By Laila Mishazira - published
In the age of a digital landscape shaped by artificial intelligence and filters poised to instantly polish up our appearance, one thing remains firmly rooted and unchanged: the importance of taking care of your skin, so it’s flawless even without cyber touch-ups.
Makeup is more than just about enhancing your features. Now, it has a new role in your skincare regime. We’re seeing a gradual shift towards products that prioritise care for the skin with formulas that actively support, and even protect it, throughout the day. Whether it’s a foundation with soothing ingredients or a lippie that hydrates as it tints, these hybrids sit at the intersection of functionality and intention, echoing the belief that beauty shouldn’t demand a trade-off—or a filter.
Ahead, our top picks of the skincare-makeup hybrids to add to cart.
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For Your Base
1. Top Secrets Instant Moisture Glow, $105, YSL
Apply YSL’s Top Secrets Instant Moisture Glow as a base for skin that stays plump even under layers of makeup. This hybrid primer-moisturiser has actives that help keep your skin hydrated for up to 72 hours, and leave it radiant and smoother than a baby’s bottom. Since it’s a primer and moisturiser in one, it performs well under makeup—blurring any pores and keeping the skin fresh all day, so you never have to worry about texture or flakiness.
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2. Triclone Skin Tech Foundation, Haus Labs, $80, Haus Labs at Sephora
The Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation is a product to have on your radar if you’re on the prowl for foundation that doesn’t cause your skin to feel clogged after applying it. On the surface, Haus Labs’ foundation gives you an airbrushed look with a soft glow. But beneath it, it does so much more. Aside from being non-comedogenic, it’s packed with over 20 skincare ingredients, including fermented arnica, which helps reduce redness and irritation, as well as blends of medicinal herbs and antioxidants that protect your skin from external stressors. For those who have sensitive, acne-prone skin, it’s worth noting that the serum-like foundation still lets your skin breathe while providing medium, luminous coverage.
3. Shape Tape Blur Concealer Stick, $45, Tarte at Sephora
Tarte’s well-loved Shape Tape series gets an upgrade with the new Blur Concealer Stick. The concealer is made up of over 50 percent skin-loving ingredients that get absorbed into the skin to hydrate it and smoothen its texture. Enriched with mango seed butter, it helps reduce inflammation and soothe the skin, while diamond powder stimulates collagen production and gently exfoliates to remove dead skin cells. Combined, these result in a creamy concealer that promises a natural yet full coverage finish. Best of all, it’s vegan and cruelty-free.
4. Hy-Sculpt Liquid Bronzer, $59, Natasha Denona at Sephora
Natasha Denona’s Hy-Sculpt Liquid Bronzer is what skin dreams are made of. It’s serum infused with ingredients such as sodium hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid that plumps the skin; vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that nourishes the skin; and grapefruit extract, an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals and support collagen. So while you’re flaunting that sun-kissed summer glow, your skin is being shown some love by the bronzer as well. BTW, it’s water-resistant, which means it’ll last even when you perspire. It’s basically Singapore-proof.
5. Cloud Set Airy Setting + Smoothing Mist, $55, Kosas at Sephora
It wouldn’t be a “skin-friendly makeup” list without Kosas. While it might be best known for its Revealer concealer, which is infused with caffeine and hyaluronic acid, the Cloud Set Airy Setting + Smoothing Mist deserves praise too. More than just a setting spray, this ultra-fine mist delivers a spritz of hydration while locking makeup in place for up to 12 hours. Your skin will feel smooth, look revitalised, and benefit from a subtle blurring effect that minimises the appearance of pores. Simply put, it’s the final step your routine didn’t know it was missing.
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For Your Eyes, Lips and Cheeks
6. Sugar Treat Lip Oil, $35, Fresh at Sephora
Let your lips stay Fresh with the Sugar Treat Lip Oil, the latest addition to the brand’s famous Sugar line-up. It’s enriched with moisture-boosting squalane and a cocktail of omega-rich fruit oils alongside its signature sugar ingredient—all of which come together to condition, cushion and even help repair dry, flaky lips. With up to 24 hours of hydration, it works to restore your lips’ natural moisture barrier and leave them perfectly pampered.
7. N°1 de Chanel Lip And Cheek Balm, $80, Chanel
Part of Chanel’s anti-ageing beauty line N°1 de Chanel, the Lip and Cheek Balm is your best bet for beauty and skincare in one versatile product. Antioxidant-rich red camellia oil aids in warding off fine lines while supporting the skin’s protective barrier. Meanwhile, its buttery texture melts into your complexion, leaving a light dab of colour on the lips and cheeks—perfect for quick touch-ups and a softly flushed, healthy look on the go.
8. Le 8 Hypnôse Mascara, $56.14, Lancôme at Robinsons
Want eyes so hypnotic they could cast a spell? Lancôme’s Le 8 Hypnôse Mascara is your magic wand. Packed with eight lash-loving amino acids, lush shea butter, and zero wax, this clean, vegan formula lifts, conditions and volumises in an easy swipe. The ultra-soft plant fibre brush embraces every lash, even the tricky little ones, without any clumps or fuss. A bonus? It’s gentle enough for sensitive eyes, but powerful enough to make your gaze pop.
9. Long Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick, $62, Bobbi Brown at LazMall
Bobbi Brown’s Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick is your next swipe-and-go secret weapon. Infused with vitamin C, vitamin E, and shea butter, it moisturises your lids while delivering rich, crease-free colour. Whether you have mature or dry eyelids, this creamy stick glides on effortlessly, nourishes as it goes, and stays put all day. This eyeshadow-meets-skincare product is the definition of “short on time but big on impact”.
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