The Shape team shares the best beauty advice we ever got from the leading women in our lives.
The Shape team shares the best beauty advice we ever got from the leading women in our lives.
My mum always stressed that I should never dip my fingers into a jar of moisturiser. She told me to use a cotton bud instead, so that I wouldn’t introduce germs into my favourite creams.
CARON CHAN, SALES AND MARKETING HEAD
Mine never fails to remind me to slap on sunblock and carry a brolly to prevent my skin from darkening. Even when the sun’s not out, she insists I use an umbrella to ward off any UV rays!
ESTELLE LOW, WRITER
In order to open my pores for better cleansing, my mum recommends wetting a towel with warm water and placing it on my face for a couple of minutes beforehand.
YI YING YUEN, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
I’m very meticulous when it comes to facial skincare, but quite lazy when it comes to my body. Thanks to mum’s constant reminders to moisturise my limbs – even when they don’t feel dry – my skin is still soft and smooth.
DAWN CHEN, BEAUTY WRITER
Mum always gets me to go to bed early in order to maintain my skin’s natural, healthy glow. Nowadays, I try to hit the sack before midnight so my cells have ample time to rejuvenate. It’s not called beauty sleep for nothing!
LANA NGUYEN, DESIGNER
I learnt that hydration is the foundation for good skin. My mum emphasises moisturising my face in the morning and at night without fail.
SITI RAUDHAH MATYASIR, MARKETING EXECUTIVE
