April was a pretty buzzy month – Jewel Changi Airport finally opened its doors to the public, and with that came a slew of store openings and brand launches. Amidst the hustle and bustle, I managed to grab a quick five minutes with local ah jie Fann Wong at the opening of The Body Shop’s store at Jewel Changi Airport.
Despite the overwhelming crowd, Fann Wong was poised and unruffled, exuding a sense of quiet confidence and warmth that quickly put me at ease. One thing I quickly discovered while chatting with her manager and PR reps was that Fann Wong is a very busy go-getter with a packed schedule – in fact, the five minutes I’d wrangled with her was a luxury.
Undeterred, I shot a handful of quickfire questions at her – here’s what I learnt about Fann Wong.
What’s your favourite thing about yourself?
My positive attitude towards everything.
And what’s one flaw you’d like to change about yourself?
What do I like to change about myself? That’s a very tough question. I’m actually quite happy about myself. If there’s really one thing I’d like to change about myself, I’d prefer to have fairer skin — I’ve been chasing my son under the sun.
Where’s your next holiday destination?
We’re making plans. We’re thinking of either Bali or Australia, but haven’t decided yet.
What are the five essential beauty products you’ll always bring on vacation?
Definitely moisturiser, be it a lotion or a hydrating mask like the British Rose Mask. And I’ll definitely need to have a lip balm – I always have one.
I’ll also have to have an eye gel, because eyes are the first thing you’ll notice about a person’s face. That’s why it’s very important for me to take care of my eyes.
Also, sunscreen! I really love the Skin Defence spray. During days where I’m filming, I have to put on a lot of makeup, and sometimes I have to start [work] at 5 a.m. So when the sun rises, it’s already too late for me to apply (sunscreen) lotion. So, the spray [that goes on over makeup] is a very good product for me.
What’s your go-to outfit formula on days when you have no fashion inspiration?
A jumpsuit or a romper.
For Fann Wong, simplicity is key when it comes to her skincare routine. Click through the gallery below to discover her everyday skincare routine perfect for the achiever woman.
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10 Beauty Tricks We Can Learn From Fann Wong
Keep it simple
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Being in showbiz means she always had to keep her skin in tip-top condition, which explains why she spent her younger days being extremely committed to detailed and extensive routines. However, Fann no longer keeps to her multi-step routine. Since becoming a mother, she has scaled back on her skincare routine to just include the absolute necessities like cleanser, moisturiser and eye cream.
Photos: Instagram/ fannaiaiwong
Cleanse thoroughly
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As someone who spent her entire adult life in the spotlight, she’s used to wearing heavy makeup for filming or attending events throughout the years. To ensure that her complexion stays luminous and smooth, Fann places a lot of emphasis on cleansing her skin thoroughly.
And she has her mother to thank for instilling this practice into her since she was young so it has become a habit. Even when she’s extremely tired after a long day of work, she never rushes through her cleansing so she always goes to bed with clean skin.
Always wear sunscreen
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One look at how radiant and translucent her complexion is and you won’t be surprised that Fann Wong never skips her sunscreen. But she doesn’t just apply sunscreen to her face, she also makes sure to protect the skin on her body from the sun’s damaging rays as she is also conscientious with top-to-toe sun protection when she’s filming outdoors. Needless to say, she does the same for Zed when she’s out and about with him.
Keep a lip balm handy
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Living in a climate like Singapore’s means we are subject to drastic temperature changes throughout the day as we go from the hot and humid outdoors to the chilly indoors.
This change in humidity and temperature can cause dryness in our skin, especially around our lips as it’s the only area of our facial skin that doesn’t contain sebum glands so it’s unable to lubricate itself.
No wonder Fann Wong keeps a lip balm with her everywhere she goes. And that’s not all, she’s also said to have a lip balm stashed in her car and in her husband, Christopher Lee’s car.
Use multi-tasking products
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On top of cutting her routine short and just sticking to the essentials, Fann also opts of fuss-free, multi-tasking products to help her save time from her daily routine.
Understand your skin type
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Thanks to the nature of her job, frequent traveling and exposure to a wide range of climate conditions can cause problems for her skin. Moreover, as her skin is prone to sensitivity and redness, it is tricky to frequently switch products without causing further irritation.
So she believes in the importance of knowing one’s skin type so you can properly address various issues when they pop up.
Stay hydrated
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Ensuring that you drink enough water is the basic step to take for better health. From your vital organs to skin health, everything works better when you have a sufficient amount of water in your system. No wonder Fann Wong makes it a point to drink enough water for plumper skin.
Load up on superfoods
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Dare to bare
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According to Fann, she likes to go bare-faced when she’s off-duty. It could be that she’s just out running errands or having a family day out with her son, she no longer sweats the small stuff and doesn’t mind being photographed without wearing a trace of makeup.
All-round beauty
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Fann Wong also commits to regular exercise because she’s a firm believer that when she feels good, she looks good as well. Plus, she also pay special attention to surfaces that she skin comes in contact with (including her pillowcases and her hair) because there’s no point in caring for your skin if these things will only make your skin dirty.
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