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.

If there's anything that we've learnt in the past months, it's to plan ahead.

These are not bronzers or highlighters.

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

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

You could consider YouTube to be the world’s virtual entertainment capital.

Fake a flawless complexion even on days you don’t feel great.

If you need an extra push to start working out to beat the scales, let these chic active wear motivate you to move more often.

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Emulating the success of its eponymous Armani Jacket, the Italian house adopts the same concept for its newest foundation: long-lasting appeal, flawless coverage and comfortable wear.

While Singaporean kids are covered by Medishield Life, some parents prefer to buy a private health plan, too. SASHA GONZALES finds out the questions you must ask to get the best coverage for your little ones.

Beauty reviews are a dime a dozen all over the Internet.

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

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Gearing up for more devices, and faster, seamless connectivity in and out of the home.

With the cushion trend still going strong, we’ve rounded up six that lend skin a natural glow.

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.

Buying travel insurance might not be as simple as you think.

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

Samsung’s latest and greatest phone, the Galaxy Note9, is now on sale islandwide, and you can land a great deal on the Note9 that’s exclusive to Singtel.

It’s not the same as skincare with foundation – it’s even better. It provides coverage and takes care of your skin at the same time.

These foundations have you covered.

These brands are a little late to the party with their first cushion foundations. But the rare, hard-to-harvest ingredients in each one makes them winners. What you get: serious skincare benefits, on top of a flawless finish.

Insurance may not be the most exciting topic, but it just might save you from huge financial trouble one day. Here are the insurance policies you should consider getting based on your salary.

These 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.

Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer offers high coverage in a natural finish, and in a wide number of shades for all skin tones.

From versatile illuminators to idiot-proof powders, these makeup products will perk up your face (and mood) for that after-hours shindig better and faster than those pre-drinks G&T.

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

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Brighten, blur and correct. Is there anything these amazing, bouncy BB cushions can’t do?

A tailored solution to protect your most prized possessions – from limited edition vehicles to heirloom jewellery.

Every day, 37 people here are diagnosed with cancer. And for sure, the treatment will cost you. So Davelle Lee gets the experts to give us a step-by-step on the insurance plans you need to get as covered as possible.

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

We 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.

Korean luxury brand Sulwhasoo applies the know-how from its top-of-the-line anti-ageing range to its latest cushion foundation.

One of the best things to come out of South Korea (aside from the Hallyu wave), cushion compacts are making it easier to put our makeup on, with their better finishes, long-lasting formulas and skin-loving ingredients.

You may have the party stamina of an Energizer bunny, but can your makeup last as long? We’ve done the homework and picked out the most durable foundations, lipsticks, blushers, eyeshadows and eyeliners to keep your makeup looking on fleek – #notouchupsrequired.

An Integrated Shield Plan may be just what you need for full coverage of your child’s hospitalisation bill.

Meet the new breed of stick foundations: They have lightweight, easy-to-blend formulas that last all day without leaving a mask-like finish or settling into pores.

A three-in-one formula of moisturiser, sunscreen and foundation featuring Japanese technology. Designed to perfect skin with excellent coverage to smooth fine lines and offers sun protection.

Cushion foundation compacts hydrate, perfect and protect the skin while promising all-day wear and radiance. JOIE GOH tried eight of the very latest.

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.

Here’s how to find a foundation that’s the perfect match for your skin tone and type

Nope, the hype hasn’t died down yet – in fact, Western brands are now launching their own versions of this makeup must-have. CARINA KOH tells you how to choose yours.

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

Finding the perfect foundation can be daunting, so we’ve done the hard work for you. You’re welcome.

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.

High coverage, mulitple skincare benefits and light on your skin – what’s not to love?