Refresh Report
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The Best Eyeliner Look for your Eye Shape
Image by Chalo Garcia via Unsplash Eyes are windows to the soul. Just like brows, lipstick shades, or any other part of your makeup routine - pla... -
Our Guide to An Unforgettable Bachelorette Party
Image by Fahmi Ramadhan via Unsplash Bachelorette parties only come round once - if you’re part of the bridal party, the pressure is on to organ... -
Want Brighter Skin? Look for These Ingredients
Image by Aiony Haust via Unsplash The Clean Beauty movement has taken off, and beauty gurus and skincare brands everywhere are coveting that gl... -
Face Oils 101: How to Incorporate The Latest Staple to Your Skincare Routine
[Image Priscilla du Prez via Unsplash] In place of packaged chemical formulas, face oils have been all the rage in the latest skincare trends. For... -
Brow Lamination: Aftercare and Maintenance Tips
Good brows make all the difference to a face. Looking for fuller looking brows with minimal products and no-fuss routines? Brow lamination is a gre... -
Traveling Soon? Here are Some Tips for Protecting your Skin on The Go
Holiday season is finally upon us, and travel-lovers are booking their much-needed vacations. However, overseas climates have different effects on ... -
Common Nail Problems: How to Repair and Revitalise Damaged Nails
Did you know that without proper care, frequent nail treatments can leave your nails brittle and thin? This can be painful, unsightly and inconveni... -
Facial Rollers: What are They, and How to Use Them
Facial rollers have quickly become a mainstay of everyday skincare. Known for their anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits, as well as improving... -
Wedding Day Makeup FAQs: What’s the difference between Bridal Makeup and Personal Styling?
With seating plans, COVID capacity restrictions, venue bookings and dress-hunting, wedding planning is hectic and stressful enough without even thi... -
Busy schedule? We planned out the beauty service options you can have within a one hour break
We’ve curated for you a list of The First Refresh beauty fixes that get you that precious TLC recharge within an hour, tops! -
Want healthier hair? Break these bad habits that damage your hair
#1 How to add volume to hair: styling tips from The First Refresh Do you find yourself wishing your hair had more of a lift at the top, or perhaps... -
AHAs, BHAs, Retinoids and Niacinamide: Anti-aging ingredients you should know about
To improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, forming a good anti aging skincare routine is essential. Here are some key active ingredients you should consider. -
Eyeliner Embroidery: All you need to know about the process, aftercare and effects
Do you wish your eyeliner could always look perfectly, subtly winged at the ends? Have you completely given up on drawing eyeliner in the morning ... -
Self-care New Year Goals: Skincare resolutions for your skin type (Part 3: Combination Skin)
If you’ve achieved your 2021 skincare goals, congratulations! Maintaining good skin is hard work and requires consistent effort in order to see res... -
Here's how we'd plan a self-care day for busy mums, #thefirstrefresh style!
To our busy mums out there, when was the last time you took leave from work, or ‘leave’ from home, to spend a day to recharge? Whether that’s an in... -
Self-care New Year Goals: Skincare resolutions for your skin type (Part 2: Dry Skin)
Do you know what you should and should not do if you have dry skin? Finding the right skincare routine when you have dry skin is what makes a diffe... -
Self-care New Year Goals: Skincare resolutions for your skin type (Part 1: Oily Skin)
Happy new year! What goals are you setting for 2022? If you’re in search of some inspiration for self-care goals, we’re sharing a series of skincar... -
Do you know what your nails say about your health? Here’s how to tell.
The texture of your nails can tell you a lot about its health. -
Do you know the shelf life of your makeup products?
3 tips on when to throw your makeup out. -
From over-exfoliation to picking pimples…Here are some skincare mistakes you might be making
Small daily habits that add up to achieving that flawless dewy glow. -
New year, new you: Stop these 6 common habits that destroy your lashes
Time to reform on your lash habits in 2022. -
Facial FAQs: How Often Should You Go For A Facial?
The secret to flawless skin. -
Which Haircut Suits Your Face Shape?
Check out this style inspiration guide before your next hair appointment -
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Brow Shape For Your Face
Which Brow Fits You Best? -
5 Makeup Trends You'll Always Love
Forget fads—these evergreen looks are perennially popular for good reasons -
Taking Care of Your Eyelash Extensions: Dos and Don’ts
Keep your lashes pretty. -
Why Won't My Wrinkles Go Away? 7 Anti Aging Mistakes You May Be Making
We are all guilty of at least one of these beauty sins -
What Is A Nail Spa, and What Are The Benefits?
Time for a treat at a nail spa. -
Building the Right Skincare Routine for Your Skin Type
Learn the best ways of caring for your skin, whatever its type.
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How to Get Rid of Chapped Lips for Good
Stop licking them for a start
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Top 5 Nail Trends of 2021 To Try
These nail colours will brighten your days -
5 Ways to Get Rid of Acne Scars
As if having acne wasn’t already bad enough, a reminder of it can linger for years in the form of scarring. You don’t have to just put up with this... -
Suffering From Insomnia? Learn How to Nip it in the Bud
Get the best sleep of your life with our guide. -
6 Beauty Tips Koreans Swear By
Your shortcut to achieving flawless skin.
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The Benefits of Facial Massage
An expertly executed facial massage provides extended benefits beyond temporal relief. Here are some benefits you can look forward to. -
7 Ways to Depuff Your Eyebags
Because the only sacks you carry should be on the arms.
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8 Ways to Be an Eco-conscious Beauty Consumer
Minimise your impact on planet Earth today -
Here’s why you should choose facial scrubbing over extractions at your next facial
If you’re a fan of popping in for a facial at your favourite beauty parlor, you’re no stranger to having regular extractions during your treatment.... -
How to Really Get Rid of Blackheads
Blackheads are among the peskiest skincare woes. Here’s how to clean up those pores for real. -
5 Ways to Colour Your Brows: From Temporary to Permanent
From temporary pencil to permanent eyebrow tattoos, here are your options for eyebrow tinting. -
How Pregnancy Changes Your Skin (and What to Do About It)
What to expect from your skin when you’re expecting. -
How to Make Gel Nails Last Longer
Keep your gorgeous gel nails in tip-top shape with these tips.
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Is Hyperpigmentation Getting You Down? Read This Ultimate Skin Brightening Guide
Here are expert-approved ways to prevent and lighten pigmented areas. -
Waking Up with Frizzy Hair? Here’s How to Tame Overnight Hair
Wake up with more manageable tresses by following these tips.
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#SupportLocal - 6 Singapore Brands We Love and Why
They make us so proud in so many ways! Singapore’s National Day is around the corner, which makes this the perfect season to celebrate and support local businesses.
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5 Ways to Look and Feel Great While Working from Home
A little effort goes a long way.
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Lash Lift or Lash Extensions: Which Should You Choose?
Lash extensions have been around for a while, but lash lifts are a relative newcomer to the beauty scene. -
Gel Nail Polish Versus Traditional Polish: Which Should You Choose?
We’re here to help you weigh up your options, whether you’re seeking a work-appropriate look or something more glam. -
4 Practical Ways to Turn Your Home Into a Day Spa
If you prefer to call in the experts for a facial or manicure at home, some of our tips below will also help to make your space more conducive for a relaxing time. -
How to Maintain Your Glow After a Facial Treatment
Extend the effects of each facial with this ultimate post-treatment tip sheet.