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

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.

The latest beauty must-haves to keep you radiant from top to toe.

We got a sneak first look at Rihanna’s not-yet-launched Fenty Skin, super-moisturising lip tints, and foundations that give glowy K-skin that you’ll want to get your hands on.

Every year, we shine a light on 18 distinguished and powerful women in the Great Women Of Our Time Awards.

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.

They’re the frontrunners in local skincare and makeup, coming up with exciting new products and clever ways of doing things.

IT’S THE LITTLE BROWN BOTTLE OF A SERUM THAT WAS REPORTEDLY THE FIRST CREATED TO REPAIR SKIN AS ONE SNOOZES IN BED AT NIGHT.

When you’re some time away from your next facial or aesthetics appointment, or if you just want a pared-down routine, these are the must-have products to get your skin glowing.

Money-saving hacks that are great for your skin and wallet

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

Check out what’s new in stores this month.

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

An action plan that helps you accomplish your ultimate #SkinGoals trifecta of clarity, smoothness and all-round radiance.

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.

Your face greases up more easily in hot weather. To maintain a fresh, matte complexion, these products – from primers to moisturisers – keep excess oil and enlarged pores in check without drying skin.

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

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

A round-up of the best brightening investments for your beauty wardrobe and regime.

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

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

Skincare for down there? Believe there is — as we roadtested TWO L(I)PS products that were created for the skin in our bikini area.

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

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

Start with a home peel, then a moisture mask followed by a radiance sleeping mask. End with a vit C serum. Do this once a week. Hello, luminosity.

That’s the tech behind Sisley’s first skincare launch in three years. The new Phyto-Blanc Le Concentre is inspired by a natural mechanism in our skin. Ng Yi Lian found out more in Bangkok.

The skincare routine that worked wonders in your 20s might barely make a difference in your 30s. Make sure your skincare is working hard for you with ingredients that meet age-specific requirements.

Check out what’s new in stores this month.

Korean beauty mogul, Amorepacific, brought us Etude House, Hera, Innisfree, Laneige, Mamonde and Sulwhasoo, and continues to push boundaries to create new products. Here are three product categories introduced by Amorepacific that have since become staples in the cosmetics industry.

Add these in your skincare routine for healthier skin.

We have 5 hampers to give away.

Kick off the new year with a fresh-faced glow, courtesy of complexion-enhancing coral hues against velvety skin.

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.

From fresh skin to natural-looking waves and the best colour for your hair and eyes, the most wearable looks for 2020 are pared down and simple.

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.

THIS MONTH’S BLOCKBUSTER SKINCARE RELEASES ALL CENTRE AROUNd THE QUEST FOR ETERNAL YOUTH. CHIA YING NA DISTILS THE BEAUTY AND SCIENCE BEHIND EACH ONE.

You shouldn’t feel bad about taking time out to look after your well-being or spending on a much-deserved spot of pampering. Here are our picks for where to go. The reward: glossier hair, smoother skin, and feeling much more relaxed.

Boost your skin’s radiance and youthfulness with products from BEAUTÉSCIENCE.

Nope, this isn’t a story about going makeup free or some new Goop-y, all-natural skincare craze.

Boost your skin’s radiance and youthfulness with products from BEAUTÉSCIENCE.

It’s touted as the trendy and new alternative to retinol, without the not-so-pretty side effects, and is suitable even for sensitive skin.

The next level of product personalisation in beauty is more specific than ever. Three local players show how it’s done.

Boost your skin’s radiance and youthfulness with products from BEAUTÉSCIENCE.

Need a quick change of hairstyle for your party? Take inspiration from these celebrities

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

Hyaluronic acid is a powerhouse ingredient that pulls more than its own weight when it comes to skincare benefits. Find out how it can fix your skin woes

Powerful and passionate, this year’s 18 nominees in The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards are not only making major strides in their respective industries, breaking new ground, they are also using their voice to lift up others.

Skincare has a chance to do its best work when your skin is healthy.

Why you need to stop scrubbing and start investing in this powerful skincare ingredient.

The latest runway hairstyles are oh-so-chic! Now you can recreate these sexy looks with our quick, easy tips.

These products block out the blue light which can cause pigmentation and oxidative stress.

