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.

As international luxury houses are forced to be more experimental with their approaches, the structure that the entire industry has run on is slowly but surely dismantling. But this might not be a bad thing.

THE REALMS OF FILM, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT HAVE LONG EMBRACED THE DIVERSE MEDIUM THAT IS ANIMATION AND – GOING BY ITS RECENT RASH OF CGI-LED CONTENT AND FORAYS INTO GAMING (YES, GAMING) – FASHION IS RAISING ITS STAKES IN THE SCENE TOO. THE MILLION (MAKE THAT BILLION) DOLLAR QUESTION: IS THIS SIMPLY A TREND OR WILL IT LEAD TO NEW HORIZONS? AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ALL OF US? KENG YANG SHUEN REPORTS.

Fashion’s most visionary women are taking the language of femininity to new heights and depths, with the volume turned up to the max.

More talk = more skin repair. The iconic little brown bottle with the cult following just made the big leap to helping you get youthful-looking skin.

For reigning Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello, the brand’s signature tuxedo is a sacred obsession – and rightly so. Keng Yang Shuen reports on the iconicism and enduring relevance of Le Smoking.

Just as you have a varied makeup stash, so should you have varied makeup looks to draw on. From days when you have little time or energy to when you feel dressier, here’s how you can get by with different numbers of products, from just two for a simple look to a full-on makeup face using 10 products. Now, go look your prettiest.

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

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

With so many celeb beauty lines in the market (and underway), do we honestly need them all?

To paraphrase an old adage, we at The Peak believe in dressing for the world we want.

Another year, another set of true wireless earbuds. This year the competition has only gotten stiffer, with Bluetooth 5.0 and water resistance becoming the norm. But there’s far more competition too. Here’s your definitive true wireless shootout.

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

Model mother and daughter duo Wendy Jacobs and Iman Fandi offer a sneak peek into their special bond.

Paul Andrew has spun his childhood memories into Salvatore Ferragamo’s spring/summer 2020 collection, weaving its heritage with a progressive new spirit.

Take centre stage with these stunning beauty looks inspired by your favourite K-drama heroines.

Prep for the ups and downs that lie ahead by discovering what’s in store for your zodiac sign, including predictions in love, health and weath in the Year of the Metal Rat.

The bold, the brilliant, and the beautiful on celebrating the power and joys of fashion.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupé

Flagship smartphone makers have it tough.

The Mane Event

The nostalgia gripping fashion today offers some insights into what the zeitgeist craves and desires.

These beauty treatments take the most effective elements of the original therapies to give you an experience that is still culturally authentic.

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Forget wedding looks! These celebs are scoring perfect points with their post-breakup outfits

The latest CLA is a smaller version of its shark-nosed CLS sibling, but it makes just as strong a style statement.

ASIAN FOOD’S FINE-DINING RENAISSANCE HAS REINVIGORATED THE TOP END OF SINGAPORE’S CULINARY LANDSCAPE. DISCOVER THE EXCITING CHANGES UNDERWAY.

The runways saw some cool eye makeup for Fall/Winter. If you want these looks to work for you, makeup artists Larry Yeo and Sha Shamsi have some tips.

FALL/WINTER 2019 SAW DESIGNERS BOTH REINFORCING HERITAGE CODES AND CHARTING BRAVE COURSES FORWARD, CREATING CLOTHES THAT ADDRESSED THE REALITIES OF MODERN LIFE WHILE SOARING TO NEW FASHION HEIGHTS.

Audi A7 Sportback.

Custom keycap sets that will literally make you stop and stare.

What we’re all talking about this month.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

It is not just the ladies who share a passion for fashion. Meet this sartorial society – a collective of young gentlemen (and one lady) bonded by their shared pursuit of sartorial perfection.

Yung Ong steers luxury consumers from procuring statement pieces to buying into complete looks.

The second-generation Nissan Leaf is out to electrify EV buyers with its sportier looks, improved interior and longer range.

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.

“Look at me, I’m limitless” – the lyrics to Jennifer Lopez’s song ring like an anthem to the superstar’s life and career. As she approaches 50, and with a new tour and movie out soon, the singer-actress-dancer-producer-mother shows there’s just no stopping her.

The Her World team tested myriad shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and leave-in treatments. The aim: to round up the best products for every hair type.

Today’s Gen Z beauty audience seek realness, that inside-out glow and an honest opinion when it comes to making a purchase. See how these model personalities trawl the net and use social media to tell us what beauty really is to them.

From the wacky to the wonderful, here are the latest wellness trends everyone is obsessing over.

The latest and most talked-about collections

IN A SEASON THAT CELEBRATED WOMANHOOD IN ALL ITS FORMS, DESIGNERS CHAMPIONED A DIVERSE WARDROBE THAT BROUGHT US ALL ON A SWEET ESCAPE EDITED BY GERALD TAN

A showcase for new technologies, robots and a series of talks livestreamed to audiences around the world:

EVERYONE EXPECTED RICCARDO TISCI’S DEBUT FOR THE BRITISH HERITAGE LABEL TO BE A HYPED-OUT, CELEBRITY– CHARGED AFFAIR – AND THEN IT WAS ANYTHING BUT.

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

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

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

Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number” – I wished I could believe in what the late R&B singer Aaliyah sang as much as others did.

What we’re all talking about this month.

Nissan’s second-generation electric hatch is decidedly sportier and more driveable.

The flagship smartphone market is one of the most competitive consumer spaces out there. It’s the place where manufacturers get to showcase their greatest research and development, and most luxurious designs. These are the best phones of the year.

