In this exclusive insiders’ edit, nine beauty advisors reveal the must-haves in their own beauty stashes.
In this exclusive insiders’ edit, nine beauty advisors reveal the must-haves in their own beauty stashes.
STORE: BEAUTY BY NATURE
Tina Li
Store manager at Beauty By Nature, which offers a curated collection of botanical products.
Fight hair loss. “When I first moved from Qingdao to Singapore, I started losing a lot of hair from work stress. Phytocyane Women Hairloss Treatment really helped to stop hair loss, and restore my thick and healthy hair. I am still using it for healthy hair growth.”
Firm the skin. “Lierac Body-Slim Multi-Action Concentrate keeps my tummy, arms and thighs taut. When I skip it for just one day, I feel my body getting soft and flabby again. I’d recommend this for when you want to look sculpted at special occasions.”
Reduce stretch marks. “I applied Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil on scars, and they are lighter and less visible now. This ultra-lightweight, organic oil also hydrates dry skin and helps prevent stretch marks.”
Combat the haze. “When it’s hazy, Puressentiel Purifying Spray with 41 essential oils helps to keep my lungs clear and reduces sinus problems by eliminating dust mites, germs, viruses, fungus and odours.”
STORE: BUD COSMETICS
May Huang
Beauty advisor at Bud Cosmetics, a boutique beauty store dedicated to organic and natural products.
Soothe delicate skin. “Antipodes Apostle Skin-Brightening Serum helps to reduce redness and lighten acne scars. Unlike other brightening serums, this oil-free formula is not too harsh on my sensitive skin and won’t cause breakouts.”
Reboot instantly. “I use The Organic Pharmacy Collagen Boost Mask whenever I need to perk my skin up. It works instantly, but I prefer to use this on my skin overnight, so that it is plumper, firmer, brighter, and smoother in the morning. After this, makeup glides on so easily.”
Have younger-looking eyes. “Supermood Egoboost Eyes Wide Open Serum is my holy grail for eye care. Containing an extract from chaga, a mushroom that grows on birch trees in Finland, it instantly tightens my eye area and reduces the appearance of puffiness.”
Hydrate sensitive, oily skin. “My combi skin is prone to occasional eczema flare-ups, so I need a super-lightweight daytime moisturiser. Living Nature Balancing Day Lotion controls my oily T-zone and doubles as a foundation primer.”
STORE: ESCENTIALS
Luscious lip colour. “I am always looking for a lipstick that achieves powerful colour impact without thickness or stickiness, and By Terry Rouge-Expert Click Stick Hybrid Lipstick No. 9 delivers. Its water-droplet shaped pencil offers precision and balm-like conditioning as well.”
STORE: PURE TINCTURE
Jeanette San
Juan Senior beauty therapist at Pure Tincture, which is dedicated to organic products for sensitive skin.
To gently cleanse. “Most cleansers sting, but Pai Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser gently cleanses without stripping away natural moisture, and leaves my skin hydrated, smooth and supple.”
To strengthen sensitive skin. “I used to have sensitive, damaged skin. Pai Rosehip Bioregenerate Oil has helped to strengthen it so that it is less prone to redness now. I use it nightly to repair, hydrate and illuminate my skin, and lighten the look of pigmentation.”
To boost moisture. “Shea Terra Moroccan Rose Water Ester-C Collagen Regeneration Facial Spritz instantly and gently replenishes my moisture-deprived skin. Its delicate rose scent is a mood booster as well.”
To invigorate the hair and scalp. “My hair has become very thin and brittle as a result of hormonal changes. I use Shea Terra Egyptian Black Castor & Carrot Seed Shampoo (Growth) to strengthen it and reduce hair fall.”
STORE: SEPHORA
A radiant skin finish. “I love Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop’s intensely pigmented highlighting finish. One swipe of the fan brush is all you need for that perfect glow.”
STORE: SEPHORA
Shikin Mahmod
Beauty advisor at Sephora.
To remove makeup efficiently. “After a long day at work, I want to remove my makeup as quickly as possible. Sephora Express Cleansing Wipes are my go-to – super quick and effective!”
To style hair beautifully. “Ghd V Classic Styler gives me luscious curls. Its sleek golden plates and advanced heat technology deliver salon results so I never have bad-hair days.”
To protect and make skin look super natural. “IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50+ is my secret multitasker. It is a serum, moisturiser, sunscreen, primer, colour corrector and foundation! And it doesn’t make me look like I have any makeup on.”
To conceal flaws. “I conceal imperfections with Moonshot Dark Spot Concealer. Although it is highly pigmented, its water-like texture hides dark circles as well without creasing.”
BRAND: ASTALIFT
Claudia Li
Senior beauty advisor at Astalift, a Japanese cosmetics brand.
Boost collagen production. “I always travel with Astalift Pure Collagen Powder 5,000mg because it is so easy to carry. I add it to any beverage for my daily fix.”
Rebalance and protect. “Sunscreens tend to be either too drying or greasy for my combination skin. I love how Astalift White Perfect UV Clear Solution SPF50+/ PA++++ hydrates and keeps sebum production in check.”
Perk up radiance. “Astalift White Essence Infilt lightens my freckles, evens out the skin tone and brightens my complexion.”
BRAND: ELIZABETH ARDEN
Jessica Hoang
Beauty advisor at Elizabeth Arden, an American brand.
To heal skin. “Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant is legendary. It has restored my skin, which was damaged by burns and abrasions, and healed my cracked lips. The tube packaging is perfect for travel.”
To boost lash growth. “I read that 100 per cent of women in a clinical study saw up to 40 per cent improvement in the appearance of length, thickness and density of their lashes after using Elizabeth Arden Prevage Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum. Once I saw results on my own lashes, I was hooked.”
To define eyes. “I fell in love with Elizabeth Arden Grand Entrance Mascara after just one use. It lengthens and volumises. I cannot go without it – not even for a day!”
BRAND: SULWHASOO
Apple Teh
Senior beauty advisor at Sulwhasoo, a Korean luxury brand.
To increase hydration. “Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum EX is a must-have to enhance the absorption of the rest of my skincare. It gives more balanced, hydrated and smoother skin in just a few weeks.”
To fight signs of ageing. “I love Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX Light for its anti-ageing effects. Incredibly lightweight and refreshing, it stimulates collagen and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.”
To brighten skin. “I apply this before bedtime. Sulwhasoo Radiance Energy Mask purifies so that I wake up with clearer, more radiant and firmer skin. I also love its uplifting scent.”
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