Hearty plants foraged from rocky mountains and high-altitude meadows are starring in a hot new skincare movement – and their impact is impressive.

Move over, Japan. Singapore distillers know a thing or two about Asian gin botanicals, too.

She works fast, thinks fast and even speaks fast. And her eponymous beauty brand is taking its cue from its founder by delivering products that deliver quick results.

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