5 setting powders $35 & under to help your makeup stay the way it is from application to removal

Setting Powders

Frustrated by how your makeup slightly ruins as the seconds tick?

My hair strands love my face so much they stick to it even before the wind blows, and that’s why I can never head out without completing my makeup routine with setting powders.

If you have the same concerns as I do, consider these setting powders $35 and under so your makeup stays the way it is from application to removal.

Sephora Collection Original 12HR Setting & Mattifying Powder

Original 12HR Setting & Mattifying Powder

Price: $29

Makeup’s new ride-or-die is this multitasking powder that locks in looks for up to 12 hours while blurring pores and absorbing shine.

Forget touch-ups with this vegan-friendly formula that creates a filter-like finish that minimizes excess oil from morning ’til night.

It’s a blend that leaves a lightweight veil to set makeup and deliver all-day wear without caking or creasing.

One/Size Ultimate Setting Powder Mini

Ultimate Setting Powder Mini

Price: $30

A pocket-sized sidekick to shine, this travel-sized loose powder packs a matte punch.

No more greasy glow, just a shine-free finish that lasts through day and night.

Performance powder microspheres and surface-treated pigments deliver a weightless matte blanket over oily areas.

Simply grab the compact, dip it into the powder with a puff, and press it onto skin for oil absorption and luminosity-locking coverage.

NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder Mini

Light Reflecting Setting Powder Mini

Price: $31

Think of this light-reflecting setting powder as a blur tool for real life.

Its featherlight, blendable formula creates an airbrushed layer over skin, minimizing the look of fine lines and imperfections.

Nars loaded it with photochromic technology that diffuses and adjusts to new lighting conditions.

With this setting powder, you can get a finish that locks your look in place all day.

Fenty Beauty Mini Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Setting Powder

Mini Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder

Price: $35

Fenty Beauty’s Mini Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Setting Powder is a light-as-air blend of mattifying powders that won’t cake or settle into fine lines.

Instead, this Fenty blur of makeup-setting perfection creates a soft-focus effect that blurs the look of pores, while extending your makeup’s wear all day.

Rihanna was obsessed with creating a setting powder for everyone that wouldn’t cause flashbacks in photos or videos so Pro Filt’r was born, a photo-friendly powder that stays looking natural on various skin tones.

Huda Beauty Baby Bake Loose Baking And Setting Powder

Baby Bake Loose Baking And Setting Powder

Price: $35

Last but not least, we have this super-fine loose powder that masters a luminous-matte, airbrushed finish that lasts.

The translucent shades softly smooth and blur your complexion while making makeup stay in place without caking.

It’s a setting powder that diffuses the look of fine lines and imperfections.

The sponge applicator that comes with it offers an on-the-go application for quick touch-ups, while the superfine pigments leave your skin looking flawless.

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5 top-rated culinary schools to enroll yourself in if you’re serious about improving your cooking skills in 2025

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Want to pick up some cooking skills this year?

While we’re well into February, it’s still a pretty ‘new year’ so it’s not too late to start!

If you’re serious about improving your cooking skills in 2025, we’ve got a quick list of culinary schools to intro you to.

Let’s dive straight in, shall we?

Commune Kitchen

 

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Website: communekitchen.com

Google Rating: 5 (1.2K+ reviews)

Address: 182 Cecil St, #02-10/11 Frasers Tower, Singapore 069547 (Located in Frasers Tower)

First up, foodies, home cooks, and culinary novices, your kitchen odyssey awaits at Commune Kitchen.

Leave those online recipes behind and get hands-first into a cooking adventure guided by pro chefs.

From hawker stall favorites ($165 including lunch) to Chinese wok masterclasses ($165 & includes a lunch of your wok creations), Commune’s diverse class menu reads like a world tour for the taste buds.

Seasoned foodies or ladle-clutching newbies are all welcome!

