SQ girls beauty secrets: The most long-lasting foundations for long haul flights

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation, $68

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Boasting 24-hour wear and a sweat-proof formula, the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation feels surprisingly lightweight on skin and keeps it looking matte all day.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Foundation, $80

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Lasting up to 15 hours, this Laura Mercier foundation has buildable coverage that gives skin a flawless matte finish. Its water-proof and sweat-proof, gliding on perfectly without feeling heavy on skin.



 

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation, $76

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The NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation has an exceptionally fluid texture – almost like a serum – and a little goes a long way. Offering up to 16 hours of wear, the medium coverage blurs out redness and imperfection with ease.

Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Encre De Peau All Hours Foundation, $98

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Water proof and transfer resistant, the Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Encre De Peau All Hours Foundation is formulated to last up to 24 hours, way more than the longest flight in the world (19 hours).

Urban Decay All Nighter - Liquid Foundation, $62

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Inspired by the cult favourite All Nighter Setting Spray, the Urban Decay All Nighter; Liquid Foundation has loads to live up to – and it does. With the stamina that's probably longer than most, this foundation will take you through a morning meeting, all the way to evening cocktails with no problem.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation, $64

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Containing Amazonian clay which intuitively adjusts itself to suit all skin types, this foundation is suitable for oily, dry or combination skin. The full coverage finish will blur out pores and keep skin looking fresh for up to 12 hours.

Stila Stay All Day Foundation and Concealer, $60.90

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Containing both a foundation and concealer, the Stila Stay All Day Foundation and Concealer is the perfect item to bring along when you're travelling. Water-resistant with a buildable coverage to boot, the formula also contains a proprietary blend of 15 bio-available vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to keep skin healthy and hydrated.



This article first appeared in The Singapore Women's Weekly