Lip stains are having a moment—here's 6 of the best to shop
We're all seeking more ease in our days, and a long-wearing lip stain is one way to attain it. TikTok-viral versions have seen beauty content creators like Olivia Jade and Sarah Cheung coat their lips in a layer of questionable navy, only to wipe it away and reveal a berry-vibrant hue underneath. @oliviajadegthe skin boost ✨🪄♬ Soft Sunlight (Lofi) – Prodbyecho
Designed to impart colour all day, the best stains on the market have a few crucial properties in common. The first is that their vivid shades do as they say and stay on all day, holding their own against hurdles like feathering, water-fading and smudging. Secondly, they'll ideally provide colour that's buildable, so you can veer from natural to bold as you please.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, they'll provide lasting colour without dryness or damage. The new formulas are excellent at this, incorporating skincare benefits like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to lock in moisture and nourishment as well as pigment.
Without further ado, cast your eyes upon Vogue Singapore's edit of the best lip stains to shop now. From enduring cult classics (we'll always have Benetint) to new-gen innovations, there's a tint out there for everyone… Courtesy of Clarins
1 / 6 Clarins Water Lip Stain
Clarins' make-up offerings are built on a skincare-first approach, and that's certainly the case with their new Water Lip Stain formula. Feeling featherlight on the lips thanks to a 75% water-based composition, and incorporating the silky, hydrating Water-Shot Complex, build up your chosen hue in sheer stains for matte boldness.
Clarins Water Lip Stain, $48, available at Clarins Courtesy of Dior
2 / 6 Dior Addict Lip Tint in 671 Natural Raspberry
Dior's summer beauty collection has arrived, and with it an invitation to be whisked away to the sparkling French Riviera courtesy of its bursting colour. Here, the Addict Lip Tint has been reimagined in a vibrant raspberry shade. Infused with cherry oil for maximum comfort, this is a veil of colour to endure through any beach day.
Dior Addict Lip Tint in 671 Natural Raspberry, $62, available at Dior Courtesy of Wonderskin
3 / 6 Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque
Having attained viral status on TikTok last year, this is one much-beloved lip stain. Utilising patent-pending Liquid Blading technology, lips are infused with rich pigment before sealing in to withstand water, smudges and transfers all day. Apply, set and wipe away to unveil lasting colour for a look that's low-maintenance, yet high-impact.
Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque, $36.89, available from Amazon Courtesy of Fenty Beauty
4 / 6 Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain
For those who assume a lip stain necessitates a drying effect for lasting power, Fenty Beauty dispels all such fears. Hydration and high shine are the goals of this striking tint, available in six shades. Formulated with an oil-in-water innovation and squalene, you're guaranteed a quench that's as durable as its colour.
Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain, $42, available at Sephora Courtesy of Sacheu
5 / 6 Sacheu Lip Liner Stay-n
There's nothing like a distinct lip liner to frame your pout. Ensure yours stays in place with this long-wear lip-lining stain from Sacheu, brainchild of beauty content creator Sarah Cheung. Infused with nourishing hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, apply and dry on your lip line before peeling to reveal a vividly defined kisser.
Sacheu Lip Liner Stay-n, $17.07, available from Revolve Courtesy of Benefit
6 / 6 Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Dark Cherry Lip & Cheek Tint
The best classics only improve with time—and that's an apt adage for this new shade of the perennially loved Benetint. Ever since it was first custom-made for an exotic dancer back in 1976, this iconic lip and cheek tint has been a staple of beauty bags the world over. Bearing its signature long-lasting, natural finish, the tint is now available in two new hues: Dark Cherry and Raspberry. Both flattering flushes, we love the former for its buildable intensity.
