Beauty Heroes Of 2020

From tried-and-true favourites to new must-haves, check out this year’s beauty MVPs.

OUR JUDGES:

Barbara Koh

Editor-in-Chief

Arissa Ha

Beauty Editor

Larry Yeo

Makeup Artist & Educator

Dollei Seah

Makeup Artist

Cheryl Chio

Beauty Influencer

SKINCARE SOS

Hit refresh on your daily regimen with these skincare essentials

Best Cleanser - Normal Skin

Perk up dull complexion with the Mirage Miracle Refining Face Polish, $58.90 (160 ml), which helps to gently polish skin for a dewy, radiant glow.

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Best Day Moisturiser - Normal Skin

The Chanel Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream, $96 (30 ml), has a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly to lock in moisture, leaving your skin smooth and prepped for makeup.

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Best Day Moisturiser - Normal Skin

Enriched with natural Japanese ingredients, the Senka Junpaku White Beauty Glow UV Cream, $20 (50 g), is a do-it-all moisturiser that brightens and hydrates while inhibiting pigmentation caused by UV rays.

Best Night Cream - Normal Skin

Wake up to a fresh, well-rested complexion with the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream, $89 (50 ml), which comes packed with antioxidants to help detoxify skin while you snooze.

Best Toner - Normal Skin

Infused with a cocktail of nourishing herb extracts, the Whal Myung Skin Elixir, $68 (100 ml), does triple duty by soothing, hydrating and revitalising your skin all at once.

Best Cleanser - Oily Skin

The Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash, $42 (150 ml), keeps excess sebum in check without stripping skin of moisture. Bonus: it smells good too!

Best Toner - Oily Skin

Not only is it great at regulating sebum production, the Bioderma Sebium Lotion, $33.90 (200 ml), also helps unclog pores and keep blemishes at bay.

Best Day Moisturiser - Oily Skin

Formulated with an all-rounded moisture barrier-strengthening mix of ingredients, the Naturally Serious Skin Warrior Moisturizing Protective Cream, $78 (50 ml), soothe, moisturise, lock in moisture and protect against premature skin ageing.

Best Night Cream - Oily Skin

The A’kin Oil Control Mattifying Day and Night Cream, $48.50 (50 ml), contains bamboo powder to help control shine so your skin gets clear, matte and refreshed in the morning.

Best Cleanser - Dry Skin

Enriched with botanical extracts originating from Jeju Island, The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical pH Foam Cleanser, $36 (150 ml), creates a creamy lather that cleanses gently and deeply without drying you out.

Best Toner - Dry Skin

With its unique Cream Blending Technology, the Laneige Cream Skin Refiner, $38 (150 ml), is a dual-function facial toner that also offers the moisturising benefits of a cream.

Best Moisturiser - Dry Skin

The Philosophy Renewed Hope In A Jar Water Cream, $64 (60 ml), keeps your skin moisturised for up to 72 hours. The souffle-like texture also provides a cooling sensation to calm and refresh your skin, too.

Best Night Cream - Dry Skin

Containing a powerful blend of highly concentrated ingredients, the Kew Organics Dose of Omega 7 Hydrating Emulsion, $145.60 (200 ml), delivers the ultimate all-day hydration and relief to parched skin.

Best Cleanser - Combination Skin

Packed with AHA from natural fruit extracts, the Alche{me} {my} Exfoliating Cleansing Gel, $48 (180 ml), serves as an exfoliating cleanser that gently sweeps away dirt and grime to leave skin smooth and soft.

Best Toner - Mature Skin

Chockfull of skin-rejuvenating goodness, The Skin Firm Youth Therapy Concentrated Essence, $29.90 (120 ml), works to regenerate cells, fill lines and smoothen wrinkles with just a few drops. 

Best Cleanser - Sensitive Skin

Known for its absorbing powers, the B.glen Clay Wash, $57 (150 g), is a natural clay-based cleanser that draws out excess oil and toxins without being harsh on your skin.

