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Creating Bigger Eyes – The Double Eyelid Guide

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As the saying goes, “The eye is the mirror of the soul”. The doe-eyed look has always been popular with women and men alike. Generally speaking, men like women with bigger eyes. Our lashes frame the eyes and long, thick, dark lashes make the eyes appear more vivid and attractive. But not everyone is blessed with a set of big, attractive eyes. In fact, approximately 50 percent of all Asians are born with single eyelids – eyelids without an upper lid crease. And even for those with double eyelids, those with hooded lids understand the importance of eyeliners, yet these are so annoyingly tricky because eye makeup invariably smudges. Truth be told, the Asian obsession with big eyes is so huge, people are wearing “dolly eye” contact lenses and there are even apps such as Meitu which helps “photoshop” in double eyelids for the perfect Instagram post. For the desolute, what can you do? SKINMAG gives you the lowdown on 3 treatments options for getting the coveted upper eyelid crease. Continue Reading

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5 Beauty Hacks Every Busy Mum Needs To Know

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MULTI-TASKING PRODUCTS Ask any busy mum whether they have had time to exfoliate their faces and put on a mask, chances are that they will say they haven’t even cleansed their faces properly all day. Well guess what, we found the perfect multi-tasking exfoliant which also works as a mask! Chai’s Crystal Healing Oxygenating Facial Scrub is a mask which transforms into a fine crustal scrub upon removal. But that’s not all. This is an oxygen-releasing formula which infuses previous oxygen and positive ions into your skin for the fresh out-of-shower glow.   PERMANENT MAKEUP Not entirely new, microblading solves the bald eyebrow busy mum problem. This is a form of semi-permanent tattooing of the eyebrows, delivering pigments using a tiny blade in delicate, hair-like strokes, which looks exactly like your own brow strands. This gives previously sparse (and sad) brows a well-groomed look, without looking fake, unlike what solid tattooed eyebrows. There is rarely a need to fill in brows with makeup after microblading, and even if you did, Continue Reading

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Bridal Beauty: An Essential Beauty Checklist From An Aesthetic Doctor

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December is the wedding season in Singapore, according to a recent survey published by the Department of Statistics. For some, December woud seem like an odd month to get married; it is the rainy season (so outdoor ceremonies may have to be scrapped unless you want to say your vows in the pouring rain), most people you would probably want to invite would be making plans for family holidays. But it is true that most couples choose the festive season for their nuptials, when work slows down in general and they are able to take time off work more easily. If you have plans to tie the knot with your man at the end of the year, you should have most of the big decisions made by now, such as announcing your engagement and setting the date (yes hello? You want people you are going to invite to save the date and actually attend your wedding, yes?), booked the venue, your wedding stylist, your photographer and videographer (these get booked Continue Reading

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The 5 Hair Mistakes That Make You Look Older

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  There’s nothing quite like a great haircut. That feeling when you can’t stop catching a glimpse of yourself in the mirror or running your hands through your new layers is priceless. Unfortunately, a bad hairstyle can cut through all that confidence and leave you looking older than you are. A bad hairstyle isn’t always so easy to identify—and, chances are, if you don’t have a total hacksaw job, you probably think you are doing everything right with your current look (hello, high school yearbook photo). There are certain mistakes you may be making without even knowing it. Scarier still? These strand snafus may be making you look a lot older. Here are eight mistakes that might be costing you.   MISTAKE 1: RAPUNZEL-LONG There is one common style mistake women make time and time again: not getting a haircut often enough. Even just a trim will keep hair in its best shape. Split ends climb up the hair, so, for long hair especially. Fix: Experts recommend a trim every Continue Reading

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How To Layer Your Skincare Products

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This might sound a little redundant, I understand. “Seriously? Just apply them all”, right? Apparently, the order of things does matter. So instead of just piling them on, let’s learn from the pros.   Step 1. Cleanse Most people wouldn’t have given much thought to the importance of facial cleansing, but cleansing is more than just cleaning. It is the best way to prep your skin to ensure your skin reaps the benefit from all your other expensive skincare products! Exfoliating every now and then also physically removes dead skin cells (which are really only there to dull your complexion), and also stimulates your skin’s regenerative process.   Step 2. Tone “Is a toner really necessary?” – one of the most asked questions. A toner is meant to remove last traces of unwanted skin debris such as oil and makeup, and they also contain ingredients which repairs and soothes the skin’s surface. Cleopatra’s secret was rose water, a natural facial toner, which made her skin soft and smooth. But today’s Continue Reading

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