“I like foundations that give off a dewy finish rather than a full, matte coverage. The AQ Radiant Glow Lifting Liquid Foundation helps bridge the gap between skincare and makeup. The foundation is infused with birch water to moisturise and hydrate the skin. Even though it gives a skin-like finish, it has buildable coverage which blurs lines and corrects uneven skin tone.”

—Chloe Ng, trainee lawyer

“One of my favourites is The Cream Foundation from Kanebo The Exceptional. A little goes a long way. There's no cracking into fine lines and it gives good coverage without looking heavy at all.”

—Clarence Lee, makeup artist

“When I need my skin to look perfect and have a red lip look, I reach for this. It glides onto the skin and has that subtle glow that doesn't look oily. It also gives me beautiful skin without looking plastered.”

—Cheryl Ow, makeup artist

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“Clarins Skin Illusion is lightweight and gentle on my skin. I can use it every day, even on days when my skin is sensitive or when I have a rash.”

—Cheryl Wee, founder of Cheryl W.

“A little goes a long way for Estée Lauder's Double Wear foundation and the coverage can be buildable. I like that it gives a nice, natural matte finish.”

—Keith Bryant Lee, makeup artist

“I'm into vegan-friendly and cruelty-free brands, and I love that Tarte's Amazonian Clay foundation is packed full of skin-friendly ingredients like vitamin E and mineral pigments.”

—Ariel Mok, growth hacker

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“My go-to foundation for myself and on set is the Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder. It looks like skin, is breathable and layers for extra coverage without streaking.”

—Andrea Claire, makeup artist

“Clé de Peau Beauté's Radiant Fluid Foundation Matte offers lasting coverage, with a luminous matte finish that is very in style.”

—Dollei Seah, makeup artist