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Dark Cherry Lip & Cheek Tint, $45, available at Sephora
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Pics or it didn't happen: Why young couples in Singapore are hiring wedding content creators
SINGAPORE – Weddings in Singapore are not cheap. Often, these blowout celebrations consist of a standard litany of extravagances: hotel ballroom, garden solemnisation, rose-gold flower arch, thousand-dollar gown, dual-wielding photographer alternating between two cameras. But wait. Those soft-light, low-saturation photographs will take months to arrive. And the video, filmed over the course of the day by a professional? Too landscape, too lon g and too formal. Enter the wedding content creator. He or she sticks to you like another bridesmaid or groomsman, films almost exclusively on the iPhone and, most importantly, gets everything to you within 24 hours. After all, if it did not happen online, did it really happen at all? The extra service will set you back by around $600 to over $1,000, though for Singaporean bride Elisha Beston, it was money well spent. The 29-year-old theatre practitioner, who got married at Wheeler's Tropikana restaurant in May, hired Cloud Nine Stories to provide four hours' worth of coverage for $600. To her, the feeling of reliving her big day the next morning was priceless. 'There is a special, indescribable feeling that is strongest right after you are married. It's not the same looking at those photos and videos a month later, when – though you're obviously still happ y, smiling and crying – the high has kind of dissipated,' says the founder of Freddo Children's Theatre. Even her husband, who works in sales and was initially ambivalent about the extra expense, could not stop watching the videos and agreed that it was the right decision. Ms Gwyneth Lim and Mr Derrick Zou hired a content creator so her friends could enjoy the wedding without playing paparazzi. PHOTO: COURTESY OF GWYNETH LIM She describes herself as someone who enjoys creating content casually , and over the course of her engagement, she accumulated a spreadsheet of 30 TikTok videos she wanted to reference for h er w edding. So far, the 500 clips shot by her content creator have yielded 15 self-edited TikTok videos, a couple of which have racked up tens of thousands of views. In one, which has been viewed more than 65,000 times, footage of her 67-year-old father hugging and walking her down the aisl e is interspersed with childhood videos of the two of them. The only child says that the virality, though unexpected, was a nice surprise. 'It's special to acknowledge him in that way because my dad means a lot to me. And for people to comment things like, 'You can tell how much he loves her', was sweet.' But she held back from sharing some personal moments. 'The internet doesn't need to see me crying while saying my vows,' she says. The duty of capturing intimate, homespun videos has traditionally fallen to the bridal party. But Ms Gwyneth Lim, a 27-year-old investment associate who got married at Capella Hotel Singapore in March, wanted her family and friends to enjoy the day without worrying about playing paparazzi. So, she hired Highest Kite Weddings to do all three – photography, videography and content creation. Her husband Derrick Zou, a 29-year-old management consultant, says: 'We'v e heard our fair share of horror stories, in which the couple expects the bridal party to do something, but they're so stressed, they just peace ou t.' The content creator, for whom they forked out $1,000, spent eight hours with the couple and captured moments such as the bride and her mother enjoying a quiet moment in a room before the ceremony, as well as the groom and his buddies lining up for the gatecrash. Bride Gwyneth Lim's quiet moment with her mother before her wedding was captured by her content creator. PHOTO: COURTESY OF GWYNETH LIM Candid camera It is the ability to capture these raw vignettes – a fit of giggles during a family photo session or the bride and groom practising their first dance – that content creators say sets them apart from traditional lensmen, who might be too busy with the main eve nt. As Highest Kite Weddings founder Christopher Lim, 33, notes: 'Everything is captured using an iPhone instead of traditional cameras, whic h c ompletely shifts the tone and texture of the footage. It feels more immediate, more personal and closer to how guests experience the day.' Besides, the ready-to-post photos and videos might come in handy for couples who do not have the time no r know-how to edit their own reels, says Cloud Nine Stories co-founder Joy Wang, 32. For now, Mr Lim's company, whose business mainstay is still wedding photography and videography, averages one content creation job a month. 