L'Officiel Singapore Beauty Awards 2023: Winning Makeup Products
All of the winning makeup products in L'Officiel Singapore's Beauty Awards 2023
Get creative as you paint your face for the end-of-year festivities. Here, we present our top picks of bases, lip, eye and brow products for your consideration.
Bases
PRESSED POWDER
NARS, LIGHT REFLECTING SETTING POWDER
Similar to the brand’s loose setting powder, NARS’ best-selling pressed powder offers users a photo-ready finish with its light-optimising properties. “The only difference between this and NARS’ loose setting powder is that this is more convenient and portable,” says Lubna Ashiblie. “Great for those who need to touch up their makeup when they are out.”
LOOSE POWDER
NARS, LIGHT REFLECTING SETTING POWDER
NARS’ Light Reflecting Setting Powder will keep your makeup in check with its talc-free, vegan formula, resulting in translucent coverage and a luminous finish. Available in four shades, this powder will optically fade pores, fine lines and wrinkles. “The powder is very lightweight and extremely finely milled,” says Hanan Haddad.
PRIMER
GUERLAIN, PARURE GOLD 24K
The secret to creating a great base is in your primer. With 24k gold, Guerlain’s Parure Gold 24K goes above and beyond to offer wearers a makeup product that doubles as skincare, delivering full-day hydration to the skin and a smoother texture for easier application of foundation.
LIQUID FOUNDATION
MAKE UP FOR EVER, HD SKIN FOUNDATION
When it comes to picking the right liquid foundation for your skin, it all comes down to its formula. Lucky for us, Make Up For Ever’s HD Skin Foundation ticked all of the boxes. “The foundation doesn’t feel present, it’s like a second skin,” says Keyana. “It’s sheer, buildable and quite hydrating.”
CUSHION FOUNDATION
SOORYEHAN, BLACK GINSENG CUSHION FOUNDATION
Housed in a case that’s compact enough for carrying around in your purse all day, Sooryehan’s Black Ginseng Cushion Foundation is one of K-beauty’s best-kept secrets. “It’s a great product that offers easy and smooth application for daily use,” says Dr Angeline Yong. “It gives good coverage with UV protection as well.”
CONCEALER
YSL BEAUTY, TOUCHE ÉCLAT RADIANT TOUCH
If you’ve been following the beauty scene for a while now, chances are you’re probably already well-acquainted with YSL Beauty’s iconic Touche Éclat Radiant Touch. “I love the way it settles into my skin and doesn’t crease, which can happen a lot with other concealers,” says Melissa Mae.
BRONZER
BENEFIT COSMETICS, HOOLA MATTE BRONZER
Get that fun-under-the-sun look with Benefit Cosmetics’ Hoola Matte Bronzer. This cult-favourite product comes in four shades — Hoola, Hoola Lite, Hoola Toasted and Hoola Caramel — allowing wearers to sculpt their face at ease with its buildable formula at varying intensities.
POWDER BLUSH
DIOR BEAUTY, DIOR BACKSTAGE ROSY GLOW BLUSH
Meet the go-to blush for Dior girls everywhere. In a compact case for ultimate convenience, this blush will blend well with your skin’s pH and moisture levels for a look that’s just for you. “I’m obsessed with this blush,” says Melissa Mae. “I ended up bringing it with me even when I travelled to attend music festivals in Europe for much-needed touch-ups.”
LIQUID BLUSH
RARE BEAUTY, SOFT PINCH LIQUID BLUSH
If there’s one thing Selena Gomez knows how to do, it’s creating a liquid blush that not only lasts long but stays pigmented. Available in 13 shades, a little goes a long way with this product — just a dot on the apples of your cheek gets that cute clean girl look we all know and love.
SETTING SPRAY
CHARLOTTE TILBURY, AIRBRUSH FLAWLESS SETTING SPRAY
Charlotte Tilbury has earned its stripes in the beauty industry for its life-changing setting spray. This hydrating mist will set and prime your makeup for up to 16 hours — perfect for long nights out with the girls or date nights. “This is one of the best setting sprays I've ever tried,” says Lubna Ashiblie.
POWDER HIGHLIGHTER
HERMÈS, H TRIO IRIDESCENT MINERAL POWDER IN ROSE ATACAMA
As part of Hermès’ Plein Air collection, the H Trio Iridescent Mineral Powder illuminates the skin with a rosy sheen without compromising its natural beauty. “Its packaging is so luxurious,” says Lubna Ashiblie. “The powder itself has a beautiful sheen without looking too glittery; it’s perfect for a dewy look!”
LIQUID HIGHLIGHTER
GUCCI BEAUTY, ILLUMINATEUR DE BEAUTÉ
Unlike the overpowering liquid highlighters that were popular back in 2017, Gucci Beauty’s Illuminateur de Beauté gives the skin a subtle shimmer that elevates any makeup or no-makeup-makeup look. Think of it as more of a glow enhancement than a glittery statement, if you will.