Best Toner - Sensitive Skin

Designed for Asian skin that’s prone to sensitivity, the Curel Whitening Lotion II, $32.80 (140 ml), is made with brightening ingredients to brighten dull skin and combat dark spots.

Best Night Cream - Sensitive Skin

Filled with a medley of skin-loving ingredients, the Etude House Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream, $29 (75 ml), brings new life to stressed skin by shielding it from dryness.

Best Cleanser - Mature Skin

A delicate concoction of inulin, yoghurt and avocado oil, the Declare Switzerland Probiotic Skin Solution Gentle Cleansing Emulsion, $59 (150 ml), carefully melts away any traces of impurities without disrupting our skin balance.

Best Night Cream - Mature Skin

Your skin is in for a treat with the Sulwhasoo Time Treasure Invigorating Cream, $625 (60 ml). This luxurious cream is enhanced with skin-fortifying red pine and wild simulated ginseng extracts to help restore your skin to its youthful glory.

Best Day Moisturiser - Mature Skin

Made with multipurpose ingredient vitamin C, the Peter Thomas Roth Potent C Bright and Plump Moisturiser, $112 (50 ml), works to reduce signs of ageing by visibly plumping and firming sagging skin.

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Best Day Moisturiser - Sensitive Skin

For those struggling with hypersensitive skin, reach for the Eau Thermale Avene Skin Recovery Cream, $40.70 (50 ml), to help calm irritation while giving your skin a moisture boost.

Best Day Moisturiser - Sensitive Skin

A cult-classic, the best-selling Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, $52 (50 ml), has been reformulated to be twice as moisturising as its predecessor – sealing in round-the-clock hydration for up to 24 hours.

Best Night Cream - Combination Skin

A hardworking collagen cream, the Refa Glossy Cream, $175 (30 g), uses an innovative extraction technology to achieve firmer, brighter face.

Best Day Moisturiser - Combination Skin

In addition to its hydration properties, the Porcelain Soothe Aloe Recovery Gel, $128 (50 ml), also acts as a restorative treatment for distressed skin – from acne to dark spots and even stretch marks.

Best Toner - Combination Skin

Suitable for all skin types, the Re:erth Calming Toner, $70 (100 ml), uses Japanese white turmeric extracts to even out skin tone and brighten your complexion.

RIGHT ON TARGET

Arm yourself with these serums and under-eye treatments to solve all your skincare woes.

Best Serum - Firming

If you’re looking for a multipurpose serum, the Re:erth Multi-Targeted Elixir, $108 (30 ml), helps to improve firmness and refine pores to achieve mochi-like skin.

Best Serum - Anti-pigmentation

The Kanebo Illuminating Serum, $190 (30 ml), does more than just brightening – it also helps to reduce the look of dark spots and pigmentation so your skin appears illuminated and ever-so-radiant.

Best Serum - Hydrating

Lightweight yet super moisturising, the Decorte Moisture Liposome, $157 (40 ml), incorporates liposome technology to penetrate deep into the skin and imbue it with long-lasting hydration.

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Best Serum - Firming

A multi-correction serum powered with apple stem cells and triple hyaluronic acid complex, the MDNA Skin The Serum, $240 (30 ml), doesn’t hold back when it comes to firming the skin.

Best Pre-Serum

Touted as the holy grail of anti-ageing serums, the Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate Serum, $175 (50 ml), features a supercharged formula of prebiotics and probiotics to speed up skin recovery for a healthier, younger-looking complexion in seven days.

Best Serum - Acne Control

The Derma-Rx Blemish Formula and Comedone Formula, $95/$105 (30 ml each), helps to regulate sebum production, and keep whiteheads and blackheads at bay.

Best Under-eye Mask

Revive lacklustre peepers with the MTM Skincare Custom-Blended Eye Expert Essence Highlight, $348 (30 ml), which is formulated with a variety of custom-blended extracts to address all your under-eye needs.

