They support, fortify, renew and energise – these products are more about being “pro-skin” than “anti-age”.

FOR THE MULTITUDE OF DIFFERENCES THAT WE OUGHT TO RECOGNISE AND EMBRACE, THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT ASIAN WOMEN IN GENERAL SHARE IN COMMON WHEN IT COMES TO DISCUSSING MATTERS OF THE SKIN.

From breakthrough skincare formulas to groundbreaking makeup textures, beauty innovation has pushed forth speedily—especially in these times of pandemic, when self-love and self-care are so essential.

Chantecaille shows how it’s staying ahead of the curve, from using clean ingredients to championing environmental causes through its products.

Shielding your skin from sun damage may not be a new edict, but the latest circumstantial changes have once again underlined its importance.

For women worrying about the effects of skin ageing, Dr Karen Soh, medical director of Prive Clinic, tells you about a multi-tasking aesthetics treatment that helps heal, calm and repair skin, so it looks younger and smoother.

MT Metatron is the authority when it comes to skin anti-ageing, and is trusted by more than 5,000 Japanese doctors and beauty experts for proven anti-ageing products that show results.

WHAT’S PRETTY MUCH THE CANCELLATION OF THE MID-YEAR HOLIDAY SEASON MAKES SOME PERSONAL PAMPERING ALL THE MORE NECESSARY.

WITH SUSTAINABILITY NOW PART OF THE MAINSTREAM CONVERSATION, MAKEUP AND SKINCARE BRANDS HAVE INCREASINGLY BEEN SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON THEIR OPERATIONAL PROCESSES THAT WERE ONCE HIDDEN AT “THE BACK END”.

Invest in self-care this month as our beauty experts suss out the best wellness and beauty treatments for The Weekly’s annual Spa Awards

Your skin’s needs change from day to day – and so should what you put on it. Chantecaille offers serums that you can easily mix and match to help you look beautiful and radiant every day.

Hollywood A-listers and the everywoman are increasingly turning to doctor-backed skincare brands to achieve complexion perfection. But are they all they are hyped up to be? Arissa Ha explores

Check out what’s new in stores this month.

Maximise your beauty budget and get the most bang for your buck with these smart investment choices.

YOU’VE HEARD OF THE HEMLINE INDEX (ITS THEORY: THE BETTER THE ECONOMY, THE SHORTER THE SKIRTS).

THE PLANT STEM CELL SECRET TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN

A total of 155 new products. More than 180 award categories. A panel of 14 dedicated judges. Weeks of non-stop testing.

Why loading up on vitamin C can do wonders for your skin.

Banish eye bags and restore tired peepers with Brow Art Asia’s Revitalizing Eye Therapy

High-tech, high-performance clinical treatments that zoom in on every skin concern.

MTM SKINCARE

Specialist sessions that will get you primped and prepped flawlessly.

If you began the decade with a promise of self-love, in dulge in these sensorial rituals from glow-boosting facials to pampering head to toe programmes for the ultimate treat

Feminism told us we’d earned our wrinkles and other signs of maturity, so why all the drastic cosmetic surgery? Kirstie Clements examines the new aesthetic and asks if it’s a club we’re all destined to join

What you need, what you want, and what really works.

Take a page from Gisele Bündchen on how to stay eternally youthful.

Here’s how to cop that glassy K-skin look made easy, thanks to beauty e-tailer K-sisters.

From tried-and-true favourites to new must-haves, check out this year’s beauty MVPs.

The French luxury beauty brand stands out as one of the pioneers of skincare that switched out skin-harming chemicals for skin-loving botanicals.

Want healthy, radiant skin in 2020? Make these tried-and-tested award winners your beauty go tos.

Discover why retinoids are still considered the top anti-ageing ingredient type after over 30 years

From rejuvenating skincare and breakthrough remedies, to high-impact makeup and hypnotic fragrances, we bring you the BAZAAR beauty edit of the year—culled from hundreds of formulas with just three goals in mind: To glam up, get gorgeous and glow from the inside out. These products get our seal of approval

What you need, what you want, and what really works.

Reverse the signs of ageing with the skin-tightening and contouring Thermage FLX.

It takes serious skincare to achieve skin confidence— not just good genes. Add these hero ingredients to repair, fortify and protect skin, so you can step out barefaced and beautiful.

It’s a face-off when it comes to botulinum toxin injections and dermal fillers.

Writer Christina Ko

Skin Care

The key to healthier, younger-looking skin is within you.

The ingredient is so uncommon that the top-of-the-line cream from this range costs $1,650. Mary-Ann Soh finds out more about Decorte’s revamped anti-ageing skincare line.

We pick the best of the best for your mane with these stellar hair products, innovative treatments and styling services from our Hair Awards winners. Here’s to healthy luscious locks.