Each of them started out with little more than artistic flair, an affable personality and a trusty webcam or camera phone.

Each of them started out with little more than artistic flair, an affable personality and a trusty webcam or camera phone.

How an aesthetics clinic can help you look your best, most natural self.

Or should we say Hailey Bieber? The model just turned 22, got married to one of the biggest pop stars of our generation, and has apparently trademarked her new name. Something’s brewing, and we’re here for it.

There has never been a better time to change it up, for the latest makeup is confident, fearless and inclusive.

Entry-level phones used to be drab plastic affairs with limited features and barely usable cameras. All of that has changed in recent years. Budget phones today offer much of the same experience as flagship devices, including bezel-less designs and multiple cameras. But which phone gives the most bang for buck?

Standing out on social media can be a difficult task. There are just too many people out there with the same type of photos. To get ahead, photographer, YouTuber, and social media influencer Jason Goh (@smashpop) thinks you need to either capture distinctive and rare scenes, or edit your images to a level that is hard to achieve using simple mobile apps.

Apple iPhone XS and XS Max

Schwarzkopf Professional finds the sweet spot between catwalk and commercial – so you can easily look like you’ve just stepped out of the salon every morning.

Breathable and sweat-proof for 24-hour wear, Lancôme’s high-coverage Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation allows every woman to say #makeupismypower.

The three-pointed star engages the four-rings in a 2-litre battle of topless style, finesse and agility.

It’s a hotspot for skincare, makeup, aesthetic procedures and even hair products. And women in SG just lap them all up. Here’s why they do, and why they love K-beauty so much.

It’s a hotspot for skincare, makeup, aesthetic procedures and even hair products. And women in SG just lap them all up. Here’s why they do, and why they love K-beauty so much.

HOW TO REFRESH FAMILIAR LOOKS AND UPDATE YOUR STYLE STANDBYS – PLUS, FOUR NEW TRENDS TO TRY FOR FALL/ WINTER 2018.

Try out these tricks to transform the Fall 2018 runway beauty trends for everyday wear BY ARISSA HA

What we’re all talking about this month

Are you finally ready to make the jump and invest in a pair of end-game planar magnetic headphones? We rounded up the best for a listen.

With its sharper design and enhanced dynamics, the third- generation Cerato is the K-pop star of family saloons, and it’s bound to impress buyers.

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.

Breathable and sweat-proof for 24-hour wear, Lancôme’s high-coverage Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation allows every woman to say #makeupismypower. Singapore’s top celebrity makeup artists share how.

Picking up a guy isn’t limited to Tinder anymore. Try doing it on Instagram instead – at least you’ll get his backstory so you can decide if it’s worth chatting him up.

No home is complete without showcasing your favourite souvenirs and decor accessories. Dressing your sideboards, side tables and display shelves with knick-knacks you love adds character to your living spaces.

What we’re all talking about this month.

The stylish glitz of a 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 meets the brutish blitz of a 2008 Nissan GT-R in a white-knuckle encounter.

Beneath the striking looks of the all-new Vantage is a serious driving machine armed with a twin-turbocharged 4-litre V8 and a top speed of 314km/h.

Lamborghini’s first modern sports utility vehicle delivers a high degree of sportiness and a fair amount of utility, proving a supercar-SUV hybrid can be done well.

Beneath the striking looks of the all-new Vantage is a serious driving machine armed with a twin-turbocharged 4-litre V8 and a top speed of 314km/h.

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

The stylish glitz of a 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 meets the brutish blitz of a 2008 Nissan GT-R in a white-knuckle encounter.

These eyeshadows are made compact so you can pack even more makeup for your holiday.

Lamborghini’s first modern sports utility vehicle delivers a high degree of sportiness and a fair amount of utility, proving a supercar-SUV hybrid can be done well.

How do you bully-proof your six-year-old so he’ll be more confident when he starts Primary 1 next year? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON offers these practical tips.

Which of these brightly coloured crossovers has a character that’s true to its funky hue?

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.

BMW’s new urban crossover is funkier than the X1 and offers a zippier drive.

Does your toddler perpetually look angry or worried when faced with anything unfamiliar? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shares how you can work with his slow-to-warm-up temperament.

NEW FOR 2017, THE PRINCESS S60 SHONE AT THE SINGAPORE YACHT SHOW AND HAS BEEN ROARING AROUND THE LION CITY EVER SINCE.

In which we ask three men to get candid on a very hot topic.

From emotional TV dramas to big budget performances, here’s how you can get one step closer to dressing like a Korean superstar.

Edric says that when it comes to a car’s looks, visual aggression is a poor substitute for true beauty.

How did aesthetic treatments go from inside talk to Instagram-worthy? And does that mean we should be open to a little nip and tuck?

Effortless makeup and hair ideas that will make you appear even more polished and professional.

Our beauty club members tell us their go-to products for bright and supple skin in the AM.

Hyundai's vehicular science and the progress in korean know-how.

These celeb mums are serious style inspo on or off the red carpet!

Women tell us what they think it looks like.

The hue’s so hot that at least five shades of it swept the runways recently. Make a statement in brights like emerald, or give new classics like moss or dark teal the (hur hur) green light.

Uniformity is boring.These three ladies show us how versatile the ASUS ZenBook is by making it part of their #OOTD. Read on to find out how!

If you ask us, we think tri-band routers are the best choice for homes with many connected devices. But with so many options to pick from, which is best? We are glad you asked, and we are only too happy to help. You’re welcome.

Edric hopes that someday, if his budget ever stretches far enough, he can pick up a used Audi S8 Plus and own probably the greatest Q-car ever.