Her World Beauty Awards 2024: 38 best anti-ageing skincare 

#1 Best anti-ageing cleanser: Glowfully Gentle Cream Cleanser, $53

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What It Is A rich milky cleanser that’s infused with 99.9 per cent natural ingredients (Swiss Pinot Noir grape seed and apple stem cell extracts), antioxidant-rich triple tea complex and coconut-derived surfactants to effectively remove dirt and impurities, leaving skin feeling fresh and soft. 

“The spa-like scent adds a refreshing element and it rinses off easily. Leaves skin well-balanced.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore

#2 Best anti-ageing essence (tied): Sooryehan The Black Single Essence Treatment, $58

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What It Is Its lightweight, watery formula contains black licorice extract that is carefully harvested after 1,000 days of roasting to achieve maximum skin soothing and moisturising benefits. Skin is well-hydrated and nourished from the first step. 

“Incredibly hydrating and skin looks instantly brighter.” — Leanne Ho, beauty content creator

#3 Best anti-ageing essence (tied): The History of Whoo Royal Regina Energy Drop Treatment, $58

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What It Is Using a unique royal iris water (derived from Korean iris and Italian iris roots), this essence works to balance your skin’s oil and water levels to strengthen and soothe.

“Skin feels plumped and moist.” — Ray Christian Ticsay, senior art director, Her World Singapore

#4 Best anti-ageing booster-serum: Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI, $125

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What It Is This 6^th generation update is more powerful than ever thanks to its Sulwhasoo Master Complex that now uses a Ginseng technology to stimulate the skin’s natural ability to heal and rejuvenate, awakening its natural radiance from within. 

 “It boosts the efficacy of skincare products that follow, while leaving your skin feeling more hydrated.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore

#5 Best anti-ageing serum (retinol): Augustinus Bader The Retinol Serum, $560

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What It Is Combines pure retinol, a zinc complex, a microbiome blend of manuka, black pepper and magnolia, alongside the brand’s patented TFC8 technology to deliver the active ingredients where and when needed in the skin. Together, these work to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, blemishes and even hyperpigmentation while protecting against premature ageing and future breakouts. 

“This retinol serum is amazing! I could apply it every night with no irritation or dryness; very well tolerated and skin felt great. Suitable for all skin types, even for my sensitive skin.” — Dr Lee Hwee Chyen, consultant dermatologist and medical director, Epi Dermatology & Laser Specialist Clinic

#6 Best all-in-one anti-ageing serum (luxury): Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S Serum, $500

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What It Is The secret lies in the use of a potent anti-ageing active, extracted from ginseng berries hat been cultivated for over 1,000 days. This powerful elixir works hard to recapture skin’s youth by addressing signs of ageing to reveal a firmer, smoother and more lifted complexion. 

“Skin was calmed and plumped after use. Even had a few compliments after using it for a few nights in a row. Sulwhasoo’s proprietary ginseng technology is a bonus too.” — Dr Rachel Ho, aesthetic doctor, La Clinic

#7 Best all-in-one anti-ageing serum: Caudalie Premier Cru The Serum, $170

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What It Is An intensely hydrating serum that targets eight signs of ageing thanks to the use of a patented TET8 complex. Enriched with tightening plant sugars, it firms the skin while addressing loss of elasticity, firmness and radiance as well as fine lines, wrinkles and an uneven skin texture. 

“Skin feels nourished and doesn’t leave a heavy or tacky finish, which is great for Singapore’s humid weather. Have already been recommending it to friends too.” — Sha Shamsi, makeup artist

#8 Best anti-ageing serum - multi-tasking: Forest MD Asta Collagen Jelly Serum, $150.42

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What It Is Packed with skin-loving ingredients like antioxidant-rich astaxanthin, vitamin C, centella asiatica extract, vitamin B3, hyaluronic acid, panthenol and ceramides, this hardworking product not only acts as a serum, but also as a hydrating mask, brightening treatment and nourishing eye gel.

“Excellent moisturisation and skin feels firmer, silkier and more supple.” — Windy Aulia, creative director, Her World Singapore 

#9 Best all-in-one anti-ageing serum (K-beauty): Laneige Perfect Renew 3X Signature Serum, $114

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What It Is Three powerful anti-ageing serums in one bottle. Its unique packaging maximises the stability of the ingredients used, allowing you to use one serum (collagen peptide complex and RE.D flavonoids) to address multiple concerns including fine lines and wrinkles and a loss of elasticity.

