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2022’s Pantone Color of the Year is Here — Decorate Your Home with Very Peri

Here are some of the most stylish ways to decorate your home with Very Peri, a never-before-seen shade by Pantone.

The long-awaited announcement of the Pantone Color of the Year declared Very Peri as the color of 2022. Very Peri is a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying violet red undertone. It was custom-made by Pantone’s color experts to represent the innovative and optimistic expectations for our future.

The Pantone Color Institute’s Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman said:
“As we move into a world of unprecedented change, the selection of PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri brings a novel perspective and vision of the trusted and beloved blue color family.”

Describing it as purple is limiting. You see, Very Peri is not just a blend of blue and red but is also the essence of periwinkle.

BEAUTY

How does 2022’s Pantone Color of the Year translate to the beauty industry? The institute predicts a rise in glittery and matte products for the eyes, nails, and hair. This color will invoke futuristic inventiveness and daring imagination. It is a fun way to approach beauty. On that note, here are some of the products that you can explore.

#1: FENTY BEAUTY STUNNA LIP PAINT LONGWEAR FLUID LIP COLOR (UNDEFEATED)

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Price: S$39 at Sephora Singapore

Fenty Beauty’s Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color consists of a hyper-intense pigment that is best used to define your lips. The lip paint shade named Undefeated embodies the Very Peri color, which fills your lips using the precision wand. Shake it before using it!

#2: TATCHA LUMINOUS DEWY SKIN MIST

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Price: S$72 at Sephora Singapore

The TATCHA Luminous Dewy Skin Mist is suitable for various skin types such as combination, dry, normal, oily, and sensitive. Simply shake the mist and spritz your face once or twice. Use this mist for concerns such as dryness, dullness, fine lines, and wrinkles.

#3: ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS NORVINA EYE SHADOW PALETTE

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Price: S$81.00 at Sephora Singapore

This palette is made with thoughtful ingredients to ensure that it is fragrance-free, paraben-free, and sulphate-free. Revamp your look with these matte and shimmer eye colors that can transition from day to night. Minimal product is needed to enjoy maximum pay-off!

DÉCOR

#4: IKEA FLOTTEBO SOFA-BED COVER

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Price: S$200 at IKEA

IKEA Singapore’s FLOTTEBO sofa-bed cover in Vissle Purple radiates the beauty of Very Peri. This durable, spin-dyed cover can be cleaned easily. Simply take it off and machine wash it.

#5: VEELIKE SELF-ADHESIVE MATTE SURFACE FINISH WALLPAPER

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Price: S$6 at LazMall

What better way to decorate your home with Very Peri than by adding pizzazz to your walls? The Veelike self-adhesive matte surface finish wallpaper is a wall sticker decal that is made from premium PVC. Its size is 40cm x 1m per order.

#6: ADVENTURE WORLD FOLDABLE LUNCHBOX

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Price: S$18.50 at FairPrice

Kids and the young at heart can enjoy the Very Peri shade by bringing the Adventure World Foldable Lunchbox to school or in the office. This lunchbox is made from flexible silicon material that won’t break accidentally in your bag. Pop it up for use and flatten it into a portable size after eating. Apart from its portability, it is easy to clean and comes with two compartments and a spork. What’s more? It is microwavable.

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From Feb 1, More Restrictions for the Unvaccinated will be Implemented

Singapore’s Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) will extend to more events and venues from 1 Feb 2022. The VDS includes all indoor sports facilities and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs).

Unvaccinated guests will no longer be allowed to visit serviced apartments, hotels, and hostels for leisure purposes. Thus, only fully vaccinated individuals or people who have a 180-day exemption due to being previously infected with COVID-19 will be permitted to enter these spaces.

Last 14 Dec 2021, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce said that the VDS expansion will be placed to “better protect the vulnerable and at-risk groups in our population, while allowing specific concessions for fully vaccinated individuals to return safely to the workplace”.

VDS MUST PERTAIN TO ALL EVENTS

From February 1, all events must implement the VDS measures – regardless of the event size. This shall include media conferences, work-related events, and funerary memorial events.