Eyes & Brows
MASCARA
DIOR BEAUTY, DIORSHOW ICONIC OVERCURL WATERPROOF
Tired of clumpy lashes? Fret not, Dior Beauty’s Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Waterproof offers neat and wispy curls for up to 24 hours. Often worn by models at fashion week to enhance their makeup looks, it’s no wonder many makeup artists are flocking to get their hands on this mascara.
BROW PENCIL
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, BROW WIZ
With its ultra-slim and retractable tip, Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Brow Wiz offers wearers the ability to create a more detailed brow. Ideal for creatives, especially performance artists, who love to experiment with new shapes, this product makes for the perfect tool to mimic hair for the appearance of a fuller brow.
EYELINER
MAKE UP FOR EVER, AQUA RESIST COLOR INK LIQUID EYELINER
Pigmented, smudge-proof and waterproof, what else could you possibly want in a liquid eyeliner? If you’re one for sharp cat eyes or bold makeup looks, be sure to add this eyeliner to your collection. Available in nine shades of varying finishes, and safe for sensitive eyes, the Aqua Resist Color Ink Liquid Eyeliner is great for day-to-night wear.
BROW GEL
BENEFIT COSMETICS, GIMME BROW+ VOLUMIZING EYEBROW GEL
Popular with makeup artists for its comfort, and waterproof and long-wearing properties, it’s no wonder Benefit Cosmetics’ Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel won this category. “I love how it helps me comb through my brow hair and set it in place to give a fuller look,” says Lubna Ashiblie.
NEUTRAL EYESHADOW PALETTE
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, SOFT GLAM EYESHADOW PALETTE
Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette provides the ideal range of colours for daily wear, with 14 shades in varying matte and shimmery finishes. “The colours are all very pigmented,” says Keyana. “It can be used with versatility and doesn't have much fallout, making for easy application.”
MOOD-LIFTING EYESHADOW PALETTE
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, COSMOS EYESHADOW PALETTE
Picture the entire galaxy in one makeup product and you’ll have Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Cosmos Eyeshadow Palette. Consisting of 12 pigmented and shimmery hues, this palette is heaven for those who love to express themselves through colour. “The shimmers will help you stand out from the crowd anywhere,” says Melissa Mae.
Lips
LIPSTICK
ARMANI BEAUTY, LIP MAESTRO SATIN LONG-LASTING LIPSTICK
A lipstick that’s transfer-proof and non-drying, and lasts for up to eight hours. Developed with the brand’s patented Gel-Fusion technology, this product will give wearers a luxe satin finish that morphs into a subtle soft stain after hours. “It has a great applicator and pigment, and it works like a lip tint as well,” says Keyana. “It’s great for day and night use!”
LIP BALM
DIOR BEAUTY, DIOR ADDICT LIP GLOW
Once you go lip glow, you don’t go back. This product, packed with 97 per cent natural origin ingredients like cherry oil, shea butter, sunflower and rice wax, gives you that kissable au naturale tint that’s to die for. The best thing is that it doubles as a primer for days when you need a little more colour on your lips.
LIP PENCIL
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, LIP LINER
Available in 22 warm-toned shades, Anastasia Beverly Hills’ vegan lip liner offers a creamy formula that glides over the lips. “You get a lot of product with this lip liner,” says Lubna Ashiblie. “Although you’ll need to keep sharpening it, it’s still more hygienic from a makeup artist’s point of view.”
LIP PRIMER
MAC, PREP+PRIME LIP
Want your lipstick to stay on for longer without feathering? Opt for MAC’s trusty Prep+Prime lip primer. This colourless oil-free primer will lightly moisturise and refine your lips to amplify the colour of your lip product of choice. Ideal for late-night parties when opportunities for touch-ups are infrequent to none.
LIP GLOSS
FENTY BEAUTY, GLOSS BOMB HEAT LIP LUMINIZER + PLUMPER
Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Heat has gone above and beyond as a lip gloss. Winning the hearts of beauty enthusiasts everywhere with its plumping abilities, thanks to the incorporation of ginger root oil and capsicum fruit extract in its formulation, we’re not surprised to see it win this category. Bonus: It’s not as sticky as other lip glosses in the market.
LIP OIL
CLARINS, LIP COMFORT OIL IN #01 HONEY
They call this a comfort oil for a reason. Enriched with 93 per cent naturally sourced ingredients, this oil offers nourishment, hydration and protection to the lips from external aggressors. “It comes in pretty packaging and the applicator is soft to the touch,” says Lubna Ashiblie. “I like the texture as it’s nice and light. Perfect for prepping, or even as a topper.”
LIP STAIN
BENEFIT COSMETICS, BENETINT CHEEK & LIP STAIN
The main thing we love about this product is its versatility — it doubles as a cheek and lip stain. It’s no wonder this rose-tinted lip stain remains a favourite among makeup artists around the world. Benetint is also smudge-proof and buildable, making it easy for wearers to control the intensity of shades.
Photography JEREMY TAN
Styling MELISSA MAE & JEREMY TAN
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