The rainy season is upon us! The combination of moisture and heat can take its toll on your beauty regimen, particularly on your skin and makeup. Skin gets oilier. Foundation can easily wear off. Eyeshadows crease and liners smudge. Blushers fade to nothing by midday. Good thing cosmetics companies nowadays have formulated products that are not only highly pigmented, easy to apply but are also long-wearing and sometimes even waterproof. So the next time it’s storming outside and you’re headed for work or prepping for a hot date, your face should be the least of your worries with these tried and tested products:
1. MEHRON
Skin Prep Pro, www.dtcmakeup.com
This clear, fragrance-free formula is a makeup base that helps act as a moisture barrier between your skin and the makeup to keep your face looking fresh even in the most extreme conditions. Perfect for oily skin! Apply on a clean, dry face with a cotton pad or sponge and allow to dry for five minutes before putting on the rest of your makeup.
2. BOBBI BROWN
Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation, SM Megamall
World-renowned makeup artist, Bobbi Brown herself claims, “This foundation gives you flawless, natural-looking coverage that lasts all day.” A long-wear foundation with a “soft focus” effect that evens the skin tone and provides an immediate reduction in the appearance of lines, wrinkles and pores. Tailor made for anyone who has oily skin or lives in a warm, humid climate. Apply with your fingers or a blending sponge.
3. CHANEL
Perfection Lumiere Extreme Powder Foundation, Rustan’s Makati
For those who prefer to use powder over liquid makeup, Chanel offers a mattifying foundation also adapted for the hot and humid Asian market. It’s the perfect balance of matte and sheer. “Blurring-effect” powders conceal the appearance of pores and soften imperfections and surface irregularities for a smooth and even complexion that lasts from morning till evening. Apply on its own with the supplied sponge or use with a brush to set your liquid foundation for longer wear.
4. K-PALETTE
Real Lasting Eyeliner Waterproof in Super Black, Beauty Bar
Hands-down one of the best liquid eyeliners I’ve tried. This product not only gives you a precise cat’s eye every time with its super fine and soft brush tip, but also stays put throughout the day even if you have oily lids. And it washes off easily with soap and water.
5. LANCOME
Grandiose Smudgeproof Mascara, Greenbelt 5
Lancome is legendary for its mascara technology and this product is no exception to that legacy. With a “Swan-Neck” wand, it has the ideal shape to effortlessly adapt to all of the eye’s curves with a flick of the wrist. Enriched with a mix of soft waxes and jojoba butter, this “smudge proof” formula offers enough products to provide volume and adhesion for a buildable 24-hour wear.
6. SHU UEMURA
Brow Ink in Ash Brown, Powerplant Mall
Filipina women are obsessed with their brows and some would not be caught dead without the brows drawn on. This unique liquid eyebrow liner comes with a supplied flat brush that can be used to fill in sparse brows. A little goes a long way, so apply with a light touch. Brush brows upwards and outwards with a brow brush once the product sets to soften application. Incredibly long wearing for up to 24 hours.
7. BENEFIT
Cha Cha Tint, Greenbelt 5
This mango-tinted stain beautifully blushes cheeks with a tropical coral hue that is perfect for all skin tones. For the most even flush, apply under or over foundation with a fluffy foundation brush and blend on one cheek at a time. Smooch-proof and smudge-proof.
8. MAKE UP FOR EVER
Aqua Rouge in 23, Greenbelt 3
Aqua Rouge locks color on the lips for a waterproof result that will not transfer or fade. A two-step product, apply the apricot pink color on the lips with the applicator and allow to dry completely before applying the clear, lacquer top coat to lock in the color. Remember to reseal the bottle after each use to preserve the texture and the waterproof properties of the product.