The Multi-Ministry Taskforce decided that this change is necessary because “even smaller-sized events can spark transmission that can then spread to wider groups of people, especially in view of the Omicron variant.”

FURTHER DETAILS

The VDS measures will be required at work-related events, media conferences, and funerary memorial events starting 1 Feb 2022. Funerals, wakes, or funeral processions that were held prior to cremation or burial do not fall under the VDS requirements. However, no more than thirty individuals at any time may participate in these activities.

There are other exemptions. Students in IHLs who are completing their full-time NITEC/Higher NITEC, degree, or diploma programs will be exempted from the VDS requirements when entering their respective academic institutions.

WORK ADJUSTMENTS FROM JAN 15

Last 26 Dec 2021, the Ministry of Health announced that unvaccinated workers will no longer be permitted to return to the workplace despite having negative pre-event testing (PET) result. This statement was released to the press:

“Following the review and discussion with tripartite partners, we have decided to remove the PET concession for unvaccinated persons to return to the workplace from 15 Jan, 2022.”

Partially vaccinated workers who received one dose of vaccine will be granted a grace period until January 31 to complete their vaccination and to enter their workplaces.

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These measures apply to foreign workers too. Foreigners who wish to work here on a long-term basis or want to renew their existing employment visas will have to be inoculated against COVID-19. According to the MOH, exemptions will be granted for children below 12 and for the people who are medically ineligible for the shots.

PRECAUTIONS FOR THE OMICRON

“WE HAVE TO LEARN TO LIVE WITH OMICRON AS WE HAVE WITH DELTA,” said Co-chair Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.

These precautionary measures were considered in view of a boost in COVID-19 infections by the Omicron variant. MOH stated that “international evidence indicates that the Omicron variant is likely to be more transmissible but less severe than the Delta variant.”

“We have done whatever we can to prepare ourselves for it; especially in administering boosters to our population and starting vaccinations for our children. We seek the cooperation and understanding of everyone, as we weather through an Omicron wave in the next one to two months,” added by the MOH.

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These are some of the new cars coming to you in Q1 2022

Is it worth it to keep your existing car? Well, it’s dependent on a variety of criteria, including the state of your vehicle and your financial situation. Consider the cost, the risk, and the accessibility.

For example, it’s certainly a sign to upgrade if your mechanic spends more time with your car than you do, and your cumulative maintenance expenditures are approaching that of a new car. Alternatively, if your car is structurally unstable due to corrosion or collision damage, it’s time to bid goodbye.

These are some of the new cars coming to you in Q1 2022 we think you might be interested in.

Kia Sonet

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The Sonet sits between the Stonic and the Seltos in Kia’s local SUV range, but it also marks the first time that Kia’s new Connect Lite connectivity service is available in Singapore. It is a mobile-connected service that may be accessed via an app. Owners may remotely start and stop the engine, lock and unlock the vehicle, and pre-set their preferred temperatures. It also shows the car’s diagnostic information, such as miles, tire wear, fuel level, battery health, and notifies the driver of any upcoming potential problems.

Citroen C4

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Citroen has updated its C4 family hatchback for 2022, adding a few aesthetic adjustments and increasing the range of the e-C4 electric model. You can expect Citroen’s new progressive hydraulic suspension system to be installed too. The car’s springs and shock absorbers operate in tandem with hydraulic pressure and rebound brakes to progressively limit body motion over bumps, increasing ride comfort.

Honda HR-V

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This year’s Honda HR-V will resonate with pragmatists with its modest design, practical interior, and intelligent storage loading capabilities, unlike many subcompact SUVs that rely on unusual aesthetics to entice buyers. The HR-V is also now Honda’s smallest vehicle, but its innovative Magic Seat on the back row folds flat to offer a vast cargo compartment that larger crossovers may struggle to fit.

