This list is built for normal people, not makeup hobbyists. It focuses on familiar, forgiving makeup staples that buyers already trust, replace often, and don’t overthink.
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Base & Skin Tone-Evening
Eyes
Cheeks
Lips
Tools & Finishing Touches
Base & Skin Tone-Evening
These products improve how skin looks without requiring technique.
Easier than foundation and more forgiving on different skin types. I especially like those with SPF so that I don't need to worry about forgetting my sunblock
Best Rated BB & CC Creams
Similar to BB and CC creams, skin tints are a lot easier to apply compared to foundation. They don't give a cakey appearance and are often more moisturising.
Tinted Moisturisers
One product that handles dark circles, redness, and blemishes.
Face Concealers Makeup
Reduces shine without making skin look heavy or dry.
NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder
Good alternative to Maybelline
La Girl Pro.conceal Hd Concealer
If you have an oily T-zone, this powder is excellent in controlling your oil for the whole day so that your make up doesn't streak etc.
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Setting Powder
Eyes
Simple products that will make your eyes pop and make you look more awake/alive!
Singapore is humid, so the waterproof ones prevent smudging which may make you look more tired than you already are.
MAYBELLINE [CNY] Sky High Mascara Black 1s | Eyes
Value for money mascara which will give you an instant lift glow up.
Clinique High Impact™ Mascara Black Honey (Limited Edition)
When you want to put in slightly more effort in your brows
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Brow-Volumizing Gel
How many brands out there has the brow comb on the other end to ensure that your brows look on point?
Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
I highly recommend getting the white and gold ones so that you can use them under the eye like a highlighter
Jumbo Eye & Eyeshadow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
Softer and more forgiving than liquid liners
Eyeliner Pencil
Get a small palette of neutral tones so that it'll go with whatever colours you're wearing but yet you can also play around with shades to find out what you like!
Eyeshadows
Cheeks
Instant “Alive” effect
Love their blusher palette as sometimes, I'd like to mix a bit for a more glam look, especially if I'm wearing a darker shade of lipstick
I can use this for both my cheeks and lips? No brainer. Plus it gives you that hydrated look.
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek & Lip Tint
Get the powder version to add warmth without the dramatic sculpting
Bronzers
Lips
Because your lips need a little bit of TLC too
Because you need to moisturise too
Tinted Lip Balm
Very bright colours for those days that you want an impact
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
Top choice for moisture that lasts the whole day
Lipstick according to Dior: Dior Addict, Rouge Dior, Diorific | DIOR SG
Just a little bit will do. You don't want to look like you just ate a piece of oily fried chicken.
Clarins Lip Comfort Hydrating Oil
Tools & Finishing Touches
These improve results without requiring more products — and are often bought alongside makeup.
Do remember to wash and replace them regularly. These are mainly used for foundation or to blend your concealer.
Make Up Sponge Set (For Foundations, Bb, Cc Creams, Powder, Concealer, ...
Get a simple 3 to 5 piece set so that you don't get overwhelmed. Remember that the big ones are for blusher while the small or angled ones are for eyeshadow.
Makeup Brush Sets
Love these as they extend wear and reduces the fear of your makeup caking or smearing due to perspiration
