Best beauty tips from Taylor Swift, Twice's Sana and other celebs with December birthdays

Taylor Swift (Dec 13, 1989)

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Often spotted with a red lip, Taylor Swift fully harnesses the power and allure of the statement vermillion hue. If you’re looking to emulate, try a lip crayon. These two-in-one designs do double duty as they combine the precision of lip pencil with the lasting power of a matte lip.

We recommend: Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon in Hustle In Heels, $16.90, from Guardian

South Korean rapper Jessi isn’t one to shy away from taboo topics such as plastic surgery. So if you’ll like to recreate the look of a slimmer nose without going under the knife, try contouring your nose. Tools wise, pick a brush that has a slim edge to give you more control to place your contour shade while being fluffy enough to blend and buff away any harsh lines.

We recommend: Zoeva Rose Golden Vol. 2 146 Concealer Perfector Brush, $29, from Sephora

Tiffany Tang (Dec 6, 1983)

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For those who struggle to wake up in the mornings, take the less-is-more approach for your morning makeup. Like Tiffany Tang here, use neutral brown eyeshadows to frame and make your eyes look bigger and more awake, as though you haven’t been binge-watching the latest Korean dramas all night.   

We recommend: Natasha Denona Bronze Eyeshadow Palette, $98, from Sephora

Billie Eilish (Dec 18, 2001)

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Healthy, flushed cheeks are always a sign of youth and vitality. To recreate the flush that Billie Eilish has, use a warm-toned coral blush and sweep it across the apples of cheeks to create fullness. But if you want to create a more lifted look, move your blush placement to the back away from the apples. 

We recommend: Joues Contraste Powder Blush in 69 Fleur de Lotus, $73, from Chanel

Moonbyul (Dec 22, 1992)

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If you’re one who refreshes your hair colour with every season much like Mamamoo’s Moonbyul, then proper hair care is necessary to prevent further damage leading to breakage and frizziness. A product like Olaplex that touts technology to repair hair bonds is something you need in your arsenal.

We recommend: Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector Treatment, $46, from Sephora

Do you covet the glowy complexion that Thai actress Bella Campen has? If you are afraid that such a dewy base would slide and melt off your face in Singapore, try a dewy setting spray to finish your makeup. It would help to lock in your makeup while adding a healthy (read: not oily) shine.

We recommend: Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Dewy Setting Spray, $24, from Sephora

Sana (Dec 26, 1996)

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Another way to create a dewy complexion like what Sana has here is to use a long-wearing foundation with a natural finish. Such an option would solve the problem of makeup sliding off while the natural finish would get dewier as your natural oils come through. Finally, set lightly and strategically with loose powder.

We recommend: Estée Lauder Double Wear Soft Glow Matte Cushion Makeup SPF 45/PA+++ Foundation Compact, $90, from Sephora

Messy hair, don’t care? Between messy and messily-styled hair lies a thin difference - how oily your scalp and strands look. Consequently, your companion to help achieve messily-styled hair is the dry shampoo. Not only does it reduce excess sebum and shine, but it also gives hair volume and body. Now go get hair like local songbird Sandra Riley Tang. 

We recommend: Batiste Dry Shampoo Original, $12.90, from Guardian

Carina Lau (Dec 8, 1965)

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A pink lip is perfect whether you’re on a romantic date with bae or just want a fuss-free lip colour to swipe on while on the go. We prefer a glossy lip, as seen here on Carina Lau, as the shine helps to make your lips look juicier and fuller. 

We recommend: Dior Lip Glow in 001 Pink, $50, from Sephora

Gong Li (Dec 31, 1965)

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When it comes to makeup, eyeliner is a step that shouldn’t be missed as it helps bring attention to the eyes and aid with emoting. To create a black, smokey eye like Gong Li here, use a gel liner and apply it on the top and bottom waterline. Then, use a thin, angled eyeliner brush to create a feline flick to lift the eye further.

We recommend: Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner, $39, from Sephora