Price: B395

Why you need it: Like so many Korean brands, Bisous Bisous is all about the eyes. This doubled-headed brow pencil offers one angled end and a spooly brush on the other. The best thing about this pencil is its creaminess—easy to apply and water resistant. The angled end gets you sharper results, while the spooly brush helps manage messy hair. The low price makes this a very good investment.

 

Price: B1,150

Why you need it: For summer 2015, American brand Bobbi Brown has launched a Hot Collection featuring limited-edition lipsticks, cheek palettes and eye shadow palettes. Our pick is the chubby Art Stick lip pencil in Hot Orange, for four simple reasons: orange is always a good match for summer; hot shades look way better in matte than sheer or satin textures for daily wear; this creamy matte texture prevents cracked lips; and this stick will last basically forever (normal lipstick lasts about six months after first use, but pencil form has a much longer lifespan).

 

Price: B750

Why you need it: This product may not be for you if you have dark spots or heavy circles under your eyes since the texture is relatively creamy and quite light. But for everyone else, this concealer pen is your all-in-one first-aid kit. The loose texture won’t add another layer to your foundation, like other concealers, but does just what you’d expect. The design also makes it easy to use, especially for touch-ups on-the-go.

 

Price: B650

Why you need it: Need that summer tan? Try this new product by Prestige Cosmetics. Bronzers help add contours and dimensions to your face, as well as a healthy glow. This dual package comes in brown and gold—brown for outlines and gold as highlighter. You can blend the two using the bronzing brush and dabbing loosely on your cheek, forehead and a little on your nose.

 

Price: B2,400

Why you need it: This silicone-based foundation sold out in the US on its very first day of release. What we like is how it delivers a matte look that doesn’t crack during the day, while providing a high level of oil control. The easy-to-apply texture gives great coverage to your skin without creating a layer of oil or requiring regular touchups. It also contains SPF 18—enough for daily wear unless you’re a big outdoors person.

 

Price: B1,530

Why you need it: Widely known for its Naked eye-shadow palettes, Urban Decay’s skin line is also worth your money. This new foundation is similar to the brand’s Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup, but comes in a cream-like texture that gives medium-to-high coverage. It’s easy to apply, dries quickly and doesn’t crack. If you’re not a foundation person and looking for one-stop skin preparation, this pressed powder foundation may be for you.

 

Price: B1,200

Why you need it: You need more than one lip shade for any given season, and while bold colors go well with matte textures, more subdued shades work best with glassy coverage. On cue, this Japanese brand has just released 15 new shades as part of its Laque Supreme lipstick. Our pick is the beige shade from BG01-BG03, which goes well with day-wear if you’re looking for an easy no-makeup look.

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