Guerlain reinvents their iconic Météorites Pearls of Powder
In 1987, Guerlain launched a revolutionary makeup product — little balls of iridescent powder in various complementing shades. It’s used just like regular loose powder; just swirl a brush over the pearls and sweep it over the face, or take a powder puff and then pat the product directly onto skin. For makeup lovers, it’s […]
Sunscreen should be your new best friend even when it’s cloudy
Sunscreen is one of the most important skincare you can invest in; and if you’re too lazy to use anything else, at least use sunscreen. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends one with an SPF of at least 30, which filters out about 97% of UVB rays. If you get an SPF of 50, it’ll block […]
Dior Beauty’s Summer 2024 Makeup Collection is an ode to the natural setting and colours of the Mediterranean
Above: campaign image, courtesy dior beauty. Dior’s Summer 2024 makeup collection is a tribute to Christian Dior and the joy he found in the charming natural setting and colours of the Mediterranean. At the heart of the collection are sunny shades that are an invitation for the user to escape and play. Above: DIorshow 5 […]
Editor’s Picks — The Beauty Buys to get in April 2024 including new launches from Kiehl’s, IT Cosmetics and Supergoop!
Here are the best beauty buys for April 2024. We’ve tried them out and they are excellent. You won’t regret a single one of them. IT COSMETICS BYE BYE UNDER EYE BAGS There are heaps of reviews for this product online and it went viral on TikTok; I avoided looking at any of these features […]
Review: Dyson Airstrait straightener for wet and dry hair
When the Dyson Airstrait straightener was announced, it drew lots of interest with its promise of straightening both wet and dry hair with no hot plates — and hence no heat damage. We got our hands on a unit and tried the new straightener out for ourselves. Above: The dyson Airstrait straightener in the box. […]
7 Valentine’s Day Beauty Launches That Say “ilu” To Your Valentine
‘Tis the season once again — and this time, we’re talking about the season of love. Cliché, commercialised, or utterly romantic, whatever your take on Valentine’s Day, you’ll want to peek some of these beauty limited-editions we’re crushin’ on. A rosy scent as a symbol of your eternal love? Or a long-wear matte lipstick that […]
All The ‘Year of the Dragon’ Beauty Limited Editions That Celebrate CNY
Fierce and majestic, the dragon motifs come in blazing hot across this year’s limited edition beauty items, which honour the Year of the Dragon via creatively-done dragon scales and gold dragon-themed illustrations. Dancing across bestselling serums and moisturisers, alongside exquisite palettes and lipsticks meant to symbolise luck and prosperity, highlights include shu uemura’s matte lipsticks […]
Our favourite shu uemura products that will help your skin stay fresh through the most crowded Concerts this season
Concert season is upon us and if you’re going to throng through the crowds coupled with Singapore’s humidity, you’ll need some seriously good makeup that won’t make you look like a melting mess. shu uemura has some of the best products that your face and skin can rely on, including setting powders and a fixing […]
CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Winter Glow is the perfect makeup collection for the season
We may not have Winter in Singapore, but we do get all the lovely Winter collections from the brands — such as this upcoming one from CHANEL Beauty, Les Beiges Healthy Winter Glow. Key to the collection is a blush that achieves an instant just-came-in-from-the-cold effect, a set of primers to liven up the complexion, […]
NYLON x Plaza Singapura Christmas 2023 Gift Guide: The Gift of Radiant Skin
If we’re talking about precious gifts, there are few things more precious than good skin — something that’s achievable with good genes, yes, but also a hardworking, effective skincare regimen. Thankfully, there are loads to look out for here. Whether you’re shopping for a skincare-obsessed friend who’s always educating you on the beauty world’s latest […]