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V I C T O R I A ’ S M E S S A G E

Hello BeautifulWelcome to our fabulous February issue! This month, Vanity is

all about the tips, tricks and ideas you’ll need for

a beauty-filled V-day.

Check out Beauty Planner for a pre-date prep list, read Cupid

Drops by Without Warning for how to get ready in a flash for

that romantic interlude and don’t miss Nothing’s More Boring

than “Normal” for fun and unusual ways to celebrate V-day.

And as always, many more beautiful surprises!

Beauty Tip No. 2 “wear your heart on your sleeve. Don’t hide your emotions –

be honest and be true ‘to beautiful you’!”

What better time than Valentine’s Day to hug your guy or girl

a little closer? Nothing is more intimate than honesty so make

time to share your feelings! And if you don’t have a special

someone in your life yet, don’t worry. Our ‘To Beautiful You’

Trove is packed with perfectly beautiful surprises

for anyone in need of loving pampering.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

xoxo

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CONTENTS

01 V ictor ia ’s Message

04 February P icks

12 Beauty P lanner

14 Cupid Drops by Without Warning

18 V-Date Ideas

20 Nothing’s More Boring than “Normal”

24 Beauty B logger Scoops

33 February Member Exc lus ives

F E B R U A R Y P I C K S

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Phytomer Hydrasea Serum is a lightweight

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F E B R U A R Y P I C K S

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The first skincare brand to invent a new

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retail price:

hot pink bb cream s$36.90 (40g)

vip gold bb cream s$36.90 (40g)

Diamond the prestige bb cream s$39.90 (40g)

Diamond pearl luminous bb cream s$35.90 (35g)

Available at Watsons, Guardian, Sasa, BHG, John Little, Beauty Spring

F E B R U A R Y P I C K S

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LoveMore is one of the most popular facial

masks in Taiwan. Give your skin a lift and

a whitening treat with the Mediterranean

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intensive smoothing and hydrating benefits.

For a protein-rich treatment that restores

moisture, smooths fine lines and enhances

your skin’s softness and radiance, try the

French Caviar Mask. Rich in soy isoflavones,

the Japan Soymilk Enzyme Moisturising &

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hydrosols, which gently removes impurities.

lOVEmORE FACIAl mAsKs

retail price: s$8.90 (5-piece set)

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F E B R U A R Y P I C K S

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This berry-flavoured drink contains Gamma

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relaxation. GabaNite gives you an added

boost for a good night’s rest so you can

perform better at work. GabaNite contains

natural plant-derived ingredients and is

safe for use every night.

retail price: s$4.00 per bOttle

Available at Guardian, 7-Eleven, Watsons, Unity, Nishino, John Little, Essentials

F E B R U A R Y P I C K S

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honeysuckle soap s$16.90 (100g)

wild patchouli soap s$13.90 (100g)

lemon soap s$13.90 (100g)

Oat soap s$10.90 (100g)

Available at selected Unity Pharmacy outlets

Made from precious plants from Yuan farm,

Yuan Soaps cleanse and protect the skin.

The Lemon Soap tightens pores and lightens

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The Oat Soap is especially effective for atopic

dermatitis patients with sensitive skin. The

Wild Patchouli Soap contains patchouli – a

herb used to clear inflammation, dissipate

heat and detoxify. Soothe the senses with

the Mandarin Orange Soap, which removes

cellulite, kills bacteria and energises the mind.

The Honeysuckle Soap is wonderful for

diminishing heat and dampness.

F E B R U A R Y P I C K S

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This pure and versatile gel is a boon for oily,

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T I P S & T R I C K S

G E T R E A D Y F O R A S P E C I A L N I G h T O U T W I T h T h I S P R E - D A T E P R E P L I S T !

Think cute and

comfortable!

Choose something

that shouts your

style and helps you

radiate confidence!

Ensure that you are

totally fuzz-free so

that those wandering

hands will find

nothing but silky

smooth skin.

Keep a hair tie

handy to tame

long and sleek hair

or sexy waves – no

one likes a rogue

hair in their kiss!

Beauty Planner

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T I P S & T R I C K S

The moment has come. Are you

ready for your close up?

mask time – whether you want to

brighten, tighten, add moisture,

tame excess oil or simply relax

before your date, VT’s unveiled

features a mask for every need.

eyebrows – be sure to schedule

a moment with your tweezers.

You don’t want his romantic

gaze to be distracted by bits of

“unplucked” hair.

Less is best so let your natural

beauty shine through! Make sure

you enhance your best features:

eyes – apply a light colour to your

lids and the inner corners of your

eyes. This “opens up” your eyes for

a dewy, bright-eyed look.

blush – dust a sweet pink colour

on your cheeks for a natural and

alluring flush.

lips – be prepared for a little kiss

or three on the most romantic

night of the year. Avoid sticky

gloss and bright lips or you’ll both

end up with clownish mouths.

