Best beauty Instagrams: Zoe Tay and Tay Ying’s auspicious red makeup looks for CNY

If bold lip colours aren’t for you, there are plenty of ways to get into the festive spirit. Case in point: this natural, radiant makeup seen on actress Joanne Peh.

Laura Mercier Blush Colour Infusion in Peach, $49

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To cop her look, skip contour and use a peachy pink blush to add definition and warmth to your face.

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New year, new hairdo. The ’90s flip hairstyle is back! Celebrities have been wearing their hair straight and smooth, with the ends dramatically flipped in either direction. Actress Tong Bing Yu embraced this style by subtly flipping the ends of her shoulder length hair.

John Frieda Volume Lift Lightweight Hairspray, $13.90

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This hairstyle is surprisingly easy to pull off and recreate. To get that signature flip, use a flat iron to gently flip out the hair (away from the face) before spritzing on some hairspray to secure the look.

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When in doubt, opt for a monochromatic makeup look. Pair your scarlet pout with a dusting of blush in the same colour family. Take a cue from actress Tay Ying and match it to your #OOTD while you’re at it.

RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Tint in Beloved, $62

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The easiest way to achieve shade-perfect monochromatic makeup is to use a hardworking lip and cheek tint. Since these stains tend to dry down quickly, always apply a moisturiser beforehand to help with the blending.

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Ah Jie makes a strong case for an orange-red lip. She paired her statement-making lips with clean skin and curled lashes.

Fenty Beauty Slip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipstick in Tang Thang, $35

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If you want your lipstick to last through all the laughing, drinking and noshing you have lined up this festive season, fill your lips with a lip liner before applying a lipstick in the same shade.

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Between former actress Apple Hong’s dewy skin, glass lips and rosy cheeks, it’s hard to pick our favourite part of this look.

But to copy her glowy complexion, apply a thin layer of illuminating primer with a foundation brush, starting with the high planes of your face.

Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer, $43

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Besides using a tiny, dime-size amount, it’s also important to give your primer time to set before layering foundation on top to prevent your makeup from looking cakey.

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