Nissan Qashqai

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The new Nissan Qashqai has shifted onto the Renault-Nissan Alliance CMF-C platform, which makes it larger and more powerful. There will be greater internal space for those in the front, as well as additional headspace and legroom for those in the passenger seats. There are also 50 liters of extra room in the boot so say hello to more storage space this year!

Hyundai i30 N

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The new i30 N has been improved with additional performance, newer design elements, and the latest modern technology to provide optimum driving enjoyment. It literally is a racing vehicle for every day, balancing superb speed and racetrack-ready driving characteristics with comfort for daily commute. For greater control and smoother shifts, the new N DCT eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters will be available.

Ferrari 296 GTB

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The Ferrari 296 GTB is a high-performance sports vehicle that ushers in a new era for the Italian carmaker centered on a V-6 engine and hybrid technology. Both traits are uncommon in Ferrari’s lengthy history of road vehicles, yet they have both been used in racing endeavors. A mid-mounted turbocharged V-6, an electric motor positioned between the engine, and the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox provide a cumulative 819 horsepower. All of that energy is directed only to the back wheels, which along with the 296 GTB’s small size and lightweight, will provide for a really enjoyable ride.

Audi SQ7 & SQ8

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The Audi SQ7 is an SUV that tries to be everything you like. It not only has seven passenger seats, but it also features a 500-horsepower V-8 engine that delivers amazing performance, and it is lavish enough to warrant its exorbitant cost. In comparison to the Q7, the SQ7 has a more menacing appearance to match its increased power, and it also boasts improved handling.

On the other hand, the Audi SQ8 boasts 500 horsepower and shares its chassis and powertrain with the Lamborghini Urus. Dressed up like a performance SUV, the SQ8’s disposition is closer to the standard Q8’s than the mechanically comparable RS Q8 variant. This compromise position will appeal to certain drivers because it provides athletic aesthetics and amazingly smooth performance without sacrificing functionality.

BMW i4

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The BMW i4, the world’s first all-electric Gran Coupé, offers superb performance, a high degree of comfort, and the right features to make it your everyday vehicle. This edition is fitted with BMW eDrive technology, which delivers dynamic performance values of up to 400 kW/544 hp (BMW i4 M50). It is the right partner for any journey, with a range of up to 591 km (BMW i4 eDrive40) and 5 comfortable, spacious seats.

BMW 2 Series Coupe

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The BMW 2 Series Coupé boasts much-improved steering capabilities and exceptionally nimble handling thanks to a track that is 31 mm wider than its predecessor and a rear-wheel-drive design that is unparalleled in its category. The selection of powerful motors provides economical and exciting driving adventures to spice up your 2022.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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Lastly, we have the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer that will make you utterly convinced of its efficiency. The 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox creates a seamless and precise performance. Drive with adaptability and efficacy in a vehicle designed for folks who are active and on the go, whether you’re running to meet a client or rushing back home to be with your family after work.

Get rid of wrinkles in 2022 with these uncommon eye creams

Wrinkles are an inevitable aspect of growing older. Our skin grows weaker, rougher, and less supple as we age, making it less capable of defending itself from external threats. As a result creases and lines appear on the skin.

While we believe in accepting our bodies’ natural development as we grow older, we understand those who wish to prevent or eliminate under-eye wrinkles. No one wants to appear old in front of the public’s eye, right?

In order to reduce wrinkles, you will need to take care of your under-eyes and have a skincare routine that includes the right eye cream. It’s common to have wrinkles and fine lines in our 30s when collagen levels begin to drop in our 20s so don’t be too hard on yourself.

If you’re seeking to lessen the signs of aging, we’ve got you covered. Get rid of wrinkles in 2022 with these uncommon eye creams we’re about to introduce to you.

SkinBetter InterFuse Treatment Eye Cream

Price: S$160

SkinBetter InterFuse Treatment Eye Cream won the Prevention Beauty Award last year and it’s not hard to understand why. It contains a specific peptide designed to soften the look of crow’s feet nearly instantly. Through a combination of caffeine and an extremely specialized yeast extract, it reduces the appearance of under-eye puffiness while also offering antioxidant and skin brightening properties. If you want to use a dynamic mix of humectants to get rid of dullness and lock in hydration, look no further.

