What’s hotter: the sun or your melting makeup? Neither stands a chance against these humidity-proof beauty heroes
Nobody understands the war between makeup and humidity quite like we do. The Southeast Asian heat, while welcome when by the sea, is a sweaty sabotage, stripping away every ounce of effort we put into our makeup look. But we’ve learned to fight back. Ahead are 14 humidity-proof beauties designed by our experts from the region.
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Base Products
First Base from Filipino brand Colourette is a sweaty, oily girl’s best friend designed to thrive in the heat. To further perfect the base, the Unfiltered Complexion Pen from Singapore’s Sahur’s Art is your go-to for a “summer-proof” finish. Use SILKYGIRL’s Shine-Free Loose Powder, a Malaysian gem, to keep the shine at bay and ensure your face doesn’t look like a grease pan by noon. Lock it all in with the Glow Lustre Enhancing Setting Spray by Singapore brand Abduct Cosmetics for a full no-budge base.
Cheek Products
The heat may be relentless, but your blush should never tap out. Cathy Doll’s Skin Fit Jelly Blusher from Thailand gives you that flush that sticks around, no matter how much you sweat. Jacquelle’s BlushHer Blush On from Indonesia blends effortlessly and stays where it’s supposed to—on your face, not on your collar. And if you want a sunkissed glow without the sunburn, ESQA’s Goddess Cheek Palette from Indonesia packs bronzer, blush, and highlighter in one for a sun-kissed finish.
Lip Products
In this heat, lips that fade are a no-go. MISTINE’s Light Water Lip Tint from Thailand is a bestselling lip product for giving bold, featherless color that lasts. Indonesia’s Base Seamless 3-in-1 Color multitasks on cheeks, lips, and eyes, staying put through stress and sweat. Top it off with Her Hyness’ Phyto-Retinol Pump and Glow Lip Tint, a Thai beauty designed to bring color that adapts to your lips, smooths fine lines, and stays put.
Eye Products
Panda eyes? We’ve never heard of her. Sivanna Colors’ Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner from Thailand keeps your cat-eye razor sharp, no matter the heat. Philippine beauty brand Issy also offers a Curated Eyeshadow Palette in Spacecraft, a combination of the matte and shimmery eyeshadow shades you will ever need. For brows that don’t budge, the Eyexpert Matic Brow Definer from Indonesia’s Wardah is a lifesaver. And, to make the eyes pop, let blk cosmetics’ Daydream False Lash Waterproof Mascara prove it’s worthy of its name, humidity be damned.
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