Her World Beauty Awards 2024: 11 best eye makeup and blushes, tested and expert-approved

#1 Best brow: Benefit Precisely, My Brow Wax, $47

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What It Is Thanks to its dual-sided brush, it offers a bold pigment payoff while holding your brow hairs in place. Comes in 11 flattering shades. 

“Highly pigmented, good wax pay-off and easy to use. Glides on well and made my brows look thicker, but in a natural way.” — Dr Rachel Ho, aesthetic doctor, La Clinic

#2 Best all-in-one mascara: Givenchy L’Interdit Mascara, $59

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What It Is Take your lashes from blah to va-va-voom. Its buildable texture promises to intensify the eyes by enhancing lash length and volume for the most flutter-worthy lashes. It also boasts 90 per cent natural-origin ingredients like black rose oil and fortifying vitamins that protect and nourish your fringes.

“The formula is dark and inky. Perfect for creating that dramatic, falsies-like finish.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore 

#3 Best lash-growth serum: XLash Eyelash Serum, $144.90

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What It Is The upgraded formula is now suited for even the most sensitive skin and eyes. It’s infused with biotin (also known as vitamin B7) to promote healthy lash growth, hyaluronic acid to condition dry, brittle lashes, antioxidant-rich green tea to soothe the delicate eye area and rosemary extract to improve circulation and stimulate the eyelash follicles. Thanks to its oil-free formula, you can even apply it over lash extensions to prevent breakage and strengthen your natural lash follicles to help the extensions last even longer. 

“Didn’t irritate my eyes and my lashes felt stronger too.” — Tay Ying, actress 

#4 Best eyeshadow (single): Chanel Ombre Essentielle, $59

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What It Is These finely-milled, buttery powders come in a variety of finishes, from matte to metallic, allowing you to create a multitude of looks. Wear it on its own or layer the eyeshadows for added intensity. The formula is also enriched with sage oil and film-forming agents, which ensures long-lasting comfort for up to eight hours. Comes in 14 shades. 

“The eyeshadows are very buildable – you can use it (to create) soft or intense (looks), and they’re very blend-able too. Plus, the colours last even in the humidity.” — Sha Shamsi, makeup artist

#5 Best eyeshadow (palette): Pat McGrath Labs Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction, $202

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What It Is Makeup enthusiasts, this is for you. This eyeshadow palette comes with ten vivid colours in five luxurious finishes, allowing you to experiment and create a variety of looks. In addition, the rich pigments deliver great colour pay-off too. 
 
“It definitely lasts! It stayed throughout the day and I loved that about it. It also shines through and through, allowing me to create really beautiful looks. Removal was easy, though the sparkly shades needed a bit more effort.” — Munah Bagharib, actress and host 

#6 Best on-the-go eyeshadow (palette): Gucci Beauty Multi-Use Palette De Beaute Quatuor, $120

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What It Is A multi-use quad palette for your eyes, lips and cheeks. It comes with four buildable and easy-to-use shades in matte, satin and cream finishes that blend easily to create endless makeup combinations. Plus, its sleek compact makes it easy to slip the palette into your bag for touch-ups anytime, anywhere. 

“A very versatile pattern with beautiful formulas, that allows me to go from everyday soft glam to bold glam. I definitely see myself taking this around and travelling it.” — Melvin Tseng, beauty content creator  

#7 Best powder blush: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush, $44

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What It Is If the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush and the Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter got married and had a baby, this would be it. This radiant powder blush combines the best qualities of each, delivering an airy, easy-to-blend and silky colour for a healthy flush. And its highly pigmented base is packed with luminous pearls to add a natural-looking dimension too. Comes in six shades.

“I love that it gives a very effortless glow and shimmer. Easy to use, blend-able and long-lasting too. I also received a lot of compliments when wearing this blush.” — Tay Ying, actress

#8 Best cream blush: Pat McGrath Labs - Divine Blush Legendary Glow Colour Balm, $49

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What It Is A glow-boosting cream blush in a stick form that not only delivers a dewy flush, but also keeps complexion supple thanks to the use of shea butter, squalane and passion fruit extract. 

“The stick format makes this really easy to use. Love the beautiful colour pay-off too.” — Elizabeth Lee, editor-in-chief, Her World Singapore 

#9 Best liquid blush: NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush, $59.95

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What It Is A buildable liquid blush that delivers colour while caring for your skin with a blend of hydrating actives like sodium hyaluronate and a vegan protein. And its lightweight, ultra-creamy texture applies like a dream, settling into a transfer-resistant wash of colour on the cheeks. 

“Love how the shimmer in the shade I got makes my skin look like it has a natural glow. It also sits on my makeup well.” — Xixi Lim, actress and host

#10 Best mascara (tied): 1028 Extend Curl Waterproof Mascara EX, $22.90

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What It Is The secret of this mascara lies in its customised tapered tip brush that coats every lash from root to tip helping you achieve luscious length and curl. The formula also contains vitamin B5 and collagen to condition and strengthen the lashes, so you won’t have to worry about damage. Plus, it’s smudge- and waterproof, making it great for oily lids and Singapore’s humidity. 

“Was pleasantly surprised from the first application. It coated my lashes well and evenly, giving definition, length and separation instantly. Plus, it doesn’t flake, smudge and looks good even after a long day.” — Vanessa Chia, freelance contributor

#11 Best mascara (tied): Mude Inspire Volume Curling Mascara, $29.90

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What It Is This volumising gel-based mascara contains two types of fibres to help lift, curl and define the lashes with ease. In addition, its unique wand comes with a curved brush that adheres perfectly to different eye shapes while the rounded bristles keeps the finish clump-free. The water-, sweat- and smudge-proof formula also contains a biotin-peptide complex and phyto-keratin to nourish and strengthen the lashes to keep them healthy. 

“It’s a great mascara for makeup beginners or for those who prefer that no-makeup makeup look. It doesn’t flake or smudge and subtly lifts and lengthens the lashes.” — Letty Seah, beauty editor, Her World Singapore