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6 Celebrity Brands SG Beauty Lovers Are Obsessed With

Celebrity makeup lines have come a long way. What used to be a hit-or-miss endorsement deal has evolved into full-fledged beauty empires with real staying power.

From inclusive shade ranges to innovative skincare-meets-makeup formulas, these brands have proven they’re not just riding on fame. If you’re wondering which celebrity-owned beauty brands are worth adding to your cart, this curated list highlights the most popular ones that beauty lovers here keep raving about.

#1: LADY GAGA’S HAUS LABS
Where to shop: Sephora

After a rocky global launch in 2019 and a powerful relaunch in 2022, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga is finally here. The brand’s breakout hit, the Triclone Skin Tech Foundation (S$80 for 30ml), is a skincare-infused base available in an impressive 51 shades. Designed to look like second skin, it’s lightweight, breathable, and made for all-day wear.

Image Credits: facebook.com/hauslabs

Haus Labs has also gained a following for its high-performance mascara (S$46), which is safe for sensitive eyes. With bold pigments and clean formulas, it’s clear Lady Gaga isn’t playing it safe and SG queens are here for it.

#2: RIHANNA’S FENTY BEAUTY
Where to shop: Sephora

Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty with inclusivity at its core, making it one of the first major brands to cater to diverse skin tones. Its skin-friendly formulas and versatile textures suit all types – perfect for our multicultural population.

Image Credits: facebook.com/fentybeauty

Some crowd favorites here include the Gloss Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer (S$40), Gloss Bomb Stix (S$39), and the glow-enhancing Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter Duo (S$61). If you ask me, my favorite is the Gloss Bomb Stix Shimmer Lipstick in the shade Flamingo Fling (S$39). Fenty’s message of self-expression resonates deeply, and in our humid climate, its long-wearing, breathable makeup truly stands out.

#3: HUDA KATTAN’S HUDA BEAUTY
Where to shop: Sephora

Founded by Iraqi-American beauty mogul Huda Kattan, Huda Beauty first gained popularity through social media, and it’s still a cult favorite in our local beauty scene. Known for its high coverage and long-wear capabilities, the brand is perfect for those who love full glam looks that last in our tropical weather.

Image Credits: facebook.com/hudabeauty

Top sellers include the Liquid Matte Ultra-Comfort Transfer-Proof Lipstick (S$40), Fauxfilter Luminous Matte Liquid Concealer (S$53), and the dramatic Classic Lash (S$33). Whether you’re attending a wedding, event, or just want to make an impression, Huda’s products help you put your best face forward.

#4: KYLIE COSMETICS BY KYLIE JENNER
Where to shop: Sephora

Kylie Jenner’s brand continues to attract fans with its chic packaging, social media buzz, and glam-girl aesthetic. Kylie Cosmetics has found a loyal customer base here, especially among those who love defined lips and fresh, glowy skin.

Image Credits: kyliecosmetics.com

Top picks include the High Gloss (S$30), Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation (S$50), and the Velvet Liquid Lipstick & Lip Liner Kit (S$55). Whether you’re dressing up for a weekend brunch or heading for drinks at Marina Bay Sands, Kylie’s products have that easy glam factor.

#5: ARIANA GRANDE’S FRAGRANCES
Where to shop: arianagrandefragrances.com, perfumestore.sg, or Zalora

Ariana Grande may be known for her powerhouse vocals, but her fragrances have carved out their own space in the beauty world. With multiple fragrance awards under her belt, Ari’s perfumes are among the most-loved celeb scents globally and Singapore is no exception.

Cloud Eau de Parfum (S$115) is a dreamy mix of lavender, coconut, and vanilla that smells like a soft hug. Thank U Next EDP (S$88) and Sweet Like Candy EDP (S$79) are fruity, flirty, and fun. You can either use it for daily wear or gifting. These scents regularly appear on “best perfume” award lists and continue to be popular across online platforms.

#6: RARE BEAUTY BY SELENA GOMEZ
Where to shop: Sephora

Rare Beauty is more than just pretty packaging as it’s built on the idea of mental wellness and breaking beauty standards. Selena’s brand connects with younger audiences who value authenticity and self-expression.

