Envelop yourself in sensorial indulgences and nourishing rituals to soothe the soul. Beauty hotlist Spring’s freshest drops are centred on glow-giving rituals to heal, restore and reawaken the senses. 1. Match Me A buildable formula with a barely there feel, Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation, $120, melts seamlessly […]
Love Potion A new season calls for more than just a wardrobe refresh — your fragrance lineup deserves one too. Blended with rose, jasmine, neroli and ambroxan, Elie Saab Elixir Love, EDP, 50ml, $200, is a seductive love potion to attract romance. A bold and heady oriental amber floral, Carolina […]
1. Poetic Persuasion After eight years of experimentation, the Eleos Nourishing Body Cleanser, 180ml, $57, is the first emulsifying cream formula to grace the Aesop bodycare lineup. 2. Small Luxuries The perfect companion for busy bodies, Paume Hand & Body Cleansing Wipes, $28, are biodegradable and gentle on the skin […]
1. Daily Habits Natural electrolytes are having their moment in the spotlight. Get over the sunday scaries this summer season with Daeli Hydration Salted Limeade, $64.95. 2. Protect & Repair Infused with shea butter and vitamin E, SIMKA Lip Therapy SPF 15, $34, is a non-sticky and silky-smooth formula that […]
Feminine Aura A pocket perfume to take with you everywhere, Abel Minis, EDP, 6ml, $55, are available in their eight best-selling fragrances – my pick is Black Anise for a smoky amber with a hint of blackcurrant. Sexy and alluring, Michael Kors Pour Femme, EDP, 50ml, $182; is a timeless […]
1. Radiant Renewal A nightly gel exfoliator with AHAs, BHAs and peptides, Société Daily Exfoliation Accelerator, $154, smoothes textured skin and improves pigmentation. 2. Essence of Life Life Matrix, $3115, brings their clinic in a jewel jar with its highly concentrated Cellular Complex to amplify youth longevity. 3. Heavy Lifter […]
Lash Magic Only true mascara enthusiasts will know that nothing beats the Sisley So Stretch mascara. The new Phyto-Noir Mascara, $115, is the newest addition which brings our lash dreams into reality. Combining vitamin peptides stimulates growth over time while the hourglass brush enhances volume, length and definition to create […]
1. Berry Rich Woody and spicy with a lick of lychee, the incomparable gourmand Ashley & Co Washup All-over in Bonberry, $40, is back with a vengeance. 2. 24K Magic Playing with the effects of light, Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile The Serum, $1350, amplifies visible rejuvenation by emulating the […]
Slick Lips The era of thick and sticky lip glosses are no more – a swipe of sheer and shiny oils have entered the space. TooFaced Kissing Jelly Lip Oil Gloss, $43, are candy scented oil-gloss hybrids for a sweet treat that calls for kisses. A honey gold shimmer with […]
Sweater Weather It’s time to swap out the breezy scents with autumnal aromas that suit your knitwear and leather boots. The final installment of Aēsop’s Othertopias collection, Ouraneon, EDP, 50ml, $265, is a herbaceous woody fragrance with a touch of spice and minerality. Intimate and soothing, white musk, mimosa and […]
1. Custom Made The ultimate on-the-go hydrator, dermaviduals Individual Lotion, $69, is fortified with actives to create a custom skin solution, no matter your needs. 2. Feeling 22 Oil soluble Vitamin C is housed in Tronque Fully Ripe Vitamin C Body Oil, $120, to restore radiance and balance the lipid […]
A must-have edit to see your way through the summer season. 1. Devil May Care The ‘90s resurgence is in full throttle with no signs of slowing down. Putting a glam spin on the aesthetic, Huda Beauty has launched their Pretty Grunge Collection to bring out our rebellious streak. 2. […]
Sweet Escape Gourmand fragrances have had a resurgence due to the feelings of indulgence and comfort they evoke. Meringue, patchouli and lily in Jean Paul Gaultier Divine, EDP, 100ml, $225.25, create a delectable sweet and salty blend. For an opulent and sultry scent that leans into the coffee trend, Kayali […]
