Cover Getting ready for the 42nd Tatler Ball with Charmaine Seah-Ong and La Mer
Getting ready for the 42nd Tatler Ball with Charmaine Seah-Ong and La Mer
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Getting ready for the jewel of the social calendar is a glamorous affair, and her indulgent La Mer skincare ritual is at the heart of it all. Watch as Seah-Ong unveils her secret to radiance
In the realm of beauty, there are skincare routines—and then, there are skincare rituals: luxurious, indulgent experiences that transcend mere maintenance.
As one of Tatler’s Asia’s Most Stylish, Charmaine Seah-Ong embodies a unique confluence of elegance, ingenuity, and creativity in her fashion choices. But while her sense of style may constantly evolve, one thing remains sacred: self-care.
Between managing her branding agency and navigating the delightful chaos of family life, the creative director, producer, and mother of three leads a life that can only be described as a whirlwind of activity. Amidst all that, she understands the importance of skincare. This mantra rings especially true as Seah-Ong prepared for Tatler Ball 2024. Getting ready for the biggest event of the social calendar is a glamorous affair, and her luxurious La Mer skincare ritual is at the heart of it all—a celebration of self-care, and rejuvenation, and pure indulgence.
Elevating skincare to an art form
Ensconced in a plush suite at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Seah-Ong set the stage for her evening of pampering. La Mer typically brings a touch of sensorial, skin-loving indulgence to her everyday, but on a special night like this, her skincare was elevated to an art form. Each step took on a heightened significance—transforming her ritual into a transcendent experience that prepared her time in the spotlight at the Ball.
Above Charmaine Seah-Ong's luxurious nighttime skincare ritual, comprising La Mer's The Treatment Lotion, The Concentrate, and The Rejuvenating Night Cream
Charmaine Seah-Ong's luxurious nighttime skincare ritual, comprising La Mer's The Treatment Lotion, The Concentrate, and The Rejuvenating Night Cream
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Equal parts efficacious and luxurious, Seah-Ong’s three-step nighttime ritual began with The Treatment Lotion. This potent elixir acts as the essential first step, delivering a rush of hydration and energy to jumpstart her skincare routine. Infused with La Mer’s iconic Miracle Broth, the lightweight super hydrator acts like “liquid energy”, optimising the skin to ensure that every subsequent product is absorbed effectively. Her skin visibly softened and nourished, Seah-Ong then moved on to The Concentrate. Designed to calm and revitalise the skin, this potent antioxidant-rich barrier serum is undoubtedly a treasured item in her skincare arsenal as it fortifies and protects her visage from pollution, dust, and other daily irritants. The cherry on top? The Concentrate’s silky texture that glided effortlessly over her skin, providing an immediate sense of comfort and renewal.
Last but certainly not least, is the pièce de résistance of Seah-Ong’s nightly ritual: The Rejuvenating Night Cream. This new addition to the La Mer family is a powerhouse moisturiser that targets eight critical signs of visible ageing in one night. At the heart of this innovative formula is the MRA-3, a marine retinol alternative that combines sea-borne skin renewal properties with Miracle Broth to work its transformative powers while she slumbers, ensuring that she awakes with a refreshed and youthful complexion.
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Above The next morning, Seah-Ong revisited her trusted La Mer products, including The Moisturizing Soft Cream
The next morning, Seah-Ong revisited her trusted La Mer products, including The Moisturizing Soft Cream
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Ready, set, ball
After that luxurious ritual and some well-deserved eight hours of beauty sleep, Seah-Ong woke up the next morning, well-rested and armed with a refreshed complexion. The transformative power of the Rejuvenating Night Cream had worked its magic overnight, leaving her skin plump, radiant, and ready to shine at the Tatler Ball.
With hours to go to the big event, she revisited her trusted La Mer products for a quick daytime ritual; starting with The Treatment Lotion and The Concentrate, before indulging in The Moisturizing Soft Cream, which enveloped her skin in a rich cocoon of hydration. This iconic cream not only imparted a silky finish but also served as the perfect canvas for Seah-Ong’s makeup. “This is no mere routine. My La Mer ritual is my secret weapon for radiant, luminous skin—the invisible armour I wear with pride,” she reveals.
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Her skin prep done, Seah-Ong added the finishing touches to her Ball look: flawless makeup, a gorgeous Temperley London tasselled jumpsuit, towering heels, and the cherry on top: a black velvet cape for that extra touch of drama and sophistication.
Finally, it was time for her to make her grand entrance at the Ball, turning heads with her striking ensemble and ethereal glow as she stepped onto the green carpet at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. With beguiling twinkle in her eye and a radiant glow (courtesy of La Mer, of course), Seah-Ong sauntered into the grand ballroom, ready for evening of glamour and celebration. Because as she so aptly puts it, “Xanadu awaits”.
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Credits
Content Direction: Shairah Thoufeekh
Fashion Direction: Adriel Chiun
Videography: Nicola Ng
Location: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
