Wellness Wednesday: Everything You Need to Know About Gua Sha
There’s no doubt Asian beauty is taking the world by storm. We’ve experimented with the infamous Korean ten-step skincare routine, ‘glass skin’ facial…
Grooming & Self-Care
Native: The Direct Catalogue of Ever-Evolving and Under-The-Radar Experiences for Everyone
There’s no doubt that the demand for travel has soared through the roof since the easing of restrictions, but something that’s also on the rise are ai…
Probiotic and Prebiotic Skincare: Why Achieving Microbiome Balance is the New Trend
With things like kombucha, kefir and tempeh improving gut health and immunity, the concept of probiotics is not exactly unheard of. Now the idea of ‘good bacteria’ has paved its way into the skincare …
International Women’s Day 2022: Meet The Women Blazing A Trail For Sexual Freedom In Singapore
"Female freedom always means sexual freedom," wrote the celebrated novelist Toni Morrison. This International Women's Day, we're paying homage to six …
Best Beauty Products to Check Out in 2022: Fresh Clean Beauty, Hydration Galore, and New Launches on the Horizon
When it comes to beauty and makeup, we're spoilt for choice. The new year may have just begun, but the creative whiff of energy is buzzing throughout …
Shedding Sexual Shame: The Origin, A Sex Toy Boutique Where Women Can Shop Comfortably in Singapore
The first time I went to a sex toy store with my partner, we dithered outside for a good ten minutes before screwing up the courage to step in. Yes, it was one of those sketchy shops in Orchard's quie…
Hair Salon Review: You Are My Sunshine Takes Things to A New Level at Ngee Ann City, Singapore
From the folks that brought us award-winning concept beauty lounges - Leekaja Beauty Salon and Walking on Sunshine Salon & Cafe - comes …
Why Body Positivity Isn’t All That Positive: An Honest Conversation About Inclusivity, Toxic Positivity, And Sustainability
It was terrifying writing this piece. For the longest time I hesitated to put it out because discussing anything related to weight, body and size almo…
Riding The Korean Wave: The Best Salons for Korean Perms for Men and Women in Singapore
Besides addictive K-dramas and K-pop, the Korean wave has made waves in another industry: hair perming. From C-curls to S-curls, the glamorously wavy tresses of Korean stars are inspiring serious hair…
Going Make-Up Free in a Made-Up World: My Search for Body Neutrality
In an age of bare-faced beauty, confessing that I never wear makeup can sound annoyingly like a #humblebrag. No, not even for swanky dates, photoshoot…