1. Change Your Mind Lion’s mane, bacopa, L-Theanine and siberian ginseng are brought together in Two Islands Brain Wave, $79, to give you mental clarity. 2. Botanical Healing Designed to be minimal and adaptable, Kaea the rejuvenator Multi-Nutrient Face Balm, $205, is a plant-powered concentrate that calms inflammation and strengthens […]
Spring Sense As we come out of hibernation, there’s a few olfactory roads that we can take into the new season. Adding to Sisley’s L’Eaux Rêvées Collection, d’Hubert, 50ml, EDT, $160, is an aromatic green citrus fragrance with a mossy accord and geranium at its heart. A powdery concoction of […]
1. Capsule Wardrobe Sisley have released three limited edition shades in their iconic Le Phyto-Rouge, $75 each, formula – Beijing Beige, Rose Zanzibar and Rouge Hollywood – a trio of lush and polished shades in an ultra-luminous formula. 2. Flash Facial Using the skin-softening powers of celery and flax seed, […]
Dark & Stormy During the winter nights, opt for an intoxicating blend to pierce through the chilly air. With the distinctly heady purple freesia and fruity notes of orange and pear, Versace Dylan Purple, EDP, 50ml, $155, is the epitome of enticement. A strictly after-hours fragrance, the mysterious amalgamation of […]
Juicy Fruits A limited edition collection to extend the summer season, the Glasshouse Tutti Frutti duo, $64.95 each, is reminiscent of a tropical holiday. A romantic night-time scent, Jubilant Haze is like a lychee lime fizz with creamy coconut, vanilla and rhubarb; while Neon Rays layers fresh berries with mango […]
1. Modern Traditions For those who are avid users of the iconic Aesop Reverence Hand Balm, the new Kagerou Aromatique Incense, $53, has the same vetiver base and a herbaceous quality to create a serene atmosphere. 2. Hyper Florality A tall floral-woody drink for parched hard-working hands, Boy Smells Petalia […]
Brow Now To create brows with definition, we can always lean on the trusted leaders within this every-growing category. To care for the brows, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Genius, $100, is supercharged with peptides, panthenol, Korean ginseng, biotin and castor oil to condition the hairs and support its growth. The […]
The latest and greatest must-haves to see you through the summer season 1. Marigold A new addition to the Sunday Riley C.E.O. collection, Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Gel Cream, $111, is powered by the gold standard of Vitamin C – THD Ascorbate. Boosted by sodium hyaluronate, lutein and allantoin, this […]
Sun & Moon RAAIE is the latest homegrown brand that’s been making waves in the local beauty scene. Made with the utmost integrity, Morning Dew Vitamin C Serum, $137, harnesses the power of antioxidant-rich botanicals such as blackcurrant and sauvignon blanc grapeseed so we can enjoy the benefits of the […]
1. Sunset Skies Transfer-proof with a soft-matte finish, Gucci Rouge À Lèvres Liquide Mat, $77, is a weightless and buildable cream-to-powder formula in a variety of warm sunset hues that can be combined to create gradations. 2. Do it All When in doubt, stick to the classics – the iconic […]
1. Matte Makes Moves Soft and cool with a barely-there feel, Gucci Sérum De Beauté Fluide Matifiant, $92, is enriched with seboregulators as well as moisturising ingredients to create a comfortable shine-free finish all day. 2. Ballad of Light Inspired by the dance between light and water in the pristine […]
All Day, Every Day We all know that sun protection is a quintessential part of our daily skincare routine but what we don’t prioritise is defending our skin from atmospheric pollutants. When UV rays and pollution are combined, they create a cumulative impact and can overwhelm the skin’s natural defense […]
Strike Gold La Prairie has bottled the majestic light effects of the gracious golden hour in their Pure Gold collection. The power of the noble metal is used to impart immediate radiance to the skin and release actives over time in a sustained manner to replenish the skin long term. […]
Keep your cool and ride the wave of the summer daze with these beauty essentials. Beauty by Sophie Chung | Image by Gisou Beauty Hotlist Boost your beauty gears into overdrive with the latest essentials. 1. Floral Spice Elevate your everyday space with a spritz of Aesop Cythera Aromatique Room […]