Neocutis Lumière Bio-Restorative Eye Cream

Price: S$132

A revitalizing, line-smoothing eye cream that targets the sensitive eye region with growth factors to minimize the effect of facial wrinkles, crow’s feet, puffiness, and under-eye dullness. It hydrates the skin with Sodium Hyaluronate and soothes the tender eye zone with Bisabolol, a skin-conditioning component found in chamomile extract, to help ease the indications of tiredness.

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream

Price: S$81

In as little as a week, this moisturizing eye cream with Marine Algae Complex decreases the sight of wrinkles and fine lines. It improves the appearance of skin around the eye by lifting, firming, and smoothing it. Powered by paracress and marine algae, consistent use will result in dramatically better skin and the perception of a rejuvenated look. The melt-in texture moisturizes deeply and creates a crease-free foundation for makeup, while the natural pink tone boosts your complexion without the use of mica.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Retinol Eye Cream

Sale Price: S$46.90

This anti-aging eye cream helps to minimize the appearance of crow’s feet wrinkles and circles under the eyes. Pure retinol, a vitamin A derivative that skin experts suggest, is included in its distinct formulation. It stimulates epidermal cell renewal and reduces lines and wrinkles when applied. It also contains La Roche-Posay thermal spring water, a calming water from France that has a unique blend of minerals, trace elements, and a concentration of selenium, a powerful antioxidant.

Peter Thomas Roth Vital-E Microbiome Age Defense Eye Cream

Price: S$85

Anti-pollution, prebiotic, and probiotic components are used in this eye treatment to help minimize external aging and provide the image of freshness. Gamma E Antioxidant Technology combats the aging impacts of outside pollutants and weather conditions, which can disturb the microbiome of the skin. At the same time, Butterfly Ginger Root Extract is used to cleanse the skin that has been subjected to pollution and blue light from electronic gadgets.

Supergoop! Bright-Eyed 100% Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40 PA+++

Sale Price: S$44

Because the skin surrounding your eyes is finer and more fragile, it is more susceptible to sun damage and hyperpigmentation. That is precisely why you need this non-nano, 100% zinc oxide daytime eye cream with sun protection elements that enhance and shield the under-eye region from UV rays and blue light. This quick-absorbing eye cream also comes with a skin-brightening hue that refreshes, preserves, and readies weary eyes before your makeup routine.

RéVive Moisturizing Renewal Eye Cream Ultra Retexturizing Hydrator

Price: approx. S$266

The sensitive region around the eyes is prone to the first signs of aging, which is why a strong cream like RéVive’s is so crucial in your skincare routine. This revolutionary product, which contains the brand’s Restorative Eye Complex, aims to stimulate cell regeneration to retexturize and firm up the eye area. A potent mix of moisturizers works to reduce the sight of fine lines and wrinkles while also hydrating the skin at the same time.

Sunday Riley Auto Correct Brightening and Depuffing Eye Contour Cream

Price: S$99

This cream rapidly brightens and lifts dark circles and puffiness using caffeine and Brazilian ginseng root extract so you can revive sleepy eyes. Concentrated horse chestnut and acamella oleracea extracts effectively erase the sight of crow’s feet and fine wrinkles. It also has lutein, an antioxidant-rich pigment, giving the delicate skin around the eyes a dazzling shine, while cocoa and shea butter, watermelon rind extract, and Sodium PCA hydrate it. To reap the instant benefits, try it today!

Property trends to eye for in 2022

Folks who have been watching the property market, you would be fully aware of how prices have continued to rise for six consecutive quarters already.

The market’s consistent increase over the last 1.5 years is a solid indicator of property sellers’ unshakable optimism. While the rise in home prices is expected to continue, it is weakening, accompanied by a drop in transaction numbers.