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Best-sellers include the Positive Light Liquid Luminizer (S$44) for a dewy glow and the viral Soft Pinch Dewy Liquid Blush Mini (S$26), a TikTok favorite. The latest hit, Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush (S$44), is winning fans with its airy, non-cakey formula. This works best with Singapore’s heat and humidity.

IN A NUTSHELL

Not every celebrity brand is a guaranteed success, but those that thrive in Singapore offer real value. They stand out with inclusive shade ranges, high-performing products, and a strong emotional connection with customers. Personally, I’m excited that Hailey Bieber’s Rhode will soon be available at Sephora.

Image Credits: facebook.com/theperfumeshoponline

So, whether you’re restocking essentials or trying new scents, these celebrity beauty brands add a touch of Hollywood glamour to your everyday routine.

Sources: 1 & 2

‘Haus Labs by Lady Gaga’ has officially launched in Sephora, and here are some top-rated items from $42 to get

Lady Gaga’s beauty brand, Haus Labs, has made its way into Sephora with various products, but we’re spotlighting a few top-rated ones priced from $42.

Have a look! 💄

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze

Price: $42

Gone are the days of layering gloss over balm over plumper.

This next-gen glaze links a lip oil, balm, plumper, and gloss into one formula that hydrates and promotes the look of fuller lips thanks to the custom Maxi-Lip and Volulip blend that provides noticeable plumping after just two weeks of continuous use.

Plus, we like how it contains prickly pear oil and vegan collagen, leaving lips feeling soft.

Available in six shades.

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga PhD Hybrid Lip Oil

Price: $42

PhD Hybrid Lip Oil is an award-winning clean formula that delivers lightweight hydration and non-sticky shine with a cushiony feel.

These pH-powered shades transform into a true-to-you tint that’s uniquely yours.

Got chapped lips? You will be glad to know that the plant-based squalane included gets to work softening on contact.

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Triclone Skin Tech™ Concealer Brush

Price: $45

Concealer brushes: so many styles, so little payoff.

Too often, they leave behind streaks and patchiness, but not this Triclone Skin Tech Concealer Brush from Haus Labs by Lady Gaga.

Its domed curve and pointed tip mimic the shape of your fingertip, offering THE blendability a brush can deliver.

The soft bristles melt makeup onto skin for that coveted “real skin” finish.

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Color Fuse Blush Powder

Price: $50

Bring on the flush with Haus Labs’ Color Fuse Blush Powder, a rush of long-wearing pigment for any skin tone.

This vegan and talc-free formula brings a smooth finish, brimming with plant-based ingredients like squalane and vitamin E.

One swipe offers a buildable, blendable pop of color that lasts long.

With six shades that pack a punch of pigment, you will get your healthy glow on all day long.

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Color Fuse Glassy Blush Balm Stick

Price: $55

This balm stick contains over 70% hydrating actives that plump and replenish while imparting a veil of color.

The star is a goji berry complex that smooths for a healthy-looking flush.

Plus, fermented arnica helps reduce redness and irritation for a luminous finish.

The serum-based formula glides on weightlessly yet delivers high-impact pigment payoff in eight shades.

It apparently also helps boost skin hydration by a whopping 62%.

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Bio-Radiant™ Gel-Powder Highlighter

Price: $65

Glow, baby, glow with this Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter, a gel-powder formula that glides onto skin to deliver a soft-focus glow.

Made with multidimensional pearls and light-catching pigments, this highlighter creates a natural-looking sheen and with brightening Silver Vine Extract, tired complexions don’t stand a chance of ruining.

The blurring formula also helps smooth over pores and fine lines for a filter-esque finish.

5 new launches from Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, from $33, you’ve got to get

If you’re a fan of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, then you’ve got to get these new launches from $33.

This list includes two limited edition sets, too, so stay tuned to the end of this post! 💄

Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara

Price: $33

We will start this list with Fenty Beauty’s Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara that delivers hella drama with a creamy formula that creates a thick lash look.

There’s no need to apply coat after coat because this mascara coats every lash for an unreal lash effect with just a few swipes.

Its tapered brush curls and lifts as it coats, leaving you with volume that’s sweat-, humidity-, and transfer-resistant.

Did we also mention it contains conditioning rice bran wax? 🌾

Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Mascara Primer

Price: $37

The Hella Thicc Mascara Primer is a behind-the-scenes beauty hero that works to make your mascara look its absolute best.

The plant-based blend conditions and fortifies each lash while extending mascara wear and preventing smudges or flakes.

