GirlStyle Beauty Awards 2023: Best Eye & Lip Makeup Products – Eyeshadows, Mascaras, Lipsticks & More!
Makeup has the power to make or break your look – or should we say lewk.
Whether it's an endlessly versatile eyeshadow palette, the right lippie that transforms your smile or a mascara that does it all, discovering the perfect makeup products for you can make all the difference.
Being the make-up enthusiasts that we are, we checked out the best new makeup products on the market to bring you our pick of the best eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, eyeliners and mascaras in Singapore. Keep reading to discover 'em all.
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Best Eyeshadow Palette For Everyday Use: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Luxury Eyeshadow Palette
You can now wear the iconic 'Pillow Talk' shade on your peepers with the Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette. This eyeshadow quad comes with four neutral shades in shimmering nudes and pinks. GirlStyle Beauty Awards judge Cinddie loves the pigmented yet buttery-soft formulation which "glides onto the eyelid smoothly with great staying power". What's more: the shades have a rich colour payoff and are versatile enough for you to create different eye makeup looks every single day.
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Best Eyeshadow Palette For Makeup Enthusiasts: Ange Gardien Vitamins Showtime Eye Palette
If there's one eyeshadow palette to add to your makeup collection ASAP, it's the infinitely versatile Vitamins Showtime Eye Palette. It has 9 shades ranging from pigmented mattes, to delicate shimmers and bold metallics – all you need to create an array of eye makeup looks for every occasion. Bonus: these shades are enhanced with sunflower seed oil for a moisturising feel and silky-smooth colour payoff.
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Best Eyeshadow Palette Under $50: Esprique Mellow Feeling Eyes
One of our favourite wallet-friendly eyeshadow palettes is this one by Esprique. Four versatile shades are all you need for a variety of eyeshadow looks. Thanks to the easy-to-blend, buildable formulation, you can opt for subtle, sheer wash of colour or amp up the intensity for a more pigmented look.
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Best Long-lasting Eyeliner: Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Eye Liner
This goes into our good books for its fine nib and smooth application that glides effortlessly to create a sharp cat-eye. But what really impressed us is the Perfect Strokes' staying power. Even after a full day of wear (and sweating), we did not notice any smudging. It does however take a few rubs with a cleansing oil or balm to remove it thoroughly.
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Best Eyeliner Under $20: 1028 Ultra Precision Lasting Eyeliner
At only $19.90, this liquid eyeliner is worth every dollar. True to its name, it boasts an ultra fine 0.01mm brush nib for maximum precision. It is also highly pigmented so you can get a defined line even over eyeshadow with just one stroke.
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Best Volumising Mascara & Best Mascara For Dramatic Curls: Ange Gardien Here's Proof Volumising Mascara
Curled, voluminous lashes that last? We're happy to report that Ange Gardien's Here's Proof Volumising Mascara lives up to the promise. The smooth, ink-like texture of the mascara coats every strand of the lashes generously without any clumps or flakes. But more importantly, we noticed that our lashes looked curled and voluminous even after eight hours of wear.
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Best Lengthening Mascara: HEROINE MAKE Long Up Super Waterproof Mascara
On days when we want show-stopping lashes, we reach for HEROINE MAKE's Long Up Super Waterproof Mascara. It contains 5mm Long Extension Fibre and Long EX Fibre to coat and lengthen every strand of your lashes. The results are so dramatic, you'll think you're wearing falsies! While we appreciate its smudge-proof, sweat-proof, and waterproof formulation, it can be quite a hassle to remove.
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Favourite Liquid Blush: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Rare Beauty has many noteworthy products but one particular standout is the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush. It takes a while to get used to this liquid blush but once you do, the payoff is worth it. It is super pigmented; a little goes a long way. One dot is enough for each cheek and it'll blend beautifully into a soft, subtle flush. You can also take your pick between a matte and radiant finish.