Indulge in the best hair products for your locks daily.

Restore, revive and reinvigorate! Whatever your mane issues are, there’s a hair product or treatment that will help target your hair concerns.

An anti-ageing facial that brings back the glow in your skin.

This is your guide to the winning face and body treatments in the 2019 Her World Spa Awards. Keep it somewhere safe – you’ll be referring to it often. What the Her World team loves about this batch of winners from beauty salons, medispas, swanky hotels and specialist boutiques: There’s a wellness indulgence for every week of the year, plus extras for tough times.

Everyone ages, and the signs are visible. Dr Low Chai Ling clues us in on how to manage the process gracefully.

It starts with sunscreen (and we have some great options for you).

A NON-FACIAL BEAUTY HIT LIST (AKA WHAT TO USE NOW TO IMPROVE THE LOOK AND HEALTH OF YOUR HAIR, NECK, HANDS AND BODY)

RID SIGNS OF FATIGUE WITH THESE EFFECTIVE EYE CREAMS – REGARDLESS OF YOUR BUDGET.

MTM launches two new anti-pollution formulas to get skin healthy and radiant: Relieving Oil and Lightness Mix.

Bye-bye, skin-clogging PM2.5 particles – we’ve assembled the best anti pollution skincare around.

We ask the experts about common skin problems and how to solve them.

State-of-the-art treatments and new-age ingredients that defy gravity and the tests of time

The modern way of taking care of your skin is not about piling on products in multiple steps.

We tested over 600 products from 300 brands to bring you the very best your skin deserves.

Supercharge your skincare and makeup regime with the best beauty picks of 2019.

Cleansing is the first step of your skincare routine, and getting it right involves way more thought than just picking up a random facial wash off the shelf.

No one can stop the clock when it comes to ageing, but clever, speedy tweaks to your skincare routine can help slow things down BY ARISSA HA

The new anti-ageing serum from South Korean luxury holistic beauty brand Sulwhasoo uses different parts of the ginseng plant to support skin, plump wrinkles and firm facial contours.

We’ve rounded up the best moisturisers to rescue every skin type and concern out there.

Panda eyes, fine lines and puffy eye bags all have one effect – they make you look older and more tired. L’Oréal Paris helps you get youthful-looking eyes by identifying your concern and treating it with targeted care.

Upgrade your hair care regime and look fab always with our top hair product picks of 2018, from shower to styling

With no assurance of a Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (Sers) offer in sight, that’s the question on many concerned flat owners’ minds, including our property columnist’s.

Reconstructive surgery, astronauts and Middle Eastern royalty. This is the story of how they all came together for Dr Yannis Alexandrides’ 111Skin.

EVENTS, PROMOTIONS & NEWS

Nothing melts away your daily stresses like a trip to the spa: Whether it’s a facial, massage, mani-pedi or wax, these award-winning beauty treatments will have you looking and feeling your best. A perfect spa pampering session is just an appointment away!

Dullness and pigmentation will often form as we age, but don’t let that dampen your glow. Let our Radiance Report serve as your guide to achieving a luminous complexion.

Let this anti-ageing serum pave the way to youthful skin.

Every day, your skin is subjected to the ravages of pollutants, much of which are invisible, that affect skin not only on the topical, but also on the cellular level.

They used to be function-focused, helping skin renew itself and stay moisturised for radiance and smoothness. These new ones go further – their luxurious textures and soothing scents invite you to pamper yourself with daily DIY face massages. Because relaxing combats stress, a major contributor to signs of ageing.

This year’s best skincare, makeup and body products for the ultimate in top-to-toe pampering. By Joyce Cheo.

Turn back the clock and diminish signs of ageing with the In-Focus Cellactive Serum

Freeze time to capture lasting youth with these reformulated wonders from the LANEIGE’s Time Freeze line

Dr Shiau Ee Leng of the ClearSK Healthcare Group explains the root cause of skin ageing and how to fix it

Get a more youthful appearance fast by powering up your diet with protein.

No reason to frown – this lift-boosting cream aims to reverse the effects of ageing on your visage

No reason to frown – this lift-boosting cream aims to reverse the effects of ageing on your visage

ITOH Hanako® Skin Lift is a dual-action beauty drink that works from within to reportedly lift and firm skin, and reduce signs of ageing.

No reason to frown – this lift-boosting cream aims to reverse the effects of ageing on your visage

Anti-ageing starts beneath the surface.

To introduce artisanal flavours, mixologists are producing classic cocktails from a round of barrels.

Suitable for women in their mid-30s and above, these treatments target signs of ageing such as fine lines and sagging, and promise to plump and firm skin. Choose from natural remedies such as massages, or let the machines give you an extra boost. We’ve categorised them here just for you.