“Lightweight texture and absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving my complexion more radiant. It’s even gentle enough to use under the eye and has reduced the appearance of fine lines around the eye area too!” — Munah Bagharib, actress and host 

#10 Best anti-ageing serum for lifting and firming (tied): Elizabeth Arden Advanced Light Ceramide Capsules Strengthening & Refining Serum, $160 (60 capsules)

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What It Is Infused with skin-identical phytoceramides, patented cyclopeptides and hemisqualane, each capsule not only strengthens the skin’s barrier but also refines your skin texture, reducing the appearance of enlarged pores while restoring skin to a healthy, balanced and radiant state.

“Skin felt very soft and smooth, and pores also appeared less obvious.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore 

#11 Best anti-ageing serum for lifting and firming (tied): Evolve Age Defying Lifting Serum, $98

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What It Is A powerful firming, lifting and plumping serum that delivers clinically proven results. Using peptides and collagen-boosting actives like aigireline, antarcticine and a Reunion Island marine active, it erases the appearance of lines and wrinkles and infuses the skin with hydration.

#12 Best anti-ageing serum for lifting and firming (luxury): Cle de Peau Beaute Firming Serum Supreme, $440

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What It Is Utilises a unique 4D approach that targets the loss of firmness at the source. The key lies in the use of an exclusive Root Hybrid complex that effectively increases skin’s firmness to help redefine your facial contours. 

“Skin is plumped and lifted.” — Adeline Eng, art director, Her World Singapore

#13 Best anti-ageing serum for fine lines: Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster, $88

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What It Is Enriched with six restructuring peptides that work deep within the skin to lift and tone. Also contains hyaluronic acid and strengthening amino acids to plump and smooth the skin.

“Love the way it makes the skin feels. My face is plumped and the appearance of wrinkles are slightly diminished after a few days. Complexion also has a youthful glow.” — Lena Kamarudin, fashion editor, Her World Singapore 

#14 Best anti-ageing serum - skin refining: Tatcha Silk Serum, $166

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What It Is Ideal for those with sensitive skin, this anti-ageing serum combines the use of two gentle, retinol alternatives – cranberry and sea fennel – to erase signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles and dullness. Over time, skin is smoother, softer and more even-toned. 

“Skin feels and looks more radiant and glowy while hydration has improved and fine dry lines appear more faint. Best in class. Definitely recommended, and is also suitable for sensitive, blemish-prone skin.” — Dr Lynn Chiam, consultant dermatologist, Children & Adult Skin Hair Laser Clinic

#15 Best all-in-one anti-ageing moisturiser: Sooryehan The Black Essence Moisturizer, $68

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What It Is Formulated with licorice and black yeast extracts, this essence moisturiser provides deep hydration and nourishment to not only even out your skin, but also improve its texture at the same time. 

“My skin feels so soft and supple, especially in the mornings. It’s very easy to apply and absorbs well without feeling heavy.” — Adeline Eng, art director, Her World Singapore 

#16 Best all-in-one anti-ageing moisturiser (luxury): Chanel Sublimage La Crème Texture Fine, $670

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What It Is Enriched with the brand’s exclusive polyfractioned vanilla planifolia, this luxurious yet light cream promotes cellular rejuvenation (by three times) to reveal a radiant and more youthful-looking complexion.

“While the consistency is on the richer, thicker side, it sinks into the skin effortlessly to hydrate dry patches and fill in fine lines/wrinkles. I really appreciate the sensorial aspect of the product.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore 

#17 Best anti-ageing moisturiser for lifting and firming: Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream, $185

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What It Is Using Shiseido’s patented SafflowerRED extract and ReneuraRED technology, this firming cream hydrates and strengthens the skin’s invisible nutrient network to target skin sagging, deep wrinkles and dark spots. The result: Skin is firmer, brighter and lifted. 

“An elevated version that really lifts and firms the jawline. Plus, it smells wonderful too.” — Leanne Ho, beauty content creator  

#18 Best all-in-one anti-ageing moisturiser - night (luxury): Dior Prestige Le Baume de Minuit, $924

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What It Is Spiked with a unique Midnight Rosapeptide, this luxurious cream acts on two levels to enhance skin’s youthfulness. Not only does it repair skin damage, it also strengthens it to combat external aggressors. Plus, it can also be used as a weekly revitalising mask too. 

“Skin looks firmer and plumped, fine lines appear more faint and skin feels softer and smoother. Suitable for all skin types, from sensitive as well as oily.” — Dr Lynn Chiam, consultant dermatologist, Children & Adult Skin Hair Laser Clinic

#19 Best all-in-one anti-ageing moisturiser - night: Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Night Power Bounce Crème, $224

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What It Is Harnessing the power of night repair through the use of a patented Collanight-8 complex, it restores plumps the skin, boosting its firmness to reveal a lifted and more supple complexion in the morning. 

