This Colour-Correcting Sunscreen Passed The Sweat Test That Is Singapore’s Weather
The weather in Singapore can be quite unforgiving at times — the sweltering heat and high humidity make a particularly lethal combination! When you are out and about, the last thing you want is makeup melting down your face.
That’s why Team GirlStyle got makeup artist Ying Cui (@yyingcui) to spill the beans on how she creates sweat-proof no-makeup makeup looks that will stay intact all day long. Yes, it’s totally doable! That’s because the secret formula is actually just sunscreen.
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Ever the creative, Ying Cui even designed different looks for three common scenarios:
#1 When you’re pressed for time
Picture this scene: You hit snooze on your alarm more times than you should and the next thing you know, you’re scrambling to get out the door. In instances when you’re unable to manage a full face beat, opt for a product that offers lighter coverage, like ALLIE’s Chrono Beauty Color Tuning UV 03 Sheer Beige Sunscreen.
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Ying Cui suggests using two fingers’ length worth of product on your face and neck, exactly like how you’d apply sunscreen on a daily basis. For hygiene purposes, she used makeup brushes for the application in these images. If you have freckles or age spots, be more generous with those areas. Pro tip: Avoid blending it too much in target areas to ensure extra coverage.
#2 When you want to conceal your eye bags and dark circles
Desperate to hide your unhealthy sleeping habits? The first step is to combat under-eye puffiness. Ying Cui uses a cooling device but if you don’t own one, simply head to your kitchen cabinet to grab two cold metal spoons and place them over your eyes. That ought to work wonders too!
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To help ensure that any product you use next goes on smoother and doesn’t settle in the creases, apply some eye cream to your eye contour. Then, apply a layer of ALLIE’s Chrono Beauty Color Tuning UV 02 Sunny Apricot Sunscreen under your eyes before adding another layer all over your face. As the formula features a vibrant apricot-pink tint, it effectively corrects the blue undertones of eye bags. That’s because orange and blue are complementary colours that are on the opposite ends of the colour wheel.
#3 When you wish to make your complexion less dull
Some days, you just want to look more alive and like you got a full eight hours of sleep. To correct yellow tones in the skin, Ying Cui typically reaches for ALLIE’s Chrono Beauty Color Tuning UV 01 Ennui Purple Sunscreen. It's got a brightening effect, so remember to go easy on the application. A thin layer does the trick and rest assured that it takes just a few minutes for the sunscreen to set to a more natural shade.
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A natural glow and sheen are easily within reach with ALLIE’s Chrono Beauty Color On UV (Luster). For a dewy highlight, swipe it on the high points of your face, such as the top of your cheekbones, along your forehead, and on the bridge of your nose. Since it contains SPF50, this product also doubles as extra protection against the formation of freckles.
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With shine and sebum control that lasts for eight hours, it’s no wonder why these sunscreens have Ying Cui’s stamp of approval. Plus, they are also highly resistant to friction, which means that you can still wear a face mask without having to worry about your look smudging!
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Planning to get your hands on these multi-tasking sunscreens that are perfect for Singapore’s weather? From 4 to 11 September, enjoy 25% off when you shop a minimum of two products — just redeem the store vouchers on Shopee and Lazada! Plus, you get to enjoy complimentary gifts when you stock up during this sale period.
This post is brought to you by ALLIE.