Be the perfect beauty inside out

and your date will be begging for

date number two!

xoxo, Clare Victoria

Beauty Planner

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T I P S & T R I C K S

C U P I D D R O P S B Y W I T h O U T W A R N I N G |

If he springs a surprise date

on you, here are quick tips

for last minute fixes to get

perfectly gorgeous and

beautiful in a flash!

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T I P S & T R I C K S

hair• Notimeforawash

and blow? Go carefree

and flirty with a messy

but sexy up-do

• Towearyourlocks

long, braid hair into

sections and spritz

on some fixer. Run

straightening irons

down the braids

• Then“unleash”the

braids and et voila –

sexy waves!

scent• Pickasensualscentto

bewitch your date. Spritz

on wrists, behind ears

and a little on your hair.

Your date will definitely

be leaning in closer!

nails• Chippednailvarnish?

Grab some remover

pads for on-the-go

manicure magic

• Notimetoadd

colour? Use a buffing

pad to add a gorgeous

sheen to your nails

faceFeeling fatigued after

a long day at work?

Freshen your look:

• Touchupwithface

power where needed

• Applyapearl-based

cream to your brow

bone and cheek bones

for a beautiful glow

• Plumpuplipswitha

shimmer lip gloss

• Reapplyyourmascara

xoxo, Clare Victoria

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B E A U T Y B U Z Z

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F E A T U R E

v-day

DATE IDEAsSurprise your hot date with a

romantic interlude!

F E A T U R E

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F E A T U R E

Candlelight and romanCe

How about a candle-lit

picnic by the beach?

Pack a comfy picnic

blanket, a chilled bottle,

two champagne glasses

and tea lights to add

to the atmosphere.

Bring along some sweet

snacks to nibble on

and simply enjoy the

moment.

Forget the Cinema

Love the movies but

don’t want fidgety,

chatty strangers to

disturb the romantic

mood? Snuggle up for

movie night chez vous – simply dim the lights,

plump the cushions,

add the biggest tub

of popcorn et voila – perfect evening

guaranteed.

Stroll hand-in-hand

The neighbourhood is

way too crowded to

enjoy a special moment.

Escape the hustle and

bustle of the city and

head to one of the many

romantically-lit parks.

Let the insects serenade

you as he whispers

sweet nothings into your

ear. End your date with

something naughty but

oh, so nice.

muSiC loverS’ Soirée

Forget about the playlist

you created months

ago, live music is the

way to go. Check out

the listings for cool

bars featuring a live

band. Then head out to

share a bottle, enjoy the

music, and chat until the

early hours with your

soul mate.

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F E A T U R E

N otHiNg’S More boriNg tHaN

“ N orMal”Dare to be different this valentine’s Day! surprise your hubby or partner with something fresh and

exciting. if it’s your first date, show off your sense of fun and he’ll be excited to know what you have up your sleeve in the future. who knows? it might

guarantee a second date!

Ice escapade

Keep your cool when the

passion heats up. You don’t

have to be professional ice

skaters, in fact, have fun

clinging on to each other to

keep your balance. Warm up

later by sharing a giant mug

of hot chocolate, topped

with whipped cream and

marshmallows.

scream your excItement

Theme park dates will get

pulses racing! Grab on

to your date’s hand on a

rollercoaster ride or have

him wrap his arms around

you. Go for drinks after that

to soothe the nerves and

relive your fun-filled day.

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F E A T U R E

dress It up

When you’re

getting cosy with

your date, add

some sizzle with a

sexy outfit. If you

want to be bold,

tell him about what

you are planning

and give him the

green light to buy a

sexy outfit for you.

Ooh la la!

partner pedIcure

Book a double

appointment at

your favourite nail

lounge. Get seats

side-by-side so you

can relax and enjoy

some pampering

together. Keep your

hands free so you

can hold hands

and gaze into each

others’ eyes.

Food, glorIous Food

Is your man one of

those guys who insists

that the way to his

heart is through his

stomach? Prepare a

home-cooked meal,

starting with divine

finger food that you

can feed him with

perfectly-manicured

fingers. Nothing will

taste so glorious to him.

MAkE A PrOMiSE And

Sign A

beauty peace

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They say that our eyes are the windows of the

soul. On the other hand, our lips are the tools that

convey what we think and feel. So, remember to

say good things that reflect your personality!

But aside from sweetening our lips with the

right words, we can sweeten them with the right

looks! Here are some tips on how I play around

with colours to suit my mood. And no matter

what mood you are in, you can look good with a

gorgeous lipstick.

by elrica

7 Looks

Drop DeaDgorgeous

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a more “poLisheD” Look for a Lazy Day

Put your makeup on, and

gloss your lips with a clear lip

gloss before you set off on

your daily routine. Easy!

