You may have the party stamina of an Energizer bunny, but can your makeup last as long? We’ve done the homework and picked out the most durable foundations, lipsticks, blushers, eyeshadows and eyeliners to keep your makeup looking on fleek – #notouchupsrequired.
You may have the party stamina of an Energizer bunny, but can your makeup last as long? We’ve done the homework and picked out the most durable foundations, lipsticks, blushers, eyeshadows and eyeliners to keep your makeup looking on fleek – #notouchupsrequired.
Kiss kiss
1 Lipstick in Rosa, $32. Colour your pout in my pretty ballerina pink. I promise six hours of wear in a creamymatte finish.
2 Yves Rocher Grand Rouge in #11 Rose Petillant, $18. I glide onto your lips and hug them like a rose-coloured second skin for six hours.
3 Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Mat in M501 Plum Violet, $35. One stroke from me is all you need to get comfortably matte and intense burgundy lips for 10 hours.
4 Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita, $31. I’m a chestnut rose with a lightweight, ultra-matte finish. I last seven kissproof hours.
5 M.A.C Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour, $39. I go on wet before drying to a suede-like finish. You’ll still find me there after eight hours.
6 Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint, $32. I won’t crack, feather or dry out your lips. I will, however, last six hours.
7 Chanel Rouge Allure Ink, $49. I take 10 minutes to set to a velvety finish that lasts eight hours.
8 Lancome L’Absolu Velours, $44. I start off glossy, set to a velvety-matte finish, and stay on for up to eight hours.
9 YSL Beauty Vernis a Levres Vinyl Cream, $50. Super glossy; high coverage; 10-hour wear – that’s me!
10 Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick, $44. I start off liquid and dry to a matte veil that clings to your lips for 14 hours (10 if you indulge in greasy food!)
All about that base
1 Becca Ever-matte Shine Proof Foundation, $64. Creamy and blendable (work fast as the formula sets quickly), this keeps skin matte without a heavy, flat effect. Microfine powder particles absorb oil, keeping the complexion shine-free. In 20 shades.
2 Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation, $80. Offering oil-free, high coverage with hydrating benefits, this reportedly cools the skin by 1.7 deg C on application. Coverage is buildable and sets to a satin finish. In nine shades.
3 Estee Lauder Double Wear Makeup To Go Liquid Compact, $70. Think of this as a lighter version of the brand’s popular Double Wear Stayin- place Makeup liquid foundation in a handy, spillproof compact. It delivers up to eight hours of naturallooking coverage. In 20 shades.
4 Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Longwear Liquid Foundation, $62. One pump of this highcoverage foundation is enough to give you a flawless, matte complexion all the way till dawn. The waterproof formula has light-diff using and oil-absorbing properties, so no worries about blemishes or shine showing up. In 24 shades.
5 Etude House Double Lasting Foundation SPF34/ PA++, $33.90. Boasting up to 24 hours of wear, this highly pigmented fluid foundation has oil- and moisture-coated powders – created with patented technology – that adhere perfectly to skin (read: no streaks). Apply with a light hand to avoid cakiness. In five shades.
6 Kat Von D Lock-it Tattoo Foundation, $52. Light in texture but strong on coverage (it’s 21 per cent pigment), it’s waterproof and transfer-resistant – your friends will thank you for not staining their clothes during group hugs and wefles. In 17 shades.
7 Dior Diorskin Forever Fluid Foundation, $82. This offers up to 16 hours of wear in a luminous, matte finish. It’s oil-free too, with skincare properties that help smooth skin texture. In nine shades.
8 Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation, $87. This oil-free formula has cashmere kaolinate clay, which reportedly absorbs 75 per cent its weight in sebum without drying out skin – great for those prone to acne and shine. The mousse-like texture improves the look of uneven skin tone for a full 12 hours without caking. In 16 shades.
Colour play
1 Defining Eyeshadow Wet/Dry in Hyper Teal, $46. Talc-free and finely milled, this feels like silk on the lids. Apply it dry for a light wash of colour, or wet for more vibrancy and depth.
2 Chanel Illusion d’Ombre Velvet in #98 Melody, $52. Souffle-like with a slightly bouncy texture and a semi-opaque finish, this eyeshadow can be worn sheer or intense. It comes with a special applicator, but we love using our fingers.
3 Sisley Phyto-eye Twist in #11 Copper, $58. This jumbo eyeshadow stick delivers luminous colour and is formulated with skincare ingredients – green tea, white lily and camellia extracts – that help soothe and protect the delicate skin around the eyes.
4 Bobbi Brown Long-wear Cream Shadow Stick in Goldstone, $46. We love how this doesn’t crease, flake or fade for up to eight hours. The handy stick can be used to shade, define or highlight the eyes.
5 Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Khaki, $48. One swipe deposits a highly pigmented wash of colour, so proceed with caution and blend, blend, blend.
