BEAUTY PASSPORT
Discover the world through six Bazaar writers and their beauty essentials that bring them back to the very moment they fell in love with the city. By Tania Zainudin.
LEILA FITTON
Features Editor “Travelling across the island of Flores from Labuan Bajo, located just by the gateway of Komodo National Park, to Mau Mere, was a blissful adventure. Breathing in the fresh air and revelling in the beauty of its unique landscape, I truly felt like I was in a dream. Some days would be warmer than the rest, but the glaring sunrays were no feat for my Sisley Sunleÿa G.E. Age Minimizing Global Sun Care that I kept with me at all times. Hiking up Padar Island for the magnificent view was an unforgettable experience and a good lather of the weightless SPF 30 lotion was enough to battle the scorching hot sun.”
TANIA ZAINUDIN
Beauty Writer “As I stood in the middle of Seoul Forest surrounded by centuries-old tree trunks and cherry blossoms fluttering to spring’s gentle breeze, it was hard to believe the eccentric city life that was awaiting me just a few steps away. Seoul has an unparalleled charm that fuses its poetic past and its promising future, trickling down to the beauty industry it’s become synonymous with. An awardwinning treasure was my ultimate go-to during my trip—Sulwhasoo’s First Care Activating Serum EX— giving vitality and glow to my skin even in harsh weather conditions, thanks to South Korea’s best-kept beauty secret: ginseng.”
MUGHNI CHE DIN
Associate Fashion Editor I find it quite evocative that a smell is able to spark an instant déjà vu moment and take our mind on a journey through space and time. I discovered Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur during my first ever trip to Florence last year, and I guess you could say it was love at first scent. Its unique blend of chamomile, coral jasmine, woody musks, and sweet vanilla reminds me of the stroll I took around the Boboli Gardens on a warm summer’s day. Florence remains as one of my favourite travel destinations and I am glad to have Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur to remind me of my happy place.
ELYZA KHAMIL Digital Editor “Sitting at the top of my bucket list, seeing the iconic pyramids of Egypt up close felt like a faraway dream, but there I was at the end of last year riding camels through desert dunes. The city of Cairo was filled with warm, nude hues that would occasionally surprise me with bursts of colour from candle-like minarets and mesmerising trinkets from local markets. As my days were filled with sightseeing, moving from museums to visiting tombs and the Great Pyramids under the hot sun, nothing came close to the power of the Chanel Ultra Le Teint Foundation that quickly became my travel staple. With its long-wearing, full coverage, matt finish, this lightweight product glided on my skin smoothly and lasted me from (Arabian) sunrise to sunset.”
LEVERNE ONG Sub-Editor “Beyond the famous casinos, the stunning Macau Peninsula boasts more cultural history than you think. From exploring the many food hotspots during the day, to strolling the cobblestone streets of Senado Square in the evening, every step I took gave me insight to the city’s past and future that merge seamlessly. Just like Macau, I found timelessness in the Lancôme Advanced Génifique serum that travelled with me even into the picturesque South China Sea on a night cruise to the region’s new town of Taipa.”
AMY YASMINE Assistant Editor “Rouge Trafalgar by Maison Christian Dior takes me back to my first visit to the City of Lights, when I was a fashion student living in London. The complexity of this fragrance mirrors the ability for Paris to be both vibrant and mysterious at the same time, leaving you wanting for more. I was immediately drawn to its soft yet seductive blend of berries and Patchouli, enveloped in a lingering musk. The blend’s potent infusion of raspberry tints the perfume with a bright scarlet hue, reminiscent of the iconic red Atout Coeur dress designed by Christian Dior himself for the Spring/Summer 1955 Haute Couture show.”