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The Bestseller

It looks like chrysanthemum tea. Even smells a little like it. And it’s sometimes also called the “toner with chrysanthemum”. Meet Kiehl’s numero uno: Calendula Herbal-extract Alcohol-free Toner, whose formula hasn’t changed since the 1960s, and has spawned not just a following but also a range.

The Cold Treatment

Keeping your cool is now as good for your skin as it is for your heart and mind. The latest skincare and eye-care products promise to refresh and invigorate us.

An Ankara Advocate

Ifeoma Ubby, founder of label Oliveankara, brings the West African fabric to Singapore.

The Lion, The Watch And Cara D

David Yarrow, one of the most acclaimed wildlife photographers in the world, took Tag Heuer’s Don’t Crack Under Pressure campaign seriously: He shot British actress/ model Cara Delevingne with hungry lions in South Africa. For more about their collaboration, turn the page.

One Woman's Quest To Give Migrant Workers A Voice

You wouldn’t work under the rain without proper gear, or tolerate it if your boss didn’t compensate you after an accident. So why should anyone else? But that’s not always the case for migrant workers here, who don’t always have people to look out for them. That’s why Dipa Swaminathan decided to step up to help. This is the story of one woman’s efforts to do everything she can – to make a difference.

Aaargh! Why Can't I Save?

If you live from pay cheque to pay cheque – the way Clara How does – but your friends are buying homes, putting aside cash for retirement, and just generally adulting, read on. She’s on a mission to change her spending habits so she can put more pennies in her piggy bank.

Why Women Stay In Bad Relationships

We all know them. They’re the ones whose husbands leech off them, who date guys who spell trouble, and who’ve even put their dreams on hold for the relationship. Why do they do it? Are they suckers for punishment? Clara How talks to three women who stuck it out in bad relationships, and learns that the desire to make things work can overwhelm even the most rational of minds.

The Chinese Restaurant That Doesn't Want to Be a Conventional Chinese Restaurant

Opulent Art Deco design, circa 1930s + authentic Chinese cuisine = Madame Fan’s old-world intimate dining.

Keeping It Simple In Costa Rica

Stepping off the grid is easy for travellers to this Central American country, where a life less structured, filled with untouched natural charm and surrounded by beauty comes, well, naturally. Charlene Fang spent a month embracing what Costa Ricans call living la pura vida – the pure life.

Do You Love Beauty?

Don’t despair over signs of ageing, find solutions that help you look your best

Exotic Destinations For Wedding Portraits

Filled with breathtaking scenery and an undeniable air of romance, exotic destinations like Cappadocia and Jordan offer a fantastic backdrop for these adventurous couples‘ wedding portraits.

The Reboot Of Louis Vuitton's Blossom Jewellery Line

Modern, casual, versatile, the house’s fine jewels have been reimagined by its new artistic director for watches and jewellery.

Your Skin Is What You Put On It

One South Korean luxury skincare brand says its do-it-all serum is the formula for a glowing and beautiful complexion. Here’s why they’ve been backing it for more than 20 years.

Belitung - The Hottest Tropical Honeymoon Hotspot

Forget Bali and Phuket – the hottest tropical honeymoon hotspot now is this lush sanctuary filled with natural beauty.

Sun Protection For That Perfect #Sweatfie

That’s a sweaty selfie, by the way, and it’s totally a do to show your sporty, healthy side. But that’s why a sweat-resistant sunscreen no longer cuts it. So here’s enhanced sun care that makes us look better as we sweat it out.

Wendy Chen - A Woman With A Game Plan

Systems engineer, data expert and Omnistream founder Wendy Chen is strategising new ways to sell across South-east Asia.

He Ying Ying - An Unintentional Actress

Through luck, hard work, and even more luck, He Ying Ying has made her way to the upper tier of the local acting industry.

Foundations And Concealers With Mega Shade Ranges

When facing a 57-shade range – we’re looking at you, M.A.C – one is bound to feel overwhelmed. Here’s how to navigate the entire skin-tone spectrum of this and other brands.

Brow Dreams Are Made Of These

For brows that stay slick and look put together throughout the day, check out these makeup products by Benefit Cosmetics.

Don't Apologise For Queefing

It happens. Deal with it. Queefing – loosely known as a vaginal fart – is normal, and nothing to blush about. Chloe Tan makes her case.

My Husband Doesn't Even Know I Have An Eating Disorder

Michelle* starves herself and abuses laxatives most days, because she feels pressured to look good next to her high-powered husband of two years. Yet he has no clue what she’s going through. The 34-year-old, who works in communications, opens up about the secret she’s been hiding for two decades.

Beyond The Gers And Grasslands

Inner Mongolia in January is a different kind of beautiful – rugged, icy plains, ruler-straight horizons and an absence of tour buses. Our writer soaks it all in on her visit during the peaceful off season, and finds it the best time to get acquainted with a region where the clash of the traditional and the modern somehow just works.

Why You Should Use Targeted Serums

Multi-purpose, one size-fits-all varieties may save you time, but to truly address a nagging skin issue, you need to focus. How? With concentrated ingredients that promise results.

The L'occitane Experience

Botanical ingredients in the French brand’s beauty products are also in the food and on the grounds of its convent turned retreat in Provence.

The Tcm Cocktails

Knocking back multiples just became healthier.

Different Strokes

Do you and your partner have mismatched sex drives? Here’s how to meet each other halfway.

8 Habits That Are Messing Up Your Complexion

There’s no point making grand skincare resolutions that you’re likely to toss out in a week or two. Instead, weed out easily missed everyday habits that are the real culprits behind your skin problems, such as being glued to your smartphone, yo-yoing sleeping time and overindulging your sweet tooth.

In The Pink Of Love

Jeannie wanted simple and beautiful pictures to reflect her relationship with Chen Thai, and both their personalities. Wedding planners The Wedding Entourage helped make her dream portraits a reality by creating a luxe setting filled with pretty props and hundreds of fresh blooms!

In True Bliss - Kay & Danny

On the serene grounds of Sibsan Resort & Spa Maetaeng in Chiang Mai, Kay and Danny paid homage to their cultures in a beautiful destination wedding with 140 of their friends and family.

The Solo Girl's Guide To Travelling Well, Smart, And Safe

More women are choosing to travel solo. And why shouldn’t they? Going it alone means you don’t have to play by anyone else’s rules. The downside? You could end up inviting unwanted attention, as these solo travellers told Hoe I Yune.