It’s the Beauty Awards season, and this year, we’ve collaborated with Shopee again to pick out the very best available on their website. The NYLON team reviewed close to 300 beauty products across skincare, makeup, haircare and personal care categories, and have picked out the very best for you to shop. Congrats to the brands below for your winning products!

SKINCARE

Finding the right skincare that works for each of us is like striking gold. Everyone wants good, clear, healthy skin, and of course to look more youthful; and it starts with those special products that somehow work like magic. These below are our picks across the categories. They include cult favourites like Lâncome’s Advanced Génifique Serum and shu uemura’s Cleansing Oil, and a selection from popular K-Beauty brands like Dr. Jart+ and Aprilskin. Now onto your road of discovering good skin…

SKINCARE (ULTIMATE WINNER):
Lancome Advanced Genifique Serum, $270

This product wins our Serum category below, and also features in our Top 3 Luxe Skincare products from Shopee! It works as a booster to help your other skincare absorb better, and it also makes the skin healthier with just one week of use!

CLEANSER (WINNER):
Medicube Red Foam Cleanser, $35

This face wash is a rich white cream that lathers well with water, and feels both hydrating and clean on the skin. It’s good for blemish-prone skin because it contains salicylic acid that dissolves sebum in pores and cleans them out well.

ESSENCE (WINNER):
Laneige Perfect Renew Youth Regenerator, $92

Laneige really has very good skincare and this essence is one of their clear winners; it includes ingredients to regenerate ageing cells to “re-boot” the skin, and over time, skin gets firmer and smoother. It also works for all skin types including sensitive skin.

EXFOLIATORS & SCRUBS (WINNER):
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA (Salicylic Acid) Liquid Exfoliator, $48

Almost everything from Paula’s Choice is safe to use for sensitive skin, so you can expect that the exfoliator is gentle as well. This liquid effectively unclogs pores, improves skin cell turnover and increases collagen production. It may sound too good to be true, but it actually works.

TONER (WINNER):
La Roche-Posay Effaclar K+ Lotion QD, $36.90

This lotion balances oily, sensitive skin, refining and smoothing it with salicylic acid and mineral silica powder. We like that it’s a micro-exfoliant that can be used daily because it’s very mild.

SERUM (WINNER):
Lancome Advanced Genifique Serum, $270

This serum works for all skin types including really sensitive skin, and improves its condition by strengthening it with pre- and probiotics. Every time I have a bottle of this, I’m assured of good skin for as long as the bottle lasts.

MASKS (WINNER):
Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask, $73

This mask feels light, comfortable and soothing on the skin, and makes it appear visibly hydrated the morning after.

MOISTURISER (WINNER):
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream, $60

Here’s a winning cream that’s suitable for all skin types — including sensitive skin. I particularly love the gel-cream texture; it slathers on like a soft cloud on skin, and soothes any redness and irritation immediately. Skin also does feel suitably hydrated and comfortable after use.

SUNSCREEN (WINNER):
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics, $14.92

Most sunscreens feel thick and sticky, and worst still, leave a white cast on the skin. This incredible find is lightweight and hydrating, and becomes invisible, sinking in to skin comfortably as the last step of skincare. Extremely worth it for its price point.

CLEANSING DEVICE (WINNER):
FOREO LUNA 3 for Combination Skin, $359

It’s still hard to beat a FOREO when it comes to cleansing devices. This one feels firm, yet gentle; pampering, but still effective. And after several uses, you’ll find that your skincare absorbs better, and that your skin feels cleaner (and great!).

HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE (WINNER):
Eosika IPL Hair Removal SIPL-1000C, $249

This award-winning product is South Korea’s best-selling hair removal device to use at home. It’ll last you a lifetime (up to 1,000,000 flashes, which is about 100 years of use for one person), is safe to use (it’s cleared by KFDA as a medical device level product), and most importantly, makes you hair-free in just 15 minutes.

FACIAL TONING & LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE (WINNER):
Skin Inc Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light++, $458

This is one of the original light therapy devices for home use. It tones and tightens skin, soothes it, and helps to create a brighter complexion with each use. There’s also a matching app that provides a comprehensive report on the skin’s condition.

TOP 3 K-BEAUTY SKINCARE (1st):
innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum, $78

This best-selling serum is a fantastic strengthening hydrator that works well for sensitive skin.

TOP 3 K-BEAUTY SKINCARE (2nd):
COSRX Acne Purple Master Patch, from $5.24

These patches protect blemishes and wounds from getting infected, and help heal them faster. They really are a must-have during break-outs so we suggest stocking up on them.