“Sits comfortably on the skin. An effective product.” — Elizabeth Lee, editor-in-chief, Her World Singapore 

#20 Best all-in-one anti-ageing facial oil: Noble Panacea The Absolute Nourishing Lift Oil, $558

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What It Is With retinol to enhance collagen and elastin production; sea fennel to repair lipid deficiency; hazelnut seed oil to supercharge skin’s glow; and squalane to hydrate coupled with the brand’s iconic OSMV technology, this facial oil erases signs of ageing and restores skin’s youthfulness with ease. 

“Nourishing and hydrating, and especially ideal if you sleep in an air-conditioned room.”— Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore 

#21 Best anti-ageing moisturiser for lifting and firming - night: Elixir Total V Firming Cream, $90

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What It Is Raspberry, burnet, iris root, organic rosemary and tencha extracts work alongside a V-Build complex to target four main causes of sagging by rebuilding and reinforcing the support framework within the skin. The promise is a visibly lifted complexion in just two weeks. 

“The texture of the cream itself is thick and feels super moisturising. The highlight is waking up to skin that feels supple every morning.” — Lee Kyll Synn, contributing sub-editor, Her World Singapore 

#22 Readers’ Choice – Best moisturiser: Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Brilliance Soft Crème, $567

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What It Is With a unique Sirtivity-LP technology, this moisturiser reverses visible signs of ageing while boosting skin’s resilience. The result: A brighter and more even-toned complexion. 

#23 Best all-in-one anti-ageing eye cream + Readers’ Choice Best eye cream: Cle de Peau Beaute Eye Contour Cream Supreme, $360

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What It Is Using an exclusive Future-Sculpt technology and a proprietary blend of golden botanical extracts, this nourishing eye cream targets multiple eye concerns at once. 
“Used this twice a day and there was significant reduction in puffiness. While it is quick absorbing, it is also very hydrating and long-lasting. I definitely looked less tired. Highly recommended.” — Dr Lee Hwee Chyen, consultant dermatologist and medical director, Epi Dermatology & Laser Specialist Clinic

#24 Best all-in-one anti-ageing eye serum: Dr Barbara Sturm Exoso-Metic Eye Serum, $715

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What It Is An energising eye serum that uses lab synthesised exosomes and growth factors, alongside glycerin, vitamin E, Persian silk tree, green tea leaf and grapefruit seed extracts to intensively renew and rejuvenate the delicate eye area. 

“The watery gel texture leaves the skin feeling nice and cool upon application. Spreads and glides easily that hydrates the eye area.” — Dr Lynn Chiam, consultant dermatologist, Children & Adult Skin Hair Laser Clinic

#25 Best anti-ageing mask - sheet mask: LHA Lala Biome Fit Clear Embo Gel Mask, $88 (box of four sheets)

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What It Is An innovative mask that utilises a microbiome biotechnology to fortify the skin barrier while soothing and hydrating the complexion. At the same time, it also brightens the skin and reduces the signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles. 

“Give your skin the TLC it deserves (especially before special occasions) with this glow-giving mask.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore 

#26 Best anti-ageing mask for face & neck: Ice Secret Youth Filler Face & Neck Mask, $149 (box of five sheets)

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What It Is Formulated with a potent collagen booster, this face and neck mask targets uneven skin textures including pitted scars while encouraging the regeneration of connective tissues to rejuvenate the skin. Skin is firmer, plumped and clearer with each use. 

“Delivered on its promises to hydrate and add a glow to the skin. The fine lines seemed slightly softened, contributing to a smoother complexion overall.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore 

#27 Best anti-ageing mask - wash off: Evolve Bio-Retinol Gold Face Mask, $56

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What It Is Using a natural, retinol-like plant extract paired with argan and rosehip oils, this organic mask moisturises, nourishes and brightens the complexion in just five minutes. And it’s gentle enough to use on sensitive skin. 

“Rejuvenates and evens out the skin sans irritation.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore 

#28 Best anti-ageing overnight mask (luxury): MZ Skin Replenish & Restore, $575

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What It Is A lush overnight mask that harnesses a groundbreaking technology and an innovative formula that’s packed with nutrient-rich placenta and phyto stem cells, white asparagus extract and vitamins E and F. Together, it nourishes, detoxifies and repairs your complexion while stimulating growth factors to boost collagen and elastin production for a more youthful-looking you. 