It’s an ingredient that’s gaining traction in the beauty industry, and may be just what we need to culture good skin.

ARTS & MEDIA

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.

Indulge in the best hair products for your locks daily.

Formulated in Singapore, these local brands keep your skin in tip-top shape.

Meet the players flying the flag of Singapore beauty out in the global arena.

You know and love them. Now, they’ve been updated, or added a new family member. Karen Tee singles out the iconic beauty bestsellers that have gotten a refresh in the past six months.

Passion, grit and a love for all things beauty – discover how these passionate women founded their own beauty empires.

Frizz tamers, shine boosters and hair protectants that work just as well for touch-ups on-the-go.

One South Korean luxury skincare brand says its do-it-all serum is the formula for a glowing and beautiful complexion. Here’s why they’ve been backing it for more than 20 years.

This serum not only promises to care for the skin around your eyes, but also to strengthen your lashes.

Every year, the CLEO Beauty Hall of Fame brings you the very best in beauty. This time, judges Alex T, Mong Chin Yeoh, Sahur Saleim, Sean Ang, Beauty Editor Smita DeSouza and the CLEO crew tried over 200 products to bring you the ones that truly work—plus insider tips to make the most of them. Don’t add to cart without reading this first

READY, STEADY, SHOP!

Clean serums are all the rage right now, but you might be wondering: what are they anyway?

We armed the guests of Tour de Beauty with ways to level up their skincare routine.

When it comes to your skin, it’s good to know when to splurge and when to save, so every dollar is well spent.

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

The idea of skin lightening has a bad rap.

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

A round-up of our fave beauty finds of the moment.

These have skin-soothing ingredients and formulations that are so gentle and nonirritating, you’ll never fear retinol again.

It has a reputation for being an effective anti-ageing ingredient that’s also tricky to use.

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

JUST FOR YOU.

WE TRY, YOU BUY.

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

Let’s be clear—there’s absolutely no shortcut to clear skin. Any beauty insider will tell you that you have to be meticulous about cleansing and establish a proper skincare routine that works for you. Sounds daunting? We’re here to help.

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

The hills are alive with botanical treasures, and one brand has gone to great lengths to bottle their benefits.

GLASS SKIN

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.

WE TRY, YOU BUY.

It doesn’t promise glassy skin.

It doesn’t promise glassy skin.

Popular skincare lines are like the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise – their makers can remake, extend or further distil existing products many times over, and fans will clamour for every new release.

There’s some adage that goes along the lines of how for one to move forward, you ought to look back.

Start the year afresh by renewing your beauty regime with these insider rules

From healthcare to technology, this year’s cohort of winning women are changing the world as we know it with their smarts, hard work and unwavering dedication to uplifting others.

These highlighter compacts are pretty – both on your skin and on your dresser.

You have done your homework looking up the best skin procedure.

The French fashion house goes big and bold with metallic – but with a twist.

It doesn’t matter what your skin type is, a beautiful complexion starts with hydration.

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

Why should you? Well, your skin isn’t the same all the time.

Does it matter if you put concealer on first or last? Or apply your sunscreen after you’ve done your makeup? Yes, it matters! And here’s why

No matter your preferred style, it’s hard to deny the appeal of fresh, natural-looking skin that you won’t be embarrassed to head out or take a selfie with (see reformed new mum Kylie Jenner).

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.

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

51 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.

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

Celebrate Singapore’s birthday with these home-grown products.

Stay on your toes and keep your cards close to your chest this month.

Why fit in when you can stand out?

Celebrate who you truly are with Lancôme’s advanced Génifique serum.

Restorative formulas that reverse the unwanted effects of styling treatments.

Devices that get you a salon-finish.

Instead of choosing the next colour to dye or style to try, it’s time to treat your tresses right. Sofi a Kim reports on the latest products and services that’ll help.

For both these brands, improving blood circulation = better skin.

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

Sothys’ new Hydra3Ha™ range is packed with Triple Hyaluronic Acid, which draws moisture to your skin and keeps it there for continuous hydration.

Micro-organisms, including probiotics, are the skin’s cavalry. They don’t just defend it and make it healthier, they solve skin problems, too.

