GET IN SHAPE

GET IN SHAPE

A girl's got to indulge sometimes, and with Chinese New Year in our wake, we're going to need detox, diet and a prayer to stave off those additional pounds we've gained. In the meantime, there's a new range of Bodyslim Shapewear out there that can give that illusion that you were disciplined, maybe even deprived. They are a range of products that can conjure womanly curves, banish muffin-tops and say goodbye to goodbye arms. Their day-use products include a tummy and full leg shaper, bust and waist support, and a…

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DUST MUST

DUST MUST

If you're unfortunate as I am, to be endowed with hair so fine and limp that's lost its fight against the humidity in Singapore, you're constantly on the hunt for a good product to add some volume to that mane. Volumising sprays don't usually cut it, because you'll end up feeling like you've got a helmet on your head, and that sea spray thing? It's all right, but if you play with your hair as much as I do, you'll end up with salt on your hands and limp locks…

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LASH REVOLUTION!

LASH REVOLUTION!

You know you almost live in the Jetsons-imagined future when your mascara applies itself. Sasa's house brand, Sasatinnie sort of makes this dream come true with its new 360° Electrifying Extreme Lengthening & Volumising Mascara. This tube of mascara comes with its own little motor that revolves clock- and anti-clockwise to coat your upper and lower lashes respectively, with ample amounts of product for those dolly eyes. You'll only need to position the brush by your lashes and let this tiny wonder get to work! Plus, the revolving brush claims…

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TURN BACK TIME

TURN BACK TIME

No matter how endowed you are, skin-wise, age is going to catch up with you one day (haha). Snark aside, we'd like to take the time to tell you about a new The Body Shop product that just might save your skin. Drops of Youth, the newest in the Nutriganics skincare line by the brand, is a concentrate that one would use post-toner, pre-serum. Think of it as a product that works all over the face (sans eye area) by combating the first signs of aging. This product, that's said…

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THE LINE ERASER

THE LINE ERASER

Sometimes in the pursuit of beauty, we all get a little lazy. We feel you. That's why a roll-on's always good for a quick two-swipe, pat and go. Neutrogena's just launched its Hydro Boost Eye Roll On that comes packed with hyaluronic acid, olive extract and ionic mineral complex to deliver moisture and good minerals to your eye-area for better, firmer skin and smoothed out lines. Rolling on the formula around your eye also helps massage the area around your eyes and stimulate blood circulation so that's an added benefit…

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M.A.C MINTS ITS NEW VIVA GLAM SPOKESPEOPLE

M.A.C MINTS ITS NEW VIVA GLAM SPOKESPEOPLE

As World Aids Day fast approaches - it takes place on 1 December, lest you forget - M.A.C Cosmetics finally unveils its new Viva Glam spokespeople for the year 2012. The Viva Glam campaign, which puts proceeds from the sale of limited edition Viva Glam lipsticks towards raising awareness, prevention and the treatment of HIV and AIDS has to date raised over $224 million for the cause. The Mama Monster's done a great job in her two years as the campaign's spokeslady, and last we heard, has raised over $55…

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THE RAINBOW CONNECTION

THE RAINBOW CONNECTION

No, not really. :) But their colours have definitely been captured! In conjunction with The Muppets movie coming out at the end of the month, OPI has teamed up for a lacquer collection that comes in a variety of sparkles and brights. In this collection, Miss Piggy's got three nail colours that capture the different aspects of her personality. Gettin' Miss Piggy With It! is loud, red and glittery, reminiscent of the laid-out-on-the-piano jazz vocalist lady Piggy sometimes portrays, while Divine Swine captures the sultry elegance of her at night.…

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THE GIRL AND HER ROBOT

THE GIRL AND HER ROBOT

We're still not completely sold on the idea of home medispa treatments, but more and more companies are coming up with treatments like IPL, derma-abrasion and zit-zapping that you can do at home. The people at Clariancy here in Singapore have brought in a line of TriPollar products that aim to cut inches and lift faces with a degree of success you'd usually get after an appointment with a professional. The Pose and Stop devices use radiofrequency technology that delivers a focus of energy which its makers claim is painless…

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GOING AU NATUREL

GOING AU NATUREL

At last a formula that you'll never have to feel guilty about applying to your precious nails again. Scotch Naturals' lacquers are vegan-friendly, free of fragrances, parabens and toxins, and 100% biodegradable, and they promise never to yellow nails, which means your talons can look good with or without colour on them. Each bottle of lacquer is made with water, acrylic polymer and natural colourants. It paints on a little watery, and you might need more than just two coats to get the job done, but we love that it…

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THERE'S A REVOLUTION IN THE AIR

THERE'S A REVOLUTION IN THE AIR

We know your dirty little secret - you can't smell all that good after all that moshing and pogo-dancing. You need a scent that can keep you smelling fresh, but one that doesn't reek (too much) of capitalist pig. Your needs are now satisfied. The Sex Pistols have paired up with French nose Etat Libre D'Orange to come up with their own unisex official band fragrance that delivers 'a revolution in a bottle'. So how does a revolution smell? Lemony, with sharp notes of black pepper and prune and flowery…