'It's a relatively new offering, so we understand why some couples might not be fully on board yet. But we believe that, in time, especially with where social media is headed, it'll be an indispensable service.' Already, some content creators have noticed a growing demand. Ms Ayuni Ismail, the 30-year-old behind Diarium Story, has doubled her bookings since launching her company in September 2024 . Her team of three now handles up to two jobs every weekend. Cloud Nine Stories has similarly enjoyed booming business, with inquiries trickling in throughout the year. June alone yielded 10 sign-ups. Even Ms Zoe, a 27-year-old who runs The Social Bride Instagram account as a side hustle, now gets one booking a mont h. In the past , she would have to wait five or six months before securing a client. She declined to provide her last name due to the sensitivities of her day job. This is far from a local anomaly. Across the globe, couples are turning to quicker, more unvarnished ways of documenting the most Instagrammable day of their lives. Britain- based wedding planning website Hitched reports a 586 per cent increase in searches for wedding content creators in 2025. Ms Wang observes: ' It s tarted gaining more traction only in the past eight months due to so many other content creators around South-east Asia popping up, especially for luxury destination weddings. As these wedding content videos become more popula r on social media, they're likely hitting the social media feed of Singaporeans, which is why more are starting to notice and become interested in the service. ' Although yet to solidify its status as a staple of the local wedding circuit, wedding content creation seems here to stay, thanks to social media and the ever-growing appetite for diaristic sharing. To Ms Lelian Chew, founder of luxury event and wedding planning company The Atelier & Co, the gravitation towards the casual and candid is reflective of another shift: the growing desire for storytelling and emotional resonance. 'Today's couples are not simply commissioning beautiful weddings. They are commissioning stories. And those stories are multi-layered – from a custom-designed monogram carried through invitations , signage and menus, to music performances tailored to their love story, to drone shows choreographed to personal soundtracks. Every detail becomes a chapter in a narrative worth preserving,' she says. Not everyone is doing it to go viral. 'Interestingly, while our clientele are top families in the region who deeply value discretion and privacy, we have observed a growing openness to working with content creators. For these couples, it's not about oversharing. It's about capturing meaningful moments with intimacy and honesty,' she adds. Some of Ms Ayuni's clients do no t post the videos she films for them, opting instead to store them as personal keepsakes. Ms Ayuni Ismail started offering wedding content creation services towards the end of 2024. PHOTO: DIARIUM STORY Substitute or supplement As most content creators are quick to clarify, their services are meant to supplement, and not replace, traditional photography and videography. According to Ms Chew, they serve two different purposes: one timeless and cinematic, the other immediate and immersive. Besides, adds The Wedding Concepteur founder Cheryl Tan , not everyone is willing to fork out a few hundred extra dollars and is instead content to leave it to his or her friends to supply the extra footage. Online, tension has been brewing between traditional vendors and iPhone-bearing interlopers. One Reddit thread, for instance, reads like a laundry list of complaints about having to jostle for space and the best vantage point. However, Singapore-based creators s ay they try to proceed respectfully and not step on anyone's toes. To Ms Zoe, the hierarchy is clear: 'Photographers always take the main spot. I tell them to go wherever they need. I'll be behind or on the side.' Ms Ayuni, likewise, tries to hang back, stepping to the front only when the videographer is not there. So far, this deference has helped to keep the peace. ' The photographers and videographers are usually really nice. They'll tell me, 'It's okay, you can take this angle,' ' says Ms Zoe. Ms Wang, who partners photographers, advises clients to brief all vendors in advance for smoother coordination. 'All in al l, we complement one another perfectly. All three types of vendors can coexist in this ecosystem.' But some content creators like wedding photographer Annabel Law, 33, cannot afford to play second fiddle . She requires at least a couple of hours to film the choreographed TikTok videos that clients often request. Because of their brevity, they appear deceptively easy, but in reality, require hours of planning and teamwork to pull off. Many of her clients veer young and unorthodox , and are comfortable trimming tradition. 'They don't need to visit each other's houses, so we have about one to two hours in the middle of the wedding day to film TikTok videos,' says Ms Law. She can squeeze two to three videos out of that intermission, but if the couple is pressed for time, she sometimes films on another day. A smattering of millennials , too, have caught on to this trend. Ms Asheta Thurairajah, 36, for example, hired Ms Law to capture her after-party in March 2024. They distilled the night into six reels. Most were around 10 seconds long and referenced TikTok trends that were popular at the time – like a crisply edited compilation of guests wearing the same pair of shades, and a day-to-night transition of the couple 'jumping' into their wedding gear. Rounding up their guests, most of whom were in their late 30s, to star in these videos made for some happy chaos. 