How Tang Wei maintains her fresh, girl-next-door appearance

Perhaps by being blessed with good skin and genes, Tang Wei admitted that she never really cared about skincare until she was 30. She has since realised the importance of having a good skincare routine to ensure that her complexion is in optimal condition.

Her routine begins with cleansing. Tang Wei likes using a cleansing oil to remove her makeup before using a facial cleanser and exfoliant.

Use: Ma:nyo Factory Pure Cleansing Oil, $36.72

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With over three million bottles sold, this Man:yo item is one of the most popular cleansing oils hailing from South Korea. The formula contains 14 types of plant oils including nourishing argan and jojoba seed oils to effectively remove makeup and impurities without stripping the skin.

For anyone who is keeping tabs, Tang Wei has been the face of SK-II since 2011. And because she has been such a prominent actress, we can only imagine that she doesn't scrimp and save on her beauty and self-care routine and depends on the products from the Japanese skincare label.

Techniques-wise, Tang Wei uses upward circular strokes.

Use: SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, $79.50

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The Facial Treatment Clear Lotion is easily the bestselling product from SK-II. The iconic essence contains the brand's signature rice ferment Pitera as well as various alpha hydroxy acids (citric, lactic and malic acid) to gently exfoliate away dead skin cells and brighten skin tone over time.

But just because Tang Wei has her pick of skincare products, she doesn't just use any product willy-nilly. She pays attention to how her skin is feeling (especially with weather changes) and then adjusts in accordance with whether she needs hydration, moisturisation, brightening and more.

Dehydration is often the first sign that her skin condition has gone awry. As such, hydration is a priority for Tang Wei.

Use: Hada Labo Gokujin Premium Hyaluronic Liquid 2 Pack, $23.70

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When you think of hydration, hyaluronic acid comes to mind. Consequently, Hada Labo is one of the brands most associated with the powerful hydrator as their lotions. The Premium version contains seven types of hyaluronic acid to replenish deeply while having a pH-balanced formula and essence-like texture that hugs the skin.

In case you didn't know, famed makeup artist Jung Saem Mool is the makeup artist for Tang Wei. The South Korean shared on a show that she changed Tang Wei's makeup style to a more natural and younger appearance although the actress was initially hesitant. She eventually received acclaim for her fresher look. Jung Saem Mool too, was later trusted to do the makeup for her wedding.

Use: Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long Wear Cushion, $44

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You can consider using her makeup products to achieve the natural looks that Jung Saem Mool creates. This long-wearing cushion foundation is made with technologies that keep sebum at bay while ensuring that it blends seamlessly and looks like skin. Available in four shades and it comes with a refill.

All of us should know the importance of consuming enough water each day. But besides plain water, Tang Wei also drinks ginger tea daily. She credits the beverage to aid blood circulation and fend off the feeling of cold hands and feet.

Tang Wei also drinks a 600ml glass of salt water in the mornings to help kickstart bowel movements and improve metabolism.

Besides water and ginger tea, Tang Wei also consumes flavourful soups to increase her intake of fluids.
She switches up the kinds of soup she drinks depending on the weather and what her body condition is. For summery climates, the actress likes light broths such as fish or lean meat soup.