Sothys’ new Hydra3Ha™ range is packed with Triple Hyaluronic Acid, which draws moisture to your skin and keeps it there for continuous hydration.

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!

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

Developed by three ex-Clarins staff, the Singapore-based online service focuses on being personalised and conscious.

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

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.

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

Antioxidants take on a new role as they are mixed and matched to create the most potent elixirs to fend off pollution in the city.

As we age, skin’s production of hyaluronic acid decreases. A fast, fuss-free way of dealing with this is to add hyaluronic acid-infused skincare to your routine. Here are the best ones to get your hands on now.

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

How will your skin age? Stave off the signs of time with a predictive approach that opens a new chapter in millennial skincare. By Joyce Cheo

A bottle of liquid foundation is the beauty equivalent of the little black dress – every woman owns more than one. Especially when the latest formulations promise to stay budge-proof for 24 hours. Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup SPF30/PA++ ($62) has an ultra-fluid texture and boasts specially formulated pigments that are said to adhere to skin for hours of coverage. There’s also YSL Beaute’s All Hours Foundation ($98), which has an ultra-absorbent polymer to absorb moisture, and keep your game face intact in Singapore’s humidity.

Be it sitting front row at fashion week or connecting with nature at a safari, these are the beauty essentials BAZAAR’s editors swear by on every voyage. By Joyce Cheo

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

It has happened to all of us: An accumulation of an arsenal of skincare that either collects dust in the drawer or confuses us thoroughly after a while. Kiehl’s and Innisfree promise to streamline our needs with one product that combines two.

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

Want a lit-from-within glow? Look no further than vitamin C.

Don’t let wrinkles and fine lines reveal your age – it’s vital to give your skin comprehensive protection against the effects of ageing so you can look younger, for longer.

Find out what makes these beauty products champions and how to get the most out of them.

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

Our annual beauty awards are back! Voted by a panel of industry experts and esteemed judges, this is Singapore’s comprehensive list of beauty must-haves. Don’t go shopping without it!

Don’t let wrinkles and fine lines reveal your age – it’s vital to give your skin comprehensive protection against the effects of ageing so you can look younger, for longer.

We’re not naive enough to think an eye cream alone can fix dark circles and discoloration, or zap the signs of fatigue. But combining the right skincare and application techniques, and a consistent skincare routine, can help alleviate the look of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness.

Dull, uneven and tired skin.

According to Shiseido, skin has its own immune system, which declines with age and attacks from external factors like UV rays.

Combining botanical ingredients with cutting-edge science is common for many brands now, but Clarins has had decades of practice.

By protecting your skin from damage caused by changes in your monthly rhythm, KANEBO Bloom On Serum fine-tunes your skin, keeping it looking healthy and beautiful.

Korean brand Sulwhasoo launched its First Care Activating Serum 20 years ago.

Get glowing with the Intensive Purifying Facial from DRx Medispa, specially designed to detoxify and clarify congested complexions.

Serums are the underrated skin saviours that boost efficacy of other products

Have dry, damaged nails? Introducing Sally Hansen’s revolutionary overnight nail serum: The secret to healthier, stronger nails.

Eliminate pigmentation and dial up skin luminosity with this high-tech whitening serum.

Bright, even skin tone is within reach with the help of these radiance-enhancing products.

Up your game for clearer, more even-toned skin with the latest advances in brightening skincare.

The shining stars of social media and television share their secrets to achieving a radiant glow.

It’s one of the most popular health-boosting herbs around, and it not only promises to fight ageing, but also give you brighter skin. In collaboration with Sulwhasoo, Female takes a closer look at the beautifying benefits of ginseng.

Eliminate pigmentation and dial up skin luminosity with this high-tech whitening serum.

Chanel’s Blue Serum is the product you didn’t know you needed in a bottle as classy as the brand itself.

No, 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.

The things that make people live longer – the food they eat, what they do, their perspectives on life – may also be the same things that make the skin age gracefully. EUGENE QUEK finds out more in Taipei.

In this exclusive insiders’ edit, nine beauty advisors reveal the must-haves in their own beauty stashes.

Fermentation can turn a skincare ingredient into a more potent version for better results.

KANEBO’s new line of skincare works with the natural rhythm and flow of life to make your skin as beautiful as it can be.

