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Best Blemishes-Prone Care
ADONIS OXY Clear Essence
Bloggers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
Whiteheads and blackheads are the bane of everyone’s existence. That’s why we enjoyed using the OXY Clear Essence so much! It has proven with time to effectively reduce those stubborn whiteheads and blackheads while ensuring that our skin stays soft, smooth and supple! This magic liquid is great on oily skin as it controls oil production while rejuvenating the skin for a gorgeous glow.
Best Face Exfoliator
Arena Diamant Peeling
Beauty Insiders' Choice
Why This Product is A Winner:
Exfoliators are a great way to take care of our skin as it removes dead skin cells, excess oil, whiteheads, blackheads and impurities. Recently, we’ve loved using the Arena Diamant Peeling. The premium exfoliating cream has a unique formula where its star is literal diamonds - how luxurious! It works great at smoothening the texture of our skin, promoting rejuvenation and finishing with a bright, healthy after-glow.
Best Sensitive Care
Arena Power Hydro Mask
Bloggers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
We love the Arena Power Hydro Mask because of its exclusive technology-4D smart detection that automatically analyses what our skin lacks and needs to be at its optimal state. It amazes us how it works to cater to the skin and how effective it is at treating it. This is great if you want a product that will focus on hydration and strengthening your skin barrier.
Best Facial Cleanser
Avenue + Co Come Clean
Beauty Insiders' Choice
Why This Product is A Winner:
We love the Avenue + Co Come Clean because of how rich and luxurious the gel formula feels against our dry skin. Its effectiveness at cleansing our skin without overly stripping until a tight feeling occurs is a big plus for us. It’s super gentle and incredibly hydrating! The after-feel of squeaky clean and supple skin has us over the moon.
Best Treatment Set
Bellewave Vacc-netique Defense System
Readers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
Through cutting-edge technology and innovation, the Vacc-netique Defense System from Bellewave has us hooked and in love! It serves to repair and rejuvenate our skin from modern-day pollution and creating stronger protection to block the penetration of blue-light emission and harmful environmental rays. It restores our skin to an optimal state and revitalises our complexion to feel and appear healthier and radiant.
Best Facial Cleanser
Caring Skin Sensitive Skin Cleansing Milk
Bloggers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
When you have sensitive skin, the process of cleansing (which is advised twice a day) is a struggle as it can cause inflammation and even pain. That’s why we love using the Sensitive Skin Cleansing Milk from Caring Skin because it is incredibly gentle and soothing to our skin. Because of its milky consistency, it’s low on irritants and moisturising while effectively cleansing our face and pores from oil, grime and impurities.
Best Face Mask
Caring Skin Soothing Hydra Mask
Editors' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
We love using the Caring Skin Soothing Hydra Mask because the premium quality of the sheet itself and the essence is truly worth the hype! It provides our skin with instant hydration, firming and brightening action because of its effective plant-based formula that’s packed with antioxidants. To add, it is ultra-soothing and calming and if you place one in the fridge before using it, it will immediately send a cooling and refreshing sensation!
Best Sheet Mask
Ceramique Aesthetics Derma Aqua Vita B5 Silk Mask
Readers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
We love sheet masks and one of our absolute favourites is the Derma Aqua Vita B5 Silk Mask from Ceramique Aesthetics because of its anti-ageing and moisturising powers where its effect truly reflects on our skin. Our complexion has never looked better and healthier as it radiates a livelier and more youthful glow.
Best Facial Serum
INNI Skin Rescue Serum
Bloggers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
If we had to crown which ingredient was the most talked about this year in the beauty community, Vitamin C will take the throne thank you very much. Many have now popularised how impactful and powerful vitamin C is to our skin and our favourite product that makes it the star of the show is the INNI Skin Rescue Serum. This instant skin fixer-upper has made our dull skin brighter and energised while hydrating and rejuvenating it too! Our complexion is stunning as it’s smoother, more youthful and sports a beautiful glow.
Best Facial Essence
JYUNKA Professional Pure E Concentrate
Readers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
We love the JYUNKA Professional Pure E Concentrate because it rejuvenates, repairs and hydrates our skin like no other. To add, this advanced essence works great for treating skin sensitivity, as well as soothing and calming the skin. Flares and redness have greatly decreased and so have our blemishes too!
Best Anti-Aging
JYUNKA Sleep Repair
Editors' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
Are you aware of how important our night skincare routine is? During our sleep, our skin loses water which is why sometimes when we wake up, it feels uncomfortable and tight. That’s why we’ve been using the JYUNGKA Sleep Repair that has helped retain hydration, repair and brighten our complexion. Waking up to smooth, dewy skin is a dream come true!
Best Sunscreen
LACLAIRÉ NatureCare ToneUp UV Defence Lotion SPF50+++
Beauty Insiders' Choice
Why This Product is A Winner:
We love the LACLAIRE NatureCare Tone Up UV Defence Lotion because not only does it protect our skin, but it also has special effects to give you the best complexion. Some of us are never truly confident with going out “bare-skin”; needing to have a layer of makeup. However, with this bad boy, it makes us confident to step out and show off our skin (with a little extra sparkle from the lotion, of course). It’s comfortable to wear all day and leaves our skin feeling moisturised and glowy.