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NaturaL fresh Look for a Lazy Day

Brush lips gently with a

toothbrush to get rid of the

dead skin. After that, put on

your makeup and gently bite

your lower and upper lip to

create a natural red colour.

You’ll look as though you just

had a hot and steamy french

kiss with your guy!

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iN the mooD for a girLy, pLayfuL Look

There’s nothing more girly

than baby pink so “Pink it

up!” Apply a pink lipgloss

colour all over your lips and

layer it two to three times

more on the centre of your

lips to create a pouty look.

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Beauty Blogger ScoopS

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5got a sexy New reD Lipstick that you waNt to try?

Take it slow but keep it bold! Go for

a matte finish, tone down your eye

makeup, and don’t forget to dust

some powder on your lips after

lipstick application. It helps tone down

the red colour and also helps your

lipstick last longer. There will be fewer

stains on your cup, your clothes and

your man!

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your Dark eye makeup DoesN’t match your piNk, reD or oraNge Lipstick?

Go back to the basics and

keep to neutral colours for

the lips. Don’t know how

to choose the most natural

shade? Go for nude hues

or try a colour that is one

or two shades darker than

your original lip colour.

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Beauty Blogger ScoopS

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More about Elrica

“I like sharing my thoughts and expertise on make up, and helping people find the best new products in town through my e-baby “Pinkbuble In Da House”. It’s a channel that I use to connect with the people who supported me and helped me become the 2012 Singapore Blog Award winner – Best Beauty Blog.

*Tosses confetti*

See ’ya when I see ’ya!” http://pink-buble.blogspot.sg/

No matter what the occasion is, you can find a

fun way to create a cool look and walk out the

door with confidence! And always remember

to smile because you’ll never know who will be

falling love with your smile!

party time!

Now it’s time to

get bold and show

your confidence!

Play around with

your eye colour to

make the whole

look “pop”. Double

or even triple the

layers of lipstick to

build up the colour.

Be a sexy beast!

6how to wear aN uNusuaL Lipstick coLour

If you got an unusual lip-

stick colour as a gift. Say

“Yay!” instead of “Nay!”

I got a dark colour and

decided to do a vampy

look for fun! Keep your

makeup pale, eyes super

simple and vamp up your

lips. Then top up it with a

super glossy finish.

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m A K E u p F O R p E R F E C T l O O K I N g s K I N by Jerlene

Valentine’s Day is one of the highlights of February Fortunately, looking good is easy with a few simple tips and the products in your Troves, past and present!

Beauty Blogger ScoopS

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Hate It? HIde It!The first step towards looking perfect is to cover visible blemishes.

Thanks to VanityTrove, you can use your sample of the k Palette Zero kuma Cover Control Concealer. It’s mega-pigmented and a

little goes a long way.

If you’ve got good skin or just want a dewy finish to your face

makeup, a layer of BB cream will provide ample coverage and

shine. Go through past Troves for brand-name BB creams like

BrtC, Ettusais and Skin79! My advice when using BB creams is to

pick a colour close to your natural skin tone. A colour that is lighter

than your skin tone can make your skin look ashy – not a great look

for Valentine’s or any other day, really!

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prettIFy tHat poutTo keep your makeup look “balanced”, wear

a neutral lip if you are using bright or dark

shades on your eyes. The Clinique Long Last glosswear SPF15 Lip gloss and Braphy LEd Lip Plumpers give your lips a hint of colour

without making you look too made up. If you

have light or neutral shades on your eyes, be

daring with lip colours – I personally love red

or bright lip colours with classic Hollywood

neutral eyes with winged eyeliner. Try the

rimmel Colour Show Off Lipstick, the classic

yAdAH Angel Liptint, or Princess Pinki.

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take It oFFAfter your date, you’ll definitely

want to take it off – by that I mean

removing your makeup so you can

sleep with clean, unclogged skin!

Your skin renews itself at a faster rate

at night, so don’t hinder that process!

I’ve noticed that when I don’t remove

my makeup, it usually spells trouble

for my skin! Makeup removers like

the kao Biore Aqua Jelly and the

Bifesta Cleaning Express from

previous Troves remove makeup but

are so gentle on the skin. My tip is to

wait a full minute before washing the

remover off. No matter how tired I

am, I don’t rush this step!

More about Jerlene

Jerlene lives a triple life as a caffeine-consuming zombie in the morning, a hardworking, multi-faceted office employee in the day, and a passionate beauty writer at night. Since its inception in 2009, her beauty blog, http://musicalhouses.blogspot.sg “Of Faces and Fingers” has been featured in various print and online publications, including Allure Korea and Fabulous Magazine.

You can also find her on Twitter (http://twitter.com/musicalhouses) as @musicalhouses and on Facebook (http://facebook.com/musicalhouses).

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