Best Serum - Line-reducing

Say goodbye to fine lines with the Skinceuticals C E Ferulic, $248 (30 ml), which does wonders in banishing wrinkles and plumping up facial contours.

Best Serum - Resurfacing

Give your skin a reboot with the Elizabeth Arden Prevage Progressive Renewal Treatment, $362 (4 x 10 ml), which features an intense resurfacing routine that exfoliates and encourages natural renewal, making your skin smoother and brighter after four weeks of use.

Best Eye Treatment - Anti-ageing

The two-in-one Sothys Secrets de Sothys La Cream Eye & Lip Youth Cream, $208 (15 ml), effectively tackles the telltale signs of ageing around the eye and lip areas, thanks to skin-strengthening ingredients like peach leaf gluons and plum oil.

Best Calming Fix for Sensitive Skin

For nights when your skin needs a quick fix, turn to the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate, $140 (20 ml), for an instant calming relief.

Best Eye Treatment - Dark Circles

Feeling sleep deprived? No one will find out after you apply the Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream, $90 (15 ml), which has a brightening blend of vitamins to help alleviate the look of under-eye dark circles.

Best Eye Treatment - Depuffing

Brimming with a hefty dose of caffeine, the Sunday Riley Auto Correct Brightening and Depuffing Eye Contour Cream, $92 (15 ml), swoops in to quickly hydrate, soothe puffy eyes and brighten your eye contours.

Best Eye Treatment - Hydrating

You’ll never look back with the Pixi Detoxifeye, $38 (30 pairs). These hydrogel patches are soaked in hyaluronic acid to smooth and depuff eyes, and also provide impressive moisturising benefits.

Best Face Mask - Line-reducing

Soaked with skin-restorative ingredients, the Aeras Repair Rejuvenate Bio Cellulose Mask, $72 (5 pieces), soothes, repairs and brightens while dramatically reducing the look of fine lines.

Best Face Mask - Firming

Pamper with the For Beloved One Advanced Anti-Aging Ceramide Squalane Bio-Cellulose Mask, $63 (3 pieces), – a bio-cellulose powerhouse that keeps your skin firm and plump from the inside out.

Best Face Mask - Hydrating

Hailing from a local dermatological skincare brand, the IDS Skincare Dermashield Mask, $105 (box of 10), offers protection from blue light while serving up major hydration power.

Best Face Mask - Anti-pigmentation

Equipped to replenish skin moisture and elasticity, the Thann Revitalizing Face Mask, $50 (3 pieces), has grapefruit and mulberry root extracts to help fade any visible spots and unwanted pigmentation. 

Best Facial Sunscreen

A staple in Japan, the lavender-tinted Sunplay Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF50+ PA++++, $28 (80 g), comes infused with iridescent pearl powder to brighten skin while shielding it from sun damage.

Best Facial Sunscreen - Sensitive Skin

Suitable for even the most sensitive of skin, the Cell Fusion C Cure Sunscreen 100 SPF 50+ PA++++, $44.90 (35 ml x 2), has a cooling formula to soothe and calm redness without causing any discomfort.

Best Sleeping/Overnight Mask

Want to fake a well-rested glow? The Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask, $45 (60 ml) strengthens the skin barrier and works its restorative magic while you sleep so you’ll wake up radiant.

Best Face Mask - Acne Control

Formulated with activated charcoal and white china clay, the Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask To Clear Pores, $39 (75 ml) clears up your skin in a jiffy – perfect for days when you feel a breakout coming.

Best Face Mask - Resurfacing

An invigorating fresh gel mask made up of natural fruit acids, the Juvena Skin Energy Refine & Exfoliate Mask, $105 (50 ml), improves elasticity and evenness of skin tone while leaving it refined.

Best Face Mask - Clarifying

There’s nothing like a mud mask for a good detox! Cue the Antipodes Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask, $52.15 (75 g), which harnesses the clarifying properties of volcanic mud to get you glowing stat.