TOP 3 K-BEAUTY SKINCARE (3rd):
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream, $60

This is also the winner of our Moisturiser category above. One swipe of this soft cream and you’ll be hooked as well.

TOP 3 LUXE BEAUTY SKINCARE (1st):
LA MER The Eye Concentrate, $239

Here’s perhaps the most luxurious eye cream you can get. It’s formulated with LA MER’s special Miracle Broth, and deeply conditions and smooths the eye area.

TOP 3 LUXE BEAUTY SKINCARE (2nd):
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam, $50

A good cleanser is gentle yet effective, and this one is nice and mild, lathering beautifully into a mousse that feels hydrating on skin.

TOP 3 LUXE BEAUTY SKINCARE (3rd):
Lancome Advanced Genifique Serum, $270

This won our Serum category above, and so unsurprisingly features in our top three Luxe Skincare products available on Shopee.

TOP 3 DERM SKINCARE (1st):
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel, $25.90

An ultra-refreshing and lightweight moisturiser in a water gel texture, this feels completely hydrating on skin, and strengthens the skin barrier over time.

TOP 3 DERM SKINCARE (2nd):
Medicube Red Foam Cleanser, $35

As the winner of our Cleanser category, no surprises for this being in our Top 3 Derm Skincare products!

TOP 3 DERM SKINCARE (3rd):
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA (Salicylic Acid) Liquid Exfoliator, $48

Winner of our Exfoliator category, this is definitely the one product to try from this brand. It sloughs off dead skin cells gently and gives you better skin over time.

MAKEUP

There are some obvious winners here, but also many pleasant discoveries from lesser-known brands. If you’re looking to overhaul or just update your makeup pouch, these are the ones to buy from every category.

MAKEUP (ULTIMATE WINNER):
Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner, $34.59

You can’t go wrong with this eyeliner; it doesn’t smudge or fade, which is perfect for an entire day out at Universal Studios! Stock up on this because it’s a winner and performs best in its category.

FOUNDATION (WINNER):
Aprilskin Magic Snow Cushion 3.0 + Refill, $70

The hype surrounding Aprilskin’s cushion compact is justified; this foundation is easy to apply and blend, and it offers near-perfect coverage that conceals enlarged pores, pigmentation and even blemishes. The finish is also incredibly natural and healthy-looking. You won’t regret this purchase.

FOUNDATION (SPECIAL MENTION):
Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF 42+ PA++, $62

The Laneige cushion compact deserves special mention because firstly, it’s very pretty, and secondly, the formula is really very good. This cream provides a full yet weightless coverage, and like all good foundations, it makes the skin look nice and even.

POWDER (WINNER):
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder, $52.50

As the last step of the makeup routine, a good loose powder is important. Make Up For Ever’s powder is extremely soft and super fine, creating a natural dusting of powder to nicely set any makeup look.

CONCEALER (WINNER):
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind High Coverage Liquid Concealer, $19.90

This cushion concealer was the winner of our Shopee Beauty Awards in 2021, and comes out again on top for this year. It’s a creamy, extremely blendable formula that sinks into skin, and covers over blemishes and imperfections really well. Coverage is high but still natural, and it’s long lasting. No surprises it wins again this year.

BLUSHER (WINNER):
I’M MEME Afternoon Tea Blusher Palette, $22.97

This blush palette includes three matte and shimmery powder shades that have good colour payoff, and are in natural, fresh colours that suit most skin tones.

EYESHADOW PALETTE (WINNER):
Perfect Diary Two Explorer Eyeshadow Palette , $39.90

These eyeshadow colours and the entire palette is very pretty. I love the cat design and that the eyeshadow shades have names like Dry Food, Ears and Cat Bell. The colours come out decent enough and they work well together as a set.

LIQUID EYELINER (WINNER):
Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner, $34.59

We’ve been swearing by Heroine Make eyeliners for years, and all of them are good. The brush pen is easy to use and draw with, and the ink is intense and truly waterproof. No smudging or fading involved.

LIQUID EYELINER (SPECIAL MENTION):
Perfect Diary Slim Long-Lasting Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $15.90

Perfect Diary’s liquid eyeliner was a truly pleasant discovery; the brush tip is soft and easy to draw with, and the ink comes out super black and intense. It’s holding power isn’t as good as the one from Heroine Make, but it’s priced so affordably, making it good value for money.

PENCIL EYELINER (WINNER):
Sister Ann Double Effect Water Proof Eye Pencil, $24.20 and Perfect Slim Eye Pencil, $22.70

Both these pencil eyeliners are very good. The formula glides on eyelids smoothly so they’re really easy to draw with, and the colour comes out intense and lasts the day without smudging. The slim version, in particular, is great for our travel makeup pouch.