ANATTA Culinary Academy

Website: anattaca.sg

Google Rating: 5 (90+ reviews)

Address: 130 Neil Rd, Level 1, Singapore 088859

Ever wished you could bake some Peranakan kuehs or season some savory Korean banchans (side dishes)?

Well, wish no more because ANATTA Culinary Academy’s class offerings let you journey through the fragrant spices of Southeast Asia to the precision of French patisserie.

Led by experienced instructors, you will pick up classic skills in baking and cooking while experimenting with health-conscious recipes that redefine what it means to eat well.

The academy also hosts parent-child courses and only kids’ classes.

Food Playground

 

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Website: foodplayground.com.sg

Google Rating: 4.9 (3.7K+ reviews)

Address: 24A Sago St, Singapore 059020

At Food Playground, their signature Cultural Cooking Class doesn’t simply teach recipes; it invites you to experience culinary traditions firsthand, from spices of Nyonya Laksa to the palm sugar-sweetened bliss of Sago Gula Melaka.

Whether you prefer the convenience of online instruction or the energy of an in-person workshop, Food Playground’s expert instructors will guide you on your chef journey.

Let’s Yori – Korean Cooking Studio

Website: yori.sg

Google Rating: 4.9 (950+ reviews)

Address: 6a Shenton Way Downtown Gallery, #03-02, Singapore 068815 (Located in OUE Downtown 1)

Craving Korean fried chicken or yearning to master kimchi-making?

Look no further than Let’s Yori (“yori” means cook in Korean), where Chef Miyoun Kim shares Korean cooking techniques refined through her years in the hospitality industry.

In her hands-on classes, you will learn recipes like Korean fried chicken, tofu kimchi stew, and even kimchi-making to ferment your own napa cabbage and cucumber varieties.

Classes start from $90.

Grà Baking Academy

Website: grabakingacademy.com

Google Rating: 4.9 (900+ reviews)

Address: 401 MacPherson Rd, #02-11/12/13 MacPherson Mall, Singapore 368125

Last but not least, if you’ve dreamed of creating flaky croissants that would make a Parisian swoon or pulling golden-crusted loaves of bread from the oven with aromas filling the whole house, visit Grà Baking Academy.

Since 2010, their instructors have shared the secrets to baking mastery, teaching aspiring dessert artists to craft sweet treats.

Their range of WSQ-certified courses offers the option to tap SkillsFuture Credits, while trial classes let newbies start their journey with a taste of easy success.

All you have to do now is take your pick 🧑‍🍳

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Latest WFH internships posted from 3 to 7 February 2025

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We’re swinging into the first week of February with WFH internship opportunities in marketing, social media, and more.

Have a look and apply accordingly!

Good luck 🍀

#1: Y Art Project – Marketing and Admin Intern

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Website: whyartprojects.com

Allowance / Remuneration: $400 – 600 monthly

Job Qualifications
  • Proficient in BOTH Chinese and English, with excellent bilingual communication and writing skills.
  • Familiar with Chinese social media platforms; prior experience in social media management is preferred.
  • Interested in the art field, with a good sense of aesthetics and design skills (experience with design software such as Canva, and Photoshop is a plus).
  • Detail-oriented and responsible, capable of completing tasks independently.
  • Remote work; must have good time management skills and self-discipline.
Key Responsibilities
  • Social Media Management: Manage and operate Chinese social media accounts (multiple Xiaohongshu accounts), including content writing, publishing, and engagement.
  • Administrative Support: Assist with basic administrative tasks such as document organization and scheduling.
  • Design Support: Participate in the design and production of promotional materials and social media content.
  • Marketing Promotion: Assist in planning and executing online and offline marketing activities to enhance brand awareness.
How to apply?

View the job post here and send your resume (in Chinese or English) to [email protected] and indicate “Internship Application – [Your Name]” in the email subject. If you have previous design works, please attach them.

