What does Jeanette Aw have in common with G-Dragon?

Jeanette Aw may be known for her luminous skin, but here’s a surprise: even when she’s filming, the actress skips foundation altogether.

That’s right, the Emerald Hill star, who graced the grand opening of Nailz Haus’ newest outlet at Ngee Ann City earlier today (June 27), shared that she prefers to let her skin breathe on most days. “When I’m filming, I don’t put on foundation,” she revealed. “It helps that I let my skin breathe on a daily basis. When you clean your face thoroughly, it helps your skin to relax and recover.”

Instead, the actress relies on a meticulous skincare routine to keep her complexion glowing. “I’m very big on cleansing. I firmly believe in double cleansing. An oil cleanser first, followed by a gentle face wash. Cleansing is the most important step, even more than makeup.”

Dressed in a youthful yellow bubble skirt and sporting nude nails with a hint of glitter, Jeanette looked effortlessly chic at the event. “Today I chose something nice and nude with a little bit of glitter, and I thought that it goes very well with the outfit,” she shared.

Nude shades are a staple in her beauty routine: “I usually like to go for nude colours on a daily basis if I get to apply nail polish, because it goes with a lot of different outfits and whatever colour that I’m wearing.”

When asked about her beauty inspirations, Jeanette name-dropped none other than K-pop icon G-Dragon. “I really admire G-Dragon’s nails. It’s really interesting how a guy can pull off nail polish the way he does. It’s colourful, bright, and fun. If I’m going for an event, that would be my go-to. It’s so cheerful.”

Currently, she’s obsessed with cream and stick blushers, something new for her. “Usually when I’m filming, I don’t apply blushers because my skin gets flushed easily, especially when I’m hot,” she said with a laugh. “But recently I’ve been loving them because these formulas are very natural and doesn’t feel too overpowering. They just adds a wash of colour to the face.”

With her birthday just around the corner, Jeanette’s timeless beauty philosophy is a reminder that good skin is less about covering up, and more about caring for what lies beneath.

Nailz Haus is located at Ngee Ann City #05-15.