As we approach the end of the Ramadan season and gear up for the dawn of the long-awaited Hari Raya festivities, there’s no time like the present to lay out a game plan for looking your best at the many gatherings and reunions to come. For the first time since the pandemic put large group gatherings to a screeching halt over three years ago, Raya festivities are back in their full-fledged glory: from night markets returning to the scene to witness flocks of lively visitors, to gatherings that will finally be able to include entire families in full attendance. As we scramble to get our outfits in check, consider also the Hari Raya beauty essentials you’ll be needing to tide you through the merriments to come—preferably with a photo-ready finish that lasts all day. Needless to say, with days of celebrations and countless of friendly faces to greet, the goal in the beauty department is a budge-proof look that grants an all-day glow—with gorgeous selfies guaranteed.
Cue the skin-prepping moisturisers, must-have sunscreens, long-lasting foundations and bold lipsticks to have at the ready for your dazzling entrances. Below, beauty mavens and digital creators Sofia Arissa, Dian Pelangi and Yumi Ayummi reveal their Hari Raya beauty essentials this Eid al-Fitr and share how beauty has and continues to empower them everyday.
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Sofia Arissa, digital creator
“Beauty has empowered me to be confident and it’s about enhancing what I have while letting myself shine through.”
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Paula’s Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturiser
“Not only does it helps to moisturise, the added vitamin C will help to brighten your dull skin.”
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Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer
“I love this because it’s so long-lasting and makes your skin glow from within.”
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Rare Beauty Perfect Stroke Universal Volumizing Mascara
“This is my all-time favourite mascara because it stays lifted the whole day, it’s waterproof and it doesn’t smudge.”
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Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer
“This concealer has the most minimal creasing and the coverage is top notch.”
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Make Up For Ever HD Skin Foundation
“This is very lightweight yet it looks amazing in photos.”
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Maybelline Lip Vinyl
“This lip gloss stays on throughout the whole day with no touchups even through meals. A must-have for Raya!
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Dian Pelangi, digital creator and fashion entrepreneur
“When you take care of yourself externally and you strive to look good, eventually you’ll feel good. And when you feel good in your mind, you get this boost of confidence that enables you to do or create things you never thought you could.”
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Dior Prestige Le Scure de Gommage
“This exfoliates the skin gently the night before in preparation for Raya festivities, as it also plumps up the skin and gets rid of any flakes. Truly one of the best face scrubs with such a divine scent.”
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Crème de La Mer
“Although lightweight, this moisturiser is packed with nutrients and feels luxurious as you apply it into the skin. You’ll be surprised to see how even your skin tone will look with regular use.”
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Invisible Face Mist Ultra-Light
“My sensitive skin loves this kind of sunscreen. This comes in a spray form, which makes it easier to reapply over makeup. It does not leave any white cast, is waterproof and absorbs well without leaving a greasy feel.”
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Aseop Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Mist
“If there’s any major key takeaway to have from the pandemic, one of them has to be to always have hand sanitiser at the ready. This particular one has the kind of formulation that sinks right into the skin with a scent that’s not too obnoxious as compared to other sanitisers.”
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Buttonscarves Beauty Everyday Intense Lip Cream in New York
“I’m loving this Indonesian brand. I can never say no to a red lip; it’s my signature colour and my confidence booster. This lip cream offers a high quality formulation that’s also very comfortable on the lips.”
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Charlotte Tilbury The Feline Flick Eyeliner
“No look is ever complete without a flick of an eyeliner. The felt tip brush helps to define and enhance my eye shape, while lasting up to 12 hours! Perfect for those long days hopping from one Raya event to another.”
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Yumi Ayummi, digital creator and make-up artist
“Beauty goes beyond looking good. It is about self-love, taking care of your natural physical appearance and feeling the best version of you. Beauty empowers me because it gives me the time and space to be intentional and purposeful in how I can work on myself. In my work as a professional make-up artist, being a part of each client’s journey and seeing their joy and confidence gives me the fulfilment to keep doing what I do.”
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Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
“This boosts and brightens, while reducing my pores and wrinkles. My skin feels hydrated without looking or feeling greasy at all.”
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Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Illuminating Primer
“An illuminating primer with a glow that helps to smooth out my skin, immediately locking in my makeup and it stays colour-true all day long.”
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Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer
“It works well on bare skin as well as over foundation. It’s a product that’s designed to reflect light and add dimension to the face, making the skin appear more luminous and youthful.”
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Laura Mercier Shimmer Caviar Stick Eye Colour
“This long-wearing, buttery eyeshadow stick glides onto lids effortlessly. The creamy formula gives you the right amount to smudge, blend, line, fill or define, making it so easy to create any look.”
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Yumi Basics Mink Lashes
“Yumi Basics’s wide range of synthetic lashes has got you covered from everyday looks to special occasions. Just remember to consider your eye shape, length and style to suit your features.”
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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
“An invisible shield to set the make-up all day without melting, fading or transferring. Best of all, it keeps that healthy glow in check.”