According to analysts, the recent property cooling regulations would undoubtedly stifle house sales and price rise while severely limiting the en bloc market this year. New house sales in 2022 are likely to decline from the present 13,000 units to a normalized 9,000 to 10,000 units, due to a limited supply of new launches.

Dabbling in the property market in the new year? Here are the property trends to eye for in 2022.

Popularity away from the city

There will be a weakening of interest for homes in the central region as more Singaporeans become acclimated to teleworking or embracing a hybrid work arrangement. Instead, homes out of the city area will be in higher demand based on data from the PropertyGuru Singapore Market Index (PMI) Q4 2021.

“District 17 (Changi Airport, Changi Village) and 27 (Sembawang, Yishun) in the OCR, for example, recorded a 10.40 percent and 10.23 percent quarter-on-quarter growth to S$1,718.10 psf and S$1252.61 psf in Q3 2021, respectively,” said Dr Tan Tee Khoon, country manager at PropertyGuru Singapore.

Drop in demand for GCBs and penthouses

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The demand for Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) soared last year, thanks to a wave of purchases by some of the most successful tech CEOs from Grab, Razer, and TikTok. Concurrently, penthouses were popular among property purchasers, despite exorbitant rates. Nonetheless, this trend will most likely slow down this year.

“The latest cooling measures are likely to moderate demand in the entire private residential market, including GCBs and penthouses. We can expect the volume of transactions of these properties to drop in the short term. If sellers are not under pressure, they may maintain their asking prices or withdraw the property from the market. On the other hand, buyers may not be bullish like in 2021, so their offers are likely to be cautious, which may not meet the price expectations of sellers,” noted Ong Teck Hui, senior director, research and consultancy at JLL Singapore.

Spacious homes will continue to trend upwards

Last year, demand for significantly larger residences grew as work from home and home-based learning became the new norm for the majority of the year. Even though more Singaporeans are now permitted to report back to work as our sunny island adopts an endemic stance to the epidemic, property analysts predict that this pattern will likely continue this year.

“With the pandemic, it has brought about an abrupt shift in the way people live and work. We foresee that working from home will continue to be a norm moving forward and that more buyers who seek new homes will look for ones that can accommodate a home office or study room. As such, homes that are spacious will continue to be well sought-after moving forward,” highlighted Ismail Gafoor, CEO of Propnex Realty.

More environmentally sustainable homes to cater to the eco-conscious

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The pandemic has surprisingly raised awareness of the significance of living sustainably. Thus, new launches in 2021 featured a variety of eco-friendly characteristics in their construction.

This includes The Reef@King’s Dock, which is a short distance from VivoCity. It is our little red dot’s first floating deck in a residential complex, with 10 low-rise blocks strategically spaced to allow for better air circulation and to maximize spectacular views. Its star feature is probably the observation platform overlooking an underwater colony of aquatic life.

But that’s not all. Green walls, green spaces, a relaxation deck, and a hammock terrace are among the other outdoor amenities, which are supported by environmentally friendly features such as rainwater tanks, water-efficient auto-irrigation, reprocessing of gardening waste into landscaping fertilizer, and energy-efficient elevators and lighting configuration.

“Eco-friendly developments have and will continue to be a norm moving forward as people grow more environmentally conscious. In addition, with energy and water prices on the rise and with work from home mode continuing to persist, it has certainly increased the emphasis on having green features in homes such as energy-saving appliances and smart-cooling technology,” shared Propnex’s Gafoor.

As a buyer, you can anticipate developers to place a greater emphasis on designing more environmentally friendly structures to alleviate the effects of climate change and encourage green living. Green buildings are increasingly seen favorably and can even be perceived as markers of excellence and upscale living among the crowd since there has been a heavy focus on recycling and keeping a sustainable environment via awareness campaigns recently.

And before we go, we will leave you with some upcoming launches to watch out for this year:

Marina View by IOI Properties (along Marina View)
Belgravia Ace by Fairview Developments (along Belgravia Drive)
Liv @ MB by Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited (along Arthur Road)
Pollen Collection by Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited (along Nim Road)

Have a lovely start to 2022!