Like us, celebrities also fall back on an arsenal of beauty products that they can’t live without. These can range from haircare products to essences, serums and lip balms. Check out what local celebs such as Zoe Tay, Jesseca Liu, Fann Wong, Joanne Peh, Jeanette Aw and Rebecca Lim are currently loving and recommending as their holy grail.
As she wrote in the caption, “one thing possibly scarier than ageing is the increase in age spots.” Many of us would agree with Jesseca Liu. While we might not have age spots yet, damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays intensifies pigmentation, which can make us look more mature than our peers. If you are troubled by hyperpigmentation, give this serum a try.
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Jeanette Aw professed that lip balms are an essential product for her. As daily mask-wearing causes lips to get drier, lip balms have become more popular than ever. Jeanette recommends Rouge Dior Coloured Lip Balm, which is not only moisturising but also adds a natural, healthy flush to your lips.
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A new perfume instantly transports Chantalle into a beautiful garden. The perfumes she loves lately are the two new fragrances added to the nature-inspired Guerlain Aqua Allegoria line: Flora Salvaggia and Nettare di Sole. The purple Flora Salvaggia is like a spring breeze bringing the scent of spring grass and wilderness while Nettare di Sole evokes a warm image of bees collecting nectar and the heady sweetness of honey.
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Zoe Tay professed that she feels like a queen whenever she uses this lipstick. Although we are currently WFH, putting on a nice lip colour can be part of your work ritual to start the day right and get into the zone. Else, this lipstick is perfect for a date too.
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The Clarins Double Serum is a popular item already. Here, Rebecca shared her love for the new Clarins Double Serum Eye. Fine lines around the eyes are the first sign of ageing, and should be treated early before they become wrinkles. For those who stay up late to work or chase dramas, incorporate this bottle of eye essence into your nighttime routine to slow down the signs of ageing.
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Carrie loves red lipsticks – the Guerlain Rouge G Luxurious Velvet Lipstick, to be exact. The pigmented lipstick glides on easily and has a velvet matte finish without being drying. The lipstick casing is also especially pretty with different prints available.
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If you are often in an air-conditioned room, the cold air can make your skin more prone to being dry. Beyond investing in good moisturisers, you should also use a gentle facial cleanser that won’t leave your skin feeling tight or dry. This cleanser recommended by Hong Ling is both mild and not stripping.
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Fann Wong often shares her favourite items on Weibo and Xiaohongshu. Here, she shared her three all-time favourite lipsticks.
#1: Dior Lip Tattoo in #451 – Although this is a lip tint, this watery, non-sticky, lightweight lipstick has amazing staying power and doesn’t transfer onto the mask. The only way to get it off is to use makeup remover.
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#2: Shiseido ModernMatte Powder Lipstick in #505 Peep Show – This natural lip colour is worn when Fann wants to liven up her no-makeup complexion.
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#3: Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Venice Collection in #208 – This matte liquid lip is very pigmented but doesn’t dry out the lips.
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Fann also joked that husband Christopher Lee would ask where she is going whenever he sees her applying a bright red lip and that these three lippies are all “husband-approved colours”.
Who knew that Carrie Wong is also an ardent fan of the Guerlain Abeille Royale skincare line? Besides holding the brand class Abeille Royale Double R Renew & Repair Serum, the other serum she loves is the recently launched Eye R Repair Serum. According to Carrie, her eye bags have shrunk since using the serum.
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There’s no doubt that we’ve started paying more attention to skincare during this Covid-19 period. Besides your skin, don’t forget to take care of your tresses. Joanne Peh shared that she’s been doing so by consuming Miriqa haircare supplements. She added that her hair and scalp have been healthier after taking the supplements for over three months. Joanne also mentioned that the supplement did not lead to any side effects for her.
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Since Jeanette Aw opened her Once Upon A Time bakery, she has been working hard to create delectable sweet treats. But she reminds us that no matter how busy life is, it isn’t an excuse to skip self-care. She shared her favourite skincare product: the Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream. Jeanette added that the photo was taken at midnight after a whole day of work. Her eyes look pretty fresh, don’t you think?
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For those with sensitive skin issues, you can try the newly launched, Kimberly Wang-approved L’Occitane Immortelle Reset Triphase Essence. It contains 99 per cent natural botanical ingredients (including in-vogue prebiotics) and can help soothe irritation and breakouts. Kimberly even calls it an “absolute skin-saviour”.
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The Night Reboot serum is a unique exfoliator-in-oil bi-phase that features glycolic acid to gently sloughs off dead skin cells, as well as nourishing moonlight cactus flower from Morocco. Chantalle credits this serum for helping her skin recharge after long hours of work and makeup wearing.
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This article first appeared in NUYOU. Translation and additional reporting by Ho Guo Xiong.