Best Facial Sunscreen - Blue Light

The Supergoop! 100% Mineral Matte Screen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40, $56 (45 ml), blurs pores and mattifies skin for a flawless finish, while providing broad spectrum protection against blue light.

Best Anti-Pollution Sunscreen

Guard your skin against pollutants with Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA++++, $56 (30 ml). This non-comedogenic sunscreen wards off environmental aggressors and stays put all day, even in our humid weather.

Best Spray-on Sunscreen

There’s no excuse for skipping out on sunscreen when you have the Sunplay Skin Aqua Super Moisture UV Mist SPF 50+ PA++++, $22.90 (150 ml). Incredibly easy to apply, it feels like nothing on your skin. It also sets instantly and doesn’t leave a white cast.

Best Body Sunscreen - Sensitive Skin

Perfect for both face and body, the Supergoop! Play 100% Mineral Lotion SPF50, $53 (100 ml), uses a gentle blend of nourishing ingredients to keep skin hydrated and protected against harsh rays.

Best Body Sunscreen

The Sunplay Sport UV Lotion SPF 120 PA++++, $17.90 (35 g), boasts a water and sweat-resistant formula to keep you protected, and looking fresh throughout the day sans any stickiness.

Best Cleansing Oil

Made with 98 percent of natural ingredients, the Three Cleansing Oil, $68 (185 ml), reaches deep into the pores to lift away every last bit of makeup and sebum without tugging.

Best Makeup Remover Wipes

Keep the Senka A.L.L. Clear Sheet, $13.90 (44 sheets), handy at all times – these wipes are gentle yet strong enough to remove the most stubborn of makeup (even waterproof mascara!) without causing skin dryness.

Best Reusable Makeup Remover

Not a fan of disposable wipes? With advanced microtechology, the Glov On-The-Go Makeup Remover, $32, doubles as an on-the-go cleanser and can be reused for up to three months – just add water, rinse and repeat!

Best Makeup Remover

When it comes to micellar water, you can’t go wrong with the Bioderma Sensibo H20 Micellar Solution, $28.90 (250 ml). A few swipes with a cotton pad is enough to dissolve makeup and impurities in seconds – no rinsing required.

Best Chemical Peels

Great for all, even the peel newbies, the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel, $135 (box of 30), is a two-step daily treatment that’s fuss-free and safe to use at home. Expect a clear, brightened complexion in no time!

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Best Face Oil

Containing a powerful blend of natural oils, the L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Youth Oil, $89 (15 ml), delivers essential nutrients to deeply nourish and repair your skin.

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Best Face Oil

Made with naturally-derived ingredients, the Bybi Bakuchiol Booster, $23 (15 ml), is a small but potent retinol alternative that boosts collagen production without irritating skin.

Best Facial Mist - Hydrating

A perfect pick-me-up for your skin, the Huxley Essential Mist; Sense of Balance, $32 (35 ml), creates a protective veil over skin to hold in moisture.

Best Facial Mist - Mattifying

Tatcha’s The Satin Skin Mist, $69 (40 ml), is an oil-free mist that leaves a satiny finish without any added shine.

Best Lash Serum

Not only does this lash serum make eyelashes appear longer and thicker, the Revitalash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, $237 (3.5 ml), also protects lashes from brittleness and breakage with regular use.

BEAUTY MEETS TECH

Take your beauty routine to the next level with these high-tech solutions.

Best Facial Device - Light Therapy

Combining the power of NASA-inspired coloured LED chromotherapy and sonic technology, the Skin Inc Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light++ USB, $289, has an abundance of innovative features to tackle multiple skin concerns.

Best Facial Device - Cleansing

The Foreo Luna 3 for Normal Skin, $299, is a breakthrough device that uses sonic waves to buff away impurities for a squeaky-clean complexion gently and easily.

