FacesBySarah’s Top Ten MUST-Have!
If I asked you to tell me ONE thing you cannot live without(makeup wise), you’d probably end up with a list of more than 4 products for sure! Who are we kidding, we cant choose just ONE product! 
That being said, here’s my list of TOP TEN MUST HAVES!
1. MAKEUP FOREVER ALLMAT PRIMER
WHY I LOVE IT: Ive raved about this countless number of times, and have posted a review HERE a well. The MakeupForever All Mat Primer is by far one of the most brilliant products Ive used! I love it for so many reasons! Firstly, it smells good. Most of my anxious bridal clients I use this on, are instantly calmed by the smell. The texture just melts into the skin, so you dont have that thick oily feeling of something lingering on your skin. This product helps to prevent your skin from being too oily. With this base, you barely need any touch ups through out the day. It helps your makeup stay put all day(and night!). And another favourite reason, is because it doesnt emphasize your fine lines/wrinkles! Other primers i apply at my under eye will emphasize my lines, but this product doesnt. Need any more persuasion to get it??
AVAILABLE AT (Singapore): MakeupForever Stamford House, Sephora Ion, Sephora Ngee Ann City, Sephora GreatWorldCity.
2.Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Tinted Moisturizer-SPF15
WHY I LOVE IT: I have NEVER been a fan of tinted moisturizers. For two reasons, I always had this impression that the shade will never be suitable for someone of my skintone. Also because to me, a tinted moisturizer barely provides any coverage. But this product prooved me WRONG. Firstly, its a 2-in-1 product, foundation and moisturizer. And better yet, it has an SPF15. When I applied it on my face, I was blown away by how light weight it felt. Almost has if you were not wearing anything on your skin! and thats EXACTLY how you should feel when wearing makeup! And the coverage was just right. not too thick, but just enough to cover redness and certain blemishes. See photo comparisons HERE. Im officially a convert!
AVAILABLE AT (Singapore): All major departmental stores, Elizabeth Arden Counters
3. Amazing Cosmetics, Amazing Concealer
WHY I LOVE IT: I have panda eyes. No seriously.. my dark circles could scare off a zombie, for sure! Ive been trying MANY different concealers all these years to combat my dark circles and eventually I did manage to conceal them, after layering on 3-4 layers of certain concealers. thus resulting in a cakey under eye and emphasizing my fine lines further! But Amazing Cosmetics Concealer came to the rescue when Sephora Singapore borught it in. I was taken aback by the ridiculous pricing, at first. $42 for a small(and I do mean SMALL) tube and $63 for the larger tube. But then when I started using it, I realized it wa worth every penny(and more!) First of all, you only need the tiniest amount to work with. Unlike most concealers, amazing cosmetics concealer builds up as you apply it. So you truly only need a tiny dot for each eye. and it dries(not in a skin drying kinda way) instantly so you need to blend fast. I personally use TWO shades cuz at the moment I cant find a shade that is PERFECt for me. So I use “TAN” to totally conceal my dark circles and then I use “MEDIUM BEIGE” over it to lighten the area. and voila! no one can see my hideous dark circles! Click HERE for before and After Photos.
AVAILABLE AT(Singapore) : Sephora OrchardIon, Sephora Ngee Ann City, Sephora GreatWorldCity
4.Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation
WHY I LOVE IT: Mineral makeup became a huge craze not too long ago but somehow it just never caught up with me. I didnt feel wow-ed by any mineral makeup. Probably cuz they all looked dull. Well ok, powder foundations are not exactly bright fresh bold colours but with a gadget like this, you KNOW you’d wanna own one too. I was presented with this product, by Elizabeth Arden, to see I liked it and I LOVED it. so much so that Im on my 3rd case now and ummm..I have 3 more instock on hand :p
Most makeup you apply on your skin, oxidizes because of the oil on your skin or in the product but I kid you not, this powder DOESNT. I apply it from the wee hours of the morning and by the end of the night, the only touch up I would need is from perspiration. The best part about this is that it comes in up to 8 or 9 shades! Im using #2!
