Her World Beauty Awards 2022: Best makeup products under $50

These wallet-friendly foundations, concealers, lip products and eye makeup will help you to look and feel your best, no matter your budget

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You don’t have to break the bank to get quality makeup. From skin-enhancing concealers to long-wearing lippies, we’ve rounded up our favourites, all of which ring in at $50 or less. Thanks to the affordable price tags, these makeup gems are great for experimenting with new looks and trends.

BASE

FENTY BEAUTY EAZE DROP BLURRING SKIN TINT FOUNDATION, $49

1/9

A lightweight foundation that instantly evens out the complexion while blurring imperfections. Comes in 25 shades.

“The perfect balance between being lightweight and offering good coverage.”

ETUDE HOUSE DOUBLE LASTING CUSHION MATTE, $32.90

2/9

Delivers a velvety matte finish that’s long-lasting and non- creasing. Comes in six shades.

“It doesn’t crack or accentuate lines on my forehead and cheeks, which tend to be more dry, and it makes my oily nose area stay matte.”

NUDESTIX NUDEFIX CREAM CONCEALER, $43

3/9

A lightweight skincare-infused concealer that offers buildable coverage. Comes in 12 shades.

“Super easy to blend, and disappears seamlessly into skin.”
BLUSH

NUDESTIX NUDIES MATTE ALL OVER FACE COLOUR BLUSH & BRONZE – NUDE LOVE EXTENSION, $50

4/9

A dual-ended stick blush that comes with a long-wearing soft colour balm on one end, and an applicator brush on the other. Perfect for adding a touch of colour to the cheeks, eyes and even lips.

“Easy to blend with the brush applicator, and felt very lightweight on skin.”
EYES

INCLINIC PLATINUM LASH BOOSTER FELT TIP EYELINER + SERUM, $29

5/9

An innovative two-in-one eyeliner that pulls double duty by nourishing and lengthening lashes, thanks to its lash growth formula, while defining the eyes at the same time. Long-wearing and smudge- proof to combat Singapore’s heat and humidity.

“Eyes looked bigger because of the liner, and it felt great knowing that I was taking care of my lashes while beautifying my eyes.”
BROWS

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS BROW FREEZE BROW STYLING WAX, $38

6/9

A universal clear wax that suits all skin tones and brow colours. It tames, lifts and defines, while providing long- lasting hold to keep unruly brows in place all day.

“Happy with the instant results as my brows looked very clean and defined, and the gel kept them in place for very long, despite the heat and humidity.”
LASHES

BENEFIT THEY’RE REAL! MAGNET POWERFUL LIFTING & LENGTHENING MASCARA, $47

7/9

The innovative wand with a magnetically charged core, along with the magnetic mineral-enriched formula and custom-designed zigzag bristles lifts, lengthens and define lashes for a flutter- worthy finish.

“The wand holds a good amount of product, and lashes were noticeably fuller with just one swipe.”
LIPS

KOSE ESPRIQUE CHIFFON MATTE ROUGE, $30

8/9

A liquid lip colour that offers budge-proof, long-wearing colour – perfect for when you’re wearing a mask. Also has moisture-locking properties to keep lips hydrated. Comes in eight shades.

“This powdery cream lip colour sets to a solid film that doesn’t budge!”

ETUDE HOUSE FIXING TINT, $19.90

9/9

A lip tint that won’t transfer or budge. Its hydro-matte finish won’t emphasise dry spots, keeping lips looking kissable and full. Comes in five shades.

“It dries down matte, leaving a nice blotted lip finish. There was still a subtle tint of colour left even after a meal.”

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