Searching for the best liquid foundation that can last throughout Singapore’s heat and humidity can be tricky. Should you go matte or can you wear something that is on the glowy side? Should you find something light or can you wear the best full coverage foundation without it sliding off? Do not fret, as Beauty Insider has searched far and wide for the best liquid foundation that can last through Singapore’s notorious weather. Whether you want something sheer or complete coverage, or whether you have dry, combination, or are looking for a foundation for oily skin, these foundations will definitely last.

Best Liquid Foundation in Singapore

1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

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Fifty shades and oil-free formula, need we say more? This foundation that has taken the Internet by storm has done so because 1) it’s by Rihanna, and 2) it really does what it promises: it wears beautifully for long hours. This liquid foundation has a matte finish, but it leaves your skin looking soft rather than dry. Fenty is constantly dropping foundation shades to cater to every skin tone, making it one of the best liquid foundations anyone can ask for. Pro tip: always pour out some liquid foundation on your hands first for a more even application instead of directly on your face! 

Why we love it:

  • Has a huge shade range
  • Leaves skin looking matte and soft
  • Suitable for all skin types, including dry skin

Price: $69

Where to buy: Sephora

2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup

This liquid foundation is known to beauty lovers to be true to its word of staying in place. Once you apply it in the morning, expect it to look the same until the end of your workday and even until cocktails and dinner! The finish is matte and natural, and the skin appears flawless. Best part? It is buildable, so you can go medium finish on easy days and full finish when needed. And it is formulated precisely to last in hot and humid weather. 

Why we love it:

  • Buildable coverage
  • Lightweight
  • Contains SPF 10

Price: $78

Where to buy: Sephora

3. Rimmel Lasting Radiance Foundation

This baby is your best bet if you want your skin luminous without it sliding off in the heat. The Rimmel Lasting Radiance Foundation is lightweight and long-lasting, two words you want when shopping for a liquid foundation. Its formula will not clog your pores and it leaves your skin feeling moisturised. Plus, the formula is anti-pollution, which is definitely something you need in this concrete jungle. If you are not sold on it yet, it also offers the benefit of SPF25. Truly one of the best liquid foundations on the market in Singapore. 

Why we love it:

  • Anti-pollution
  • Weightless
  • Contains SPF 25

Price: $14

Where to buy: lookfantastic

4. Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation

A super lightweight yet long-lasting liquid foundation that blows all other drugstore foundations out of the water, the Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation will be your new ride or die. Although it provides a mattifying effect, this liquid foundation contains niacinamide, which will hydrate the skin. It’s also water and sweatproof, which is totally perfect to withstand the tropical heat. We hope you’re not wearing your foundation for 24 hours, but if you ever do, this is the one to be wearing.

Why we love it:

  • Mattifying yet hydrating
  • Extremely long-lasting
  • Sweat-proof

Price: $14.65

Where to buy: Guardian

5. Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Foundation

Truly one of the most underrated beauty brands, Koh Gen Do consistently puts out hits after hits, and the Maifanshi Aqua Foundation is no different. It’s incredibly lightweight, ultra long-wearing, and will make your skin glow. 70% of its formula consists of skin-loving ingredients that will hydrate the skin, and it also contains Gloss Film Powder to brighten the skin while minimising the appearance of pores and discolouration. This liquid foundation also features light-diffusing minerals, which will reflect light off your skin and make it look luminous.

Why we love it:

  • Cruelty-free
  • Free from artificial colours, synthetic fragrances, parabens, and mineral oil derived from petroleum
  • Buildable coverage

Price: $139.76

Where to buy: Revolve

6. L’Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Matte Cover Foundation 

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As one of the best liquid matte foundations, the L’oreal Paris Infallible 24H Matte Cover Foundation is a fan-favourite! Even though it features a matte finish, it still ensures that your skin stays hydrated thanks to the presence of hyaluronic acid infused within its formula. You’ll no longer have to worry about the oily sheen or separation that tends to appear after long hours of wearing foundation under the Singapore heat. Furthermore, it contains blurring pigments for a high-coverage and smooth finish. 

Why we love it:

  • Super high coverage
  • Contains SPF 20 PA+++
  • Transfer-proof

Price: $33.85

Where to buy: Watsons

7. Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation

In need of some full-coverage liquid foundation? Well, you’ve met your match with the Maybelline Superstay Full Coverage Foundation! Not only is this foundation lightweight and non-comedogenic, but it is also oil-free! This drugstore liquid foundation is also packed with colour pigments that have the benefit to help conceal any skin imperfections. The best part is that it won’t feel heavy or cakey at all! A tip when applying foundation is that you don’t have to use a brush. You can use a beauty blender for better blending or just use your hands! 

