Her World Beauty Awards 2022: Editor's Choice

Exciting new-to-market brands, game-changing skin-fortifying products, innovative beauty devices and more. These are the standout beauty moments of 2022 that won our seal of approval

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The post-pandemic world has clearly made its mark on beauty. Now, we have more skincare brands that focus on combating the effects of mandatory mask-wearing, makeup that addresses the need for longevity and comfort, and hair care that aims to repair damage from DIY hair colouring and styling.

The Her World Beauty Awards 2022 is one of our biggest to date, with a whopping 1,008 hours over 42 days spent testing 421 products. Together with our panel of 14 judges, comprising dermatologists, doctors, makeup artists, celebrities and beauty experts, we evaluated these skincare, makeup, body, hair products and devices to call out some of the biggest superstars: Editor's Choice winners.

SKIN

BEST NEW SKINCARE BRAND: RATIONALE

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Founded in 1992, this Australian skincare brand banks on efficient ingredients
and research-backed products to offer a range of products tailored to your unique concerns and needs.

Available at #01-19 Raffles City Shopping Centre and Tangs at Tang Plaza

BEST NEW K-BEAUT Y BRAND: NEEDLY

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Incorporating extensive R&D in the pursuit of skin minimalism, this K-beauty brand offers effective skincare products to improve the quality of your skin, restoring it to a healthy and happy state

Available exclusively at Shopee.sg

BEST NEW SG BEAUTY BRAND: EOAS

3/15

Made in Singapore for the Singapore- based woman, EOAS skincare is a culmination of more than 20 years of active R&D, with innovative and efficient formulations to help you achieve your best skin ever.

Available exclusively at Jyx.shop

MOST INNOVATIVE SERUM: LANCOME ADVANCED GENIFIQUE SENSITIVE DUAL CONCENTRATE, $120

4/15

A dual antioxidant-rich serum that comes with a self-activating mechanism to release the active ingredients, this instantly soothes skin while strengthening the skin barrier.

Available at Sephora.

MOST VEGAN-FRIENDLY SG BEAUTY BRAND: SIGI SKIN

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On top of using sustainable packaging, this home-grown brand is now 100 per cent vegan, as founder Xenia Wong believes that skincare should not only be friendly to your skin, but also the environment

BEST ALL-ROUNDER SUNSCREEN BRAND: SUPERGOOP

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From its sophisticated formulas to its cheerful packaging, there’s nothing we don’t love about Supergoop. Plus, its wide range of sunscreen options makes it easy to incorporate SPF in our daily beauty routines.
MAKEUP

BEST NEW BEAUTY COUNTER/STORE: DOLCE&GABBANA BEAUTY

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You can find the full range of the Italian designer brand’s beauty products in its first beauty store in Singapore. Affectionately dubbed La Casa, the space is inspired by Stefano Gabbana’s apartment and decked in black and gold, featuring eye-catching objects designed with Italian artisans.

Available at #B2-44/46 Ion Orchard

BEST NEW MAKEUP BRAND: RARE BEAUTY

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Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty champions the importance of mental well-being by walking the talk, aiming to raise US$100 million (S$135.6 million) over the next 10 years to help bring mental health services to underserved communities. One per cent of all Rare Beauty sales will be donated to this cause.

Available at Sephora stores and Sephora.sg
FRAGRANCE

MOST IG-WORTHY FRAGRANCE: MARC JACOBS PERFECT INTENSE EDP, FROM $123

9/15

Inspired by Marc Jacobs’ personal mantra “I am perfect as I am”, this warm, floral fragrance celebrates the powerful beauty of being real and true. Housed in an aesthetically pleasing flacon, it’s something to display on your vanity with pride.

MOST LONG-LASTING FRAGRANCE: MICHAEL KORS SUPER GORGEOUS EDP, FROM $85

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An intense version of Michael Kors’ Gorgeous, it is a reflection of a modern white bouquet filled with floral notes of tuberose, jasmine, orange flower and ylang ylang. To balance the sweetness, a smoky and warm base is added for a sensual and lasting finish.

MOST LUST-WORTHY BEAUTY COLLECTION: CHANEL FACTORY 5

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To celebrate the 100th birthday of the world’s most iconic perfume, Chanel No. 5, the French fashion house transformed everyday objects into works of art.
BODY/WELLNESS

BEST ORAL CARE: ZENYUMFRESH™

12/15

A natural, cruelty-free oral care ritual that whitens, protects and repairs your teeth and gums. The range consists of toothpastes, mouthwash and floss for a fresher and brighter smile.

Available at Zenyum.com, official Zenyum stores on Lazada.sg and Shopee.sg, and selected Guardian and Cold Storage stores
DEVICES

BEST BODY DEVICE: SKIN INC TRI-LIGHT BODY SCULPT FIT, $408

13/15

A handy device that uses micro-current and micro-vibration technology with heat and LED light therapy to address a variety of body concerns. It works hard to relax tense muscles, stimulate microcirculation to remove toxins, lift and tone sagging skin, and even target skin issues like back and chest acne.

Available at Skin Inc Concept stores and Iloveskininc.com.sg

BEST BEAUTY DEVICE KIT: OSIM UGLOW BEAUTY SERIES, $238

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A complete set boasting four beauty devices to enhance your skincare routine. There’s uGlow Cleanse for a thorough cleanse, uGlow Ion Care to boost the efficacy of your skincare, uGlow Eye to get eyes bright, and uGlow Mist to keep skin well-hydrated and supple. Together, they work to get skin healthy and glowing.

Available at Osim stores and Sg.osim.com

BEST HAIRSTYLING TOOL: DYSON SUPERSONIC HAIR DRYER, $649, AND FLYAWAY ATTACHMENT, $79

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We’re well-acquainted with the wonders of the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, and now with its Flyaway attachment, you can say goodbye to annoying frizz and flyaways.

Available at Dyson.com.sg

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