“Spreads well and absorbs fast. Skin feels nourished, softer and smoother, and looks brighter immediately.” — Dr Lynn Chiam, consultant dermatologist, Children & Adult Skin Hair Laser Clinic

#29 Best anti-ageing overnight mask: belif Super Knights Regenerating Night Mask, $55

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What It Is A wallet-friendly overnight mask that uses the brand’s signature Napiers Formula AA combined with rosehip seed oil to encourage skin regeneration and strengthen your skin barrier while you sleep. 

“Gentle on the skin and it felt very hydrated and refreshed the next morning. Complexion looked less tired and slightly brighter. The affordable price tag is another plus too.” — Chelsia Tan, associate editor, Her World Singapore 

#30 Best anti-ageing eye mask: Augustinus Bader The Eye Patches, $192 (box of five pairs)

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What It Is Hydrogel patches that are infused with skin-loving actives like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, fermented polysaccharide, allantoin, green tea extract, and vitamins B5 and E to revitalise the eye area. It hydrates, brightens and plumps while reducing the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, fine lines and even hyperpigmentation. 

“These eye patches definitely worked for me. It helped to brighten my dark eye circles and the skin around the eye area was a lot more hydrated and plump.” — Shazrina Shamsudin, senior digital writer, Her World Singapore 

#31 Best anti-ageing eye mask (wallet-friendly): Pixi NutriFEYE Nourishing Eye Patches, $42

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What It Is Perk up tired-looking peepers with these rose-infused hydrogel patches that  soothes and brightens the delicate eye area.
 
“Did exactly what it said – Hydrates the skin and makes it look less tired. Perfect for anyone who needs a quick freshen up in the mornings and before makeup application.” — Mary Victor, beauty content creator

#32 Best new anti-ageing range: Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S 

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What It Is Powered by Ginseng Berry SR, a potent anti-ageing extract derived from ginseng berries that have been carefully cultivated for more than 1,000 days, the Sulwhasoo Ultimate S range works hard to recapture skin’s lost youth. It targets and treats the seven common problem areas including the eye area, cheeks, corners of the mouth and jawline.

#33 Best all-in-one anti-ageing serum: Etat Pur Retinol 0.3%, $52.90

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What It Is Thanks to a patented In-Skin technology that enhances the absorption of active ingredients, this dry oil that contains 0.3 per cent retinol is able to refine skin texture and smooth away the signs of fine lines and wrinkles more effectively. 

“The results were impressive. My skin felt noticeably plumper and more bouncy.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore 

#34 Best anti-ageing serum for lifting and firming: Avene Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum, $109.90

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What It Is With a minimalist formula of only eight ingredients including hydrating hyaluronic acid and healing niacinamide, this serum offers an immediate tightening effect, plumping the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time. 

“A reliable hydrating and preventative skincare product that’s suitable for all skin types.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore 

#35 Best anti-ageing mask: Bio-essence Bio-VLift Eye Lifting Mask, $22.20 (box of seven pairs)

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What It Is With the use of a proprietary Bio Energy complex, together with black orchid and marine collagen, this revitalising eye mask instantly soothes the delicate eye area while erasing the signs of sagging, fine lines and wrinkles. 

“My eye area seemed more moisturised and my eyes looked more revitalised. It also helped reduce puffiness and dark circles, making my eyes look more ‘awake’.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore 

#36 Best beauty device - face: Est.Lab VitaLift A+ Smart Sculpt Buddy, $298

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What It Is Like a workout for your face, it combines the power of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) and Sonic Vibration Therapy to tone and strengthen the facial muscles for a lifted and smoother complexion. 

“It made my face look more lifted and is great for days when I feel a little more bloated as the micro-vibrations helped in eliminating puffiness and fluid retention.” — Shazrina Shamsudin, senior digital writer, Her World Singapore 

#37 Best beauty device - eyes: Skin Inc De-Age LED EMS Skin Booster, $188 

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What It Is The synergy of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), LED red light therapy and a potent serum-infused gel (packed with caffeine, peptides, niacinamide and centella asiatica)  improves skin elasticity and lifts facial muscles, minimising lines and wrinkles. 

“Especially after a long flight, it’s such a boost of hydration and the device allows me to massage the serum directly into my skin and improves the blood circulation while at it. So convenient and the results are amazing!” — Munah Bagharib, actress and host

#38 Best device upgrade: Foreo LUNA 4 plus, $668

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What It Is Now upgraded to include red light therapy and targeted microcurrent massage, this facial device not only effectively removes dirt and impurities, but can also be used to lift and tone the facial muscles to diminish the look of fine lines and sagging. 

“Skin feels cleaner, smoother and I’ve also noticed slightly less blackheads. It’s gentle on the skin and didn’t leave any redness or irritation. Plus, this new version is more user-friendly too.” — Dr Rachel Ho, aesthetic doctor, La Clinic