A foundation that’s intelligent enough to tell which areas of your face needs hydration, and which ones need to be mattified? Consider Shiseido Synchro Skin Lasting Liquid Foundation, the foundation of the future.

I know wearing makeup while exercising is not advised, but I couldn’t resist testing out the Eyeko Waterproof Sport Mascara by going through a sweaty, hour-long yoga flow class with it. This mascara doesn’t budge.

For days when you just want a hint of coverage but don’t care much for a dewy finish that most tinted moisturisers offer, the NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint is your answer.

On application, the Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Vernis A Levres Vinyl Cream gives the glossiest, high-shine finish you can imagine, but leaves a pigmented tint when when it rubs off. No awkward patches after your post-work drinks.

20- or even 50-shade lipstick launches are pretty common these days but 100? Trust Urban Decay to pull this off. This massive collection features six finishes ranging from sheer, metallic, creamy to matte.

Trust us when we say that the  BECCA Jaclyn Hill Collection Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured Champagne Pop is a universally flattering highlighter. It lends an intense and luminous glow on any skin tone and it’s so hard to resist purchasing the rest of the collection to really amp up the glow.

Unlike other pigments that usually leave a mess when you open the lid, the M.A.C Spellbinder Shadow features magnetic pigments that stays put in the jar, until you’re ready to use them. Outside of the pot, they go on smooth, with an almost creamy texture. Plus, it never looks messed up in the pot!

It’s hard to go through 2016 without mentioning how glad we are that Kat Von D is now available in Singapore. Combine this with the popularity of liquid lipsticks, and you basically have our favourite liquid lipstick of the year.

PS: Yes, we do own the coveted Lolita II.

There are days we need a little more coverage and some days when we just need a tinge of tinted moisturisers to take us through the day. If you’re not big on buying multiple foundations, then the  Cover FX Custom Cover Drops is perfect. One drop in your favourite primer or cream lends it a natural finish, but adding up to four drops gives it a perfect, full coverage.

Red lipsticks are aplenty, but we didn’t think that red eye shadow would be this big in 2016. The Chanel Les 4 Ombres in Candeur et Expérience eye shadow palette gives red eye shadow a sultry, sexy and still relatively understated persona and made it one of the most coveted palettes in 2016.

The Burberry Beauty Lip and Cheek Bloom is one of those things we love popping into our purses for makeup on the go. Use your fingers and dab some onto cheeks for a fresh burst of colour, or just swipe it on your lips to give it some colour before you take a selfie. #EasyPeasy

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