
HW’s 2019 Beauty Awards
Her WorldBeauty reviews are a dime a dozen all over the Internet.

Body
Her WorldIt pays to be diligent with your skincare – and skin doesn’t just stop at your face.

Fragrances
Her WorldAdvances in perfumery have refined the olfactory notes extracted and made blending techniques more innovative, so you get unique concoctions that don’t just smell “mass”.

The Her World Spa Awards 2018
Her World51 winners 115 treatments 29 categories We’ve tested them all, and you’ve voted for your favourites. Here’s our guide to the best and most effective facials, pampering massages and hair treatments this year.

Body Treatments
Her WorldBEST MANUAL MASSAGE TO RELIEVE BODY ACHES, RELAX AND RE-ENERGISE.

Makeup: Bases
Her WorldThese winners are not the ones that give the Korean dewy look (sorry!). Why? Because the latter are just not right for our climate. The ones we do love are the semimatte variety. They make us look fresh, radiant, and simply us.

Skincare: Anti-ageing
Her WorldThey 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.

Lasting Calm
Her WorldUriage Eau Thermale Light Water Cream doesn’t just soothe angry, sensitive skin – it aims to make it stronger.

Replenish The Skin’s Moisture
Her WorldQuench dry skin with Clinique’s Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate. It promises immediate and intense hydrating effects that last up to 24 hours.

Makeup: Blushers
Her WorldSmoother, more blendable textures and finely-pigmented colours that you can build: getting a natural-looking flush is becoming easier and easier.

In the Comfort Zone
Her WorldIt moisturises sans sticky film, and lathers well but doesn’t dry skin. Meet Bioderma Atoderm Huile de Douche, the shower oil that hits the perfect balance.

Hair Retreats
Her WorldHair loss, sensitive scalp, damaged hair – you’ll find something here for every need.

Face Therapies: Brightening
Her WorldEveryday exposure to environmental aggressors such as UV rays and pollutants can result in dull skin, which makes you look older and more tired.

Body Remedies
Simply HerTake care of body aches, the look of cellulite and tense muscles with these pampering treats.

Face Therapies: Medispa
Her WorldWe’ve picked out the best of the lot for you.

Face Therapies: Rejuvenating
Her WorldThese treatments are for those who just need a maintenance facial or a pick-me-up before a big event.

Face Therapies: Skin-balancing
Simply HerBalanced skin should ideally have a slightly acidic pH of 5.5 for it to be an effective barrier against bacteria growth and external stressors, such as environmental pollutants, while helping to lock in moisture. Here, the treatments that work towards keeping your skin balanced.

Face Therapies: Anti-ageing
Her WorldSuitable 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.

FACE: ANTI-AGERS
Her WorldThe 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).

LIPS
Her WorldAs with face makeup, matte is the big news here. From liquid and cream lipsticks to lip stains and inks, just about everything now comes in a matte or semi-matte finish. What’s more, they no longer feel heavy or drying, thanks to improved textures and moisturising formulas.

FACE: MAKEUP
Her WorldWe have high expectations when it comes to base makeup. Long workdays, hot and humid weather, and unbalanced skin conditions (think oily yet dehydrated) require that products be long-lasting, with impressive blemish-concealing abilities and skincare perks – and many of our winners deliver on these. The past year was also the year that soft matte foundations made small headlines, thanks to more comfortable textures and improved finishes that look fresh and radiant, not heavy and flat.

FACE: SKIN-PURIFYERS & REFINERS
Her WorldThe way to the blemish-free complexion of your favourite K-pop star: keep pores clear of sebum and dirt. These days, we’re seeing more chemical exfoliators, many of which are gentle enough for daily use or sensitive skin. Physical exfoliants have upped their game too, with ultra-fine grains that make them effective, not abrasive.

EYES: MAKEUP
Her WorldTo cater to busy women with impossible schedules, eye makeup has evolved to become more user-friendly, fuss-free and multi-tasking. Some even come with skincare benefits.

FACE: BRIGHTENERS
Her WorldBrightening skincare has become the cornerstone of our beauty routines, but we’re demanding more than just radiant, spot-free complexions. Today’s brighteners do double, or even triple, duty in some cases, offering additional perks from intense moisture and inflammation-calming to strengthening skin and boosting turnover.

FACE: HYDRATORS
Her WorldNo, hydration isn’t something new – it’s the foundation of healthy skin. What’s different now: hybrid textures that are altering the lightweight-is-better mindset. Think products that feel rich and substantial, but in a way that’s comforting, not sticky. With climate change affecting our habits and responses (the hotter it gets outside, the more we blast the air con indoors), this is a timely and necessary change as everything needs to be more hydrating.

HER WORLD SPA AWARDS 2016
Her WorldWe’ve rounded up 63 winners to soothe every kink. Use this guide to book your next skin, body or hair treat.