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M.A.C Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, $61 A one-step powder and foundation that gives complexions a smooth and velvety matte finish. It offers buildable medium-to-full coverage that reduces the appearance of enlarged pores, while wicking away oil and shine to keep complexion looking fresh for 12 hours. More importantly, it won’t leave darker skin tones with an ashy grey tone. Comes in 32 shades. Available at M.A.C boutiques and counters
Hermes Plein Air Complexion Balm SPF30/PA+++, $148
A hydrating complexion enhancer that offers a “second skin” finish. It also contains skin-loving actives like hyaluronic acid, evening primrose, baikal skullcap and white mulberry to nourish and protect skin. But here’s what makes this so unique: Each shade caters to several skin tones, so there’s something for everyone. Comes in 10 shades; two additional shades will be added later this year. Available at Hermes boutiques and Hermes.com/sg/en
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Foundation, $68 Achieve an ultra-natural finish with this fluid foundation. The secret lies in its unique micro-skin system, which contains a flexible micro-meshed structure that follows skin’s movements for a truly even and flawless all-day finish. The long-wearing formula also contains a duo of perfecting and micro-blurring powders to cover imperfections for 24 hours. It’s also sweat-, water- and smudge-proof. Comes in 40 shades. Available at Sephora stores and Sephora.sg
Nars Light Reflecting Foundation, $78
This skincare-makeup hybrid not only blurs imperfections, smooths the look of textured skin and hides blemishes, it even helps improve skin’s clarity over time – thanks to a vegan formula containing 70 per cent nourishing skincare ingredients like biomimetic oat, cacao peptides and milk thistle. Its use of a photofriendly powder adjusts your skin tone to the intensity of the light you’re under, so you’ll never look washed out. Comes in 16 shades. Available at Nars boutiques and counters
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation, $76
An easy-to-blend foundation that gives skin a soft matte finish and a natural glow. It’s also infused with a brightening rose complex and hyaluronic acid to erase dryness and dullness, revealing a smooth and fresh-looking complexion. Comes in 30 shades. Available at Sephora stores and Sephora.sg
Orce Come Closer Skin Perfecting Serum-Foundation, $129
Made especially for Asian skin tones and types, this lightweight serum-foundation hybrid with its breathable, buildable formula covers imperfections while rejuvenating skin with Tahitian pearl, evodia rutaecarpa (a herb used in traditional Chinese medicine) and hyaluronic acid. Comes in six shades. Available at Tangs at Tang Plaza and Orcecosmetics.com