You heard that right: this beloved heartland mall in the East is in the midst of a facelift with fresh offerings, and here are just some of the new stores we’re excited about!
Shop boutique luxury European perfume brands
Aside from best-selling luxury skincare brands like La Mer, SK-II, Estee Lauder and more, Novela also debuts its newest Scented Journals concept featuring a boutique range of luxury European fragrances that you won’t find anywhere else in Singapore!
The Scented Journals range features 11 luxurious niche brands that aren’t commonly found at other perfume stores in Singapore, such as Rancé 1795, Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur, Etat Libre d’Orange and more, so you don’t have to worry about smelling basic like everyone else.
Novela, #01-33/34/35
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm daily
Custom bridal rings made from scratch
Engagement rings should be one-of-a-kind, and it doesn’t get any more unique than at Venus Tears, artisanal jewellery boutique specialising in bespoke diamond rings! Venus Tears boasts over 30 popular brands from Japan, and lets you customise your ring from start to finish: design, material and finishing.
Need a one-stop shop for all your beauty needs? You can probably find what you’re looking for and more at Sa Sa. They left Singapore’s shores for a bit, but now they’re back and they have just opened their newest outlet at Tampines 1.
Sa Sa offers more than 100 brands covering skincare, fragrance, makeup, haircare, bodycare, beauty equipment and more at Tampines 1. They feature products from Asian countries like Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan, as well as Western countries like Germany and the United States, just to name a couple. Some popular beauty brands that you can find only at Sa Sa include Eo Yung Gam, Eleanor, Moira, Suisse Programme, Marina de Bourbon and more!
Sa Sa is also a great place to shop for gifts, as they’ve got plenty of gift boxes and sets available! They’re also known for running attractive weekly discounts in-store from Thursdays to Sunday. Additionally, they are offering a long-term exclusive promotion of Buy 1 Free 1, Buy 2 Free 1, and Buy 3 Free 1 on selected products until 31 October 2024.
Sa Sa, #01-32
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm daily
Exquisite spa services for men & women
Get pampered from hand to foot at Quinzel, an elegant spa salon that caters to both male and female clients alike. Quinzel specialises in a comprehensive range of nail services: from manicures, pedicures, nail art and spa treatments—all in a chic and comfortable spa setting complete with plush lounge chairs so you can fully relax.
They even have a private room for Muslim women, and Halal-friendly nail polish too! Aside from nail services, Quinzel also offers other spa treatments like lash extensions and waxing. Prices are also super pocket-friendly, starting from just $15 nett.
Quinzel, #05-10
Opening Hours: 11am-9pm daily
Feast on nostalgic childhood snacks & candies
It’s not often you can find old-school snacks from your childhood, but here’s a place where you can find a wide range of some of your favourite retro snacks, candies and even toys! snacKING Retro Biscuits is a purveyor of popular old-school treats from your childhood, and walking into the store feels like taking a trip down memory lane.
Remember the iconic Push Pop candy or Ring Pop? These are just some of the nostalgic treats you’ll find at snacKING Retro Biscuits, including other best-selling treats Craze Hottis, Iced Gem Biscuits, Potato Wheel crackers, Choki Choki Chocolate Paste, Warheads, Kuih Piring, and more, starting from just $0.10 each!
Who would’ve thought that you could find old-school toys in a suburban mall? snaCKING Retro Biscuits has plenty of these classic games and knick knacks like Five Stones, Kuti Kuti, Magic Balloon and Pick-Up Sticks, among others.
They even have some trendy and viral international snacks like Feastables chocolate by Mr Beast!
snacKING Retro Biscuits, #02-K7
Opening Hours: 11am-9.30pm daily
Now you know where to go for all your beauty shopping (and even snacking) needs, but don’t miss out on everything else Tampines 1 has to offer—with over 180 trendy retail, fashion, F&B concepts and more.
This article is sponsored by Tampines 1.
Tampines 1
Address: 10 Tampines Central 1, Singapore 529536
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm
