Singapore Women's Weekly3 min read
Happy Right Now
With Clarins’ Lip Comfort Oil Intense ($36), there’s no need to use a lip balm before lipstick. The lightweight, non-sticky formula keeps dry lips moisturised, soft and supple with organic cranberry oil and jojoba seed oil, and also leaves a vibrant
Singapore Women's Weekly2 min read
Mood For Mango
Prep 10 mins (+ refrigeration time) | Serves 4 4 small or 3 large (about 1.2 kg) ripe mangoes, peeled, cut into pieces2 tbsps caster sugar1 cup (250 ml) thickened cream 1. Place mango and sugar in a blender or food processor and blend until comple
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min read
The Benefits Of Breathing Better
Deep breathing massages your body’s lymphatic system, which helps to eliminate waste and toxins from the body. “Proper breathing can help us to tap into, control and release our emotions,” explains Kirsty. When we stifle an emotion, we subconsciously
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min readRegional & Ethnic
WINNER MaLing Pork Luncheon Meat
If there is one versatile meat that goes well with just about anything, it is the MaLing Pork Luncheon Meat. Made from premium pork that has been sourced from European countries, this tasty meat is filled with immense flavour that livens up every mea
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Dealing With The Unknown
When Katherine Prani got cancer in her first year of university, it turned her plans upside-down. However, surviving Hodgkin’s lymphoma also cultivated skills for her to deal with challenges that would prove crucial in her later years. Like Katherine
Singapore Women's Weekly5 min readChemistry
Primed & Protected
Exposure to UV light shows up later in the form of pigmentation, increased skin sensitivity, premature ageing, and in extreme cases, skin cancer. Even if you are indoors most of the time, it is essential that you use sunscreen UVA and UVB, what’s th
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Shop The Best Buys
UK organic tea label, Pukka Herbs, offers four new matcha flavours to boost your well-being. Made with organic green tea leaves from Jeju Island and ethically sourced ingredients, the Clean Matcha Green is blended with anti-inflammatory turmeric and
Singapore Women's Weekly2 min read
Best Food Staples For Your Fridge & Pantry
Meiji Pasteurized Fresh Milk Marigold HL Milk F&N NutriSoy High Calcium Fresh Soya Milk - Reduced Sugar F&N NutriSoy Soya Milk With Calcium - Reduced Sugar Kraft Processed Cheddar Cheese Kraft Hi-Calcium Singles Cheese Kraft Philadelphia Cream
Singapore Women's Weekly3 min readChemistry
Do You Really Need A Facial Cleanser?
Healthy skin begins with a good skincare routine, and this includes the vital step of cleansing once or twice a day. Failing to wash your face properly can lead to skin irritation, clogged pores, and acne breakouts. A quality facial cleanser helps re
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min readRegional & Ethnic
The Art Of Arranging
There are no hard and fast rules to follow - it’s a delicious mix of thinly sliced cured meats, hard and soft cheese, olives, a dip or two and either fresh, pickled or chargrilled vegetables, artfully placed on a board or platter. Serve with fresh br
Singapore Women's Weekly3 min read
Our Different Butterflies
Almost overnight, a new world has emerged with social distancing measures put in place even as schools reopen. Kids are still donning masks and unable to freely socialise with their friends. The stress cast over this new lifestyle must not be underes
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min read
Ready To ZOOM
Great skin is the first step to looking fresh, so keep yours looking naturally youthful with good skincare. Prep skin before makeup application with a pearlescent glow serum like Chantecaille’s Radiance Elixir, $360 (30 ml). Formulated with crystal p
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min readChemistry
Skin Awakening
Essences focus on restoring skin’s pH and moisture levels, and reset the skin by infusing it with a host of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to amplify the effects of serums and moisturisers applied after. The new Clarifique Dual Es
Singapore Women's Weekly5 min read
Resolving Conflicts
Fight, disagreement, argument, dispute, quarrel, squabble… Whatever you want to call it, relationship conflict is an almost inevitable part of being human. Having different experiences, viewpoints, and opinions mean that things aren’t always going to
Singapore Women's Weekly2 min read
Caramel Eclairs
Prep + Cook Time 2 hours 15 mins (+ cooling time) | Makes 24 2 cups (500 ml water)150 g unsalted butter, chopped finely2 tbsps dark brown sugar2 cups (300 g) bread flour (see Baking Tip)8 eggs300 ml thickened cream 2 x 395 g canned sweetened conde
Singapore Women's Weekly2 min readDiet & Nutrition
Revitalising Tonics