MASCARA (WINNER):
Canmake Tokyo Quick Lash Curler Mascara, $16.90

One of the best discoveries from this list, Canmake Tokyo’s mascara was an instant winner from the first swipe. I love that the packaging is compact (good to bring on holiday!), and that the “comb” brush is thin, which makes the product really easy to apply. It swipes on smoothly, and does exactly what it claims — it keeps the lash curl. The formula comes out a beautiful intense, glossy black that really highlights the lashes. Overall, this mascara performs better than most luxury (and expensive!) brand mascaras! It’s the best example of price not being a good indicator for performance.

LIPSTICK (WINNER):
3CE Blur Water Tint, $21

This lip product has a watery texture that is cooling and comfortable, and dries down into a beautiful dewy finish that looks soft.

BROWS (WINNER):
Merythod Reeltattoo Brow Pen, $29

This brush with 4 tips draws natural and long-lasting brows. It does require a bit of practice to get it right the first few times, but I really like the results.

BRONZER (WINNER):
Peripera Ink V Shading, $17.90

The three tonal shades in this palette work well to create that “V-shaped” shading on the face.

TOP 3 K-BEAUTY MAKEUP (1st):
3CE Multi Eye Colour Palette, $54

This palette includes great everyday shades and can create a variety of eye makeup looks. The powders are smooth and give decent colour payoff.

TOP 3 K-BEAUTY MAKEUP (2nd):
Sister Ann Double Effect Water Proof Eye Pencil, $24.20

This eye pencil is our winning choice above in its category, and features here again because it’s really very good. We love that this comes in many different colours, including two shades of black (one with glitter).

TOP 3 K-BEAUTY MAKEUP (3rd):
Peripera Ink Velvet, $13.40

This lip product gives a rich, bold and velvety colour that adheres well to lips and is long lasting. We love the mini bottle design too.

TOP 3 LUXE BEAUTY MAKEUP (1st):
shu uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil, $150

Whenever I see shu uemura’s cleansing oil in a beauty awards category, it’s game over for everyone else. This is the one beauty product — luxe or not — that I can’t live without. I’ve been using some iteration of this cleanser for the past 23 years, and it’s kept my skin not just clean, but also really clear with few breakouts. This is also the one face wash that thoroughly removes all waterproof makeup, and it does so gently without stripping the skin of moisture.

TOP 3 LUXE BEAUTY MAKEUP (2nd):
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup SPF 10/PA++, $66

You can’t find a better liquid foundation than this little glass bottle from Estée Lauder. It’s well-known as the “industry standard” for liquid foundations, and for good reason — the product melts and disappears into skin, and makes it look as flawless as possible. It also doesn’t feel like anything, but you know it’s there because your skin looks instantly so much better.

TOP 3 LUXE BEAUTY MAKEUP (3rd):
Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Awakening Lip Balm, $37

There’s a whole cult following behind this lip product because there isn’t another product quite like it; it’s balmy and comforting on lips, and imparts a beautiful, natural colour that makes the lips appear glowy and radiant.

HAIR CARE

We’re always on the lookout for the best hair care products that will tame an unruly mane, and tackle our high humidity. These ones do the trick.

HAIRCARE (ULTIMATE WINNER):
COCO & EVE Like A Virgin Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Masque, $63.90

This smells like coconut, and makes hair super soft and easy to manage. I’d use this every day if it wasn’t so expensive.

SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER (WINNER):
COCO & EVE Like A Virgin Shampoo & Conditioner set, $73.80

Just like the iconic hair mask, the shampoo and conditioner from COCO & EVE is amazing. After just one use, hair is less frizzy, and feels smoother and softer.

ANTI-HAIRLOSS TREATMENT (WINNER):
RYO Hair Loss Expert Care Shampoo and Treatment, $32.80

Ryo is known for their hair loss treatments, and this shampoo / treatment duo is effective and very good value for money.

RINSE-OFF HAIR TREATMENT (WINNER):
MOREMO Ampoule Water Treatment Miracle 100, $30

Here’s a great discovery for damaged hair; this water has menthol that cools the scalp, and as it slathers down hair, it detangles, smoothes and softens. Pretty magical stuff. Just don’t get it in the eyes.

ANTI-DANDRUFF TREATMENT (WINNER):
The Body Shop Ginger Shampoo, $24

This shampoo is one of The Body Shop’s best-selling products and it’s made with vegan silk protein and has a pleasant ginger scent. It soothes dry, itchy scalps, and rebalances both scalp and hair to rid awful dandruff.

