Dr Karen Soh, medical director of Prive Clinic, tells you about the aesthetics treatments – from lifting, tightening to dark spot removal – that give you natural yet instantaneous results.

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.

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

Dr Karen Soh, medical director of Prive Clinic, tells you about the aesthetic treatments that can help reduce and lighten pigmentation.

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.

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

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

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.

If you began the decade with a promise of self-love, in dulge in these sensorial rituals from glow-boosting facials to pampering head to toe programmes for the ultimate treat

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

Want healthy, radiant skin in 2020? Make these tried-and-tested award winners your beauty go tos.

Stepping off the grid is easy for travellers to this Central American country, where a life less structured, filled with untouched natural charm and surrounded by beauty comes, well, naturally. Charlene Fang spent a month embracing what Costa Ricans call living la pura vida – the pure life.

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.

READY, STEADY, SHOP!

(AND IT’S NOT FOR VANITY REASONS.)

(AND IT’S NOT FOR VANITY REASONS.)

The idea of skin lightening has a bad rap.

Here’s how you can tackle them.

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.

Because the pros know about smart routines and ingredients, we asked them how they shield themselves from the sun's rays.

THE MACHINE THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOUR SKIN.

Is Singapore’s tropical sun giving you a host of beauty headaches? Fret not, associate beauty editor for Her World Online, Melissa Chew, shares some simple solutions.

Every time-starved, sleep-deprived mum needs these lavish beauty gifts that actually work, says ELISA CHIA. Get them for yourself this Mother’s Day.

Dullness and pigmentation will often form as we age, but don’t let that dampen your glow. Let our Radiance Report serve as your guide to achieving a luminous complexion.

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.

Groundbreaking technology from Cosme Decorte promises to destroy melanin clusters to lighten spots and prevent new ones from forming.

Shiseido White Lucent MicroTargeting Spot Corrector works like a laser to pinpoint stubborn, pigmented imperfections on your skin.

New beauty innovations crop up constantly, so it’s essential to keep up with the best products, ingredients and technologies. Here's the best of the bunch!

Embrace the bare-faced look with Beautymaker Matte Cushion ($39.90). Tailored to Asian skin, particularly combination skin types, the powder cushion offers sheer coverage and superb oil control even in our hot, humid climate – so your complexion stays fresh and matte all day.

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.

Shiseido Vital-Perfection range has been specially formulated for the woman who desires bright, firm and youthful skin. She wants something that not only serves her anti-ageing and whitening beauty regime, but more importantly, she wants functional skincare that focuses on her skin’s changing needs.

A brightening regime is as essential as skincare to minimise the appearance of other signs of ageing. Annie Tan tells you why.

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.

The more impulsive we are, the more we’re at risk of overeating, drinking too much alcohol and taking risks.

This treatment for dark spots and dullness mimics laser therapy and promises a flawless, even complexion.

A brightening regime is as essential as using anti-ageing skincare. tells you why.

Don’t have the time to overhaul your beauty routine, or need a brighter complexion, pronto? Look no further than these souped-up facials.

Zero in on blemishes with these targeted serums and concentrates – some even have anti-inflammatory properties to prevent new ones from forming.

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

Makeup temporarily conceals dark spots, but doesn’t resolve the problem. Laneige White Plus Renew Original Essence_EX helps you look on the bright side, 24/7.

Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector gets its power from our patented CL-302 Complex.

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.

Dark spots can be annoying since they take a long time to fade, but Clinique’s newest addition promises a more even skin tone in just two weeks.

Get that enviable #nofilter glow effortlessly with this newly launched whitening skincare

Skincare Regime versus Aesthetic Brightening Procedures

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.