'It's definitely going to be cringe in the future, but it's funny. Looking back, we'll remember what we had to do to make the reels, and all the fun we had,' she says. Reinventing the guest book An other feature that is slowly but surely becoming a fixture in modern nuptials is the video guest book. To Ms Belicia Tan, 33, founder of wedding planner Manna Weddings, it is another consequence of the rise and rule of social media. 'Couples today, especially Gen Z, are deeply influenced by what they consume online,' she says. 'These formats resonate with a generation that values raw, meaningful content over overly curated visuals.' The idea is this: that standing in front of a camera should compel guests to reveal the truest form of themselves, divulging the appropriate sentiment with genuine emotion and unfiltered personality. It is, after all, how vendors explain the surge of interest in their products. At least seven companies now offer such services, which tend to cost upwards of $200. Mr Ierfan Raushan, owner of Teletales, a company that rents out video guest books and mirro rs, attributes it to a deeper emotional need. 'People are craving more than just photos. They want t he voices, laughter and raw emotions of their loved ones. Audio and video guest books offer that exact kind of sentimental keepsake,' says the 26-year-old. A couple listening to messages left by guests on their video guest book. PHOTO: LOVEWAVES 'Couples today want to capture real, unscripted emotions,' echoes Ms Joemin Kok, 33, founder of Lovewave s. 'Being able to hear a loved one's voice or see his or her message years down the road creates an experience that's deeply personal and lasting.' So, too, with Ms Jessica Tay, 27, who started Leave Your Message in 2023 as a way to reimagine the guest book. 'I noticed that these books were often underutilised and guests typically left only a signature or a brief note, which rarely created a lasting impression for the couple. ' Of course, reality rarely cleaves to expectation, and scattered among these heartfelt avowals of love are jokes and gaffes. A video uploaded by Singaporean live streamer Denise Teo (or supercatkei as she is known online) that has been viewed more than a million times on TikTok exemplifies what happens when you give friends and family open access to a recording device. 'Hello, this is DBS bank calling,' deadpans one guest with a face steeled for business. 'Merry Christmas!' cheers another. One woman tries to eat the phone, two others try to lick it. There are several a cappella covers of pop songs. All this, her husband Tim Koh, 32, says he will cherish in the years to come. 'What we liked best was how our friends and family were being themselves, joking around and not taking it so seriously.' While not every couple sets out to go viral, Ms Tan notes that many are inspired by viral trends and want their wedding to be m emorable and shareable. 'In that sense, virality becomes an aspirational by-product of crafting unique, content-worthy experiences that reflect who they are.' But such authenticity does not come cheap. Leave Your Message's video guest book packages start at $360 for two hours, inclusive of decor and signage, while Teletales rents its phone-shaped devices out for upwards of $270 for the entire event. The price of a physical guest book, even if gilded, rarely exceeds double digits. Guests using a video guest book by Teletales. PHOTO: TELETALES Ms Zoe and Ms Law are a ware that content creation might not be for everyone. Ms Zoe says: 'It's not going to appeal to couples on a budget and that's fine. We appeal mainly to couples with more disposable income .' Her services begin at $1,000 for six hours, while Ms Law charges $980 for two hours. For most couples, Ms Law knows optimisation is paramount. They seek not just a way to make their big day memorable, but also to do it with as few resources – be it mental, emotional or financial – as possible. So, alongside an expanded suite of options, she has rolled out an energy-saving guide, which claims to save couples more than 400 hours of wedding planning. Reserved for clients who take on her venue-inclusive packages, it consists of a wedding timeline, video tutorials, a comprehensive rundown of what is included in the packa ge and more. Ms Law, wh o got married in 2023, can empathise. 'It's very stressful to get married and plan a wedding. On top of that, many couples have just started work and have to settle their home .' Lightening the load It was for that same reason that Ms Grace Lim channelled her two decades of corporate experience in operation and process improvement into Weddingserv, a portal intended to simplify the wedding-planning process and protect couples from unreliable vendors. The goal is to become Singapore's firs t a ll-in-one digital wedding mall, a silver bullet that expunge s industry ills – endless back and forth, scattered information, wasted time, unresponsive vendors – once and for all. It works only with vetted vendors with transparent pricing and a clear cancellation policy, whom couples can boo k on this platform. Once a deal has been made and details ironed out, deposits are held until services are delivered. Soft-launched in May, it has amassed 20 vendors – a few had to be turned away as they did not meet Ms Lim's standards of quality, reliability and trust – and 100 couple s. The former consultant, who is in her early 50s, remains optimistic. She says: 'It takes time to build trust in a new platform, especially in a traditional industry. Some vendors are cautious, unsure if Weddingserv is here to stay o r a nother short-term trend. Others prefer to partner only big, established names or are hesitant to adapt to systems outside their own.' Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore's wedding butler assists with everything from final outfit changes to liaising with hotel departments on the couple's behalf. PHOTO: GRAND COPTHORNE WATERFRONT HOTEL SINGAPORE Some hotels are also trying to alleviate part of the mental load. While most venues provide couples with a fixed coordinator for their big day, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore takes things a step further by throwing a butler into the mix. The butler's assistance begins three days before the couple arrives. He or she confirms final details and preferences, acts as a touchpoint throughout the even t a nd steps in whenever required – fo r example, if the bride requires a pair of extra hands to help with he r outfit changes . 'This hands-on role goes beyond traditional wedding coordination by focusing on anticipating needs, resolving last-minute issues, and adding thoughtful, personal touches,' says the hotel's associate director of sales (events) Stephanie Chua, 5 2. Ultimately, she adds, it is these human touches that couples remember. The pair of hands helping with the last few buttons on the back of a gown. The bonus 'bridesmaid' with her iPhone at the ready, capturing the calm before the storm in the bride's bedroom. The three seconds of silent panic as an aged relative works out how to leave a message on a newfangled video guest book. Rawness. Candour. The minutiae reminding frazzled couples that, at the end of the day, the most elaborate party of their lives is really a priceless assembly of their nearest and dearest, toasting to their new beginning and all the love that brought them to this moment.
Nylon
a day ago
- Nylon
Diorshow spotlights the eyes with a collection that exude an electrifying, powerful allure
Always longed for eyes that steal the spotlight? The new Diorshow collection provides an entire wardrobe for the eyes, including the Diorshow Overvolume, a ready-to-wear formula that loads instantly and coats lashes in a deep black shade with a satin-matte finish using the high-performance brush. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. This new mascara successfully combines extreme volume and lash-by-lash definition, using a combination of soft waxes and emollients to create a malleable formula for buildable volume and curve from root to tip, that keeps lashes supple. Its formula includes D-Panthenol to help revitalise, coat and strengthen eyelashes, Abyssinian Oil to nourish the eyelashes, and cornflower water to comfort the application. Image courtesy of Dior. Featuring a deep black lashes and 24-hours no-transfer wear, the combination of structural and rigid waxes coat eyelashes to set curve and volume over time, gripping the lash while optimising curve and length. The brush houses a central reservoir that collects the mascara to deliver the right dose from the first sweep without clumping, and the bristles at the tip provide additional precision during makeup application. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Creative and Image Director for Dior Makeup Peter Philips reinterprets the Diorshow 5 Couleurs palettes in four limited-edition colour harmonies to embellish and redefine the eyes. Soft yet highly pigmented variations across neutral shades gives you the ability to play with satin, matte or shimmering shades to easily create a bespoke eye look. Image courtesy of Dior. These colour harmonies include Silk Taupe with its blending beige tones interspersed with a hint of pale pink and a cool brown; Coral Couture with its soft, warm tones heightened by a hint of luminous coral; Rose Organza with its hot pinks combined with a subtle iridescent white; and Brown Cashmere with its nudes in warm brown shades offset by a dark brown. A must-have for makeup routines, the Diorshow Liquid Liner returns in a new formula with a new shimmer finish. Its waterproof formula incorporates an ink that emphasises the eyes with intense colour in the satin and pearl finishes, and a light veil of colour in the shimmer finish, for a 24-hours no-transfer result. Together with the fine and flexible high-precision felt tip, you'll be able to precisely draw fine or bold lines with no fuss. Image courtesy of Dior. In order to create looks that range from natural to bold, Peter Philips has created a wardrobe of 10 shades in three couture finishes: satin, pearl and shimmer, a new glitter finish. Two shades to look out for are the Shimmer Rose & Shimmer Mint which contain a subtle, light colour base that reveals radiant iridescence, and can be applied along the lower lash line or toward the inner corner of the eye to naturally catch the light in these areas to brighten the eyes.
