14 lightweight beauty products for a smooth complexion

Pure Colour Revitalizing Crystal Lip Balms, $59, Estee Lauder

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Inspired by the power of energy crystals, Estee Lauder's new Pure Colour Revitalizing Crystal Lip Balms are a collection of hydrating lip balms that deliver lip-loving benefits with a hint of lip-enhancing colour. Ultra-hydrating and revitalising, think of these balms as a reboot for the lips. Using a comfortable formula that's infused with nourishing ingredients that soothe the lips, your lips will be kept plump and moisturised for up to 12 hours.

Positive Light Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20, $52, Rare Beauty from Sephora

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Is your skin prone to dryness? To give your skin that much-needed boost in moisture, look no further than this tinted moisturiser from Rare Beauty. What’s great about this product is that it offers light to medium coverage for a natural-looking finish and it instantly blurs and evens out skin tone while reducing the look of pores and fine lines. It also has SPF so your skin stays protected from the harsh UV rays all day long.

Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush, $62, Patrick Ta from Sephora

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If you want a blush that really lasts, consider investing in this iconic duo. With a long-lasting formula, this heavy-duty blush comes with a cream and powder blush that you can layer on for a bold finish and stays on from morning to night.

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, $39, Rare Beauty from Sephora

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This blush is light on the skin but heavy on pigment. A cult favourite for many, this Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush promises hours of long wear and adds more oompf to your look while never resembling a circus clown (even if we’re a little heavy-handed!).

Bright-Eyed 100% Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40 PA+++, $62, Supergoop! at Sephora

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An eye cream that brightens your under eye while protecting your skin from harmful UV rays? Yes, please. Reviving tired eyes while protecting and priming your under eye area, this Mineral Eye Cream from Supergoop! is a godsend for those who struggle with dark circles.

Pure Radiant Protection Aqua Glow Cushion SPF 50+/PA+++ Refill, $57, NARS

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If you’re in the market for something more than just coverage, there’s NARS’s Pure Radiant Protection Aqua Glow Cushion Foundation. Lending skin an even glow, it also hydrates while offering protection from environmental aggressors such as pollution and blue light with its 360 Defense Complex.

Dior Forever Couture Perfect Cushion Foundation refill, $77, Dior

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The Dior Forever Couture Perfect Cushion Foundation is well-loved for its high-performing, long-lasting formula. Infused with wild pansy extracts, the foundation keeps your skin looking hydrated and gives it a luminous matte finish that lasts up to 24 hours.

Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment, $29, Dr. Jart+ from Sephora

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If you intend to conceal those unsightly red blemishes on your skin without having to pack on a full layer of foundation, try the Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Colour Correcting Treatment. When applied, the cream covers blemishes and reduces redness that evens out your skin tone so you won’t have to worry about the unsightly red bumps. The cream also comes with SPF23 to boost protection against harmful UV rays.

Glowscreen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++, $59, Supergoop! from Sephora

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Supergoop!’s Glowscreen has proven to be more than just your usual sunscreen. What makes this product a crowd-pleaser is that it creates a beautiful base for you to work with without weighing your skin down while protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. Notably, the sunscreen also doubles as a highlighter wherever you need a dose of shine too!

Correcting Veil Cream SPF 25 PA++, $110, Cle de Peau Beaute at Sephora

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Reformulated with the brand’s Skin Empowering Illuminator, this skin brightener and primer hybrid helps boost radiance while smoothing out pores for a clear, natural-looking complexion. It also protects the skin from harmful environmental aggressors and free radical damage thanks to a host of antioxidant-rich ingredients.

UV Expert Tone Up Milk Pearly White, $89, Lancome from Lazada

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In addition to protecting your skin against daily aggressors such as UVA and UVB rays as well as urban pollution thanks to its key ingredient edelweiss, this also helps to produce a luminous glow, even out skin tone and brighten complexions thanks to its natural tone-up effect. Bonus: it has a non-sticky, non-greasy and fast-absorbing formula that blends quickly and easily on skin.

Les Beige Water-Fresh Tint, $70, Chanel

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As its name suggests, this provides a water-fresh sensation once applied onto the skin for a luminous, healthy-looking glow while evening out skin tone. It contains encapsulated pigments that are suspended in a weightless, hydrating formula for ultimate comfort that reportedly hydrates skin for up to eight hours.

Shiseido Makeup Synchro Skin Tone Up Primer Compact, $70, Shiseido Makeup from Sephora

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This easy-to-use cushion primer is made with a Responsive Sensory Technology adapts to your skin’s condition, tone and texture for a more radiant complexion that is said to last for up to 16 hours. It can be used as a primer to prolong foundation wear; on its own to brighten and treat uneven skin tones while eliminating redness; or after makeup application for shine-free hydration. Hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-rich wild thyme extract work together to retain moisture and protect the skin.

Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30 PA+++, $86, Laura Mercier from Lazada

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Now equipped with an all-new formula (and a wider range of shades), this is boosted with a higher SPF protection level and an even more hydrating formula for all-day comfort. It also has a weightless texture that goes on effortlessly to provide just enough coverage for a natural-looking finish. It also contains a host of oils to protect skin against free radical damage, and soften fine lines.

This article was first published in Female.