#2: Upsight – Internships in Marketing, Partnerships & Events

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Website: theupsight.com

Allowance / Remuneration: $600 – 800 monthly

Job Qualifications
  • Singaporeans / PRs
  • Students currently enrolled in a university or polytechnic or awaiting entry to a university
  • Passionate individuals with an interest in mobility, sustainability, and industry engagement
  • Self-starters with strong communication and organizational skills
  • For partnerships interns, go-getters with a keen interest in partnerships and business development
  • For marketing interns, creative thinkers with a keen interest in marketing and content creation
  • For events interns, organized individuals with a keen interest in events management, and ideally some experience in events and project coordination
  • Available from now until mid-April on a full-time/part-time basis (at least 30 hours a week)
Key Responsibilities

Position 1: Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement Intern

  • Outreach to corporates and industry groups to drive participation in the event
  • Coordinate co-marketing opportunities with sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and other key stakeholders
  • Organise free-to-attend educational talks for visitors
  • Support other business development activities

Position 2: Digital & Social Media Marketing Intern

  • Produce engaging content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn for both B2B and B2C audiences
  • Develop and execute UGC (User-Generated Content) partnerships with content creators
  • Invite relevant influencers, content creators, and ambassadors to attend and cover the event
  • Curate articles and blog posts on EV trends, policy, and innovation
  • Conduct interviews with industry experts, speakers, and exhibitors for content
  • Manage social media and Google ad campaigns
  • Track and analyze campaign performance (Google & social media analytics)

Position 3: Event Experience & Operations Intern

  • Assist with event logistics, on-site coordination, and venue setup
  • Ensure a seamless event experience for attendees and exhibitors
  • Support speaker and exhibitor management
  • Undertake other administrative tasks as required
How to apply?

View the job post here and apply via theupsight.com/careers.

#3: Shadee.Care Ltd – Social Media Intern

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Website: shadee.care

Allowance / Remuneration: $800 – 1,500 monthly

Job Qualifications
  • Experience and knowledge in promoting on different social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Discord, Lemon8, etc.
  • Proven track record of increasing followers on social media
  • Experience and knowledge of AI, WordPress, Canva, Adobe software, and other video or media creation tools.
  • Technical knowledge, set-up, and link Canva to IG, Lemon8, TikTok, and Facebook.
  • Good in writing, video, and gif creation
  • Knowledge in mental health, psychology, or counseling
  • Up to date with ongoing Gen Z and Millennial trends
  • Familiar with fandoms, movies, K-pop, Billboard, gaming, anime, and everything that trends with youths.
  • Good interpersonal relation skills and working in a team
  • Maturity and responsibility to work with other organization partners in the public and private sectors.
  • Have a personal laptop and be able to work remotely
  • Disciplined, independent, and able to meet deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
  • Plan social media schedule, coordinate content submission, write captions, edit posts, and upload.
  • Engagement with targeted social media segments and partners to increase reach and followers.
  • Measure and analyze the  performance of social media algorithms
  • Create original digital content and videos for the different media.
  • Ideate and repurpose existing content into short-form and long-form videos
  • Set up new social media channels, and tools and troubleshoot existing platforms and systems.
  • Create evolving social media best practices to engage Gen Z and Millennials
  • Work on outreach campaigns with stakeholders to ensure their success.
How to apply?

View the job post here and apply for this position by submitting your CV and experience to [email protected]

#4: Blue Genie – eCommerce Intern

 

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Website: kore.com.sg

Allowance / Remuneration: $400 – 600 monthly

Job Qualifications
  • Diploma in Marketing Management or Diploma in E-commerce and Retail or University student studying Marketing or Business.
  • A team player
  • Committed and serious about the job
Key Responsibilities
  • To handle Shopify and Shoppe for the Singapore Market
  • Load new products on Shopify and Shoppe and make sure the products are listed accurately and the information on the website and Shoppe is accurate at all times.
  • Manage incoming customer inquiries and fulfill orders on Shopify and Shoppe.
  • Assist in driving marketing initiatives by managing email campaigns and analyzing backend performance data on Shopify and Shoppe to support overall marketing efforts.
  • Handle customer feedback and service queries.
  • To plan and execute Ads and Promotions on Shoppe
  • Any other tasks as required
How to apply?