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LIFE'S LITTLE SHORTCUT

LIFE'S LITTLE SHORTCUT

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! We're constantly advocated to drink our eight glasses of water a day, but really, you shouldn't really forget your skin - it needs water too. You'd think that sitting in an air-conditioned room all day, and just popping out for a quick lunch will minimise the harm the environment can inflict on your skin, but a cool room and the pollution we face even for a short time can lead to premature aging and skin dehydration. Garnier's new Aqua Defense Bright Essence combines hydration with skin brightening…

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PREPARE TO BE STARED AT

PREPARE TO BE STARED AT

In case you've missed the memo, bold, bright lip colours have been the beauty du jour in the Autumn/Winter, and it carries on into the new Spring/Summer looks (we've seen it on the Mary Katrantzou, Richard Chai and Mugler runways). Violent Lips let you take it one step further with its temporary lip tattoos that come in a variety of colours and patterns. The best part, they last for up to 8 hours, nourish your lips with vitamins, and are totally edible thanks to its vegan formula. Wear them, and…

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MAKEUP TUTORIAL FROM 1938

MAKEUP TUTORIAL FROM 1938

Beauty 'editress' of Woman's Fair Magazine teaches the women of the 1930s how to accent their look with a properly drawn brow, mascara and lipstick. There's even a tip in there for our mums. Cute!

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THE INSTANT MANICURE

THE INSTANT MANICURE

No matter how quick drying that top coat formula promises to be, we know that an at-home manicure is going to end up being a two hour affair of walking around the house like you've got flippers for hands. Sally Hansen's Salon Effects makes sure that we'll never have to wait again, and that no liquid lacquers will ever need to touch our nails, unless we want them to. Salon Effects are adhesive nail stickers that come in packs of 16 nail polish strips, an orange stick, a nail file…

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STALK THAT M.A.C COUNTER!

STALK THAT M.A.C COUNTER!

M.A.C's limited edition collections are seriously making us go broke! But how can we say no to them, especially these ones in the Art of Powder release? Inspired by modern art, this collection will feature In The Abstract, a highlighter; the graffiti-reminiscent Street Art eye shadow; and Optical Bronzer that features geometric bronzy-gold lines on a neon pink bed of powder. We wouldn’t worry too much about the proper method to apply this though – these are products that you’ll probably buy and display, just like their work-of-art equivalents. Priced…

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THE THIN (PERFECT!) LINE

THE THIN (PERFECT!) LINE

Some days your hand-eye coordination just isn't cutting it for eyeliner application. We feel you. That's why we gave a whoop with the announcement of Dior’s Velvet Eyes paste on liners. Strictly in a limited run, the patches come in four designs, each sharp enough to rock the runways having been designed by Dior’s makeup artists. The collection features the Effet Velours patches, two pairs of matte black graphicky lines; the Effet Brilliant design studded with black Swarovski micro-crystals; and the Effet Haute Couture line with three Swarovski crystals positioned…

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CK ONE SHOCK

CK ONE SHOCK

Loved the heroin chic look of Kate Moss in the 90s? Relive the grunge era with Calvin Klein's latest fragrance, ck one SHOCK! It seems quite aptly named, since Calvin Klein's campaigns wide success can be attributed in part to the sexy shock value of their advertising. The first ck one campaign from the early nineties, was considered revolutionary. It was unisex, edgy, young and hip. Now, their current fragrance carries the same message as the first, but on a whole new level! Calvin Klein ck one SHOCK will be…

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YUMMY ROLL-ONS

YUMMY ROLL-ONS

Trust The Body Shop to come up with yet another bunch of lip salves we just want to eat off our lips. The Body Shop's 100% Natural Lip Roll-Ons come in five flavours: rose, mint, orange, berry and coconut which guarantees a taste for everyone, and is easily applied onto your lips with a unique roller ball. And if that isn't enough to swoon over, these Roll-Ons are made of a blend natural oils including Community Fair Trade soya and Italian organic olive oils that's absorbed easily into your smackers…

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EYES A-FLUTTER

EYES A-FLUTTER

Za's dropping a flurry of new products just for your peepers come September 22. In its Go Go Lashes collection, the brand answers the call from consumers in Asia for eye makeup that will result in larger, more defined eyes with three mascaras, a mascara primer, three eyebrow pencils, two liners and a makeup remover. Worth noting are the Impact Lash Mascaras that work to give either volume, length or extra curl power, and the Impact Lash Mascara Base. The base separates lashes, primes them for mascara application and nourishes…

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MIDNIGHT DELIGHT

MIDNIGHT DELIGHT

Hey, Cubicle Rockstar – you're drafting emails, lunching with the other hand, and all the while cradling that handset waiting for the person on the other side to pick up your call. What's all that stress going to do to your skin, though? We suggest investing in a good overnight recovery product to lessen the harm that you've furrowed into your skin. After all, it's only when you go to sleep that your body starts its real work in restoring you. May we suggest Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate? The concentrate…

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