THE COVER STAR: SHU UEMURA STAGE PERFORMER FRESH TINT ALL-IN-ONE HYDRATING UV CUSHION SPF38/ PA+++

The surest way to bungle the bare-skin look is to slap on too many products. This multitasking wonder ($68) sidesteps this boo-boo by combining a sunscreen, primer, foundation and setting powder into one lightweight hydrating fluid. The face equivalent of a lip tint (fresher and less obvious than makeup), it prettifies a bare complexion by blurring pores, evening skin tone and curbing shine – thereby levelling the playing field for those not armed with billboard skin or a makeup artist on call. Bonus: Its special antibacterial puff works like a blotter to soak up excess sebum during touch-ups.