Whether it’s picking up a limited edition product or discovering a gem of a brand, beauty shopping can be so much more fun when you’re on holiday. It’s even better when these buys come highly recommended. Here are what our industry experts and enthusiasts stock up on during their travels.
MAKEUP ARTISTS
ARIN LEE, MAKEUP ARTIST
“I buy both drugstore brands and higher end products because my clients appreciate both ends of the spectrum. To be honest, we all love novelty finds and are curious of what the other side of the world has to offer in terms of beauty products.”
BEST BUYS
Suqqu The Liquid Foundation
Where: Japan
Why I love it: “I’ve been a fan of Suqqu since I found out about the brand six years ago. When I first tried its cream foundation then, I remember the result was incredible. So when it recently launched the liquid foundation to be as skin-like as possible, I knew I had to try it.”
Addiction Skin Reflect
Fresh Concealer
Where: Japan
Why I love it: “It’s one of the go-to brands when it comes to makeup in Japan, and it offers a variety of eye-catching tones and colours. I was looking for a concealer palette at that time, and this didn’t disappoint.”
GINGER LYNETTE, MAKEUP ARTIST
“While we’re fortunate to have a big beauty retail scene in Singapore, as a makeup artist, I’m always looking for products that can extend our creativity,
