These winners are not the ones that give the Korean dewy look (sorry!). Why? Because the latter are just not right for our climate. The ones we do love are the semimatte variety. They make us look fresh, radiant, and simply us.



GLOW-ENHANCING FOUNDATION (DEPARTMENT/ SPECIALITY STORE)

Kose Esprique Skin Care Foundation UV Kit, $51


GLOW-ENHANCING MAKEUP PRIMER (DEPARTMENT/SPECIALITY STORE)

Sisley Instant Eclat Instant Glow Primer, $106


GLOW-ENHANCING MAKEUP PRIMER – WITH SPF (DEPARTMENT/SPECIALITY STORE)

Kanebo Glow Primer, $58


BLEMISH-BLURRING MAKEUP PRIMER (DEPARTMENT/SPECIALITY STORE)

Nars Smooth & Protect Primer SPF50/PA+++, $65













“Always choose a makeup base according to the type of finish you want. So, a matte primer for a matte look, and a glow one for a dewier finish.”

“I mix foundation and concealer together for areas where I want slightly fuller coverage, especially on the oily T-zone where the foundation wears off faster.”
NATURAL-FINISH FOUNDATION (DEPARTMENT/SPECIALITY STORE)

Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-aging Foundation SPF30, $95

TRANSLUCENT LOOSE POWDER (DEPARTMENT/SPECIALITY STORE)

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Loose Powder, $61

PRESSED POWDER (DEPARTMENT/SPECIALITY STORE)

M.A.C Next to Nothing Pressed Powder, $46