Business Times
2 days ago
- Business Times
Burnout, breakdown, repeat: Why young adults are ‘crashing out'
[SINGAPORE] Over lunch, an intern was excitedly sharing how Justin Bieber was having a 'crashout'. Naturally, as a millennial, I thought: Nap? Car accident? Both at the same time? Turns out, the new phrase entering the Gen Z lexicon describes something as old as time – essentially, a full-blown meltdown after hitting your breaking point. Let's be real: Gen Zs aren't exactly having it easy. Many are graduating into a dismal job market, with artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly wiping out entry-level roles. Add on the constant stream of bad news with potential wars and global instability, and it's little surprise why some are crashing out. But what's new isn't the breakdowns – it's how Gen Zs are embracing them on TikTok. Just search for 'crashout', and you'll find everything from genuine hysterical outbursts to memes. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 3 pm Thrive Money, career and life hacks to help young adults stay ahead of the curve. Sign Up Sign Up The line between healthy vulnerability and unhealthy oversharing is thin, but what's clear is that Gen Zs are moving away from Instagram's curated perfection and leaning into messy, unfiltered authenticity. Why share it online? For some, it's catharsis. For others, it's about feeling less alone or trauma-bonding in a world that can seem isolating. Source: TikTok One viral video shows a content creator sobbing as she studies. It received mostly positive comments, with many relating to her experience. 'Same, girl, same,' wrote one user. 🩺 TikTok therapy? Gen Zs may be more open about talking about their mental health challenges, but putting your pain online can be a double-edged sword. Yes, knowing that others are going through the same thing helps one to feel seen. But on the other hand, some of these crashouts can end up seeming performative. And when breakdowns become a punchline, this could well trivialise important mental health issues. And here's something worrying – as crashouts become more 'mainstream', it's harder to tell when someone truly needs help. Watching such content can numb you to the reality that some behaviour signals real distress as lines are blurred. And no one is immune to crashouts, Gen Z or not. 'Small meltdowns are part of being human, especially in today's high-pressure world,' says Dr Ong Mian-Li, clinical psychologist and founder of Lightfull Psychology and Consulting. 'Crashing out is not weakness – it's your brain's way of waving a red flag to yourself.' According to him, signs that warrant closer attention include crashouts that increase in frequency or to the point where it affects sleep, relationships or your sense of self-worth. But as more Gen Zs egg on others to broadcast their crashouts on TikTok – labelling it 'empowerment' – that's when it can get problematic. Source: TikTok 'Letting it out can feel relieving in the moment, and is one short-term solution but it is not a long-term strategy,' says Dr Ong. 'If venting is the only tool in our toolbox, it can keep us stuck.' Healthy processing involves both release and repair: understanding why you're crashing, and what needs to change – be it taking care of ourselves or reaching out for help, he adds. Learning emotional regulation and having the wisdom to seek professional help might not go viral on social media, but in the long run, it's far more helpful than advice from strangers in the comments section. That said, it's perfectly okay to enjoy crashout content. Not everything on social media has to be that deep. Sometimes, watching someone else spiral over work stress or a bad day can feel oddly comforting or even funny as it's just the kind of dark humour we need to get by. What's important is knowing when it's just entertainment – and when it might be time to log off and check in with yourself. Source: TikTok 📋 Crashout checklist It's okay to fall apart – but it's also okay to ask for help before you get there. Dr Ong suggests these steps: Instead of shaming yourself, get curious. What do you really need right now? Sleep? Connection? Boundaries? Acknowledge what you're feeling: Name it without judgment. Behaviour: Do something to shift your state. Try journalling, going for a walk, making a meal or going out to get some sunlight. Community: Talk to someone you trust, be it a friend or a mental health professional. Don't wait till things are dire before reaching out. As Dr Ong puts it: 'The goal isn't to never crash… It's to build better roads around the potholes.' TL;DR
