The Round Up
The Best Beauty Products This Year, According to Your Chinese Zodiac
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2021 is the Year of the Ox. The second animal in the zodiac cycle, the ox typically signifies hard work, positivity and honesty, and the message couldn’t be clearer: Success comes to those who work hard. But even if you don’t consider yourself a superstitious person (and if you are, it’s always […]
Meet Dew It, A Bodycare Brand for the Modern Woman
For those who have a hard time juggling work, families and their various priorities, self-care is sometimes overlooked and considered time-consuming. Which is where Indonesian body care brand Dew It comes in. Founded by Rachel Lakhiani in 2020, the Jakarta-based beauty brand is a body care line that focuses on a hands-free way to care […]
6 Superfood Serums To Clear Maskne & Brighten Skin
Superfood skincare is having a moment. What started out as a wellness trend has spilled over to skincare, and there’s a very good reason for it. Superfoods are typically fruits or vegetables that are packed with antioxidants, fatty acids and vitamins, which makes them not only good for your body but your skin, too. Here […]
6 Best Shampoos to Keep Your Hair Looking Fresh All Day
The festive season is upon us and this means Christmas dinners with your colleagues after work or intimate gatherings with friends and family where you talk the night away. And you’ll want your hair to look as fresh as it was in the morning when you styled it; the question is, how? Whether you’re dealing […]
These Three Beauty Brands Should Be on Your Radar Now
It’s the end of the year and you’re looking at a refresh of your beauty counter; the question is, which new products should you try? In order to help you sort through the overwhelming offerings on the beauty scene, we’ve got three buzzworthy skincare, body and makeup brands that will stand out from the clutter. […]
7 Conscious Beauty Products For Moms-To-Be
Your skin goes through a lot of changes throughout your life, especially during pregnancy. Some are great (hello, pregnancy glow!) and some are less so (ahem, stretch marks). Depending on how your skin reacts to the hormone surge that occurs during pregnancy, you may wind up with dry skin, pigmentation, stretch marks, an itchy belly […]
7 Best Vitamin C Serums of 2020
Has your skin been looking dull and tired? There’s an ingredient to remedy that: vitamin C. The powerhouse ingredient is a potent antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation, pigmentation, and reduces fine lines by stimulating collagen. When picking out your vitamin C product, here are a few things to keep in mind: skip moisturizers spiked with vitamin […]
5 Bestsellers from Cult Australian Brand Grown Alchemist
Founded by Australian brothers Keston and Jeremy Muijs in 2008, Melbourne-based beauty brand Grown Alchemist is a clean, fuss-free line that focuses on optimising skin health, and is packaged beautifully in minimalist apothecary-style packaging. The range is a combination of science and nature complementing each other, to create skincare and body care products that drastically […]
Shelfie Upgrade: Skincare For Year-End Glow
Here’s something you can do to end the year looking and feeling better: upgrade your skincare routine. A routine audit might also be needed if your skincare goals are different than the beginning of the year when you set your current routine. It’s time to improve your most basic daily essentials. Not sure where to start? […]
The Superfood Skincare Guide to Glowing Skin
From honey to kale and antioxidant-packed fruit extracts, superfood-infused skincare could be the key to a glowing complexion. The ingredients on some skincare products sound more like the recipe for a smoothie than a beauty product. Kale, berries, avocado, acai – the list of superfoods keeps growing and so does their popularity, not just in the health […]
12 Best Beauty Gifts for the Holiday Season
This holiday, gift your family and friends the best, curated beauty gifts of the season. ‘Tis the season to gift and glow. If you’re on the lookout for the perfect presents, here are our favourite beauty gift ideas to make your shopping a little easier. No matter who is on your list — and what […]
The Best of Korean Beauty Brand Tamburins
Since launching in 2017, South Korean brand Tamburins has gained a loyal following, for its minimalist packaging, accessories-inspired products and creative marketing that encompasses fashion and art. The brand was founded by the same creative brains behind artsy and futuristic-looking eyewear brand Gentle Monster. The cosmetics brand has the same creative aesthetic as its fashion […]