Inside L'Officiel Singapore's Beauty Awards 2022
Presenting our third edition of the L’Officiel Singapore Beauty Awards, where we highlight all the standout beauty products of the year
It’s never too late to elevate your beauty regime with products that are worth your time and money. This Beauty Awards season, we’ve enlisted board-certified dermatologist Dr Teo Wan Lin, medical director Dr Komathy Rajaratnam, makeup artist Airin Lee, and Olympian Dipna Lim. Together with L’Officiel Singapore’s editorial team, the judges have undergone months of sifting through over 700 beauty nominations and determining the crème de la crème of the industry.
Meet the Judges
L'Officiel Singapore Team
Ian Lee
Editor in Chief
“The right shampoo, conditioner, and hair tonic make all the difference for me. They help me to avoid having a sensitive scalp, and to dramatically reduce hair fall. And I’m glad that through our Beauty Awards 2022, I’ve found a number of great haircare products that I’ll be adding to my list of personal favourites and using in rotation. Find out which in the pages that follow.”
Zara Zhuang
Watch and Features Editor
“It’s not about acquiring the most raved about, expensive, or prestigious skincare and beauty products — their ingredients, as well as their functionality and mode of application, have to work for you, and your habits and tastes.”
Gregory Woo
Associate Fashion Editor
“Hydration and rest are the two things that will instantly transform your skin. That and a great sleeping mask.”
Melissa Mae
Digital and Beauty Writer
“Understanding colour theory is vital in selecting the right makeup shades that best suit your skin tone. If you have cooler undertones, avoid yellow and orange hues. And if you’re warmer, opt for tawny shades. At the end of the day, it’s all about letting makeup emphasise your features, rather than drown them out.”
Industry Experts and Beauty Gurus
Dr Teo Wan Lin
With over a decade of clinical experience managing complex dermatological conditions, board-certified dermatologist Dr Teo Wan Lin can be often found practising at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre. She is also the Chief Scientific Officer of cosmeceutical skincare line Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals, as well as a successful published author. In her downtime, she can be found on social media sharing tips and tricks about skincare.
“I strongly believe in inside-out beauty,” says Dr Teo. “Mental wellness is not just a good philosophy to have, it directly influences the ageing process in ways we are discovering more and more”.
Dr Komathy Rajaratnam
Contributing to our Beauty Awards for the second year in a row, Dr Komathy Rajaratnam uses her knowledge as the founder of The Lifestyle Clinic and Vice President of the Society of Aesthetic Medicine Singapore to measure the most skin-friendly products and ingredients in our awards.
She says: “Skincare should be an integral part of everybody’s life. The secret to looking fabulous and youthful as you age is to start early in your twenties. With the right skin care program and treatments, you can maintain beautiful skin and slow down the effects of ageing on the face.”
Airin Lee
Half of beauty duo ARLY Studio, professional makeup artist Airin Lee has 13 years of experience in makeup artistry, specialising in colour theory. Her skills are backed by her knowledge in cosmetic science. Lee places focus on tailoring experiences for her clients. Her advice to our readers? “Delving into skin education is key in finding a product that works for you.”
Dipna Lim
Even when she’s busy managing the Singapore National Olympic Council Athletes Commission and her initiative, In My Shoes, as Vice-Chairperson and co-founder respectively, Olympian and Sea Games medallist Dipna Lim spends time taking care of her skin. The mother of two believes that “being consistent and investing in a handful of effective products for daily use are the bedrock of a clear complexion.”
“I found that waiting for each product to be absorbed before layering another makes a world of a difference,” she says. “In the morning, I put my serums and sunscreen on and have breakfast before applying my makeup.”
Categories
Skincare
By far the biggest category in our Beauty Awards, with 10 broad skincare subcategories and three specialised ones tailored for mature, acne-prone, and sensitive skin. Here, we cut through the clutter and determine the best products for every skin type and concern.
Makeup
With the overwhelming release of the many brands and products in the makeup industry nowadays, it can be hard to choose the right ones that work for you. Here, we present our top picks of bases, eye, brow, and lip products in 12 subcategories.
Multitasking Item, Gadgets, Tools and Supplements
Beauty has advanced quite a lot over the years. Now, multitasking items, gadgets, and oral supplements are all the rave when elevating the effects of daily skincare rituals. Here, all of our favourites that have made the cut.
Fragrances
Another industry that has been booming as of late? Fragrances. In this category, we asked L'Officiel Singapore's editorial team to put their noses to the test and evaluate all of beauty's finest perfumes for your consideration.
Sustainable
Beauty's approach to sustainability is one of the things we value the most at L'Officiel Singapore, and we took that very seriously while judging our awards this year. Here are all of the standout brands and products that have put their money where their mouth is when it comes to ethical production.
Newcomers
This year provided us with some new favourites to add to our beauty arsenal. Here, all of the newcomers that have managed to win over the hearts (and skin) of our editorial team.
Haircare
We can't forget about haircare when it comes to beauty. After all, good hair is the final piece of the puzzle to achieving a put-together look. Here, our list of shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and tools to help you get your hair under control this November.