Its coco nude shade lets the pigments of your favorite mascara take center stage for maximum impact.

Apply one eye at a time, let it sit briefly for 10 seconds, then follow up with Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara for an out-of-this-world false lash effect that lasts all day and night.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil ‘N Gloss

Price: $40

Subtle sheen or full-on glitz?

It’s your choice.

This luminizing oil ‘n gloss hybrid has you covered with sheer, shimmery shades ranging from nudes to brights.

Its lightweight formula drenches lips in hydrating oils and shea butter for a soft pout.

This gloss bomb also packs serious sparkle with its multidimensional shimmer that will leave lips looking like a freshly glazed donut.

And with its paddle-shaped applicator, you can glide on the perfect amount of glossy goodness.

Fenty Beauty Sweet Cherriez Collection Chocolate Cherriez Set (Limited Edition)

Price: $52

Turn up the heat with this limited-edition Brown’d Out liner + Cherry Amor gloss duo, a Fenty Beauty set that lets you pucker up with a brown lip liner and juicy cherry red gloss.

Line and define with the Brown’d Out liner, a creamy brown that acts as the perfect chocolatey complement.

The full-size Gloss Bomb in Cherry Amor then delivers a high-shine, non-sticky finish to leave lips coated in cherry color.

The set also comes with a portable pouch, so you can take your juicy lip look with you anywhere.

Fenty Beauty Sweet Cherriez Collection Cherry Mouth Set (Limited Edition)

Price: $75

Or consider this limited-edition Sweet Cherriez set, a cherry bomb of juicy lip goodness.

Fenty Beauty’s Stunna Lip Paint in the Uncensored red shade delivers a pigmented pop, while the Lil Chili Lip Liner’s creamy formula outlines and defines with saturated cherry color.

Plus, the hydrating Barbados Cherry Fenty Treatz lip oil coats your pout with a sweet scent.

Together, this triple threat creates a show-stopping cherry-pop lip look that’s flirty and fierce.

Comes with a mini pouch for you to take this combo wherever you go.

5 newly launched “holiday limited edition” beauty buys from Sephora under $35 because it’s almost that season of the year

As the holiday lights are about to twinkle very soon, it’s about time to refresh your beauty collection with festive finds.

Sephora has launched a bunch of “holiday limited edition” items and we’ve picked out 5 that are kind to your wallet.

Let’s explore these beauty buys under $35 together, shall we?

Dr.Jart+ The Mask Quartet Set (Holiday Limited Edition)

Price: $29

First on our list, we have this Dr.Jart+ The Mask Quartet Set.

Featuring four Korean face masks infused with skin-saving ingredients, it’s your K-beauty arsenal to end 2024 right.

The Ceramidin™ barrier mask locks in moisture, while the Cicapair™ serum mask calms visible redness.

Vital Hydra Solution™ floods thirsty complexions with a surge of hydration, and the Soothing Hydra Solution™ works to strengthen your skin’s defenses.

Here’s a multi-masking mask routine that leaves skin hydrated; dry and nasty weather doesn’t stand a chance to attack.

Mario Badescu Lip Balm Trio (Holiday Limited Edition)

Price: $29

Three is the magic number with this holiday lip balm trio from Mario Badescu, an array of lush flavors and scents.

There’s the coconutty balm loaded with nourishing ingredients for soft and supple lips, and the sweetly floral rose balm with buttery-rich natural ingredients.

And when you need a pick-me-up, reach for the tingly fresh mint-infused balm and breathe in its cool peppermint notes.

With long-lasting hydration, this set will leave your pout prepped through the holidays.

Caudalie Prep & Glow Bestsellers Set (Holiday Limited Edition)

Price: $33

Caudalie’s fan-favorite Beauty Elixir is a mist that tightens pores, sets makeup, and reveals glowing skin thanks to its rosemary and peppermint mix.

It comes together with the TikTok-famous Instant Detox Mask, a lavender and grapefruit extract formula that draws out impurities while minimizing excess oil.

Get a clear complexion that’s ready for its close-up during your festive gatherings.

With travel-friendly sizes of both, this duo makes a fuss-free addition to any beauty routine, giving you a pro-grade glow on the go.

NARS Gold Rush Single Eyeshadow Palette (Holiday Limited Edition)

Price: $34

Holidays aren’t the holidays without a little glitz, isn’t it?

