Each year, thousands of beauty products enter the Singapore market – and most of them land on our desks here at Her World (not that we’re complaining!).
But which ones made our picks of this year? From foundations to masks, these are our the ones that have our personal stamps of approval. Go ahead, add them to your beauty arsenal in 2019, you won’t regret it
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“Honestly the most hydrating sheet mask that I’ve ever tried – it’s so good, you don’t even feel the need to use a moisturiser after. The jelly helps to both provide and seal in hydration, skin feels refreshed, radiant and pampered after.” – Chelsea Tang, Beauty Writer
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“If you have dry skin (like I do) and work in an air-conditioned environment (like I do), this facial mist is a godsend. The aerosol spray perfectly disperses the mist into your face – it’s neither too wet, or evaporates away instantly.
Let the water droplets sit for a while, and your skin will start to relax and not feel as taut. Plus, brownie points for how good it smells (a fresh sakura scent) and how great it costs.”
– Chelsea Tang, Beauty Writer
“I like how the eyebrow pencil is of the perfect consistency – not too waxy, or too hard. This makes it easy to draw in quick hair like strokes especially at the start of the brow for a natural full brow look. The formula is also very long lasting; it stayed on for 16 hours without budging at all.”
– Chelsea Tang, Beauty Writer
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“I love lipsticks, but I’ve never been able to find one that gave my lips enough smoothing and nourishing benefits too (I wanted a really comfortable, good-for-my-lips sensation that I get from my favourite lip balm)… that is until I tried this lip gel colour. It glides on super smooth like no other, and all signs of chapped or cracked lips disappear leaving them supple, plump and smooth.”
– Melissa Chew, Associate Beauty Editor
“The palette has enough shades so you can mix and match the shades to get your perfect contour and highlight.
All of the shades are super blendable and incredibly finely-milled, so even if you go a little too heavy-handed, it will still look natural. I also like using the lighter contour shades as an eyeshadow base to add depth to the eyes.”
– Letty Seah, Content Producer
“This is hands down one of the best liquid highlighters I’ve ever tried. Firstly, it feels like skincare because it softens and smoothes my skin wherever I apply it.
The glow it gives my complexion can only be described as ethereal. I dab it on cheekbones, browbones and along the bridge of my nose and everything just pops oh-so subtly.”
– Melissa Chew, Associate Beauty Editor
“The literally feels like whipped cream, the texture is amazingly light and non tacky, feels super luxurious on skin and deeply moisturises in a cocoon.
Perfect when used after a peel or in conjunction with retinol/acid treatment products. greatly minimises peeling and dryness.”
– Janice Yong, Contributing Beauty Editor
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“I’ve used this over the years, and it blends perfectly, blurs out pores and uneven skin tone. Does not look like you’re wearing foundation, just looks like very luminous skin. So glad it is now in Singapore.Doesn’t oxidise and stays put through the day also.”
– Janice Yong, Contributing Beauty Editor
“There have been so many cushion foundations launched this year. But this works particularly well for my combination skin and uneven skin tone. Just one thin layer applied on my skin leaves my complexion looking flawless with natural-looking dewiness (not overly luminous). And it lasts pretty well through a typical day in the office, so I don’t really need to touch up my foundation.”
– Melissa Chew, Associate Beauty Editor
“Extremely light and dries immediately with no sticky feeling. Moisturiser, then makeup goes on smoothly after. Brightened skin, dark spots, and gave radiance plus pores seem to be smaller.”
– Janice Yong, Contributing Beauty Editor
“You will get a major surge of moisture with each spray which gets pumped out in an even mist. If you work in a dry office, this facial mist will transform your crypt-keeper like skin in seconds. Also, this product works well even when you have a full face of makeup on (no foundation separation whatsoever).” – Letty Seah, Content Producer
“I keep going back to this foundation because it gives you full coverage but doesn’t feel like you are wearing a heavy full coverage foundation. It’s not cakey and it’s great for those with dry skin because of its high water content (70 per cent).
Also, it’s great for sensitive skin types because it doesn’t have bad stuff like silicones, fragrance, or parabens. I feel good wearing it and know I’m not wrecking my complexion with a full coverage foundation.”
– Letty Seah, Content Producer
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“Good for improving overall skin condition and radiance. Skin looked glowier and healthier from the second day onwards. Extremely hydrating as well and balanced out my combination skin nicely so I had a rosy glow the whole time. Also refined skin texture.”
– Janice Yong, Contributing Beauty Editor
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“I have clogged pores and I can’t lie. And clay masks are best for congested skin but I absolutely hate that tight, shriveled up sensation from most clay masks when they dry on my skin, plus they are a pain to remove.
That’s why this one is my dream clay mask. It smoothes on, doesn’t dry to a hardened crust, and removes with a magnetised wand that pulls the black clay along with impurities off your skin without even touching it. Hello, clear, clean and radiant complexion.”
– Melissa Chew, Associate Beauty Editor
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“I hate facial scrubs because I feel that they scratch my skin and are just too abrasive. This lactic acid product is just what I need to refresh my complexion. I apply it before bed and wake to skin that’s subtly glowier, smoother and more refined in texture. I can literally feel the difference.”
– Melissa Chew, Associate Beauty Editor
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“This is quite an amazing product, with instant lifting effects! If you have bloating or water retention, simply massage this using upwards motions on your face and you really can see a difference.
My face looked sharper as well, with the tensing effect. But the effect wears out by the end of the day.”
– Janice Yong, Contributing Beauty Editor
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