The year-end season is a signal for everyone to start unwinding, and taking some time out for the things that really matter. And that requires a lot of planning.

Over at Sengkang, Compass One is helping you get a head start, with more than 150 shops offering a wide selection of services, eateries and shopping to get your Christmas duties done. And even if you’re not in the neighbourhood, the promotions and new brands alone should be worth riding, driving or sleighing over.

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Compass One is offering shoppers plenty of activities and gifts during the holiday season.
 

BOON TONG KEE: WHEN CHICKEN BEATS TURKEY

Here in Singapore, swapping the turkey out for some poached chicken is perfectly reasonable, especially when it’s from Boon Tong Kee. Its outlet at Compass One might be spanking new, but its incredible Cantonese-style recipe goes all the way back to 1979.

Accompanying the melt-in-the-mouth slivers of tender poultry are many other comforting dishes primed to satisfy any large gathering of family or friends. The Poached Spinach with Assorted Eggs may look simple, but soaks up a rich gravy made from the broth of chickens. The ever-popular Sweet and Sour Pork remains crispy to the bite, glazed with the piquant sauce.

To celebrate its eighth outlet and the festive season, go home with Boon Tong Kee’s signature Chilli Sauce or Ginger Paste (worth S$3.75 nett) with every S$40 nett minimum spend.

YVES ROCHER: FINDING THE NATURAL BEAUTY WITHIN

Between the long parties and extended gatherings, you’ll want to prep yourself with botanical products from No 1* French beauty care label Yves Rocher.

Let the white lupin and organic agave fructans reinvigorate your scalp with Yves Rocher’s bestselling Anti Hair Loss Shampoo (usual price: S$18). For soft and radiant skin, try the Hydra Vegetal Liquid Serum (usual price: S$32) – a concentrated formula that replenishes your skin with hydrating Edulis Cellular Water. Free from silicones, colourants, mineral oil and parabens, the gel-like serum transforms into micro-drops to penetrate the skin for maximum moisturising effect.

Yves Rocher also has a wide assortment of shower gels (usual price: S$8) that gently cleanse and delicately scent your skin with natural formulas. And because Yves Rocher respects the planet, its products are biodegradable and made from recycled plastic. Your beauty care is now kept sustainable.

M)PHOSIS: DRESS UP AND FIND THE FLOW

m)phosis as a long-standing local brand has been revived with new ownership to extend its legacy on clean designs in solid colours. Playing with the basics doesn’t mean basic pieces. In fact, the strong design ethos on providing capsule collections that are kept minimal imbues every piece with a timeless quality, full of easy elegance.

The Nostalgic Poplin Dress (S$79) creates interest with bold sectioning of colours and an asymmetrical twist on a classic silhouette. Then, there’s the flowy Pinch Maxi Dress – a peach-coloured one-piece that finishes the pleated hem with flair and movement.

With m)phosis creations, dressing well will be a chore no more.

NAKHON KITCHEN: A CELEBRATORY AFFAIR

Making sure that delicious and authentic fare from our northern neighbour is always available is Nakhon Kitchen. Its menu is inspired by Thailand’s Isan cuisine in the northeast as well as the street food of Bangkok. So expect lively flavours when you meet for a hearty meal at Nakhon Kitchen.

Satisfy everyone with the Seafood Platter, or order crowd favourites like the Claypot Tanghoon and Pineapple Rice. For even more of Thailand’s distinctive flavour, the Tom Yam Hotpot is a must, and when accompanied by the Mango Salad Fish, makes every meal a celebration in its own right.

XING FU TANG: 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE SWEET

Xing Fu Tang hardly needs an introduction. The famous Taiwanese bubble tea brand burst into the scene with its unforgettable Brown Sugar Boba Milk. Key ingredients are imported directly from Taiwan. The chewy tapioca bobas are made in-house daily, using natural brown sugar with no preservatives and additives.

Xing Fu Tang’s “cups of happiness” are made extra joyous with sweet festive promotions. In the month of December, pick up the nation’s favourite Brown Sugar Boba Milk and a Matcha Boba Milk set for only S$9.90 (usual price: S$11.20). So stir it, drink it, and smile your way to a happier year-end.

JOYRE TCMEDI SPA: DETOX AND GLOW LIKE A STAR

Your inner health is key to your overall wellness, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has often been trusted as a deep curative method. Tapping into this wisdom is JOYRE TCMedi Spa, which infuses TCM doctrine with advanced biomedical technology to deliver holistic beauty treatments.

To kick-start your personalised treatment targeting your body constitution, JOYRE is having a one-for-one promotion for its 60-minute Meridian Detox Facelift Therapy (S$138). This treatment uses wooden and jade massage tools that aim to release toxins along the meridian points, and is ideal for those with uneven skin tone, acne, wrinkles, dark eye circles and sagging skin. It’s one way you can make a better impression for the holiday gatherings!

THIS SEASON'S DESTINATION

Compass One is offering shoppers plenty of activities and gifts during the holiday season. From Nov 15 till Dec 25, redeem bonuses like Compass One points or a herb grinder with minimum purchase, or try your hand at the lucky draw where you can win a 916K gold necklace and bracelet jewellery set from Ho Bee Goldsmith & Jewellery, household items or LEGO sets. Terms and conditions apply.

From Dec 2 to Dec 22, you can also partake in some merry-making, with activities at the Level 2 atrium, including workshops that let you create festive handicrafts. And show some love while you’re at it, by donating to The Food Bank Singapore and a Pre-loved Clothes Collection Drive, from Dec 16 to Jan 1 next year.

Whether you’re looking to check items off your gifting list, or planning for a gathering with a few or many, Compass One is primed to fulfil those needs. Head down to Sengkang and begin your merry meetings today.

*Source: Kantar Worldpanel Beauty 2018. Panel 2018. In volume and value in 2018. All Women Individual’s Panel 2018. Total Hygiene and Beauty Market share volume and brand value. Except oral care, soaps, shaving and feminine hygiene products.