View the job post here and write to Rajani Patel via this link.

#5: Validus Capital Pte Ltd – Data Analytics Intern

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Website: validus.sg

Allowance / Remuneration: $800 – 1,200 monthly

Job Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing or having pursued a degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large datasets.
  • Proficient in MS Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Familiarity with data extraction, cleaning, and manipulation techniques.
  • Knowledge of basic programming concepts, preferably in Python, will be considered a plus.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Self-motivated with a passion for data analysis and problem-solving.
  • Prior experience or coursework in data analytics or related fields will be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus but not mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct basic exploratory data analysis (EDA) on the lending portfolio dataset.
  • Extract and clean data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
  • Assist in creating reports and actionable dashboards using MS Office tools, primarily MS Excel and Power BI, and Google Sheets.
  • Assist the data team in identifying data quality issues, anomalies, and trends.
  • Support data-driven decision-making by providing insights and visualizations derived from the analysis.
  • Undertake specific predefined sub-tasks in data science that contribute to the predictive modeling work for the credit underwriting algorithm build or monitoring.
How to apply?

View the job post here and apply for this position by emailing your CV to [email protected]

Editor’s note: These positions are selected based on the “remote” tag, but some are hybrid ones and you may need to report physically to the office. For more details, contact the employer directly.

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5 well-rated luxury hotels in Krabi, Thailand to book a stay in to pamper yourself in 2025

Krabi Luxury Hotel

Need a beach getaway in Thailand and eyeing Krabi?

Good choice!

To help you make better accommodation choices, we’ve rounded up a quick list of well-rated luxury hotels in the resort town so you can just enter your travel dates and book accordingly 😉

Let’s roll with the names.

Rayavadee Hotel

Rayavadee Hotel

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (2.7K+ reviews)

First up, we have Rayavadee Hotel, a luxury beach resort steps from Railay’s famous shores.

Rooms range from pavilions to family suites and private pool villas.

Krabi Airport is 18.6 km away, and popular Ao Nang Beach is just a short drive away.

This family-friendly escape grants you quick access to Krabi’s beaches.

Banyan Tree Krabi

Banyan Tree Krabi

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (1.5K+ reviews)

Or consider this luxury resort with beachfront pool villas and premium ocean pool suites to have sun-drenched days lounging by the resort’s private beach.

You can also book a restorative massage at the on-site spa.

Traveling with the little ones?

You will be glad to have them splash around the kids’ pool or expend energy at the kids’ club.

Ban Sainai Resort

Ban Sainai Resort

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (4.8K+ reviews)

We love Ban Sainai Resort because it has a prime location less than 1 km from the well-known Ao Nang Beach.

You will also enjoy easy access to stretches like Railay Beach and Noppharathara Beach, both just a short drive from the resort.

After soaking up the sun, rest up at your accommodations, featuring premier rooms, family cottages, and pool villas refreshed during the resort’s recent 2023 renovations.

Krabi International Airport is only 35 minutes away by car.

VARANA Krabi Hotel

VARANA Krabi Hotel

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (1.5K+ reviews)

Next up, we have this beachfront hotel just footsteps from Koh Kwang and Klong Muang beaches.

At the pretty newly unveiled VARANA Krabi Hotel (built in 2023), you can take in ocean views from selected rooms’ private balconies or spend time like a VIP at their presidential suites.

When you need a break from the sun and seas, make a reservation at the on-site spa and sauna.

Laze around by the shore and experience the hospitality of Thailand’s luxury resort with the VARANA Krabi Hotel.

Sea Seeker Krabi Resort

Sea Seeker Krabi Resort

Agoda Rating: 9 (9.4K+ reviews)

Last, but not least, take a deep breath of that salty sea air and feel the breeze rustle through limestone cliffs at a true tropical oasis where the beach meets the jungle: Sea Seeker Krabi Resort.

This kid-friendly getaway has everything families crave—a kids’ pool area, a kids’ club, and rooms with views of the sea and limestone cliffs.

It’s steps from Ao Nang Beach (just 630 m) and a short ride from Phra Nang Cave and Ao Nang Night Market.

With over 9K reviews averaging a whopping 9/10 rating, this paradisiacal resort is in hot demand so you better book early.

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6 lip plumpers $60 & under for fuller lips anytime without the lip filler price tag

Want fuller lips but unwilling to pay for lip fillers?

What about lip plumpers?

They can create fuller lips anytime (minus the pain!) and come at a much wallet-friendly price tag.

Here’s a quick list for your consideration:

Kylie Cosmetics Plumping Powder Matte Lip

Plumping Powder Matte Lip

Price: $35

First up, we have this Plumping Powder Matte Lip which puts you just a swipe away from a fuller-looking pout.

Thanks to its pigmented formula, which blurs lip lines for a smooth finish, it delivers an instant plumped effect.

Yet, for all that statement color payoff, it still feels featherlight on your lips.

A matte powder blend means you can skip that drying liquid lipstick and still achieve full coverage that lasts up to 12 hours.

Kosas Wet Lip Oil Plumping Treatment Gloss

Wet Lip Oil Plumping Treatment Gloss

Price: $35

Or consider this 3-in-1 lip oil gloss from Kosas that visibly plumps and nourishes with a juicy, high-shine payoff.

A peptide-infused formula quenches parched pouts, flooding them with hyaluronic acid, peptides, and evening primrose oil.

Get vinyl-lacquered lips that look freshly filled; no injections needed.

The best part is that this vegan gloss treatment hydrates as it adds shine, so your pout stays soft rather than sticky.

Swipe on the sheer tint alone, or layer over your favorite lip color for some dimension.

Stila Plumping Lip Glaze

Plumping Lip Glaze

Price: $38

Let this lip glaze take gloss to new levels with a plump-effect finish.

Packed with the maximum level of Maxi-Lip plumping complex, it lavishes your lips with a fuller pout.

This high-shine formula also deeply hydrates and defines your lip contours too.

And for added nourishment, select shades offer a dose of sunflower seed oil to leave your lips feeling their best.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer + Plumper

Gloss Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer + Plumper

Price: $40

Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer + Plumper is a gloss like no other with its ‘Plump Job Complex’ that gently plumps your pretty pout for a fuller look.

Shea butter and vitamin E provide a moisture kick, leaving lips soft and lush.

Get your long-awaited wet-look gloss that makes your smackers appear amped up and irresistible.

Wear it alone or layer over your favorite lippies for a perfectly plump pout.

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Plumping Lip Oil

Maracuja Juicy Plumping Lip Oil

Price: $42

Pssst, have you heard of Tarte’s Maracuja Juicy Plumping Lip Oil—the lip gloss-meets-oil hybrid that puts a stop to dry smiles in high-shine hydration?

With lip conditioning ingredients, this formula gives that dry (lip) skin a sheen in its wake.

Maracuja passion fruit oil delivers a vegan dose, while the juicy lip oil texture creates a pillowy pout that looks and feels addictive.

Bobbi Brown Extra Plump Lip Serum

Extra Plump Lip Serum

Price: $60

Lastly, we’ve got this plumping lip serum from Bobbi Brown that packs a nourishing oil and butter blend (think: avocado, jojoba, cocoa butter) and gives your smackers an instant moisture boost that lasts a full 24 hours.

A single swipe highlights your lips’ natural tone with a finish that’s bound to turn heads.

Smooth and primed for meeting-humans mode—put your hands together for your new signature pout.

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