Joyce Cheo explores the rise of ultra-luxe face creams and the driving force behind their growing popularity in today’s beauty-obsessed world.

The young are as savvy with their skincare as they are with everything else in their lives, and have high demands on and expectations of them, favouring multi-purpose, quick-absorbing ones that are easy to use and work fast. Here, we recognise the anti-ageing products skewed towards young skin and products that deliver rapid results (read: visible improvements before a month is up).

Cutting-edge technology meets high-performance ingredients for the most efficacious results

If you’re suffering from winter fatigue, then the Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Langkawi may provide a remedy. The recently launched The Duke package is designed to energise the senses through a series of treatments, beginning with the Aromatic Mineral Salt Body Exfoliation and Ginger Power Back Treatment.

Look younger and fresher with these anti-ageing treatments.

A good regime can keep your skin healthy and glowing for years.

Dry-ageing beef brings out bolder, better flavours to make for an excellent slab of meat.

Anti-Ageing Treatment Essences

For 50 years, ginseng has been at the heart of Sulwhasoo’s anti-ageing research and products. Now, the South Korean brand marks this milestone with an upgrade of its signature cream. CHARMAINE LEE reports from Seoul.

Hormonal ageing can lead to collagen loss and as a result, cause the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. How do you identify hormonal ageing, and how can you delay it?

Your guide to keeping your visage radiant and youthful through the years.

Do skincare supplements work? How often should you consume them? Dr Siew Tuck Wah, medical director at Radium Medical Aesthetics, sheds some light on these oft-misunderstood products.

There are ways to stay youthful longer as research suggests that your genes may only play a small part on how you age…

Adopt these easy lifestyle habits to feel good in your 20s, 30s or 40s.

Eight users of the ageLOC® Y-Span® share with us how the dietary supplement has helped them to live young.

THE ONLY SKINCARE REGIME YOU NEED If you had to streamline your regime to fight the signs of time to the bar e essentials, your first line of defence should include: An antioxidant-rich serum to neutralise free radicals and break the disastrous chain reaction of premature skin ageing. Many of these even brighten and/or hydrate.

You can stave off the damage nature does to your body, both inside and out, by starting an anti-ageing regime today.

Your essential guide to feeling healthier, stronger & sexier!

Smooth out lines, erase spots and plump skin with these anti-ageing wonders By Arissa Ha.

They say “you are what you eat”, but does the saying stand true when it comes to staying youthful?

Pollution is waging war on your complexion, new research shows. But derms are finding ways to fight back and win.

...and a youthful look is yours for the taking! These anti-ageing essences reportedly drive active ingredients deep into the skin and may even hold the secret to a baby face, as EUGENE QUEK discovers in Siem Reap.

Pollution damages not only the earth, but also our skin. These protective formulas help to detoxify the complexion.

Want youthful-and healthy-looking skin? Your best bet is using a skincare range designed to hydrate and boost collagen production.

No boring tips here. La Clinic skincare doctors share top treatments for good skin and little-known advice for beauty-savvy ladies

When it comes to facial oils, ultra-nourishing doesn’t have to mean ultra-greasy. These not only have potent anti-ageing, hydrating and rebalancing benefi ts, but are also super lightweight and fast absorbing.

Cameron Diaz comes back after the success of her first book to help answer the question of every woman - how to wear your age with power and pride.

Get younger-looking skin and lose 3 kg – the healthy way – in just four weeks!

Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned spa connoisseur or just looking for your ticket to relaxation, these award-winning treatments will keep you coming back for more.

Dr Karen Soh, medical director at Prive Clinic, sheds light on when to start using anti-ageing skincare and the factors affecting the longevity of facial fillers.

Even out your skin tone and fight signs of ageing with LANEIGE BB Cushion [Anti-Ageing] SPF50+/PA+++.

The secret to a youthful-looking complexion? According to this French brand, it’s ditching the stress and using its new luxurious anti-ageing cream. JO UPCRAFT reports from Phuket.

You might not feel the need for anti-ageing products in your 20s, but there’s no better time to start than now

An anti-ageing game changer for your skin, Jelly Aquarysta epitomises the essence of all ASTALIFT products.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say hundreds of beauty products pass through our desks every week. To find out which beauty buys are worth investing in for the new year, The Weekly team, along with industry professionals and influencers, rubbed, scrubbed and dabbed our way to determining the best By Elizabeth Lee.

So many products, so little time – is it OK to just skip some of them? According to Clarins, it’s best not to, because targeted products help with specific problems, and it might just spell trouble if you miss out on any.

New research says yes. Learn how your workout can reverse ageing and double as your most potent beauty treatment.

Now that you’re well-acquainted with the gems of Jeju Island, it’s time to learn about the products that harness the goodness of these natural ingredients.