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Shiseido Color + Glow Enhancer
Don’t let the intense colour intimidate you. Despite its striking red appearance in the pan, the Shiseido Color + Glow Enhancer starts off sheer on the skin and diffuses into a beautiful blurred, watercolour blush finish. On days when I want more drama on my cheeks, I can seamlessly pack this on without any streakiness for a blush-focused look. While other powder blushes dry my skin out, Shiseido has infused plenty of skincare ingredients into its Color + Glow Enhancer for long-lasting hydration. What’s more, this versatile, multi-tasking powder doubles up as eyeshadow, highlighter and contour—all in one ornate compact. That’s three fewer things to toss in your makeup bag. — Anis Nabilah, beauty intern
Shiseido Color + Glow Enhancer, $58, available at Shiseido
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Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
As all oily girls know too well—nothing lasts forever, especially not in this heat. And as much as locking in a full face requires heavy-duty setting, it’s also important to let your skin breathe. This powder from Hourglass strikes the perfect balance, its finely-milled consistency ensuring a seamless blend while still feeling airy on the skin. With the fluffy Veil Powder Brush, a light dusting in the T-zone and cheeks has been my go-to way of keeping everything in place. —Aileen Liang, beauty writer
Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder in Translucent, $84, available at Sephora
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Tarte Shape Tape Conecealer
Dark circles, be gone. The cult favourite Tarte Shape Tape Concealer has long been a staple in my beauty arsenal. Creamy yet lightweight, it covers dark circles and other blemishes without drying out or looking cakey on the skin. The oversized doe-foot applicator picks up more than enough product to cover my entire face, though I like to use a pea-sized amount for lighter coverage under my eyes. Once set with powder, this concealer stays put all day. — Anis Nabilah, beauty intern
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer, $47 for 10ml, available at Sephora
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The Daily Press Arabica & Amande Body Oil
Getting glammed up for a night out in the summer can be tricky—there’s the threat of it melting off, after all. But it’s also the perfect season for a body glow. Singapore-based brand The Daily Press understands our humid climes well with their lightweight yet nourishing body oil, produced in small batches from naturally-derived ingredients. Blended with rosehip, sweet almond and avocado oils, the fast-absorbing formula hydrates without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. Perhaps my favourite part of all is its scent—upcycled coffee Arabica oil suffuses the skin with the irresistible aroma of fresh, roasted beans. The glowy results, of course, are undeniable. —Aileen Liang, beauty writer
The Daily Press Arabica & Amande Body Oil, $75 for 100ml, available for pre-order at The Daily Press
