Travel

In October 2025, I attended the Dior International Skincare Summit 2026 in Tokyo, an exclusive, embargoed event for selected media and doctors ahead of the worldwide Dior Capture launch in January 2026. I was one of 3 representatives from Singapore invited to attend, and the summit gave us early access to the research behind the new Dior Capture Soft Crème, Rich Crème and Night Crème. Over the course of the summit, Dior Beauty’s researchers and dermatology collaborators shared the biotechnology, skin ageing science and formulation work behind the range, while we had the opportunity to question and critique the findings....

09 May, 2026 /

A guide to French pharmacy skincare from an aesthetic doctor and Parisian pharmacist. Everything you need to know about shopping for French pharmacy skincare brands, shopping tips, the skincare worth buying and the best pharmacies in Paris....

17 April, 2026 /

AMWC Monaco 2026: Skin Longevity & Regenerative Aesthetic Trends One of the aspects of aesthetic medicine is the fast paced nature of its growth and evolution. This specialty moves quickly with new technologies, evolving science, shifting trends. Staying at the forefront of aesthetic dermatology requires more than staying up to date by reading journals. It also means showing up where the conversations are happening, before the findings get published and learning from the experts pushing the field forward. For this reason, I travelled all the way from Singapore to Monaco for the Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC) 2026. It...

07 April, 2026 /

The first-ever Skin Alliance Malaysia–Singapore 2025 was a landmark event for bridging medical education and clinical practice in the region. At this event, I had the honor of moderating the key panel on digital platforms to reshape patient education for healthcare professionals. Sharing the highlights and insights from this event in this blogpost....

14 November, 2025 /

Heading to Seoul, Korea? Sharing my expert picks for must visit beauty shops for all your trending and cult favourite cosmetics; budget beauty finds, flagships, personalised beauty labs, niche scent houses, pro makeup tool shops, Korean pharmacy recommendations with insider tips to get the most of your K-beauty shopping....

03 November, 2025 /

Heading to Milan, Italy? My 5 best beauty stores in Milan- a curated list of hidden gems and niche cosmetics experiences for the skincare and cosmetic fans to shop in this blogpost, featuring City Labs, Fueguia 1833, Kiko Milano, Officine Universelle Buly 1803, Italian pharmacies, Santa Maria Novella and a bonus at the end!...

21 August, 2025 /

South Korea is a paradise for cutting edge skincare and makeup trends. Beyond Olive Young and K-beauty pop-ups, some of the most coveted skincare are found in pharmacies. Pharmacies in South Korea offer doctor-approved, over-the-counter skincare products viral on TikTok. Discussing the skincare science and tips on using these Korean pharmacy must buys; and alternatives to these Korean pharmacy skincare in this review....

06 March, 2025 /

6 Thai beauty brands to try when you're in Thailand in this review! With input from my Thai friends, this is a list of T-beauty skincare and makeup brands popular in the country. Also sharing my reviews and recommendations in this blogpost....

23 January, 2025 /

Winter season is here; and cold, dry weather can intensify dryness and irritation. Learn how to protect your skin against the winter elements with this skincare guide that won't break bank!...

18 December, 2024 /