Happy Right Now

Happiness is about the things we share and care about. Here’s what’s bringing smiles to The Weekly team.

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Happiness is about the things we share and care about. Here’s what’s bringing smiles to The Weekly team.

With Clarins’ Lip Comfort Oil Intense ($36), there’s no need to use a lip balm before lipstick. The lightweight, non-sticky formula keeps dry lips moisturised, soft and supple with organic cranberry oil and jojoba seed oil, and also leaves a vibrant colour. In eight shades.

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Have a sweet tooth? Learn to bake eclairs with our easy, step-by-step guide on article Caramel Eclairs.

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Zenyum Sonic toothbrush is a sonic- powered toothbrush that vibrates over 30,000 times a minute for a good clean. It comes with three cleaning modes (from gentle to stain removal), a built-in timer to let you know when the recommended brushing time is up, and has a wireless charging base as well. At $59.90.

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For clean air around the clock, pop the portable LG PuriCare Mini Air Purifier ($349) in your car, attach it to the baby’s stroller or just put it on your work desk. This uses a HEPA filter to capture dust particles and keeps your surrounding environment fresh, covering interiors of up to 158 square meters, for up to eight hours on a single charge. It also comes with a PM 1.0 sensor and informs you on the air quality through a colour display as well as an app.

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Local brand The Sutajio offers one- size reusable cloth masks in stylish designs using premium Japanese cotton fabrics on the exterior and on the interior, Tencel, which is gentle on the skin and known for its efficient moisture absorption abilities. Founded by product designer Juliana Yeow, these cloth masks come in a high coverage design that clings onto your nose and chin, and covers half your face. Each mask is handmade, comes with adjustable ear loops and features a pocket slot that fits a PM 2.5 filter sheet or a surgical mask. From $22-$45.

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Korean luxury brand Sulwhasoo launches four facial masks rich in herbal extracts to address different skin needs: the reformulated Clarifying Mask ($62) to deep clean and protect, the Overnight Vitalizing Mask ($73) to repair and moisturise, the soothing Herbal Clay Purifying Mask ($66) to remove impurities with Muan clay and PHA, and the White Ginseng Radiance Refining Mask ($92) that works as a scrub and leave-on mask to boost skin renewal. 

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Get a salon-worthy hair treatment at home with Jung Beauty’s 2 Step Steaming Hair Spa, a DIY hair mask for all hair types. It has hydrolysed keratin, silk amino acids and coconut oil to help strengthen hair. Step 1 is a creamy mask that warms up to allow deeper product absorption, and Step 2 is a leave-in essence that helps to lock in all the goodness, leaving hair soft, smooth and strong. At $50 for a box of 5 pieces, www.ksisters.sg.

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Longchamp’s new eco line, Green District, features the use of ECONYL, a regenerated nylon yarn made from nylon waste recovered from the oceans, with minimal leather elements, and in a series of 10 unisex bags. From $315-$625.

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Elevate your dining experience at home with these minimalist Stone Age Serving Trays and Chopping Boards from Thai label Thingg. From $25-$48. https://collective-market-at-siri-house.myshopify.com/

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New Balance unveils NB for Jaden Smith Vision Racer, a new footwear silhouette co- designed and developed by the American rapper and New Balance brand ambassador. This vegan- friendly footwear design uses sustainable materials, such as recycled polyester, and takes inspiration from Jaden’s favourites for a sporty, gender-bending look. At $209.

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Recuperate with delicious, nutrient-rich meals after giving birth with confinement meal subscription plans by Yan restaurant. The daily lunch and dinner menus offer five Cantonese courses – a double-boiled soup, a choice of protein, fresh vegetables, steamed rice (prepared in nine different ways), and a dessert. Each dish is prepared fresh and delivered hot, bundled in thermal containers to keep warm. You can choose from seven, 14 and 21-day plans (from $478 nett to 28-day plan (from $888 nett). Go to www.yan.com.sg for more details.