AVAILABLE AT(Singapore): Major Departmental stores, Sephora Orchard Ion
5.BobbiBrown ShimmerBrick
WHY I LOVE IT: This is one product I will never be able to face my clients without! The bobbi Brown ShimmerBrick comes in various shades, all super lovely and adds a refreshng iridescence to the face. The key is to ensure you get a shade thats not too ‘white’ on your skin. you want a shade that adds a lovely GLOW, not something that looks too white or chalky on your skin. For darker/tanned skins, I recommend getting it in the shade “BRONZE”. This products is best applied on the nosebridge, and cheekbones. You can use them as eyeshadows too!
AVAILABLE AT(Singapore): TakaShimaya, Robinsons, Tangs VivoCity, Isetan, Changi Airport
6.MAC Penultimate eyeliner
WHY I LOVE IT: If this product ever pulls out of Mac, I’d be LOST. Ive used many liquid liners my life but this is by far my utmost FAVOURITE! Its SO EASY to line your eyes with this liner. The Pen-tip can create very thin defined lines, and if you use it sideways on the tip, you can get a more thicker line. The fact that its so compact and thin, and reminds you of an actual PEN, makes it alot more easier to line your eyes, has if you were literally drawing with a pen. Many other brands have come up with similar designs but somehow the MAC Penultimate wins, hands down. also because the flow of the ink is just right. not too wet and it DRIES up almost immediately for a waterproof and smudgeproof lasting liner.
AVAILABLE AT(Singapore): all MAC counters/stores
7.Makeup Forever Aqua Cream Eyeshadow
WHY I LOVE IT: MakeupForever has done it again. Yet another brilliant product! Check out my review of this amazing product HERE, together with the swatches of ALL the shades!
When I swatched them, I was very much amazed at this product. Firstly, MUFE has always been known for its bright bold colours. So its no surprise that they came up with a line of TOTALLY SMUDGEPROOF, WATERPROOF cream eyeshadows. You can use them as an eyeshadow base or you can even use them on its OWN. Check out my youtube tutorial on how I used this product. The tub contains alot of product and worth every cent! Its a multi use product so you can use it on yout eyes, cheeks, and lips!
AVAILABLE AT(Singapore): MakeupForever Stamford House, Sephora Ion, Sephora Ngee Ann City, Sephora GreatWorldCity.
8. Cargo Blu-Ray Mascara
WHY I LOVE IT: I love the smell. It has a slight fresh rosey smell thats hard to catch unless u really sniff it. I love this mascara because unlike many mascara’s, this one actually holds your curled lashes! Most other mascara’s will hold the curl of your lashes for an hour or so. but with this product, the lashes stay curled. I absolutely LOVE how it lasts through out the day. I disliked the fact that the mascara applicator was a comb, rather than a brush but Ive grown to love it since the product REALLY delivers!
AVAILABLE AT(Singapore): Unfortunately not available in Singapore, but you can purchase them online at CARGO and BEAUTY.com
9. DIOR Crayon Eyeliner Waterproof
WHY I LOVE IT: Ive come across few eyeliners that are waterproof and smudgeproof, but this beats it all cuz its all that and more. The black pigment is super rich and intense! I love a strong black rather than one thats dull and grey-ish. This comes with a sponge tip applicatior on the other side that is PERFECt for creating smokey eye looks or smudging. and it comes with its own sharpener too. Granted its from a high end luxury brand but its pretty reasonably priced and you know its worthwhile. Click HERE for my review.
AVAILABLE AT(Singapore): all major departmental stores
10. Chanel Rouge Allure #81
WHY I LOVE IT: This was my FIRST Chanel lipstick. I got instantly attracted to its earthy brown tones when this was released as part of the Spring 2010 collection. Yet another high end brand but I have no regrets as the colour is amazing, the texture is moisturizing, and the lasting power is great! Also you cant say no to such a sleek cool packaging
AVAILABLE AT(Singapore): all major departmental stores
To confirm any of the prices, do call the respective makeup counters/stores.
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