Best Facial Device - Firming

Releasing up to 10,000 micro vibrations per minute, the Est. lab Optimalift A+ Intelligent Eye Revitaliser Tri-Action Massager, $86, provides a relaxing yet revitalsing massage that promotes blood circulation and stimulates elasticity.

Best Facial Device - Eye Treatment

The future is here with the Skin Inc Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light Glasses For Bright Eyes, $408, a custom treatment that improves suppleness, reduces dark circles and alleviates fatigued eyes – all with one revolutionary device.

Best Oral Supplements - Hydration

An edible skin moisturiser? Yes, it exists! The Orbis Defencera, $54 (box of 30), offers 24-hour hydration for the entire body with just one sachet of ceramide-infused, yuzu-flavoured powder.

Best Oral Supplements - Brightening

Enhanced with the patented Fernblock to increase skin’s resilience against sunburns, the Heliocare Purewhite Radiance Max 240, $138 (60 capsules), is clinically proven to boost radiance and slow down ageing.

Best Oral Supplements - Firming

Get your daily collagen fix with the Fancl Tense Up Collagen Drink, $58 (50 ml x 10 bottles). This beauty supplement is designed to promote your body’s natural production of collagen for firmer, brighter skin.

Best Oral Supplements - Sun Care

Oral sunblock is a thing, and at its forefront is the Heliocare Oral, $54 (60 capsules), which works to provide the skin with maximum UV coverage from within.

ALL BASES COVERED

Put your best face forward with our round-up of top makeup picks.

Best Makeup Primer - Hydrating

No filter is needed with the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Hydrating Primer, $48 (32 ml). This lightweight yet moisture-rich primer blends effortlessly into the skin to create a soft, airbrushed effect. Ready for your close-up?

Best Makeup Primer - Mattifying

Count on the Sofina Primavista Ange Long Keep Base UV SPF16 PA++, $17 (25 ml), to keep shine at bay, thanks to its long-lasting formula that helps you stay matte and streak-free all day.

Best Foundation - Radiance

The Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 40 PA+++, $92 (30 ml), is infused with a botanical blend of skin-perfecting herbs to deliver a radiant, lit-from-within glow.

Best Foundation - Medium To Full Coverage

The Beautyblender Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation, $60 (30 ml), can be layered to a velvety-matte finish that wears for up to 24 hours without weighing you down.

Best Makeup Primer - Radiance

Blur out imperfections instantly with the M.A.C Lightful C + Coral Grass Tinted Primer SPF 45 PA++++, $71 (30 ml), which glides seamlessly onto skin for a gorgeous toned-up and radiant finish. 

Best Foundation - Sheer/Natural Coverage

The Albion Elegance Filmic Skin EX, $90 (30 ml), a featherlight formula that’s buildable and feels barely-there, offers just the right amount of coverage for natural-looking, everyday wear.

Best Foundation - Mattifying

You no longer have to worry about touch-ups with the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup, $71 (30 ml), a mattifying foundation that’s comfortable to wear all day without leaving any cakey mess.

Best Foundation - Mineral

Made with mineral pigments and skin-loving ingredients like macadamia nut oil, the Dr Hauschka Foundation, $73 (30 ml), gives you light-to-medium coverage that’s naturally luminous for all skin types. 

Best Blush - Cream

The sibling to Nars’ Orgasm cheek powder, the Nars Orgasm Liquid Blush, $52 (15ml), delivers the same oh-so-flattering peachy hue in a fluid formula. A little goes a long way – one pump is all you need!

Best Foundation - Hydrating

The name of the Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup, $60 (30 ml), says it all. On top of its heavy-duty camouflage capabilities, this all-day foundation keeps your skin hydrated so you’ll look and feel refreshed!

Best Setting Powder

Add the perfect finishing touch with the Cover FX Perfect Setting Powder, $52 (10 g), which helps to instantly set your makeup for a flawless all-day look.

Best Blush - Powder

Featuring 11 richly-pigmented shades ranging from rosy mattes to shimmery corals, the Milani Baked Blush, $17.35 (3.5 g), glides over your skin for the perfect sunbaked flush without looking patchy.

