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URBAN - 22 Aug 08
What He / She Wants ---------------------------------------------------- What a steal Why buy when you can filch? Men are dipping into the pots of skincare of their girlfriends, wives and mums  Guys no longer feel the need to be sneaky to have squeaky clean skin.These days, some are quite happy to come clean - about stealing their mate's or mum's skincare products, that is. Macho types have no qualms about dipping their fingers into mum's moisturiser, or a girlfriend's gel. They have seen how the products work so well for their loved ones, so why not pat a potion on their own pores, too? Law student Nabil Mustafiz, 24, for example, dabs on products from mum Fauzia's luxury SK-II range. Father of four, David Seet, 44, pops two pills a day from Dutch beauty supplement company Imedeen, just like his wife Jasline does. Seet says: 'Even my wife started noticing the difference and saying nice things about my skin.' Then there's 27-year-old tax consultant Jeremy Nguee, who has such a well-stocked bathroom that his mum and girlfriend pinch his beauty essentials from brands like La Mer. Any guy worried that using the other sex's products might not gel with their rough chops should note that dermatologist Joyce Lim says there isn't that much of a difference between the skin of men and women - on the surface at least. 'Men generally have oilier skin and are more prone to acne and wrinkles but can still use products targeted at women,' says Dr Lim, who calls men's skincare lines 'more of a marketing tool'. 'Men can use most skincare lines. Just avoid creams that are too rich as they might cause acne.' Still, while men are happy to filch a female's products, they are reluctant to buy the stuff themselves. Imedeen, for example, says only 10 per cent of customers at its Palais Renaissance boutique are men. As Mustafiz puts it: 'The products are currently out of my budget and they're already there for free on my mum's dressing table.' Well, we say women will consider any move by their tough guys to soften up on the skin-front to be a giant step for mankind. noellel@sph.com.sg BEAUTY KING Tax consultant Jeremy Nguee, 27, has a beauty stash that would be the envy of most women. He doesn't stint when it comes to looking good, splashing out $150 a month on beauty products from the likes of American luxury skincare brand La Mer, French dermatology company La Roche-Posay and Korea-based Skin Food. No wonder his housewife mum Maureen, 52, and fiancee Liang Shumin, 25, are delighted: Whenever they need to fix a spot or have a mini facial, they simply raid his bathroom. Natty Nguee notes: 'Shumin was amused at first that her boyfriend has a different moisturiser for day and for night.' The former freelance photographer has always paid attention to his skin, but says his introduction to the world of women's beauty products started when he did an events shoot for La Mer in 2005. 'I saw how miraculous the results were and decided to try them myself. Before I knew it, I was hooked.' What is your beauty regimen? 'I cleanse, tone and moisturise twice daily. The brand I use depends on my mood. I use a scrub twice a week and a mask fortnightly.' Have you always paid so much attention to skincare? 'I started using beauty products in university. During national service, I remember being the only guy who would wash my face and brush my teeth when we were out in the field.' Any funny anecdotes about sharing beauty products with your mother and fiancee? 'My mum used to tell her friends she was worried about my sexuality. I bet she's relieved now that I'm getting married next year.' Do you recommend any of the women's products you use to your male friends? 'I do, especially to those who have severe acne or damaged skin. Most would rather see a skin specialist though, so I try to recommend them doctors who prescribe the products I use.' Have you learnt anything about women from using these products? 'They have patience and tenacity. You can't expect instant results.' ---------------------------------------------------- Lighten up, Doc Crocodile's makeover series returns this week to brighten up a medical student's wardrobe. KAREN TEE reports Unlike most underdressed undergraduates, wearing business attire has become a part of Kumaran Rasappan's daily life. As a doctor-in-training, the fourth-year National University of Singapore medical student is required to dress smartly for his clinicals - sessions in which he shadows doctors on their ward rounds - at various hospitals. When the 23-year-old had his set of business attire tailored in Bangkok, he chose shades like dark blue and maroon for his shirts. 'I chose dark colours because I felt lighter colours contrasted too sharply with my skin tone,' he says. 'I once tried yellow and it was so bright it made me look even darker.' So Adeline Chu, assistant fashion designer of Crocodile International, set out to show him how to work lighter colours into his wardrobe. 'Dark colours will make him look darker,' she says. 'People with darker skin tones can try neutrals like grey or light brown or even pastel shades of pink, green and blue for a nice contrast.' However, they should avoid shocking bright colours like crimson or orange as they may be over- powering, she adds.  BEFORE: Kumaran is usually in a dark coloured shirt and pants.  AFTER: Don't be afraid to play with colours but choose the shades wisely. This hue - periwinkle blue - complemented his skin tone without being overpowering.HE SAYS: It's a very different type of casual outfit. It's more dressy than what I would normally wear but still looks casual. I like this shade of blue on the polo tee - it's bright but not overpowering. Striped polo tee, $79.90; long-sleeved cotton tee, $159.90; reversible bermudas, $99.90; peak cap, available from next month in Crocodile International's autumn/winter 2008 collection  AFTER: The varying shades of grey prevent the look from being too severe. It's a smart way to get used to wearing other colours besides black. HE SAYS: This is a very stylish outfit for a semi-formal occasion and it's not as formal as a regular suit. I could wear this on a date. Striped business shirt, $99.90; wool vest, $119; wool business pants, $109.90; silk tie, $39.90; leather belt, $99.90; shoes, model's own  AFTER: Here's a simple way to dress down a jacket: Roll up the sleeves after office hours and your outfit instantly becomes informal enough for a night out. HE SAYS: I like this jacket because it matches many types of pants, including jeans. Long-sleeved shirt, $89.90; linen jacket, $189; slim-fit pants with contrast detail, $119 ---------------------------------------------------- Read more at Urban online Email this post:  
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