These lightweight and fast-absorbing facial oils are packed with nourishing formulas that will calm, hydrate and boost your skin.

Our Yearly List Is Not Just a Selection of the Best or Most Popular Beauty Buys. It Highlights the Top 25 Products That Do Better, Work Smarter and Achieve More Than Others in Their Range. Moh Shuying Reports.

Show some love with these thoughtful gifts.

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

Don’t let all the festive late nights show on your face. These potions will calm a reactive, inflamed complexion and restore it to its optimal state.

Show some love with these thoughtful gifts.

Travel smart with a moisturising mask which deeply hydrates and takes away the stress of flying

Sign up for a two-year subscription to any of these titles and take home a sure-win lucky dip prize and a free gift.

The latest trend in skincare is all about piling on the products. But is it worth it? We asked derms what steps your skin really needs.

DJ Sonia Chew of 987FM and Jen Lai of Shunji Matsuo share their experiences with the new Dove Advanced Hair Series and why it’s perfect for damaged and extremely bleached hair.

Explore the rest of the ageLOC® series, all designed and formulated to restore youth and vitality to the skin and body

True beauty is inner strength. Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate gives your skin the power to reclaim its youth and radiance.

Bid adieu to wrinkles and saggy skin with this advanced lifting serum.

Now, you don’t have to fear bleaching or over-styling your tresses. Dry, frizzy and limp locks don’t stand a chance against Dove’s Advanced Hair Series, which promises to deeply nourish and regenerate your hair, as if the damage never happened.

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

Serum in a Mask: the new luxurious sheet mask from Kenzoki that refreshes, plumps and smooths skin for a flawless, luminous and youthful-looking complexion.

Treats, prizes, gifts and offers

Dull skin is a real bummer. Luckily, we’ve got the scoop on how to get a spotless complexion from the doctor behind Taiwanese skincare brand Dr Wu. CARINA KOH reports from Taipei.

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

Tackle every concern in the eye area with these potent serums.

AlgoBlanc CX+ Smoothing Clarifying Serum.

Their job is to make others beautiful, but what do the experts do for themselves? JOIE GOH asks makeup artists, hairstylists, GPs with an interest in aesthetics medicine, and other industry pros to share their secrets.

A build-up of dead cells on skin’s surface can cause its texture to become rough and patchy, in turn making our complexion appear dull. These gentle, hydrating exfoliators and skin refiners work to smooth and soften for a brighter glow.

We’ve rounded up 63 winners to soothe every kink. Use this guide to book your next skin, body or hair treat.

Skin Inc’s Healing Infusion facial uses onsen water to moisten and comfort dehydrated as well as blemished skin.

As skin loses resilience, it becomes hollow, and radiance dims. But all’s not lost – The Weekly discovers a saving light.

No frills, no gimmicks, just high-quality ingredients and tried-and-true results. Home-grown skincare label The Skin Pharmacy’s most luxurious anti-ageing blend is simply called Serum No. 6.

Pastel smoky eyes and a chic bobble ponytail add playful sophistication to this strapless maxi dress in periwinkle blue.

This revamped brightening range gets rid of the shadowy dullness caused by ageing to give you a complexion that’s smooth and even-toned.

These new serums, creams and foundations aren’t your run-of-the-mill brightening basics – they offer additional skincare benefits too.

Pamper your skin with renewed radiance as Sulwhasoo’s Snowise Brightening Serum works its magic from within

Beauty insiders, influencers and celebrities tip us off on their brightening secrets

As skin changes over time, so does its needs. Take your pick of the brighteners best suited for you.

Fresh’s new Black Tea Age-Delay Firming Serum teams up with its best partners to deliver the most effective solutions to your skin woes.

This small fruit can make a huge difference to your brightening skincare routine. JACLYN GUNASILAN reports from Kyoto.

Think of skincare boosters as performance enhancers for your favourite serums and moisturisers. CARINA KOH tells you what you need to know about them.

Instead of just lightening those dark spots, this brand has decided to get on the front foot by preventing hyperpigmentation in the first place. GOH YEE HUAY finds out more in Kyoto.

Skincare brand Fresh presents a powerhouse brew made with black tea – its interpretation of the skin’s version of the elixir of life.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum EX.