Best Facial Booster
Maria Galland Ultim’Boost 004 Radiance
Editors' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
Nothing screams boujee than putting literal gold on your skin and that’s why our little secret to having bomb skin is the Maria Galland Ultim'Boost 004 Radiance. This ultimate face booster gives instantaneous hydration to the skin so you can wish au revoir to the saggy, tired complexion and bonjour to beautiful, healthy skin. It smooths our fine lines and wrinkles to give that youthful appearance that makes us go oh là là every time we see a mirror.
Best Anti-Aging
Shinso Essence
Bloggers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
Fighting signs of ageing sounds hard to do but when you have powerful formulas that target factors that contribute to ageing such as the Shinso Essence, you’ll be looking youthful in no time! This high-performing serum instantly rejuvenates our skin and helps our complexion to appear firmer. Its formula is a blend of 70 Japanese herbs and botanicals that are known to imitate a topical Botox-like effect.
Best Anti-Aging
SkinMTX TeloZyme Youth Activator
Beauty Insiders' Choice
Why This Product is A Winner:
We love how revolutionary and innovative the TeloZyme Youth Activator from SkinMTX is at smoothening our fine lines and wrinkles with their advanced formula bottled into a high-performing serum. It promotes hydration which in turn, plumps our skin moist and supple. To add, the serum also promotes skin repair and rejuvenation that has made our complexion appear firm, youthful and glowy.
Best Sensitive Care
SkinOrigin Soothing Complex
Editors' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
Irritation, inflammation and discomfort - oh that’s just a daily struggle of having sensitive skin. However, where there is a problem, there is always a solution; and the solution for this looks a lot like the SkinOrigin Soothing Complex. This high-performing serum is formulated with Vitamin B3 and B5 that acts to defend our skin and promote skin repair too. It has also helped to reduce skin sensitivity, stimulates skin strengthening and hydrates our skin as well.
Best Face Mask
Venna Intense Medical Treatment Mask – Luminous Hydration Lifting Mask
Bloggers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
Most people look at sheet masks and think, what can it REALLY do? How effective could a sheet mask really be? Well, they haven’t tried the VENNA Intense Medical Treatment Mask - Luminous Hydration Lifting Mask. This sheet mask has become a staple in our collection for many reasons. From how nourishing and moisturising it is to our skin all thanks to its incredible and potent formula. After using this mask, our skin looks newer, brighter, hydrated, healthy and radiant.
Best Hair Loss / Thinning
Bee Choo Origin Essence Vitamins
Bloggers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
Having dry and damaged hair is a pain to deal with and sometimes, it can make one insecure. However, we strive to empower and nothing works best than the Bee Choo Origin Essence Vitamins! It deeply penetrates our hair follicles to repair and hydrate your locks for smooth and silky tresses.
Best Sensitive Scalp Care
Goldwell Kerasilk Revitalize Nourishing Serum
Beauty Insiders' Choice
Why This Product is A Winner:
Beautiful hair starts with healthy roots which is why we love using the Goldwell Kerasilk Revitalize Nourishing Serum to treat our scalp! It doesn’t take long to give your hair a little love with this quick and easy serum for better hair. We like to use this after washing our hair for better absorption and you can see the visual difference it makes to our locks, bringing it to life once more.
Best Scalp Care
Goldwell Kerasilk Revitalize Nourishing Shampoo
Readers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
When we suffer hair concerns whether it be hair fall or dandruff, we often focus on our locks but forget the root (no pun intended) cause to effectively treat it which is our scalp! A good scalp treatment is vital for beautiful so that’s why we love the Goldwell Kerasilk Revitalize Nourishing Shampoo! This shampoo has helped give the nutrients our hair craves that in turn replenishes our strands to health once more.
Best Hair Loss / Thinning
Goldwell Kerasilk Revitalize Redensifying Shampoo
Editors' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
Hair loss is the most common hair concern worldwide so to find shampoos curated to target and treat it? *slams card on the table* The Goldwell Kerasilk Revitalize Redensifying Shampoo transforms the hair from a weak and limp state to strong locks, thick locks! We’ve noticed a significant reduction in hair loss and intense moisture into our once brittle and dried mane. The scent of ginseng is also evident which makes shampooing after a long tiring day, soothing and relaxing.
Best Professional Hair Care
KMS AddPower Thickening Spray
Bloggers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
We absolutely love the AddPower Thickening Spray by KMS because it is a gift from the heavens for beauties with naturally limp hair. This thickening spray makes styling easier and following those Pinterest tutorials to volumize hair will actually work now (and they will last longer too!). Now pop off with bouncy thick hair!
