFECTIONS
9. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer |
LOOSE POWDER WITH THE MOST TRANSLUCENT FINISH
10. MUJI Loose Finishing Powder (Natural)
TIE 11. Albion Elegance Face Powder |
BEST MAKEUP BASE
12. Rimmel London Stay Matte Makeup Primer |
BEST CC
13. THEFACESHOP Miracle Finish CC Cooling Cushion
"It offers buildable, medium to full coverage that does not look cakey and lasts throughout the day without creasing.”
Genevieve Lee,The CLEO Society member
EYES & BROWS
Keep your eyes on these champions.
BEST EYE PALETTE UNDER $50
1. Sasatinnie Natural Count Eye
TIE 2. The Body Shop Down to Earth Eyeshadows Quad |
BEST EYESHADOWSTICK
3. Popstar Mesmerise Mousse Eyeshadow in Entrap & Bewitch |
MASCARA FOR THE MOSTDRAMATIC RESULT
4. Revlon Dramatic Definition™ Mascara in Waterproof Blackest Black |
BEST EVERYDAY EYEBROW AID
5. LANEIGE Eyebrow Cushion-cara
TIE 6. Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil
MOST LONG-LASTING LIQUID EYELINER
7. Urban Decay Perversion Waterproof Fine-Point Eye Pen
BEST EYELINER PENCIL
8. K-Palette Real Lasting Eye Pencil 24H WP
MOST VOLUMISING MASCARA
9. IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara |
MOST WEARABLE EYESHADOW UNDER $30
10. ZA Killer Big Eyes Eyeshadow in PK24
BODY & NAILS
Every body deserves a pampering.
BEST HAND CREAM FOR DAY
1. Patisserie De Bain Sugared Violet Hand Cream |
MOST REFRESHING SHOWER GEL
2. Dr Bronner’s 18-in-1 Peppermint Pure-Castile Soap |
BEST SCENTED BODY LOTION
3. Dr Bronner’s Orange Lavender Organic Hand & Body Lotion
TIE 4. NIVEA Skin Delight Oil In Body Milk Glowing Rose |
BEST BODY WASH FOR HIM AND HER
5. Belif Body Bomba Lemon Verbana Creamy Body Wash |
PRETTIESTNAIL SHADE
6. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in 238 Regal Rose
SHINIEST TOP COAT
7. Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Diamond Top Coat |
BEST BODY MOISTURISER UNDER $30
8. Curél Moisture Gel-Lotion |
MOST PAMPERING BODY MOISTURISER
9. The Body Shop Spa of the World Atlantic Seaweed Cream |
MOSTHYDRATING BODY WASH UNDER $30
10. Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Shower Cream |
BEST BODY EXFOLIATOR
11. Collistar Anti-Age Talasso-Scrub
TIE 12. Kustie Bulgaria Rose Body Exfoliating Jam |
BEST BASE COAT
13. Sally Hansen Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment |
SEXIEST DARK NAILSHADE
14. YSL La Laque Couture in 75 Fuchsia Over Noir
CLEANSERS
Start and end your day with a clean slate.
BEST CLEANSER FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN
1. NOTS 28 Remedy Acne Pore Deep Cleanser |
MOST SPLURGE-WORTHY CLEANSER
2. Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil |
GENTLEST PEEL
3. CNP Doctoray Milk Toning Mask and Peel
TIE 4. For Beloved One Mandelic Acid Advanced Renewal Serum |
MOST EFFECTIVE MAKEUP REMOVER
5. Neutrogena Deep Clean Brightening Cleansing Oil To Foam
TIE 6. Senka Perfect Watery Oil |
BEST FACIAL SCRUB
7. Crème Simon Brightening Gentle Double Exfoliation Scrub
GENTLEST DEEP-PORE CLEANSER
8. Murad Blackhead & Pore Clearing Duo BEST OIL CLEANSER
9. FANCL Mild Cleansing Oil
MOST EFFECTIVE CLEANSING WIPES
10. Bifesta Oil In Cleansing Sheet
BEST CLEANSER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
11. Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant Mild Cleansing Foaming Gel
TIE 12. Neal’s Yard Remedies Deliciously Ella Rose, Lime & Cucumber Facial Wash |
BEST CLEANSER UNDER$30
13. FANCL Facial Washing Powder |
MOSTEFFECTIVE CLEANSING WATER
14. Bioré Oil-Control Micellar Cleansing Water
For those who do not use oil cleansers to remove makeup, this is a good alternative as it turns from oil to foam, making it effective in cleansing the face. Your skin will feel fresh and moisturised.”