Best CC Cream

The all-in-one IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream, $62 (32 ml), colour-corrects, brightens and masks imperfections, while providing amazing coverage.

Best Long-Lasting Foundation

We’ve got you covered with the Hera Black Foundation, $75 (30 ml). This 24-hour wear foundation boasts serious staying power, with full coverage, and doesn’t budge no matter what life throws at it.

Best Tinted Moisturiser

Lightweight and breathable, the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Natural Skin Perfector, $77 (50 ml), gives you a sheer wash of colour for that coveted no-makeup makeup look with zero fuss.

Best Highlighter

Get your strobe on with the Make Up Store Tri Glam, $58 (14 g). This multi-functional palette comes with three colours in matte, satin and shimmer finishes to create the ultimate faux glow.

Best Loose Powder

In radiant and matte variants, the Shiseido Synchro Skin Invisible Silk Loose Powder, $70 (6 g), has micro-fine powders to blot away excess shine while adding a dash of highlight for a lit-from-within glow.

Best Foundation Brush

Made with a high density of luxurious fibres, the Shu Uemura Petal 55 Foundation Brush, $80, is designed to ensure precise, streak-free application with every stroke.

Best Face Brush

With a design reminiscent of the camellia flower, the Shiseido Hanatsubaki Hake Face Polishing Brush, $63, features four distinct petal sections that contour and buff skin to perfection.

Best Sponge Foundation

Applicator Nothing beats the OG of makeup sponges. The Beautyblender Original, $32, remains a cult favourite for many reasons: it blends like a dream, spreads out evenly, absorbs minimal product, and is easy to wash.

Best Makeup Brush Cleaner

Keep your brushes and sponges clean with the Shu Uemura Sponge Cleaner, $25 (120 ml), which swirls away colour and grease in seconds.

Best Makeup Setting Spray

The Make Up For Ever Mist and Fix Setting Spray, $50 (100 ml), locks your makeup into place while keeping moisture at an optimum level so your skin wouldn’t feel dry.

Best Concealer - Dark Spots

The Urban Decay Stay Naked Correcting Concealer, $40 (10 ml), is a foolproof cover-up for hyperpigmentation and imperfections. Best part? It feels just like second skin!

Best BB Cushion - Brightening

You’re just a puff away from brilliant complexion! The Sulwhasoo Snowise Brightening Cushion, $85 (15 g x 2), is formulated with pearlescent complex to reveal your skin’s natural luminosity.

Best Concealer - Anti-Acne

Waterproof and non-greasy, trust the L’Oreal Infallible Full Wear Concealer, $21.90 (10 ml), to erase dark circles, acne scars and discolouration in one fell swoop.

Best Concealer - Under Eye

The YSL Beaute Touche Eclat High Cover, $62, is perfected with a secret optical brightening technology to help ease signs of fatigue and make your eyes look instantly awake.

Best BB Cushion - Radiance

Implementing the Radiance Reviving Technology into the Nars Natural Radiant Longwear Cushion Foundation, $76 (12 g), this long-lasting formula ensures that makeup stays radiant for hours.

Best BB Cushion - Hydrating

If you find your makeup appearing flaky by mid-day, switch over to the Hera UV Mist Cushion Ultra Moisture SPF34/PA++, $68 (15 g x 2), which is saturated with a deep hydration essence to help you achieve glass-skin goals.

Best BB Cushion - Anti-Ageing

One of the most luxurious compacts ever formulated, the Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Radiance Regenerating Cushion, $135 (12 g), keeps your skin refreshed and hydrated from day to night.

Best Eye Shadow Palette

Heat things up with the M.A.C Artist Library Palette, $97. It offers bright hues to create the most vivid eye shadow looks. 

Best Eye Shadow Palette

The Milani Cosmetics Gilded Noir Eyeshadow Palette, $43.40, consists of sultry noir-inspired shades that are guaranteed to dial up the drama.

