Looking good at work or when out and about is more than just vanity – it’s more of a matter of perception. While not all of us are fans of putting on full-face makeup to go to the office or classes, nailing down the basics to glowing skin is the bare minimum to make a good impression. When you look radiant, it signals that you’re well-rested, take good care of yourself and are well-organised. It gives “having it all together.” Now if you’re not, in fact, well-rested, and don’t drink enough water, then this is where these products come in to assist.
essence Brighten Up! Cushion Foundation
This is the most basic of basics – in a good way! If nothing else, pat in this lightweight foundation using the makeup sponge that comes with it (after moisturiser, of course), and voila! All over smoothness while hiding minor imperfections. The product is available in a few shades from light to medium dark and is buildable, so should match most skin tones. Of course, at only RM14.80, it’s easy on the wallet, and we love that the slim casing that also holds the sponge is easy to bring on-the-go for immediate touch ups whenever needed!
Huda Beauty Ultra Snatched
Ultra Snatched by Huda Beauty introduces their new Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder Duos and new colours to their wildly popular Easy Bake Pressed Powders. Brightening shades of pink and lilac work to cool down redness and blur out flaws, while the perfect shade can be achieved by custom blending the two colours until you can’t tell the difference between the makeup and your skin. The result: 12 hours of shine control with an airbrushed finished that looks as though you took hours to perfect.
Y.O.U Sunbrella Sakura-Niacinamide Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA+40ml
Recently unveiled at Connex-C Asia 2026, jointly hosted by the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (Singapore) (SCSS) and the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, where Chinese skincare brand Y.O.U presented its latest R&D achievement: the exclusive SUNBRELLA™ PhotoshieldX technology, this sunscreen gel helps maintain healthy skin conditions with its SPF 50+ PA+ formulation as it helps deflect the effects of sun exposure and help prevent dark spots and discolouration. Already pretty standard for most sunscreen, you say, but wait, there’s more! This formula also contains Niacinamide and consists of 50% Sakura Extract that helps brighten up skin tone for that all day glow while shading it away from sun rays.
Luxe Organix Whitening Serum Lotion Collection
Fresh out of the Philippines, Luxe Organix has finally landed on Malaysian shores with the introduction of its Whitening Serum Collection. While not for the face, this 3-in-1 body lotion that comes in 3 formulations helps even out body skin tone for that overall radiance and healthy look. Niacinamide + Arbutin Healthy Light helps even out skin tone and dark spots; Retinol + Gluta Youthful Radiance helps enhance skin elasticity, reduces the appearance of fine lines for more youthful-looking skin; while Milk + Gluta Gentle Bright hydrates and soothes skin, helping to brighten dull-looking skin for a naturally radiant complexion.
Find these products at your nearest Watsons stores while Huda Beauty can be found at Seibu, TRX Exchange Kuala Lumpur.
