In a sea of selections—that is, the presently oversaturated magnificence house—it’s laborious to seek out one thing that sticks. And but, there are particular merchandise that make their mark. Think: the first-ever pink lipstick you took out of your mom’s vainness, or the eyeliner that survived a catastrophic life occasion. No matter the context, there isn’t a denying that there’s a sense of connection; a swell of feelings that are likely to come up upon seeing or utilizing stated merchandise as soon as extra. In an effort to showcase this in our October ‘Kinship’ subject, we spoke to members of the Vogue Singapore editorial workforce to get an thought of the magnificence cult-classics that they return to time and time once more. The responses cowl a large gamut. First and foremost, a fragrance that brings idyllic vacation reminiscences again to the forefront; an icon amongst perfume buffs that matches squarely inside the class of magnificence cult-classics. This unhealthy boy additionally acts as an conduit to at least one editor’s recollection of Paris. Next, an eyeshadow palette that serves as one senior author’s gateway into make-up, brimming with pigment and but forgiving sufficient that it blends out simply with fingers alone. The record goes on, with every decide being extra sentimental than the final.
Spy the full choice, beneath.
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The eyeliner that endured via an enormous cry-fest
“Ironically enough, this liner made it through while the relationship didn’t. It stubbornly stayed on despite an outpouring of tears, sweat, and snot, so I have nothing but love for it.” — Emily Heng, magnificence editor
Hermès Trait D’Hermès Precision Eyeliner in Encre Noir, $116, out there at Hermes
Courtesy of Chanel
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The lipstick gifted from my mom
“I “borrowed” this lipstick one too many occasions rising up, so my mum ultimately gave me one of my very own. It has a silky-finish and sheer, buildable texture that was undoubtedly tremendous forgiving for a make-up novice.” — Dominique Yohanes, magnificence author
Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Colour in 99 Pirate, $70, out there at Chanel
Courtesy of Guerlain
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The eyeshadow I realized how you can do make-up with
Guerlain Ombres G Eyeshadow Palettes in 214 Exotic Orchid, $145, out there at Sephora
Courtesy of Cle De Peau Beaute
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The first-ever basis I attempted
Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Powder Foundation II, $140, out there at Tongs
Courtesy of Haus Labs by Lady Gaga
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The blush I used to be carrying throughout a memorable competition expertise
“It was my first time attending something like Water Bomb, which is why it made so much of an impression. I fully expected my make-up to fade within the first hour—but this blush was a real trooper despite the heat, humidity, and intense jets of water.” — Nadia Ferdy, magnificence intern
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Colour Fuse Glassy Blush Balm Stick in Glassy Tangelo, $55, out there at Sephora
Courtesy of YSL Beauty
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The scent I used to be sporting throughout my first foray into Europe
“My first time in Paris was for work, and for a trip organised by YSL Beauty. I was gifted a bottle of the Libre Eau de Parfum to wear for the duration of the trip—which I wore religiously—and I remember the scent seeping into every single one of my pleasant memories; when I tried Almond Bostockfor one, or when I visited the Orsay Museum.” — Emily Heng, magnificence editor
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Libre Eau de Parfum, $280 for 100ml, out there at YSL Beauty
This story seems in Vogue Singapore’s October ‘Kinship’ subject, out there on-line