Best Eye Colour

Create endless eye looks with the easy-to-use, highly blendable Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour, $49, a creamy eye shadow stick that’s available in a variety of pigment-rich colours to experiment with.

Best Eyeliner - Pencil

The Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner, $38, is a waterproof gel eye crayon that glides on smoothly for an intense colour payoff.

Best Eyeliner - Liquid

The Kate Super Sharp Liner EX 2.0, $18.90, is updated with a super-fine brush tip that features dense bristles, making it easier for beginners to draw precise, thin lines.

Best Eyeliner - Gel/Cream

Resistant against water, sweat and rubbing, the Giverny Power Proof Slim Liner in #01 Black, $21.90, boasts a highly pigmented formula that lasts up to 24 hours.

Best Mascara

Whether you’re sweating it out in the gym or schlepping through a storm, the Urban Decay Perversion Waterproof Mascara, $38, has a clump-free formula that coats each lash and stays on all day without moving an inch.

Best Brow Pencil

Super easy to fill, shape and define brows, the Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil, $44, lets you create incredibly realistic hair-like strokes easily.

Best Brow Mascara

The Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Volumising Eyebrow Gel, $44, contains tiny microfibres to add a dose of volume for fuller-looking arches.

Best Eyelash Curler

Made with stainless steel and durable silicone rubber pad, the Manicare Eyelash Curler, $8.90, not only holds up curls well, but also provides cushioning for your lashes so it doesn’t hurt hair strands.

LIPS DON’T LIE

From classic bullets to liquid formulas, let your lips do the talking with these fab lippies.

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Best Lipstick - Sheer

Packaged in an innovative square bullet, the YSL Beaute Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Sheer Matte, $54, has a sheer, buildable texture that’s perfect for the just-blotted lip look.

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Best Lipstick - Sheer

The L’Oreal Paris Makeup Rouge Signature, $21.90, has a unique oil-in-water formula that offers all-day colour without smudging, flaking or drying out.

Best Liquid Lipstick - Creamy

Pucker up with the Les Merveilleuses Laduree Liquid Rouge, $36, a glossy liquid rouge that makes your lips appear voluminous and plump in one stroke. 

Best Liquid Lipstick - Matte

Serving up 25 velvety shades and eight hours of comfortable wear, the Giorgio Armani Beauty Lip Maestro, $55, doesn’t disappoint with its superbly-hydrating matte formula.

Best Long-Wearing Lipstick

The Hera Sensual Aqua Lipstick Real Colour Tinted Watery Matte Texture, $43, goes on watery and dries to a matte finish that takes you from a day at work to a night out in town without budging or transferring.

Best Lipstick - Creamy

Rich and velvety, the Tom Ford Beauty Lip Color Lipstick, $76, delivers a blast of colour and a lasting satin finish in a wide range of shades.

Best Lipstick - Matte

Swipe on a sexy matte pout with the Dior Rouge Dior Ultra Care Liquid, $52, which is infused with flower oil for lip care and long wear for up to 12 hours.

Best Lip Tint

The Rom&nd Juicy Lasting Tint, $19.90, comes in an array of sweet tropical shades, but the cherry on top is definitely the lip-smacking fruity scents – which makes it hard to resist picking one up!

Best Lip Balm

Worried about chapped lips? The Handmade Heroes Cocoa Friggin’ Fantastic Lip Balm, $6.90, soothes dry patches and cracks for a hydrated, lipstick-ready pout.

SMELL DIVINE

These whiff-worthy fragrances hit all the right notes.

Best Women’s Scent - Fruity

Smell fresh and ooze positivity with the Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid EDT, $129 (75 ml), which comes with refreshing fruity hints of blood orange and sweet mandarin, and soothing notes of jasmine, honey and vanilla.

Best Tinted Lip Balm

Stash the Mentholatum Oil-in-Colour Lip Balm in Chic Red, $9.90, in your bag for days where you want a subtle hint of colour without compromising on moisturising power.

