(Actual Headline) Passport Renewal Tips

Let’s address the elephant in the room first. Even though we are now so accustomed to posting our selfies with lots of filters or meitu, photo editing is strictly not allowed for a passport photo according to Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority guidelines. After all, your passport is an important document, so it makes sense that your photograph should not be altered in a way that makes it difficult to identify you.

But worry not, there is always good old-fashioned make-up to ensure you put your best face forward. Think of it more as “no make-up make-up” and less TikTok contouring.

As beauty junkies know, it is essential to set the base right with clean, clear skin. So after cleansing your face, applying a balancing toner like the Galinee Face Vinegar (S$45) helps to gently remove gunk and product build up, shrink your pores and also calm your skin with its prebiotics and postbiotics. You can then pat in your favourite lightweight moisturising serum or moisturiser.