L'Officiel Singapore Beauty Awards 2022: Winning Makeup Products

HYDRATING PRIMER

BOBBI BROWN, VITAMIN ENRICHED FACE BASE

Plump your skin with this multivitamin-enriched primer. Fortified with vitamins B, C, and E, this one-step prep instantly nourishes your skin for a better foundation grip on healthier-looking skin, so your makeup glides on and stays there. “This is not oily at all, and feels light and moisturising,” says Airin Lee.

MATTIFYING PRIMER

MAC COSMETICS, STUDIO FIX MATTIFINE 12HR SHINE CONTROL PRIMER

Get a grip on facial oil and shine with this mattifying primer that improves the wear of the foundation for up to 12 hours. In addition to improving skin texture, it reduces the appearance of pores for a smoother finish. Plus, it is sweat- and humidity-resistant, making it perfect for the Singapore heat.

MATTIFYING LIQUID FOUNDATION

ORCÉ COSMETICS, SKIN PERFECTING FOUNDATION

Skincare and makeup meet in this serum-foundation hybrid that works to diminish visible skin imperfections while improving the health of your skin with prolonged wear. With buildable, breathable coverage, this liquid foundation leaves a smooth finish for youthful-looking skin.

MATTIFYING CUSHION FOUNDATION

BURBERRY, MATTE GLOW CUSHION FOUNDATION

Fuelled with white tea extracts, this cushion foundation plumps and smoothens the skin for a balanced multidimensional glow. Its hydrating properties serve your skin for 24 hours, so you can transition from your work to party mode without worrying about retouching your base makeup.

HYDRATING LIQUID FOUNDATION

DIOR BEAUTY, FOREVER SKIN GLOW

Dewy skin is difficult to maintain in humid conditions like Singapore, but this hydrating foundation holds up well even in the tropical heat. Reducing the appearance of blemishes and redness from hyperpigmentation, the liquid formula is breathable and even adds protection against UVA, UVB, and blue light exposure.

LOOSE POWDER FOR OILY SKIN

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, LOOSE SETTING POWDER

Get rid of that shiny T-zone with this loose-setting powder. It absorbs oil and extends the wear of your makeup. You’ll never have to worry about flash photography with this powder’s soft-focus effect that blurs the imperfections of the skin. “It is primarily silicone-based which has a smoothening effect on skin and provides it with a mattifying effect,” says Dr Teo.

PRESSED POWDER FOR OILY SKIN

BOBBI BROWN, SHEER FINISH PRESSED POWDER

This pressed powder minimises and fixes any uneven tones in the skin with undertone-correct pigments. Boosted with vitamin E, this product boasts a breathable formula that mattifies the skin, naturally smoothing and refining its texture. “It comes with cute and compact packaging, making it perfect for portability,” says Zara Zhuang.

LOOSE POWDER FOR DRY SKIN

ORCÉ COSMETICS, PERFECTING SETTING POWDER

This invisible powder adds a mattifying agent without stripping the skin of its natural glow. The feather-like product sits gently on the skin, almost like a filter that blends and reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores.

BLEMISH CONCEALER

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, MAGIC TOUCH CONCEALER

Say goodbye to your zits and dark eye circles with this brightening and blending concealer that delivers buildable medium to full coverage. Its formula blends smoothly to neutralise blemishes on the skin and does not oxidise — a vital quality for any base product. “I’ve been using this for a couple of months now,” says Melissa Mae. “My favourite thing about it is that it doesn’t crease.”

HYDRATING CONCEALER

BOBBI BROWN, INTENSIVE SKIN SERUM CONCEALER

This intensive concealer covers blemishes while targeting areas of dullness and discolouration. It rehydrates the skin, resulting in a plumper, more youthful-looking complexion. “It’s easy to apply and provides a radiant cover to your blemishes,” says Dr Rajaratnam.

LIQUID EYELINER

1028, ULTRA-PRECISION LASTING EYELINER

The quick-drying formulation of this eyeliner makes fine detailing simple, even for beginners. Its ultra-thin brush tip allows for greater precision and control, so you can ace your eyeliner in one swift stroke. The best part? The lines last all day.

GEL EYELINER

MAC COSMETICS, COLOUR EXCESS GEL LINER

Our inner artists get their time of day with this gel liner. Hyperpigmented with great colour payoff, this product comes in a wide range of vibrant tones to up the ante of your eye makeup looks. Water- and transfer-proof, its gel-like formula glides on both the lids and waterlines. “It provides a thick and even colour, and applies smoothly,” says Dr Rajaratnam.

