Team Buro Answers: Our favourite beauty buys of 2019

"As an avid user of tinted moisturisers, foundations are something I often shy away from. Mostly because they tend to feel quite heavy on my skin and leave said skin feeling dry—then I met this foundation. As dramatic as it sounds, this foundation gives flawless coverage, blurs imperfections with a velvety matte finish and actually lasts all day. I love how good my skin feels even after a long day out and it doesn’t make my skin greasy. Worth a repurchase, for sure." – Rachel Au, Editor

"I’ve never been the kind to seek out the latest, cult-favourite beauty products, but that all changed when I bought this earlier this year (better late than never, right?) A hydration support serum, the hyaluronic acid—which can attract up to 1,000 times its weight in water—has been a wonderful addition to my skincare routine, and I can see how smooth and plump my skin is right now. Did I mention that it's only RM33 for a 30ml bottle?" – Joan Kong, Fashion Editor

"I’ve been using this in my daily eyebrow routine ever since I bought this earlier this year. I love how the creamy wax easily works into my brow hairs, giving off the illusion of naturally fuller and thicker brows. I like how I don’t need much product to produce the effect I want, and how ridiculously easy it is to apply even for a makeup noob. On my real no makeup days, I skip the brow pencil altogether and just go with this. Legit, 2-minute brows y’all." – Stephanie Boey, Fashion Writer

"Matte liquid lipsticks don't rank high on my lip essentials list because of my ultra-sensitive, multi-lined lips. Which explains why I'm particularly fond of Chanel's unique powder-to-cream lip colour. It's brush applicator makes it easy to apply, and the formula leaves a blurred, soft-focus matte finish to my lips—less Insta-wow, more MLBB. Favourite shade right now: 954 Radical." – Loh Wei Yeen, Beauty Editor

"As someone whose blotting paper can turn completely transparent at 6pm, this tremendously lightweight and gel-like texture is everything I could’ve asked for (and more) in a day moisturiser. It absorbs so quickly into my skin, gives it a nice dewy glow and—most importantly—delivers just the hydration my combi-oily skin needs sans any excess evening greasiness." – Joanna Pinto, Special Projects Editor

"A major part of my battle against terrible skin during my younger years can be credited to it being really dry. It was only when I'm older that I realised the importance of constant hydration. Aesop's Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol—my best friend starting July this year—keeps my skin fresh and the light finish (with rose petal) feels really good. Perfect on a long flight, before a date, or even just to stay awake at your job. Are you dry? Not anymore!" – Ronn Tan, Editorial Assistant

"I used to hate wearing sunscreen on my face—everything from the smell and texture to white cast and sticky feeling made it hard for me to love...until I started using this sunscreen. Boy, oh boy, how the skincare game has changed for me. It's suitable for my oily and sensitive skin as it doesn't have synthetic fragrance and chemical filters! Better yet, it's eco-friendly and reef-safe as well (rejoice, divers!)." – Calleigh Yap, Senior Web Designer

"For someone who is not a big fan of sweet-smelling perfumes, Goutal's Petite Cherie EDP wins my heart. The semi-sweet fruity note is not only light and fresh but also gives off a crisp and exotic (in other words, unusual) scent — it’s the perfect fragrance for those (aka yours truly) who prefer a subtle scent that doesn't overwhelm." – Zoe Yang, Editorial Intern