Best Shine-Boosting Shampoo
NATURIA Keratin Organic Shampoo
Beauty Insiders' Choice
Why This Product is A Winner:
Made with natural ingredients, the NATURIA Keratin Organic Shampoo is our go-to when it comes to combating thin, dry and frizzy hair that we ALL understand is a chore. This ultra-moisturising formula gently cleanses our hair while providing volume and thickness, leaving our hair shiny, smooth and hydrated. Our hair feels stronger and breakage has reduced tremendously.
Best Shampoo
Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo
Bloggers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
When we’ve noticed our hair not looking its best, we just want a repair shampoo that will ACTUALLY bring them back to life and that’s why our choice is the Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo by Oribe. Damaged and dry hair, who? This shampoo rejuvenated our hair and even after one wash, it leaves our mane shiny, hydrated and more importantly, healthy! It also doesn’t hurt that it leaves the strong scent that will have people turning heads.
Best Hair Mask
Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Masque
Beauty Insiders' Choice
Why This Product is A Winner:
We adore how effectively amazing the Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Hair Masque works with our dry hair that’s damaged from heat and styling tools to environmental factors. This mask works well for all types of hair from straight hair to even coily hair! It leaves the hair feeling stronger and softer than before with a luscious shine!
Best Colour Care
Oribe Shampoo for Beautiful Color
Editors' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
When you colour your hair, you’re committing to making sure your hair maintains its health and most people think “Oh you need to go to the salon for a treatment,” but who says you can’t take care of it at home? The Oribe Shampoo for Beautiful Color is gentle for our dyed tresses yet leaves it hydrated and healthy with nutrients. Although it is pricy, a little goes a long way and it’s definitely worth it to keep your locks happy.
Best Hair Loss / Thinning
Shiseido Professional Sublimic Adenovital Shampoo Thinning Hair + Sublimic Adenovital Treatment Thinning Hair
Editors' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
We love the Shiseido Sublimic Adenovital Shampoo Thinning Hair Treatment because if you’ve got hair that is brittle and often sheds, this will be your new bestie. We love how well it gently lathers and leaves our hair super smooth and moisturised. After a while of consistent use, there is a noticeable difference from the reduced amount of hair fall and our mane just looking overall happier.
Best Scalp Care
Shiseido Professional Sublimic Fuente Forte Scalp Treatment
Editors' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
The Sublimic Fuente Forte Scalp Treatment by Shiseido is an excellent product to help treat the root of all hair problems- ironically, it’s the roots on your scalp. This treatment rehydrates and nourishes the scalp to create an environment that will promote beautiful hair once more. The act of applying requires you to massage it through your hair and honestly, it is very therapeutic and calming.
Best Beauty Supplement
Cozo Oligo Peptide
Beauty Insiders' Choice
Why This Product is A Winner:
The Cozo Oligo Peptide by Adonis is truly loved by us because of how we can see a noticeable difference with our skin. This is because it contains collagen-boosting powers with peptides to rejuvenate and beautify one from within. It also helps that it tastes delicious and is easy to bring on the go for the modern women of today.
Best Nail Treatment
Nail Palace AntiX Purifying Solution
Beauty Insiders' Choice
Why This Product is A Winner:
Are you a fan of getting your nails done like us? We love it but if we’re honest, the process of manicures can be damaging and may even promote infections. Which is why we love to use the Nail Palace AntiX Purifying Solution! It is formulated with ingredients such as sandalwood and tea tree oil that helps nourish and soothe the nail. To add, it helps to stimulate nail strength and growth too!
Best Nail Treatment
Nail Palace SOS Nail Serum
Readers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
Nourishing your nails is crucial for healthy nail care. For an instant solution, we love using the Nail Palace SOS Nail Serum. Apply it generously onto dehydrated cuticles and brittle nails to renew them back to life. It works great at conditioning weak and fragile nails by promoting the growth of softer and smoother cuticles. This intensive nail serum will make your nails stronger and healthier than ever!
Best Body Scrub
Nail Palace Sugar Scrub in Mandarin Honey
Beauty Insiders' Choice
Why This Product is A Winner:
Whether you’re on Instagram, Pinterest or TikTok, you’re bound to find everyone raving over how sugar scrubs have changed their self-care game forever! We love them too! Especially the Nail Palace Sugar Scrub in Mandarin Honey that leaves our skin smoother and brighter. It’s effective at scrubbing off dead skin and impurities, but the real bonus is finishing your shower with a scent of tangy and sweet orangey goodness!
Best Foot Care Kit
YUMI FEET Patches – De Si Jolis Pieds Treatment
Readers' Choice 2021
Why This Product is A Winner:
Do you know what we should start paying closer attention to? FEET! Yes, our feet need a lot of love and care because let’s be real, we neglect them despite how overworked they truly are and there’s no other special treatment we would give it if not the YUMI FEET Patches - De Si Jolis Pieds! This fast-acting and easy to use patch will only take 15 minutes of your time to rid your feet of calluses and leave them baby-butt smooth.