Inside L'Officiel Singapore's Beauty Awards 2023
Step into our beauty oasis, where we present all of the essentials you’ll need now
At L'Officiel Singapore, we take beauty very seriously. Our team, together with dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon Dr Angeline Yong, professional makeup artist Lubna Ashiblie, and singer-songwriter Keyana, have put nominated items to the test with rigorous judging metrics, evaluating over 600 products to determine the must-haves.
Meet the Judges
L'Officiel Singapore Team
Ian Lee
Editor in Chief
“Recently, as I’ve been having monthly facial hair removal sessions (in order to get to the root of skin irritation), less is truly more. In selecting post-treatment products, I avoid AHA/BHA, benzoyl peroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate and other chemical detergents. During this time, my go-to has most certainly been sunscreen.”
Hanan Haddad
Digital Editor
“Beyond beautiful packaging and viral marketing, I always look for efficacy and effectiveness with a ‘less is more’ approach as a beauty consumer. When it comes to skincare, I’m constantly keeping an eye out for ingredients that soothe and balance out actives that do the heavy lifting. I’m a strong believer that a solid routine doesn’t have to break the bank and that formulas reign supreme.”
Melissa Mae
Senior Beauty and Digital Writer
“Always remember to take your makeup off before bed. Never sleep with your hair wet. Avoid leaving your vitamin C serums out in your hot and humid bathroom. Change up your hair parting every couple of months. Test fragrances on your skin before purchasing them. And never exfoliate more than twice a week!”
Industry Experts and Beauty Gurus
Dr Angeline Yong
Dermatologist and Dermatologic Surgeon
“Your skin is as unique as you are. It’s important to listen to your skin and discover what works best for you. Personally, I prefer to use only a few high-quality and high-potency-focused standalone products for skincare. This approach not only suits my busy lifestyle where I have to balance work, international conferences and family commitments, but also allows me to specifically titrate my skincare based on the time and season of my skin. Applying too many products can potentially clog the skin and increase the risk of skin irritation.”
Lubna Ashiblie
Professional Makeup Artist
“Your makeup will only look as good as your skin. Take time to find the products that will work for your skin; this does not always mean the most hyped products. Makeup should not be the solution to get rid of your flaws but a way to enhance your natural beauty. In this day and age, it’s best to not get caught up in the advancement of digital technologies of what is expected with beauty but rather to be able to identify what real skin looks like.”
Keyana
Artist
“I’ve always been an extremely active person and I’m really sensitive about the things I put on my skin. An ideal for me has always been to sit in the comfort of being in the sun, confident that my skin is being taken care of while it is topped with makeup products that not only last but also enhance, never irritate, and come from an ethical background.”
Categories
Skincare
It's time to elevate your skincare routine with beauty's trusty products. In this category, we showcase the best of the best face and body products to get your skin looking hydrated, glowy and rejuvenated again.
Makeup
Get creative as you paint your face for the end-of-year festivities. Here, we present our top picks of bases, lip, eye and brow products for your consideration.
Multitasking Products, Gadgets and Supplements
In this category, we take a look at three beauty products that are, quite frankly, changing the game with their multitasking and advanced functionalities.
Fragrances
Although fragrances are inherently personal, there are a couple of cult favourites that should remain constant in your scent wardrobe, from date night scents right down to the classics. Read more here.
Sustainable
There's nothing we love more than beauty brands that value and practice ethical production. Here, we shine the spotlight on the corporations that are practising what they preach.
Haircare
Last but not least, we have haircare. Here, our go-to list of shampoos, conditioners, treatments and more to get your hair looking fabulous and healthy this November.
Photography JEREMY TAN
Styling MELISSA MAE & JEREMY TAN
