Whether you’re wearing it on its own or using it to set a liquid foundation, powder foundation provides a smooth, filtered complexion thanks to the pigments and powders it contains. It also lasts longer through the day, especially through the heat and humidity of Singapore. Couple that with the sweat and oils from being out and about, and you have yourself the perfect Grailed product for easy touch-ups in between your Chinese New Year house visits.
Offering matte coverage that blurs and smooths texture and pores, the Make Up For Ever powder foundation provides up to 12 hours of buildable coverage. The lightweight formula is also water-resistant. Available in 28 shades.
Those with oily skin types would love the OG powder foundation from M.A.C. Cosmetics. The matte formula controls oil and shine for up to eight hours and provides medium-to-full coverage that promises to stay true to colour without caking or streaking. Available in 29 shades.
One/Size is a makeup label created by beauty YouTuber Patrick Starrr and this powder foundation is his go-to to create his full-impact glam. It provides a soft matte medium-to-full buildable finish that lasts up to 12 hours. Available in 31 shades.
Part of the L’Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear line, the powder foundation gives full, natural matte coverage for up to 24 hours. The formula is water-, heat- and sweat-proof, making it especially great for Singapore’s weather. Available in 10 shades.
Those who find it difficult to find their shade can head to Rihanna’s inclusive Fenty Beauty. Her powder foundation promises buildable soft matte coverage that’s non-cakey and sweat-, humidity- and crease-resistant. Available in 50 shades.
The FlexMatte technology ensures that the Sephora Collection powder foundation blends seamlessly into the skin for a natural matte finish while blurring imperfections and smoothing over texture. It has buildable coverage and wears up to eight hours. Available in 21 shades.
The brand’s Camo range of base makeup has become viral for its affordability and high performance. Its long-wearing and lightweight powder foundation is primer-infused and can be built to medium-to-full coverage. Available in 15 shades.
Maybelline’s full-coverage matte powder foundation has been formulated with blurring pigments that blur texture and control sebum. It also provides additional sun protection with its SPF 44 rating. Available in seven shades.
Text: Ho Guo Xiong/Female