The travel-friendly makeup must-haves for your next trip

Powder Foundations

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When it comes to your base makeup, the simpler it is, the better. This means finding foundations that won’t require too much effort or tools to apply. In this case, powder foundations are a great option for a quick effortless look. They are weightless and tend to last longer than liquid foundation — which of course, is always a plus. Better yet, they are easy to bring around and touch up wherever you go, which is ideal considering that most powder foundations are compact enough to easily fit into any purse.

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Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation by Fenty, $55, from Sephora
This is a medium to full coverage foundation that blurs the skin for that touched-up effect. It's resistant to heat and humidity, which is a definite must when you are travelling to warmer countries. They also provide a sponge, so you can simply use it to apply the product onto the face for more coverage.

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bareMinerals BAREPRO Foundation, $43, from Lookfantastic
Bareminerals has owned the powder cosmetic game for the longest time, and those who use their products swear by them. Their pressed foundation is a cult favourite for those who like their loose powder version but require something more travel-friendly. It is dermatologist-tested and lasts up to 12 hours. It provides a natural finish as well as vitamins to enrich the skin.

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4/19

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation, $21.90, from Guardian
When it comes to drugstore powder foundations, the first thing that comes to mind is the Maybelline Fit Me foundation. It’s a much-loved product, boasting amazing shine-control and a beautiful matte finish. It also contains SPF 32 — and we all know the importance of sun protection.

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Eyeshadow

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When it comes to eyeshadow palettes, we would usually reach out for our compact palettes so we can easily carry them around during our travels. Furthermore, an eyeshadow palette can also do wonders and can dial up your look in seconds. Here, we recommend the palettes with the best colours for an effortless look throughout your whole vacation.

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Mini Nude Eyeshadow Palette by Natasha Denona, $39, from Sephora
Natasha Denona is well-known for its mini eyeshadow palettes, and this one is a neutral one that comes with both matte and metallic shadows. It is designed so that all the shadows are in one line, making it a slim and very travel-friendly palette that won’t take up too much space in the purse. It has two metallic shades, two matte shades, and one duo-chrome eyeshadow for those who want that extra bling in your eyelook.

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Jill Stuart Eternal Couture Eyes Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette, $72, from Sephora





For fans of all things shimmer, this eyeshadow palette could be the go-to for your travel needs. With a mix of pinks and browns, these colours are for those who want to brighten up their eye look. It comes with a double-ended sponge applicator; it has a thicker side for base applications and a thinner side for more precise placement of the shadows.

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CANMAKE Perfect Stylist Eyes, $15.92, from Shopee
Canmake is loved for their cream cheek products, but their eyeshadow palettes are equally as good. For this particular series, we recommend taking a look at all the palettes they offer to choose the one you like best. They cover neutrals, pinks, oranges, and purples. Each palette comes with five shades and a mirror so you can easily do your touch-ups on the go. It also comes with its own double-sided sponge applicator.

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Mascaras

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For mascaras, we're always on the hunt for one that's smudge-proof, non-flaky, and volumising. However, when we are travelling, we also want our mascaras to also be long-lasting. Think — the ones that won't budge or wear off after a few hours, so that we have one less thing to worry about.

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Urban Decay Perversion Waterproof Mascara, $38, from Sephora
This mascara is the waterproof version of Urban Decay’s popular Perversion mascara, which promises to lengthen, curl, and volumise the lashes. It is water-resistant and smudge-proof, meaning that you can sight-see in the sweltering heat and not worry about having grey lines running down your face. You also don’t have to wiggle the wand or carefully change the angle of it. All you need is a few good swipes, and you're good to go! This also makes a great option if you just want to enhance the eyes and leave the hotel room.

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11/19

Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Mascara, $44, from Sephora
Benefit Cosmetic’s They’re Real! Mascara is a cult-favourite among beauty lovers. This is great for those who want jet-black, dramatic lashes without having to put on some falsies. The unique wand shape helps to easily coat the eyelashes on the inner corners of the eye. It also takes a bit longer to dry, so you can layer it up as much as you want.

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12/19

KissMe, Heroine Make Mascara Advanced Film, $15.60, from iHerb
When it comes to mascaras, many tend to overlook brands like KissMe, Heroine Make. Among fans of drugstore products, this one is known to never move until you take it off. The wand is also thinner than many others, which makes it suitable for smaller Asian eyes. Despite being sweat-proof and smudge-proof, you can easily remove it with cleansing oil or facial soap.

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Tinted Lip Balms

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If you are travelling to a cold country, lip balms are a must to protect against dry, chapped lips. To reduce the number of products you have to bring (lip balm, lipstick, lip liner, etc), opting for a multi-beneficial tinted lip balm is the perfect go-to as it will moisturise your lips and give it that pop of colour you need to finish off the look.

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Clinique Chubby Color Lipstick Set, $39, from Sephora
The Chubby Color Lipstick set may be called a lipstick set, but it comes with five nourishing tinted lip balms that will both hydrate and bring colour to your lips. The coverage is sheer but it's also buildable so you can layer it on as much as you like for a more intense colour payoff.

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15/19

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm, $18, from Sephora
This series of lip balms give a natural finish, which basically means that your lips will still look like your lips, but just better. It boasts eight-hour moisturisation and comes in six different shades for you to choose from. It is 100 per cent natural and is certified Clean at Sephora.

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16/19

Naturals by Watsons Prestige Rose Tinted Lip Balm, $5.90, from Watsons
This rosy lip balm is created with rose oil and rose water, and promises to soften and moisturise the lips while providing a nice wash of colour. Despite its price, it works well to keep the lips supple (and kissable!) for any travel selfies you want to take.

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Tinted brow gel

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Doing your brows can make a huge difference to your look. However, if you're pressed for time and you're running late, a tinted brow gel could be your lifesaver. Not only can they allow you to style your brows, they also add colour to them, filling them in for you.

 

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel, $40, from Sephora





This product is described as a mascara for the brows and provides styling with a hint of colour for natural everyday brows. It has a lightweight formula that will help you forget that you are even wearing it on your brows in the first place.

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19/19

Revolution Pro Ultimate Brow Gel, $15, from Lookfantastic
This gel is a little different. It comes with a doe-foot applicator that allows you to spread a generous amount of product onto your brows. Afterwards, you can use the spoolie provided to blend the products in and style your brows the way you like. For those that want a little more edge to their brows, there is an angled brush on the other side of the spoolie that will allow you to create the perfect sharp brow end that you like.

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This article was first published in Singapore Women's Weekly.