To all the greasy girls out there, I feel you. Oily T-zone, oily cheeks, oily lids, we seem to have incurred a wrath in the grease-demon. As much as I adore Singapore, the humidity remains our greatest enmity. And while high-end products promises us the perfect matt, oil-free face, my pocket revolts.
Fret not though! For here I present to you my holy grail basket of face and eye cosmetics I appreciate and am sure most of you (fellow greasy) budgetnistas out there would too! You can find all these products in local stores!
Yes, yes, I hear your moans at the price, but girl, we all need a good foundation to last us through the night!! This is a far cry compared to Tarte’s Amazonian Clay or Urban Decay’s Naked. And it works wonders!
I’ve heard of the glory of this antidote for the grease, and I was skeptical at first, having been duped by so many other “raves” from YouTube. But girl, you have got to believe it when I say this is GOOOOOD. It’s absolutely amazing, and whilst it doesn’t hold up to 24 hours in Singapore, for me, it holds up to a decent 5 hours without giving me the uncomfortable oil slip-slopping all over my face (You know what I mean… UGH).
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For more detailed application recommendations and a through-the-day analysis, here’s a review by famous YouTube guru ItsJudyTime! Fellow asian who has a closer skin condition as us!
Found at: All Watsons outlets
Final Verdict: 5/5
We are no strangers to oily lids, and it just ruins all the hardwork put into that perfect wing at the end of a few hours. I am absolutely in love with the Urban Decay Primer Potion. It just spells amazing for us grease bombs. But my wallet wails so pitifully I only save it for certain occasions.
Thank God when I came across this cheap alternative for my eye primer! I wouldn’t call it a dupe for the UD Primer Potion, but it works as a sufficiently good base for me as an everyday wear!
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Found at: Smoochiez, Sephora
Final Verdict: 5/5
Pencil liners, gel liners, liquid liners. I say liquid liners last the longest, and are the most fuss free. Especially with this. No need for an additional brush or sharpening, just flick the applicator and you’re done!
Maybelline’s HyperSharp Liner does this so amazingly well. Comes in a pencil, pointed felt tip brush, which makes it so much easier for your to perfect your cat flick! AND when the formula dries on your lids, it doesn’t budge. All hail the mighty Hyper Sharp Liner, I say!
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Found at: All Watson Outlets
Final Verdict: 5/5
We all want to conceal our under eye bags, an inevitable cause of this crazy rat race we run every day, but we don’t want our mascaras transferring to accentuate them either!
Here’s this under eye brightener not only brightens you eyes, but doesn’t oil up either! Safely keeping your mascara where it belongs. Has a brush applicator attached at the end, where the product comes out when you twist the other end, making it really convenient!
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Found at: All Topshop outlets
Final Verdict: 4/5 (Not everyone needs this!)
OH EM GEE. I am madly, head over heels in love with this. Mascara smudging totally becomes a thing of the past with this. And specifically the waterproof one because it works even better. At least I think so and it further holds up your curls longer & better! No more words can describe the majesty of this product. Just, go get it girl!
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Overall I’d actually recommend you applying this OVER your other mascaras if you’re looking for Voluminous or Lengthening effects. But this is just necessary for me if I don’t want to end up looking like a panda at the end of the day!
Found at: All Watson Outlets
Final Verdict: 5/5
BONUS TIME!!
Here’s an absolute necessity for me EVERY SINGLE DAY.
All you must be crazy looking for a primer for your face, but simmer down for I’ve got your back too! THIS IS IT. This is it for me! I live and swear by this!
This is totally a dupe for the Shiseido face sun screen, but at half the price! You not only keep your face safe from the venomous UV rays with this, but it also keeps your oil away! It has a liquidy-milky texture that applies on to a matt finish, which I just absolutely LOVE.
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Fear no oil and sun with this on your face!
Definitely one of my all time holy grails and I recommend this to EVERYONE.
Found at: All Watson Outlets
Final Verdict: 6/5
There you go! My raving is complete. ^_^
These are my holy grail drugstore beauty products as a sufferer under the grease demon. And I hope they work just as well for you! Now what are some of your favourite beauty products that you use? If you’ve found this guide helpful do share with us in the comments below too so we all can learn about more good products to use.
Disclosure: This is not an advertisement. Everything is purely personal opinion and based on my own experiences.
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