6 M.A.C Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Dangerous Cuvee, $38. Blending smoothly over lids, this delivers strong colour that doesn’t look cakey. A little goes a long way.
7 Nars Velvet Shadow Stick in (from top) Glenan, Goddess, Sukhothai and Aigle Noir, $44 each. Just twist, swipe and blend. The creamy hues look great on their own or layered with other eye makeup.
Draw the line
1 Bobbi Brown Longwear Liquid Liner in Golden Bronze Sparkle, $47. Let’s be honest, most glittery eyeliners look great in the tube but not on your lids. This, however, has a blend of iridescent pearls to deliver pretty, shimmery lines that make the eyes pop. The super-fine brush tip is easy to control too.
2 Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Longlasting Eyeliner in #926 Purple Choc, $39. Its tip feels hard to the touch but draws smoothly without tugging at skin. The silicone-enriched, waterproof formula stays put even when applied on the waterline.
3 Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencil in M-30 Matte Pastel Green, $36. Favoured by professional swimmers and stage artists, this waterproof, anti-smudge liner will outlast your marathon dance session. In 20 hues and five finishes – matte, satiny, metallic, iridescent and diamond.
4 NYX Slide On Pencil in Azure, $16. A soft liner that applies like a kohl pencil, this leaves behind rich, lasting pigment – impressive performance at a reasonable price. In 11 colours.
5 Etude House Play 101 Pencil in #22, $12. This scores extra points for its innovative design. Simply twist the numbered segment of the pencil to get it out or retract it; its base features a cleverly disguised, detachable sharpener.
6 Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Goldmine, $32. There are a whopping 40 hues to choose from – we’re partial to the vivid jewel tones. Made with hydrating vitamin E, and jojoba and cottonseed oil, it stays in its creamy form for about 30 seconds (blend quickly!) before setting to a budge-proof finish.
7 Laneige Ultra Longlasting Eyeliner in #01 Black, $29. You’ll never have to bother about keeping this eyeliner pointy – its built-in sharpener keeps the tip at an optimal sharpness. The silky gel formula glides on without pulling on skin and lasts up to 10 hours even in our tropical climate.
8 K-palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner 24H Waterproof in Super Black, $19.90. Water-, sweat- and sebum-proof, this liquid liner will stay on until you remove it. Hyaluronic acid, watersoluble collagen and swertia japonica essence keep flaky skin at bay.
9 Dior Diorshow Pro Liner in #092 Pro Black, $37. This glides across lids like a creamy pencil but delivers the colour intensity of a liquid liner. The bevelled tip makes application a breeze.
10 Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper, $32. The liquid liner’s super-fine tip is flexible enough to create the most precise cat eye in one fluid stroke. The waterproof formula is highly pigmented and will neither fade nor run.
11 Shiseido Automatic Fine Eyeliner in BK901 Black, $52. Whether you’re winging it a la Amy Winehouse or going for a more subtle tightline, this liner won’t transfer to the under-eye area. The glossy ink dries almost instantly, so it doesn’t smudge when you blink.
12 L’Oreal Paris Super Liner 24 Hour Gel Liner, $21.90. Creamy, intense colour that’s smudge-proof; a quick-drying formula; and an accompanying brush with a fine, tiny tip that creates smooth lines. What more can one ask for?
Royal flush
1 Chanel Joues Contraste in #360 Hyperfresh, $70. Go easy on this – it’s finelymilled and very pigmented. Avoid the apples of the cheeks and try a more sophisticated look instead: apply the colour at the highest point of your cheekbones and blend towards the temples.
2 Marc Jacobs Beauty Air Blush in #506 Flesh & Fantasy, $68. The striped design of this powder blusher gives you the option of blending your own custom shade – you can go lighter or darker by using the left or the right side more heavily. It lasts up to 24 hours and lends skin a radiant finish.
3 Benefit Benetint Limited Edition Cheek & Lip Stain, $56. This rose-coloured liquid blusher has staked its claim as the go-to product for creating an innocent, naturallooking flush. We’re in love with its cute pink rosebudshaped cap.
4 Nars Dual-intensity Blush in Fervor, $68. These two shades can be worn wet or dry, on their own or layered. Apply with a wet brush for an intense watercolour effect, and a dry one if you prefer a subtle flush.
5 Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush in Risque, $47. Especially suitable for those with oily skin, this highly pigmented blusher is formulated with clay harvested from the Amazon river – said to be effective at absorbing excess oil – and promises up to 12 hours of wear.
6 Make Up For Ever HD Cream Blush in #225 Peachy Pink, $52. Ultra-blendable and lightweight, this balm-like blusher melts on contact with skin. Blended with fingertips, it creates a dewy, lit-fromwithin rosiness (no harsh lines!) – as if you’ve just gone for a run.