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Favourite Cream Blush: Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush
For a pop of colour with longer staying power, our money's on cream blush – particularly, the Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush. Its goof-proof formulation is easy enough even for beginners. Upon application, it melts into the skin for natural-looking blush that you can build upon. We find that it is easier to use fingers for a more precise application but the Melting Blush works just as well with a damp makeup sponge or a brush.
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Favourite Drugstore Blush: ESPRIQUE Purely Veil Cheek
At $34, this drugstore blush is certainly a pocket-friendly find. The Purely Veil Cheek blends onto your cheeks beautifully and leaves a vivid yet sheer finish. You can even choose between two types – Color or Glow – for your preferred vibrant or glossy finish.
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Favourite Powder Blush: Laura Mercier Blush Color Infusion
Unlike other powder blushes, which can appear chalky or not pigmented enough, Laura Mercier Blush Color Infusion goes on like second skin, leaving a sheer wash of colour. Bonus points for the sheer variety of shades for different skin tones. 'Ginger' is the most universally flattering everyday shade, while our personal favourite is 'Sangria' for a fun, flirty pop of colour.
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Favourite Lip Tint: Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint
On days when we want to give our lips some TLC, we reach for the Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint. It functions as a hydrating, colour-enhancing lip balm that's infused with olive, jojoba, and avocado oils. Not only do our chapped, dry lips feel comfortably moisturised and plumped, it also has natural my-lips-but-better hue. Our favourite is the shade 'Bare Pink'.
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Favourite Matte Liquid Lipstick: Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream
What's not to love about this lip cream? Thanks to its light, fluffy texture, the Lip Soufflé glides on like a dream and stays put for hours without budging. Makeup artist and GirlStyle Beauty Awards judge Ying Cui loves its pigmented formulation; in fact, she often uses the shade 'Courage' (as seen in the image above) on her bridal clients for that natural look.
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Favourite Classic Lipstick: Etude Fixing Tint Bar
Classic lipsticks are the ones you reach for at any time – be it for casual or special occasions. That's Etude Fixing Tint Bar for us. This hydro-matte lip tint bar brings together the best of both worlds: a full-coverage matte hue with the comfort and wearability of a lip balm. It is also transfer- and smudge-proof – making it perfect for your every day wear.
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Favourite Drugstore Lipstick: ESPRIQUE Chiffon Matte Rouge
A good liquid lipstick formula with a non-sticky, non-drying and smudge-free finish is hard to achieve but ESPRIQUE'S Chiffon Matte Rouge has nailed it. At only $30, this drugstore lippie ticks all the right boxes: pigmented colours, a light and powdery-smooth feel on the lips, and smudge-proof to boot.
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Best Lipstick Worth The Splurge: Ange Gardien Matte for Glitter Lipstick
It won't break the bank but what makes Ange Gardien's Matte For Glitter Lipstick a splurge is its luxurious look and feel. It is formulated with a Glitter Wrap Technology that gives your lips a subtle matte glitter sheen. What's more, its packaging is certainly easy on the eyes; the gorgeous limited-edition bullet lipstick case was designed by French artist Antony Squizzato.
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Best Clean Lipstick For Sensitive Lips: MAC Cosmetics Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Stick
Meet the bolder sister of MAC's iconic Powder Kiss lipstick. The Velvet Blur Slim Stick doesn't just offer 12 hours of bold colour, it is also gentle on the lips. The ultra-weightless feel is a breeze to wear, plus it is formulated without parabens, mineral oils, animal derived products or other triggering ingredients that can be a bane for sensitive lips.
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Favourite Vegan Lipstick: Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm
Consider us hooked! This Volumizing Glossy Balm has us reaching for it every time we want that my-lips-but-much-better look. Part lipstick, part nourishing lip balm, and part gloss, this 3-in-1 product hydrates, plumps up your lips, and delivers the glossy high-shine finish in just one swipe. Hourglass being a cruelty-free brand is, of course, the icing on the cake.
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