COVID-19 may have turned all of us into germophobes, but you can’t blame us — the virus can live anywhere from 2 hours to 9 days on surfaces, and there’s evidence that it can remain airborne in very humid weather. The best defense is to wash your hands and avoid touching the face — but […]

Looking for an effective but affordable foundation for acne-prone skin? All these foundations are under $25, but they won’t clog pores or trigger breakouts. Some of them even have ingredients that prevent redness and help shrink your pimples. Maybelline Makeup Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation Buy now: $15.90, Watsons A lot high coverage […]

Lipstick trends come and go, and with thousands of shades released each year, it’s hard to tell why one is better than the other. However, some lipsticks have been universally loved for years. They’re practically beauty icons — the all-stars in the Lipstick Hall of Fame. If you’re going to buy just one new lipstick […]

Even if you’re not a Kbeauty fan, you have to admit — Koreans have nailed the youthful, natural makeup look. Their skin looks smooth and poreless, their cheeks look lit from within, and they know how to enhance their monolid or doe-shaped eyes. Get Korean makeup tips from the people who know it best: Kbeauty […]

Going for something more casual and natural? Beauty Insider knows that natural never goes out of style! Something wearable for the daily commute to school of the office is this handy natural makeup look guide. Here’s everything you ever needed for that step-by-step on slaying that natural makeup look. Step 1: Clean Makeup looks flawless […]

We love makeup, but there are days when we just want to go bare-faced and let our skin “breathe”. That’s when we reach for tinted moisturiser. It nurtures the skin, gives a flattering hint of colour, and can give an additional layer of sun protection. We scoured the shelves to find the best tinted moisturiser […]

Sorry to gross you out, but research published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that 9 out of 10 makeup bags have dangerous bacteria like e. ecoli, staphylococci and mold. These super-bugs can cause anything from acne to food poisoning — plus, they’re really, really gross. And wait, there’s more. Research also found that beauty blenders […]

Stop torturing your eyelids! The skin around your eyes is just .5 mm thick — much thinner than the rest of your face and body! Rubbing, tugging and scrubbing stresses it out and hastens wrinkles. Here’s how to gently but effectively remove eye makeup. Tips for Removing Eye Makeup #1 DON’T use makeup wipes to […]

It happens to the best of us, especially on a hot and sweaty day. Our mascara smudges or our eyeliner smears, and when we try to clean it up we end up looking like a raccoon. So what do you do? Here’s the easiest (and neatest) way to fix smudged mascara and eyeliner. Let it […]

Sometimes, the secret to looking years younger can just be sitting in your makeup bag. Makeup pros and beauty editors share their best anti-ageing makeup hacks, from how to hide wrinkles with the right foundation to showing off your bone structure. Hydrate your skin before applying makeup Always apply a moisturizer before makeup, and — […]

Instagram photos get a lot of likes, but ID photos are forever. You’ll be using employee pass, driver’s license and other government IDs, and your passport photo for years. You want to look your best: classy, professional, somewhere between cute and not-a-criminal. Use these makeup tips to enhance your features for ID and passport photos. […]