Natural Confidence Dress your pout with formulas that will nurture and nourish your skin. Widely acclaimed as the world’s best lip balm, Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm Watermelon, $17.50, is an uber thick lip treatment that coats your lips in skin-mimicking lanolin and natural oils. On the bougier end of the […]
Celebrate your skin and get your glow on effortlessly with the best of the latest basics in our M2woman Beauty Hotlist. Soothe & Seal Sansceuticals Superdose Sleep Infusion Masque, $75, combines manuka honey, red algae, mamaku and kawakawa to create an anti-inflammatory treatment for sensitised skin. Eye Revitalised Clarins […]
Celebrate your skin and get your glow on effortlessly with the best of the latest basics. Check out the Winter 21 beauty hotlist below. Sugar Coated An ode to the best-selling fragrance A Tahaa Affair, Glasshouse is celebrating its 15th birthday with a collection to make the sweet toothed quake. […]
The colder weather has officially settled in so here are the M2woman beauty spot product picks that will help your skin thrive. Full Strength Turtlenecks, hoodies, scarves and beanies – makeup transfer is always a headache in winter. For makeup with hold, Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Illuminating Glow Face Primer, […]
Beauty Hotlist – A dozen fall finds and truly covetable favourites. Green Tech Vitamin C from acerola and kakadu plum meets caviar lime AHAs and willow bark BHAs in the new Emma Lewisham Illuminating Brighten Your Day Crème, $107, for incomparable skin-radiance. Barbed Beauty A fiery spice of Sichuan […]
Your Autumn Beauty Spot Velvet Kisses Matte is back – but only for the lips. As the first step, use a treatment like Henné Organics Lip Mask, $69, to soften soothe and deeply moisturise the lips. Guerlain KissKiss Tender Matte Lipstick, $63, uses shea butter and hyaluronic acid to keep […]
Protection and preservation is key to maximising your fresh and flawless look during these hot and humid nights. Header Credit: KYLIE SKIN MAC CNY This year, MAC’s lunar new year collector’s edition offers opulent yet versatile shades in all the it-items. Dubbed the Moon Masterpiece range, the neon pop-art packaging […]
1. Local Luxury Kiwi ingenuity never ceases to amaze us – luxury, clean hair care brand Chloe Zara is the new and uber cool kid on the block, worthy of all the hype its garnered on social media. Void of petrochemicals and silicones that fake the shine, the range is […]
Liberated Power A seductive white bouquet of grasse tuberose, jasmine sambac and lily of the valley lights envelops the centifolia rose in the wildly sensual Dior J’adore Infinissime, EDP, 100ml, $298. Bite of Pink Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Lip Fixation Lip Stain, $79, offers a clean and natural alternative with […]
As the days get hotter, we’re looking forward to the next phase of glowy makeup and natural beauty. This year, the northern hemisphere sported pared back simplicity and a lacquerous glow atop the skin. Matte powders took a dive while luminous liquids, gels and cream formulas were tinted with cute […]
Splash Of Sun The latest scents to land on the olfactory scene are elegant yet intoxicating with a unified approach in creating fragrances that emit the smell of the sun’s luminous glow. A seductive combination of tiare flower, ylang-ylang, vanilla and amber mimics the warm embrace of the sun in […]
Bobs, beach waves, curtain bangs and warm hues – we saw a lot of these trends dominate the social media scene this year. In this issue of M2woman, we ask the experts on what they envision to be trendy as we lean into the beach season. There’s a huge swing […]
As we step into another season of renewal and enjoy the plentiful dose of Vitamin D that daylight savings provides, choosing the right sunscreen that is safe for both you and our environment has never been more important. Most sun protection products house a myriad of harmful chemicals that affect […]