HAIR COLOUR (WINNER):
mise en scene Hello Bubble Hair Dye Colour, $18.90

This box of DIY hair colour is pretty easy to use and does create that hint of colour on the box.

HAIR IRON/CURLER (WINNER):
Dyson Airwrap Hair Multi-Styler Complete, $799

This box of barrels and combs is really everything you need to curl, iron and dry hair. It makes a great gift to yourself on pay day! You can read our full feature on this product here.

BODY CARE

There’s nothing more important than body hygiene, but with today’s options in body care, we can enjoy the process and turn that shower moment into a real session of self indulgence.

BODY CARE (ULTIMATE WINNER):
Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser, $130.88

It’s hard to beat Aesop when it comes to any body care product; this cleanser feels and smells incredible and will make the whole bathroom smell like a spa.

ANTI-ACNE BODY WASH (WINNER):
Cosrx AC Collection Calming Solution Body Cleanser, $28.62

The ingredients list on this body wash includes Centella Asiatica to sooth skin, salicylic acid to dissolve impurities, and menthol to refresh and cool the skin down.

SENSITIVE SKIN BODY WASH & LOTION (WINNER):
EGO QV Gentle Wash, $82.60 for a bundle of 2

This is a gentle body wash for very dry or sensitive skin. It doesn’t feel stripping to the skin, yet it cleanses effectively.

BODY WASH & SHOWER OIL (WINNER):
Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser, $130.88

This does a good job of cleansing skin, plus it smells heavenly and looks super chic in any bathroom.

BODY SCRUB (WINNER):
Lush Magic Crystals Shower Scrub, from $48

This tub of fine sea salt and Epsom salts feel lovely against the skin; it has a cooling effect and is refreshing in Singapore’s hot weather. Skin is buffed, smooth, comfortable and smells great!

PERSONAL CARE

Oral care and grooming is big business, and we’re now more vested than ever in taking care of this part of our wellbeing. We have more options in electric toothbrushes and teeth whitening than ever before — and these products are now much more affordable than when it was a novelty. And just like all the other categories, it was a hard decision to choose a winner; so the ones that we selected are truly well-deserved and worth checking out.

PERSONAL CARE (ULTIMATE WINNER) + ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH (WINNER):
Colgate Electric Toothbrush Gum Care, $299.90

The NYLON team reviewed this electric toothbrush a few months ago, and it’s still our daily go-to. The user experience is truly superior; it makes the teeth feel clean, the 10 vibration levels provide good control, and the bristles are firm yet gentle.

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH (SPECIAL MENTION):
Zenyum Sonic Electric Toothbrush, $89.90

Zenyum’s original electric toothbrush has been a hot contender in its category since the start-up launched in 2018. The product is sleek and affordably priced, and is a decent electric toothbrush that’s uncomplicated to use. There’s a newly launched “Sonic Go” model that’s positioned as the travel version and it’s even cheaper at $59.90. I prefer the weightiness and styling of the original Sonic toothbrush, but the Go is a good option if you’re on a budget.

TEETH WHITENING (WINNER):
Zenyum Invisible Whitening Strips

MEN’S SHAVING (WINNER):
Meridian Waterproof Electric Trimmer, $94.99

This trimmer is easy, fast and comfortable to use. It shaves and cuts hair safely, and can be completely rinsed off in the shower. We also love its matte green finish.

FRAGRANCE

Perfume is the most subjective category here, so we just picked out the ones that really got our mood going.

FRAGRANCE (ULTIMATE WINNER) +WOMEN’S FRAGRANCE (WINNER):
Chloe Signature Eau De Parfum, from $95

This complex blend includes notes of bergamot, aldehydes, lilac, hyacinth, honeysuckle, ylang ylang, peach, orange blossom, lily of the valley, coconut, orris root, rose, tuberose, jasmine, narcissus, carnation, musk, sandalwood, cedar wood, oak moss, benzoin and amber. The resulting scent is floral and familiar; it smells comforting yet uplifting.

MEN’S FRAGRANCE (WINNER):
Mont Blanc Legend Eau De Toilette, from $32

This perfume smells of confidence, charisma and inspiration. It’s an iconic bottle in black, with a concentrated scent of pineapple, lavender, lemon verbena, bergamot, rose, apple, oakmoss, geranium, dried fruits, tonka bean and sandalwood.

UNISEX FRAGRANCE (WINNER):
Calvin Klein CK ONE, from $35

This scent first launched in 1994, and is so iconic, it’s easily identifiable and universally loved. It has top notes of bergamot, pineapple and papaya, a floral heart of rose, jasmine and violet, and a base of nutmeg, musk and amber. As The New York Times describes the scent — it smells like the spirit of Gen X.

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