Want to #SupportLocal this Independence Month? Ahead, we’ve listed our favourite made-in-Malaysia makeup brands to add to your collection.
Merdeka is fast approaching, so what better way is there to celebrate Malaysia’s 65th birthday than to support local beauty businesses? Now, we’ve already rounded up our favourite made-in-Malaysia skincare and wellness brands, but there’s one category we’ve yet to touch base on: Makeup.
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Indeed, Malaysia’s makeup industry has blown up in recent memory, so we’ve listed our top seven favourites. From colourful, pigment-heavy liners to innovative eyeshadow palettes, here are the local makeup brands we’ve been adding to our cart:
VELVET VANITY
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Launched in 2016, Velvet Vanity has earned its cult-favourite status among Malaysians. With an impressive roster of products that have been created with 100 per cent vegan and cruelty-free formulations, you’ll find everything you could possibly need in its lineup. Our personal picks include the bestselling Glo With The Flo lip and cheek tint and their Never Forget Sunscreen.
KITTIE YIYI BEAUTY
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Founded by it-girl and entrepreneur Kittie Yiyi, this beauty brand is every part a reflection of its founder’s bright and bubbly signature style. Its roster currently includes a range of vibrant, highly-pigmented eyeliner pens (PSST: You can read our full review here).
STRANGEROUS.CO
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Another liner-based brand of a different flavour, Strangerous is the vegan and cruelty-free brainchild of makeup artist Afie Rohim. The brand currently has two products stocked: The Mata-Mata Liners palettes in ‘Soft Tears’ and ‘Essential’. Both water-activated eyeliner palettes boast nine highly pigmented shades that are easy to use and get creative with.
KAMELIA COSMETICS
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For those on the lookout for more whimsy, Kamelia Cosmetics could be the one. The mermaid-inspired makeup brand was founded by Kamelia Nisha, who set out to create high-performance makeup with cute packaging and an affordable price point. From blush essentials to lip products, you’ll find everything you need for your everyday beat.
THE LIPS CARPENTER
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GLAM X BEAUTY
Co-founded by three partners, Glam X Beauty brings the best of K-beauty and Western beauty to our Southeast Asian shores. While the brand offers a range of products for the whole face, it has built its must-have reputation on its stunning eyeshadow palettes. Our current favourite is the Choc Royale Vol. 2 palette, which contains 35 pans of stunning mattes, metallics and glitters (the latter of which have been infused with shea butter for easy application!).
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