TG Goh, Makeup Artist
MOISTURISERS
Put your best face forward with these hydrating treats.
BEST FACIAL MIST
1. Mamonde Floral Hydro Mist |
BEST WRINKLE-DEFYING MOISTURISER
2. Teoxane Advanced Filler Derma-Restructuring Anti-Wrinkle Cream
TIE
3. IDS Rejuvenating Complex The Ultimate Age-defying Super Cream
MOISTURISER WITH THE MOST SKINCARE BENEFITS
4. Auolive Day Glower Antioxidant Brightening Moisturiser SPF 30
MOST LIGHTWEIGHT FACIALSUNSCREEN
5. Estetica Est.lab SunShield Aqua SPF 50***
TIE 6. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ |
BEST MOISTURISER FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN
7. Ms Artisan Combination Skin Benefactor Serum |
BEST MOISTURISER FORTHIRSTY SKIN
8. ORBIS AQUAFORCE Moisture |
BEST OIL-FREE MOISTURISER
9. Porcelain Balance HydraClear Gel
TIE 10. Crème Simon Oxygenating Light Day Moisturiser
BEST MOISTURISER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
11. Mediplus-Gel
TIE 12. Farm To Beauty Om, Calendula! Calming Cream |
BEST NIGHT CREAMUNDER $50
13. Physiogel Daily Defence Replenishing Night Cream
BEST SKIN-BRIGHTENING MOISTURISER
14. Pond’s Flawless White Dewy Rose Gel Whitening Soft Gel
"This moisturiser has a pleasant scent and is quickly absorbed into the skin. A little goes a long way and one pump is enough for the whole face.”
Genevieve Lee,The CLEO Society member
HAIRCARE & STYLING AIDS
What your crowning glory needs is lots of love.
BEST FRIZZ-TAMING TREATMENT
1. Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Oil
BEST HAIR OIL
2. Davines OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion
TIE 3. Percy & Reed Perfectly Perfecting Wonder Treatment Oil+
BEST SHAMPOO FOR CHEMICALLY-TREATED HAIR
4. Monsoon Professional Colour Hair Shampoo |
BEST SHAMPOOFOR OILY SCALP AND BEST EVERYDAY SHAMPOO UNDER $20
5. Ichikami Smoothing Shampoo TIE
BEST EVERYDAYSHAMPOO UNDER $20
6. DermaVeen Oatmeal Shampoo |
MOST VOLUMISING SHAMPOO
7. Asience Volume Rich Shampoo |
MOST DEEP-CLEANSINGSHAMPOO
8. Ouai Haircare Shampoo Clean
BEST REPAIRING TREATMENT FORDAMAGED LOCKS
9. L’Occitane Aromachologie Revitalizing Fresh Sorbet Mask |
BESTSHAMPOO FOR BLEACHED HAIR
10. Davines MINU Shampoo |
BEST TREATMENT FORTHINNING HAIR
11. PHS HairScience FEM Fortify Tonic
TIE 12. Biconi Hair Revitalising Shampoo Bar
BEST ANTI-FLAKES SHAMPOO
13. D’Organica Dandruff Shampoo |
MOST STRAND-SOFTENING HAIRMASK
14. HASK Argan Oil From Morocco Intense Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment |
BEST LEAVE-INCONDITIONER
15. HASK Essentials 5 in 1 Hair Rescue Leave-In Conditioner Spray |
BEST VOLUMISER
16. KMS ADDVOLUME Liquid Dust
TREATMENTS
You’ve been working hard, now let these skincare treats work harder for you!