PENCIL EYELINER

FENTY BEAUTY, FLYPENCIL LONGWEAR PENCIL EYELINER

Creamy and smooth, this pencil liner delivers long wear and lightweight application that stays on throughout the day. Whether you’re in the mood for a clean wing or a smudged-out smokey eye, it lines the eyes super smoothly, in a variety of bright pop colours and neutrals.

LENGTHENING MASCARA

HEROINE MAKE, LONG UP MASCARA SUPER WATERPROOF

This lengthening mascara reaches into each hair, coating it with eyelash-serum ingredients such as argan, rosewood and camellia oil. The formula is sweat- and tear-resistant, making it the perfect addition to any festival makeup bag.

VOLUMISING MASCARA

HEROINE MAKE, VOLUME UP MASCARA SUPER WATERPROOF

Thin lashes are a thing of the past with this mascara that intensifies the density of your lashes. Your lashes will appear fuller and more healthy-looking so that even when you curl them, they stay up and give you a cute dolly-eyed look. “Never underestimate the power of Asian-made lash products,” says Melissa Mae. “I’ve gotten many compliments for my lashes because of this mascara.”

WATERPROOF MASCARA

HEROINE MAKE, CURL KEEP MASCARA BASE WATERPROOF

Long lashes can sometimes feel so heavy that they point downwards, but this mascara instantly lifts and locks curls of hair in place. With just a single coat, you can mimic the lash extension effect, without the commitment of going once a month or its hefty price tag.

SMUDGEPROOF AND NON-CLUMPING MASCARA

MAC COSMETICS, MACSTACK MASCARA

Winning two mascara categories in this year’s awards, MacStack comes in handy when you know you have a busy day ahead. With this mascara, you can trust that it’s not going to budge, even without any cleanups for up to 24 hours, so you can keep your fluttery, defined lashes on with low maintenance. It also allows you to choose between brush sizes so you can find an applicator that works for your eye shape, and work the product between the strands of your lashes more effectively.

NEUTRAL PALETTE

DIOR BEAUTY, 5 COULEURS COUTURE IN 649 NUDE DRESS

Timeless makeup looks are always a classy choice, and this neutral five-shade palette can help you accomplish that. The shadows come in a variety of pink and peach shimmery shades, as well as a nude brown for more dimension.

MOOD-LIFTING PALETTE

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, SOFT GLAM EYE SHADOW PALETTE

Changing it up from the office to a date night setting can pose a challenge but this 14-colour palette allows you to switch things up quite effortlessly. It provides a range of essential mattes and glitters in the palette, which comes complete with a dual-ended brush and a large mirror so you can jazz your looks up on the go.

POWDER

MAC COSMETICS, POWDER KISS EYESHADOW

Never worry about harsh, unblended lines in your eyeshadow again with this pressed powder shadow. Its creamy formula diffuses seamlessly on the lids. The pillow-soft texture feels light on the skin, but is also waterproof and fade-resistant, guaranteeing a vibrant pop of colour throughout the day.

LIQUID

BOBBI BROWN, LONG-WEAR CREAM SHADOW STICK

What could be better than a long-wear eyeshadow that holds its pigmentation for 24 hours? An eyeshadow stick that makes application a piece of cake. The swipe-and-go quality of the shadow stick cuts down on prep time and makes glamming up straightforward. “It glides right on and is super easy to blend with your finger,” says Dipna Lim. “It’s the easiest way to achieve a smokey eye, especially for makeup minimalists like me.”

GEL

RARE BEAUTY, BROW HARMONY CRAYON & GEL SOURCILS

With a triangular tip, this brow pencil works to build up the intensity of the brow look you fancy. The product glides directly on the skin and ensures a lasting hold on the brows, while the complementary gel tinted brow gel secures and defines each lash.

PENCIL

CHARLOTTE TILBURY, BROW CHEAT

Fuller brows are great at creating the illusion of a more youthful-looking face but are deceptively difficult to achieve. With this brow pencil, you can cheat your way to thicker and fluffier brows. “It uses botanical plant oils to protect the skin barrier and nourish roots,” says Dr Teo.

POMADE

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, DIPBROW POMADE

This cult classic earns its place as a pomade for every type of brow; no matter if your natural hairs are thin or sparse, the formula is pigmented while still blendable. Whether you’re more a fan of bold, sleek, or natural brows, this glides onto the skin before drying down to a matte finish.

WAX

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, BROW FREEZE

Perfect the laminated brow look with this product that locks each strand in place. This brow wax tames and sculpts each hair so you can control the precise position of every strand. The clear, universal formula lifts and lengthens for full-bodied brows that’ll last the entire day. “It’s easy to apply and doesn’t feel greasy,” says Dr Rajaratnam.