More seasonal collections can also = more confusion. Three top local makeup artists did us a favour by picking the cherries from the duds.
More seasonal collections can also = more confusion. Three top local makeup artists did us a favour by picking the cherries from the duds.
The Best Highlighters
Cosme Decorte Dip in Glow, $50
“A cream highlighter without shimmer for that hydrated, glow-from within look.” – MY
Urban Decay Sin Afterglow Palette 8-Hour Highlighter + Blush, $62
“An all-in-one blusher, bronzer and highlighter for different skin tones.” – LY
Erdem for Nars Strange Flowers Multiuse Highlighting Pencil in White Phox, $45
“Gives just enough shine – not too much, not too little.” – LY
Larry Yeo
Years of experience: 17
Melissa Yeo
Years of experience: 18
Sha Shamsi
Years of experience: 18
The Best Eyeshadows
Urban Decay Naked Petite Heat, $48
“All six shades are matte, which makes them suitable for day and night. The warm hues also suit a range of skin tones, fair to deep.” – MY
Chanel Les 4 Ombres in Eclat Enigmatique, $96
“Except for the beige, all the shades are brownbased, which means they work well with Asian skin.” – LY
The Best Lip Makeup
Erdem for Nars Strange Flowers Lipstick in Moon Orchid and Voodoo Lily, $40 each
“Moon Orchid is a grey-based pink, and Voodoo Lily is a cooler mauve. Both impart sheer colour to Asian lips.” – LY & SS
Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Volupte Tint-in-Balm, $54
“Great for dry lips, it gives just enough colour for a natural look.” – MY
Dior Addict Lip Tattoo Color Juice in #341 Litchi, #551 Watermelon, #571 Cranberry and #641 Orange, $46 each
“Cheery colours for summer, transfer proof and long-wearing.” – MY
Chanel Le Rouge Crayon de Couleur in #19 Au Naturel, $50
“It’s the perfect-for-Asians nude with the right balance of rose and nude.” – SS
Urban Decay Hi-fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss in Fireball, Snapped, Candy Flip and SPL, $32 each
“They are not sticky, give natural shine, and have a mild sparkle to give the lips more depth.” – LY
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