BEST EYE DE-PUFFER
1. NOVU Enliven Lifting Eye Gel |
BEST SERUM UNDER $50
2. Innisfree Jeju Lava Seawater Deep Essence |
BEST PRE-SERUM ESSENCE
3. MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence [Intensive Moist] |
MOSTHYDRATING MASK
4. Derma-Rx Hydrating & Regenerating Bio-Cellulose Mask |
BEST EYE TREATMENT
5. SK-II R.N.A.POWER Eye Cream |
BEST EYE CREAM FOR DARK CIRCLES
6. Remescar Eye Bags Dark Circles |
BEST INSTA-BRIGHTENINGSHEET MASK
7. It’s Skin Prestige Masque D’Escargot |
BEST PORE REDUCER
8. Dermalogica Hydrablur Primer |
MOSTWORTHY SERUM INVESTMENT
9. BSKIN Vita Advanced Intense PAF Concentrate |
BEST FACIAL OIL
10. Frank Skincare Juicier 100% Organic Luxury Face Oil TIE
11. 3RIFIC Premium Face Oil |
BEST DARK SPOT ERASER
12. Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Corrector & Optimizer |
BEST STAY-YOUNG-LOOK-YOUNG SERUM
13. ASTALIFT White Essence Infilt TIE
14. AHAVA Dead Sea Crystal Osmoter X6 Facial Serum |
BEST ZIT ZAPPER
15. Kiehl’s Breakout Control Targeted Blemish Spot Treatment TIE
16. Derma AC+ Clear Spot Corrector |
BEST EYE MASK
17. Aveda Tulasara Wedding Masque Eye
Cynthia Chew,CLEO Senior Beauty Editor
Kusala Gn,The CLEO Society member
"It feels like an eye cream, but its denser texture perfectly coats the skin like a sleeping mask. My eyes look fresh the next day.”
“I don’t use masks often enough, but I like that this one doesn’t leave a sticky residue, fits the face very well, and leaves my skin looking brighter and more dewy after use.”
BEAUTY EXTRAS
Take good care of yourself – inside and out.
YUMMIEST BEAUTY SUPPLEMENT
1. Puvay Collagen Drink in Berry Husky |
BESTGLOW-INDUCING SUPPLEMENT
2. ASTALIFT White Shield Drink |
BEST COLLAGEN DRINK
3. Kinohimitsu Snow Lotus Stem Cell Collagen Drink TIE
4. ITOH HANAKO Skin Lift |
MOST SOOTHING FACIAL
5. Estetica Sensitive Pro Facial
MOST INSTA-GRATIFYING FACIAL
6. Porcelain OxyRevive Plus |
BEST BODY MASSAGE FORSTRESS RELIEF
7. Ikeda Spa Elemental Aromatherapy Massage
BEST SCALP TREATMENT FOR OILY HAIR
8. PHS Hairscience Spa Get Down To The Root Therapy
BEST SCALP TREATMENT FOR HAIR LOSS
9. EstheClinic Slow & Regrow Soft Laser Anti-hairloss Treatment |
BEST DAMAGE-REPAIRING HAIR TREATMENT
10. Chez Vous Hair Botox + Fillers Programme |
MOST VALUE-FOR-MONEYFACIAL
11. SkinLab pH Balancing Lactic Facial TIE
12. DRx Intensive Purifying Facial
FRAGRANCES
If these make scents to you, take note.
BEST UNISEX SCENT
1. Calvin Klein CK One Gold EDT |
HOTTESTMEN’S SCENT
2. Burberry Mr. Burberry EDT |
BEST FRAGRANCE TOWEAR 24/7
3. Jimmy Choo Illicit Flower |
BEST SCENT TO WEARTO A CLUB
4. Gucci Guilty Platinum |
MOST DATE-WORTHY SCENT
5. Marc Jacobs Daisy Kiss EDT |
FRESHEST SCENT
6. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source EDT |
GIRLIEST SPRITZ
7. Lanvin Modern Princess
BEST 9-TO-6 FRAGRANCE
8. Chloé Signature Fleur De Parfum
"This floral fragrance has a hint of sweetness that is not too strong, making it suitable for everyday use.”
Melissa Chen,The CLEO Society member
Photography: Nyen / Styling and Illustrations Leong Li Yuan / Text: Cynthia Chew.
