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MAC Cosmetics Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick
There are few beauty staples with a similar historic run as the coveted MAC bullet. And it certainly lives up to its name—as a first-time wearer myself, it really did deliver its famously rich pigment in a single swipe. The creamy formula wears like a balm, while produces a gleaming semi-matte finish. I have been eyeing one for quite some time now, and have become privy to the shade P.D.A. for a guaranteed red lip on the go; and it has become integral to my everyday carry. — Agnes Shu, digital writer
MAC Cosmetics Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick, $25, available at MAC Cosmetics
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Laura Mercier Tinted Blur Balm
This is a base product that still surprises me with its innovative formulation. A balm to powder texture, it is best transferred at the swirl of a brush. Weightless and buildable, it offers the soft touch of a skin tint with a thin veil of coverage—just enough to refine texture and give it a blurring, matte effect that doesn’t finish dry or patchy. Infused with hydrating peptides and vegan squalane, perfect for days when I’m in the mood to lean into the ‘clean girl’, natural look with a lighter base. — Azrin Tan, associate digital editor
Laura Mercier Tinted Blur Balm, $68, available at Sephora
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Louis Vuitton Beauty LV Crayon in 390 Pink Aurora
Dame Pat McGrath has done it again. Score an ultra-luscious, kissable pout with her latest creation for Louis Vuitton Beauty: the LV Crayon Lip Liner. Available in 10 diverse hues, this fine-tipped pencil proves to be an integral addition to any make-up lover’s arsenal—no matter if you’re a beginner or maestro thanks to its vastly pigmented and highly-blendable formula. A single swipe is enough to garner discernible colour pay-off, while its waxy finish means you can smudge it out seamlessly with even your fingers alone. 390 Pink Aurora is a personal favourite; a vivid magenta that brightens the visage considerably. — Emily Heng, beauty editor
Louis Vuitton Beauty LV Crayon in 390 Pink Aurora, $78, available at Louis Vuitton Beauty
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Dyson Co-anda2x Large Round Volumising Brush Attachment
Whenever I get my hair blown out at the salon, I like it best when my wavy hair becomes the best version of itself: bouncy, voluminous and airy. Replicating it at home can be a challenging task, when I’m trying to simultaneously hold both a round brush and a hairdryer. It’s been a lot easier, though, since I’ve added the Dyson Co-anda2x Volumising Brush Attachment to my hair styling routine. The long, fine bristles grips onto the hair effortlessly to create tension, which imparts volume to the strands. With how big the barrel is, my favourite way to use the attachment is to refresh my curtain bangs—and I’ve never had to worry about it snagging or breaking my fine strands either. —Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Dyson Co-anda2x Large Round Volumising Brush Attachment, $54, available at Dyson
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Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Eye Liner
Hello, precision. Crafted with an ergonomic grip, the Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Eye Liner from Rare Beauty is perfect for beginners who don’t have a ton of experience applying eyeliner. Its sturdy yet flexible tip draws precise strokes, gliding smoothly along the lash line in one swift motion. While other eyeliners might snag on applied ink, building up pigment with this eyeliner poses no problem at all. Although, I’ve never really needed to do a second pass—one application is enough to deliver the jet-black pigment for a bold eye look. — Anis Nabilah, beauty intern
Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Eye Liner, $38, available at Sephora
