By Therese Marie Lim on 21 Sep, 2018
Features Writer
If you've had a tiring working week, these news bites we're about to share may just lift your spirits up. From a popular beauty brand launching an exciting collection to a fashionable, thrilling theatre play, these end-of-the-week updates are nothing but a treat.
Beloved Australian beauty brand Australis Cosmetics is now in the Philippines! Their must-try bestsellers are the Banana Powder (PHP595) that helps banish redness and the GRLBOSS Pout Perfection (PHP445), an award-winning lippie with a soft and velvety finish. Grab yours now at BeautyMNL and watch out for their openings at Landmark Trinoma and Alabang this coming weekend.
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Devised by perfumers Annick Menardo and Honorine Blanc, the Calvin Klein Women EDP is the first fragrance developed under the vision of Chief Creative Officer Raf Simons. The fragrance is a play on contrasts featuring harmonious floral and woody notes. Even its packaging reflects the allure of the scent, an elegant classic design that every chic woman will cherish. You can bring home this lovely perfume for SGD165/~USD121.02 (100ml).
We know you've been wanting to get your hands on the cute and quirky limited edition Tony Moly x Samyang collection. Well, good news! It's now available at Shopee. We're particularly eyeing the Hot Coverdak Cushion and Hot Edition Lip Sauce tints. How about you?
(Cover photo from: @colourpopcosmetics)
Don't miss the happenings earlier this week. Check them out here.
By Amanda Arambulo on 21 Sep, 2018
Features Writer
Tattoos have held various meanings and significance. When the practice started could not be pinpointed, but the term was said to have rooted from the Polynesian tatau or tatu meaning 'to strike', 'to puncture' or 'to mark the skin'. From this, the body modification practice has since bloomed into three categories: purely decorative, symbolic and pictorial — all of which play a massive role not just in history but also in social perceptions of beauty and fashion through the years.
However, the stigma associated with tattooing is definitely challenging to overcome because of its use in Russian espionage, Japanese yakuzas (organised gangs) and prison culture, in general. Even when it became mainstream during the '60s when Hollywood celebrities started getting inked, people still couldn't shake off the negative notions that have been tied to the practice.
Thankfully, with all the diversity and inclusivity being campaigned for in today's beauty and fashion industries, the call for erasing the stigma against tattooing is moving forward. Movements have also been created inspired by it. Project Semi-colon is one of the most popular, symbolising a stand for the importance of mental health.
If you're reading this article, chances are you're either deciding to get your next tattoo or you're considering to get inked but are still on a crossroads. Whatever the sitch is, you know we got your back! Here's a roundup of celebrity inks that will solve your tattoo envy.
The Mother of Dragons decided to commemorate Game of Thrones, the show that skyrocketed her to fame, in the form of three dragon silhouettes inked on her wrist. If you're a pop culture geek who's thinking of another addition to your inspired skin art, you may want to take notes from Clarke's chosen design.
While everyone's gossiping about Gomez's emotional state during Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's engagement, the 26-year-old decided to subtlely let everyone know that she's more empowered than ever by getting matching tattoos with her BFFs. The minimalistic number '4' placed in different parts of their bodies — Gomez out hers on the arm — symbolises that, through thick and thin, heartbreaks and successes, the four of them withstood and will withstand obstacles together forever. Cheesy but sweet, don't you think? We're sure it left you wanting to call your BFFs for a group tat session, too.
If you're looking for a more in-your-face and story-laced ink to add to your canvas, why not have something like Queen Rih? The one on Rihanna's hand was done using the Maori Ta Moko 'stick and poke' method during her tour in New Zealand. On her other hand, she has a tattoo inspired by Egyptian and Indian henna designs that often symbolise religious ceremonies, festivals and other suchoccasions.
This one may look random at first but the detailed lightbulb image inked just above the actress' elbow is her reminder to everyone that we should all 'be the light'. Simple yet symbolic, she also joked that she needed to apologise to her mum for yet another addition to her skin ink collection. If you're getting inked against your parents' will (especially since Asian parents are more conservative), then you might as well get one that has the same inspiring message as Hale's, right?
As an advocate for body positivity and mental health, it's no secret that Lovato has faced challenges, some she continues to battle with at present. And with her celeb status, media scrutiny surely does not make things easier. But the 26-year-old who has a history with self-harm made a bold move to put the words 'stay' on one wrist and 'strong' on the other to serve as a reminder and a personal pick-me-up when things are getting tough. Tattoos, with their permanence, are often great ways to keep ourselves committed to something, and these inks on Demi that tethers her to the beauty of staying strong definitely proved that.
Just like her Glee character Rachel Berry, Michele's life is all about music. We can't blame her because the girl's got an insane vocal range! To express her passion for her craft, getting minimalistic tats that look gracefully elegant on her shoulder blade is something that we appreciate. This is our inspiration if we're going for inks that summarise our personality as a whole.
Not ready for something as permanent as a tattoo? Try these empowering Disney-inspired makeup looks instead.
By Jordianne Cornejo on 21 Sep, 2018
Sub-Editor
"You get what you pay for," they say. And when it comes to our skin, we're definitely sticklers for quality — yes, even if we have to pay a hefty amount to get just what we are promised. Sometimes, we find that we were treated to what exactly we wanted. Other times, we're left unsatisfied.
Enter Sunday Riley, a skincare brand, named after its cosmetic chemist and product formulator founder, that has garnered a cult-like following for the high-quality actives in their products. Many have said they work leagues better than what you get at the drugstore. And for the price tag, while aptly warranted, we sure wanted to know. So we took a few of their highly raved products for a spin. Are they worthy skincare investments? Here's what we think.
When used in the morning, it helps to prep my skin for the day ahead with maximum hydration and minimum grease. I have to admit though that I’m not a big fan of the scent; it smells like a mix of cucumbers and fresh herbs. It's not particularly a blend that I enjoy but I would assume some might find this combination to be refreshing and soothing. On the plus side, the smell is not particularly strong and does dissipate fairly quickly when applied on. This pot of magic is worth investing in if you’re after #skingoals and want to bring your hydration game to the next level. — Jenifer, Campaign Manager
Get your hands on SUNDAY RILEY products at Sephora Singapore.
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