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Take it from us at ELLE Singapore—finding the crème de la crème in beauty is no easy feat. Fortunately, the team, alongside an esteemed panel of beauty insiders and experts, have meticulously prepped, primed, and treated our faces, bodies, and hair from top to toe to find the best in class. Celebrating beauty at its peak, here are the 80 winners, from serums and creams to makeup and fragrances, that will captivate your senses and win your hearts, just as they have won ours.

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The fascination is not with the usual broadening of the cheeks caused by weight gain, but the curious appearance of a bigger head, predominantly observed in male celebrities. Singapore aesthetic doctor Rachel Ho says she has had more mature male clients complain of the same bloating, and local writer Don Shiau has observed it in himself, friends and public figures alike. But does a skull actually grow with age? The short answer is no, though it might appear to. Says Dr Ho: “The adult human skull does not grow larger once skeletal maturity is reached, typically in one’s early 20s, as the cranial sutures have fused. “However, the facial skeleton changes shape and dimension due to bone remodelling. The overlying skin, fat, muscle and ligaments also change, which can alter how broad or heavy the head and face appear in photographs.”

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Before we delve into the veracity of these claims, we first need to understand what exactly lymph nodes are. Dr Rachel Ho, medical director at La Clinic, says lymph nodes are clustered in the neck, armpits and groin. They are part of our body’s lymphatic system, which serves a critical role in both immune function and the drainage of surplus extracellular fluid. “Lymph nodes are immune organs whose functions can influence skin appearance,” she shares. “The lymphatic system clears excess interstitial fluid. When this system is compromised, fluid accumulates, leading to swelling, which may present as swollen faces and under eye swelling. “The lymphatic system also removes toxins, cellular debris and defends against infections. This immune function and removal of waste can support overall skin health, resilience against infections and environmental stressors,” she adds.

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Historically, these benefits were only accessible through in-clinic PDRN treatments, most commonly via injectable skinboosters. “PDRN is injected directly into the dermis to initiate its regenerative and reparative benefits through several pathways,” explains Dr Rachel Ho, a local aesthetic doctor. “The injections can improve skin quality and stimulate collagen production in the dermis, which in turn enhances texture, firmness, fine lines, pores, and scars,” she continues. The results are evident, says Singapore-based beauty enthusiast Sabrina Marican, who underwent an injectable PDRN skinbooster earlier this year. “After the treatment, my scars are lighter, and my skin—which is naturally dry—feels noticeably bouncier,” she shares.

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As on Instagram, healthcare professionals are also present on TikTok. Dr. Dray, a specialist in dermatology, accumulates over 2 million views on his content. In second place, Dr. Adel, also a dermatologist, generates over 238,000 views. Aesthetic physician Dr Rachel Ho has over 10,400 views.

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GRAZIA’s Beauty Black Book 2025 returns—bigger, bolder and better. Curated by the GRAZIA Singapore editors and a panel of expert insiders, it showcases the very best in beauty, setting the benchmark for innovation, efficacy and effortless allure.

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Over the past week, netizens have taken to social media to share concerns over a lingering burnt smell, with some reporting discomfort in their noses and throats. What many may not realise, however, is that haze doesn’t just affect our respiratory system — it can also take a toll on our skin. While authorities have said that the return of wet weather over the weekend is expected to suppress hotspots and help alleviate smoke haze, here’s how haze can impact your complexion and what you can do to protect your skin, according to aesthetic physician Dr Rachel Ho.

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