Why we love it:

  • Super high coverafe
  • Lightweight
  • Extremely long-lasting

Price: $29.50

Where to buy: Watsons

8. Shu Uemura The Lightbulb Fluid Foundation 

One of the best foundations for Asian skin tones, Shu Uemura is super underrated. If you have dull skin, Shu Uemura’s The Lightbulb Fluid Foundation is a lifesaver. It has the benefit to help instantly brighten up your skin with a glowing effect. Since its formula is infused with minerals and triple silicone oils, its dewy coverage doesn’t feel sticky at all! What’s more, is that it offers SPF25 and PA+++ to shield you from the sun. With this liquid foundation, you can just move on straight from your moisturiser to this foundation without the need for a sunscreen.

Why we love it:

  • Creates a glowy look
  • Lightweight and breathable
  • Buildable coverage

Price: $98

Where to buy: Zalora

9. Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF40 PA+++

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Those with sensitive skin will love the Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF40 PA+++. Oh, and here’s the big secret. This liquid foundation is serum-infused! Meaning, that it is jam-packed with nourishing ingredients like Artemesia, peptides and cordyceps. All of which have the ability to help with strengthening and protecting your skin against environmental aggressors. Aside from that, its SPF40 and PA+++ protects your skin against UV rays. So, this would be the best liquid foundation to use for a no-makeup makeup look!

Why we love it:

  • Suitable for all skin types, including dry and sensitive skin
  • Protects against pollution
  • Contains SPF40 PA+++

Price: $106

Where to buy: Tangs

10. Sulwhasoo Perfecting Foundation

If you’re looking for a full coverage foundation while still leaving your skin looking like skin, the Sulwhasoo Perfecting Foundation is what you need. Long-lasting yet totally breathable, this foundation sits comfortably on your skin without feeling heavy at all. It has a medium to full coverage, and the luminosity that it will give your skin is incredible. This liquid foundation is also jam-packed with skin-nourishing ingredients like plum blossom, beta glucan, and Jam Activator™ that will seriously leave your skin looking and feeling amazing.

Why we love it:

  • Contains SPF17 PA+
  • Contains nourishing ingredients
  • Leaves skin looking ultra glowy

Price: $92

Where to buy: Sulwhasoo

11. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Foundation

A favourite of many beauty influencers, the Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Foundation by Giorgio Armani is absolutely worth the hype. This lightweight foundation does exactly what it says – leaves your skin looking silky smooth, glowy, and flawless all around. It’s long-lasting, and it blends like a dream. Available in 24 shades, this is one of the best foundation in Singapore for Asian skin tones. The coverage is totally buildable, so you can pack as much or as little as you like.

Why we love it:

  • Suitable for all skin types
  • Leaves skin looking radiant
  • Buildable coverage

Price: $119

Where to buy: Zalora

12. Makeup Revolution Conceal and Define Foundation

This foundation is seriously slept on. It’s buildable yet has a super high coverage, has a huge shade range, and is totally lightweight. This foundation has a demi-matte finish, but doesn’t leave you looking dry or cakes in the slightest. Its formula can help cover even the darkest blemishes, uneven skin tone, and leave you looking flawless. And that’s not all – even the packaging has a convenient wand so you can apply it straight to your blemishes for you to spot conceal if you don’t feel like wearing a full face of foundation. Plus, its price point at $7 makes it totally unbeatable.

Why we love it:

  • Has a demi-matte finish
  • Oil-free
  • Cruelty-free

Price: $7

Where to buy: lookfantastic

13. Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation

We’re telling you right now, you need this foundation in your life. The Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation is heaven in a jar as it contains ActiveForce™, which synchronises with the skin and refreshes itself to look as fresh as the first moment you apply it for up to 24 hours. It doesn’t feel heavy at all on the skin, provides a natural finish that will leave your skin looking like skin, and it’s non-comedogenic. This foundation is also totally sweatproof, humidity-resistant, and transfer-proof, what more could we ask for?

Why we love it:

  • Dermatologically-tested
  • Fragrance-free
  • Suitable for Asian skin tones

Price: $63.90

Where to buy: iShopChangi

14. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

A total showstopper, the Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation by Rare Beauty will make people ask for your skincare routine. True to its name, it’s totally weightless, and will make you have the best complexion of your life. This foundation has a medium yet buildable coverage, available in 32 diverse shades, and has a serum-like consistency which makes it super easy to blend. Moreover, it’s non-comedogenic, and even has a doe-foot applicator that will make your makeup application totally mess-free.

Why we love it:

  • Contains skin-loving ingredients
  • Extremely lightweight
  • Has a doe-foot applicator

Price: $52

Where to buy: Sephora

15. Etude Double Lasting Foundation

Definitely one of our favourite foundations for Asian skin tones, the Double Lasting Foundation by Double Lasting deserves some love. It has a lightweight finish that makes it easy for the skin to breathe, and will adhere like a dream to your skin. No more patchy spots! Plus, you can choose your own finish with this foundation – use a damp beauty sponge for a dewy finish, or use a dry beauty sponge for a matte look. Totally versatile, it’s even transfer-proof and even contains SPF so you can skip the sunscreen.

Why we love it:

  • Contains SPF35 PA++
  • Lightweight and breathable
  • Has both dewy or matte finishes

Price: $27.92

Where to buy: Shopee

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