Teviant Must-haves

Kurniawan’s top five picks to try

1 Eyebrow Tint (pre- order), $19.50

Featuring a four-point brush tip that delivers micro -fine strokes of lasting formula, this bulks up sparse brows and gives a 3D microbladed look. “It’s super easy to use, even if you’re an amateur,” enthuses Kurniawan, who suggests getting it in Herself, a light brown that plays well for most Asians.

2 Liquid Eyeliner Pen, $22.90

With a formula that is water, sweat and smudge resistant, this liquid eyeliner promises to stay put in Southeast Asia’s hot and humid weather, performing exceptionally even for those with oily lids. Kurniawan recommends Virago, a classic black that works with any look.

3 Blush To Flush Palette, $38.90

A cheek palette with a potent concentration of good-for- skin actives such as apricot oil and burdock extract, this boasts an ultra-blendable formula that feels soft and velvety on skin. The pigments, which feature pearl powder, are concentrated, warns Kurniawan, so a little goes a long way in adding colour and radiance to those cheeks.

4 Mon Cheri Mascara, $28.90

Waterproof and smudge-proof, this long-wearing mascara has double wands with brushes specially designed for the upper and lower lashes (use the bigger one for the former and the smaller for the latter). Made of tiny fibres that catch even the shortest strand, they coat lashes evenly with a formula designed to plump, lengthen and curl—guaranteeing full, fluttery lashes for up to 20 hours. “The key to achieving a dramatic effect,” Kurniawan shares, “is to ensure you start right at the base of the lash, then stroke outward and upward.”

5 Lip Spell Lipstick, $38.90

Perfect for those who are mad about matte, this lippie has “a lightweight, hydrating formula that ensures a good, smooth colour that’s comfortable to wear all day”, says Kurniawan, adding that the 10 vivid hues it comes in are specially selected to suit a wide variety of Asian skin tones.