This limited-edition NARS Gold Rush Single Eyeshadow Palette is a high-shine eyeshadow that glides on smoothly, allowing you to layer and intensify the glittering gold color to your desired level of festive drama.

With its rare combination of high pigment and high shine, the metallic sheen reflects light for an eye-catching effect that will last throughout the night.

With this, you’re ready for your upcoming glitzy soirée.

Bobbi Brown Mini Vitamin Enriched Essentials Set (Holiday Limited Edition)

Price: $34

Last but not least, we have Bobbi Brown’s limited edition Mini Vitamin Enriched Essentials Set featuring the Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum.

Made with watermelon fruit extract and licorice root extract (amongst other ingredients), it plumps and conditions for a smooth face base.

It also comes with the Vitamin Enriched Face Base, a moisturizer and primer hybrid loaded with shea butter and geranium flower oil that delivers full makeup prep in a single step.

Get a dewy glow that lasts from your morning caffeine fix to those midnight toasts.

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to indulge in a little self-care or find THAT gift for a precious loved one. The abovementioned limited edition beauty buys from Sephora offer a way to celebrate the festive, all while staying within budget. These treasures are sure to bring sparkle to your beauty routine so start carting out today!

Money-Saving Sephora Hacks for 2024

Sephora, born in France in the 1970s, has blossomed into a global hub for top-notch bath, cosmetics, and lifestyle treasures. With a curated collection of luxurious brands and a signature private label, Sephora has become the go-to destination for those in pursuit of the latest beauty trends.

Yet, the siren call of beauty often comes with a hefty price. In fact, Yahoo Finance found that women spend over S$1,000 on their appearance each year. As much as I love Sephora, I still value my frugality by following these few tips:

REQUEST FREE SAMPLES

While swatching cosmetics on your hands might not offer the most precise shade match, fear not! Seeking out Sephora’s Beauty Advisors for small tubs of samples can be a game-changer.

Take these samples home to experiment without the risk of ruining your flawlessly applied makeup. If the product can be squeezed out, rest assured – you’re eligible for a free sample.

UNLOCK PERKS WITH SEPHORA’S BEAUTY PASS

For those obsessed with Sephora but mindful of their budget, enrolling in a free Beauty Pass Membership is a must. The three tiers – White (Free), Black (Spend $300 a year), and Gold (Spend $1,500 per year) – bring forth enticing perks:

– Accumulate points for free beauty products from Sephora’s Rewards Boutique.
– Enjoy a complimentary brow service by Benefit Cosmetics during your birthday month.
– Double points accumulation for any purchase during your birthday month.
– Receive a free birthday gift without spending money (exclusive to Black and Gold Members).

And don’t forget, as a member, you can also politely request free samples to sweeten the deal.

MAXIMIZE ONLINE ORDERS FOR FREEBIES

Once you’ve pinpointed your go-to makeup products and no longer need to test them on your skin, consider the online route.

Sephora often rewards online shoppers with complimentary product samples for every purchase, adding an extra layer of value to your beauty haul.

OPT FOR SEPHORA’S HOUSE BRAND

Keep an eye on Sephora’s in-house brand, often a treasure trove of budget-friendly alternatives to high-end makeup. Take, for example, the Sephora Collection Smoothing Primer (S$25) and Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner (S$19)– delivering quality comparable to their pricier counterparts.

It’s a gentle reminder that the essence of good makeup lies in quality rather than a brand name.

RESIST IMPULSE PURCHASES

While the siren song of the latest makeup trends is alluring, exercising restraint can be a wise investment. Avoid the rush to Sephora for newly released products from your favorite brands.

Today’s makeup lines strive to cater to diverse skin tones, and what looks stunning on one person may not suit another. For instance, the cult-favorite Anastasia Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette (S$85) might look better on some people than others.

Before splurging, consider whether the product aligns with your skin undertones, ensuring a worthwhile investment in your beauty arsenal.

IN A NUTSHELL

By incorporating these money-saving Sephora hacks into your beauty routine, you can revel in high-quality products without causing a dent in your budget.

Image Credits: unsplash.com

From securing free samples to tapping into membership perks, these strategies empower you to make informed and economical choices in the realm of beauty. Happy shopping!

Sources: 1, 2, & 3

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