Best Lip Treatment

The Hourglass Cosmetics No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil, $82, combats dryness with a botanical oil blend, while doubling up as an anti-ageing treatment for the lips. It also comes with a 24-karat gold plated tip that lends a cool sensation on lips.

Best Women’s Scent – Citrus

Sweet citrus notes of myrtle, green lilac and warm amber give the Acqua di Parma Mirto Di Panarea EDT, $130 (75 ml), a sensual kick, bringing to mind stunning landscapes of Italy and cool breezes of the Mediterranean.

Best Women’s Scent - Floral

The Chanel Gabrielle Twist and Spray EDP, $216 (3 x 20 ml), has a spellbinding mix of fresh floral notes such as jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom.

Best Fragrance of the Year - Women

Concocted with romance in mind, the Bvlgari Rose Goldea Blossom Delight EDP, $189 (75 ml), is equal parts floral and warmth, thanks to its complementing notes of musk, jasmine and white incense.

Best Fragrance of the Year - Men

Designed for those with a penchant for adventure, the Mont Blanc Explorer EDP, $135 (100 ml), has a refined woody aroma peppered with hints of bergamot from Italy, vetiver from Haiti and patchouli from Indonesia.

Best Women’s Scent - Oriental

You’re sure to make an instant statement with the Tom Ford F**king Fabulous EDP, $473 (50 ml), which introduces a sizzling blend of clary sage and fresh lavender with an intoxicating oriental twist.

FROM HEAD TO TOE

Your skin will thank you for these latest crop of body care saviours.

Best Daily Body Wash For Normal Skin

The Dr Bronner’s 18-in-1 Pure-Castile Peppermint Liquid Soap, $14.90 (237 ml), is made with organic oils to give you a thorough lather so you’ll step out of the shower feeling tingly clean and smelling minty fresh.

Best Daily Body Wash For Sensitive Skin

Rejuvenate your senses with the Olive Oil Skincare Company - Rose Geranium Body Wash, $36 (500 ml), which is blended with rose geranium essential oil to produce a calming, healing effect on the skin.

Best Hand Cream

The Frudia My Orchard Hand Cream Peach, $4.90 (30 g), comes packed with plenty of moisture for your quenched hands and has an alluring peach scent – all in a handy tube.

Best Shower Oil

The dual-action L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil, $39 (250 ml), turns into a milky lotion as soon as it hits water, gently cleansing the skin while leaving you with a delightful almond scent.

Best Body Moisturiser

Containing a decadent blend of rose extracts and replenishing oils, the Chantecaille Rose de Mai Body Oil, $161 (50 ml), works great as a daytime hydrator when you need an extra surge of moisture.

Best Luxurious Body Wash

Give yourself an at-home spa experience with the Spa Esprit Plantation Shower Gel Garnet Blend, $37.45 (250 ml), which is made with a bespoke selection of essential oils to revitalise your mind, body and soul.

Best Body Scrub

Scrub your way to a smoother visage with the Malin+Goetz Peppermint Scrub, $66 (220 ml), a foaming gel scrub that sloughs away residue while still being gentle on the skin.

Best Anti-Cellulite Cream

On the hunt for an anti-cellulite fix? Opt for a caffeine cream like the Hysses Ginger Clove Body Contour Cream, $45.90 (100 ml), which helps to moisturise and lift skin while minimising the look of cellulite.

Best Body Moisturiser For Sensitive Skin

For dry and atopic-prone skin, the A-Derma Exomega Control Emollient Cream, $49.90 (400 ml), is a fragrance-free emollient that helps to reduce bouts of irritation.

Best Shower Oil For Sensitive Skin

An exclusive formula of vegetal bio-lipids and vitamin PP allows the Bioderma Atoderm Huile de douche, $39.90 (1 L), to impart hydration and comfort without making your skin feel taut after washing.

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