Prep 5 mins (+ chilling) Makes 4 cups Place 2 rose lemonade cold water-infused tea bags and 2 cups water in a large jug; stand 10 mins. Discard tea bags. Add 2 cups sparkling water and 2 tbsps pomegranate juice. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
Singapore Women's Weekly10 min read
Self-Care Through The Decades
Your body is in peak form, your resting metabolic rate is firing, and your bone density, muscle mass and heart health are in top shape. Good food, regular physical activity, plenty of sleep. This is the age where burning the candle at both ends does
Singapore Women's Weekly2 min read
A Little Less Judgement
Have you recently caught yourself judging someone for their appearance, behaviour or relationship, only to feel guilty about it? Casting judgement is natural - we all do it. But an unhealthy amount can intensify negative thoughts, and it’s important
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min read
WINNER Happycall Crocodile IH Graphene Cookware Series
A smart chef knows that the right cookware can make a huge difference in how your food turns out – and with a sturdy set of reliable pans, you can always cook your favourite dishes to perfection. Not only do these quality pans from South Korean brand
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Tips For Dealing With Fear
Concentrate on how you will feel and what life will look like when you achieve your goals. Believe in yourself and what you want. If you struggle to change your beliefs, she suggests getting help from a coach, counsellor or psychologist. “More and mo
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min read
To Double-cleanse Or Not To Double-cleanse?
The double-cleansing method dates back to the Japanese Edo period, when geishas and maikos would double-cleanse to remove heavy makeup that was lead-based. Advocates swear by this method as they believe that it effectively purges skin of impurities w
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min readChemistry
Clean Smart
Upgrade to a vacuum with a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance) filter which is proved to collect even microscopic dust mite droppings. You can head over to the National Environmental Agency website for a list of portable air cleaners that h
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min readDiet & Nutrition
6 Foods You Should Eat To Fight UV Damage
While your daily dose of sunscreen protects the skin, there’s no harm in topping it off with sun-protecting foods that’ll work from the inside out. Here are some foods that are rich in cell-protecting antioxidants: Avocado: Packed with vitamin E, th
Singapore Women's Weekly4 min read
And Breathe
We do it at least 20,000 times a day, but it seems that we still don’t get it right. “Observe a baby breathing; they breathe fully and completely into their chest and belly. As we get older, our breathing patterns change in response to life experienc
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min readRegional & Ethnic
The Ultimate Antipasto Platter
Prep and Cook 20 mins | Serves 6-8 2 medium (800 g) eggplants4 medium (480 g) zucchiniExtra virgin olive oil spray¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil2 tbsps balsamic or red wine vinegar1 clove garlic, crushed¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves P
Singapore Women's Weekly2 min readChemistry
Clear The Air
We sometimes focus so much on finding time to get outside to enjoy the fresh air that we neglect thinking about the quality of the air in our indoor living spaces. The quality of the air in your home can have a significant impact on how you feel, the
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min read
The Divine Glow
For those who want a glow from within, this divine Absolue Soft Cream is infused with grand rose extracts taken from 20,000 rose hybridisations that help transform and regenerate the skin. Lightweight and non-greasy, this cream holds anti-ageing bene
Singapore Women's Weekly2 min read
Best Appliances & Tools For Your Home
WMF Fusiontec 24cm Cooking Bowl in Rose Quartz Tiger Thermal Magic Cookers Toyomi 5.0L Micro-com Pressure & Rice Cooker with Duo Pot (PC 5090) Tefal Ingenio Expertise Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star Series – Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set WMF
Singapore Women's Weekly1 min read
All Eyes On You
The eyes are often where the first signs of ageing, like dark circles and fine lines, will start to show. Advanced Génifique Yeux Eye Cream is a fresh and lightweight eye cream that is formulated specially to target these problems. It uses Bifidus ex
Singapore Women's Weekly2 min read
Editor’s Letter
11 years ago, I joined The Singapore Women’s Weekly as Features Editor and quickly discovered what author and motivational speaker, Simon Sinek, meant when he said: “Find your why”. For seven years, I drove The Weekly’s annual Great Women of Our Time
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