Standout make-up

These new cosmetics are all you need to revamp your make-up pouch.

1. Yves Saint Laurent Couture Palette
$95, exclusively available at Tangs

This handy five-shadow palette can be worn dry or wet, for more intense colours. Long-wearing and crease-proof, the powders are velvety and rich. Available in 11 variations.

We like No. 1 Tuxedo for smoky eyes, and the sophisticated and bold No. 10 Lumieres Majorelle (right) for its varying shades of blue, teal green and mustard.

2. Chanel Le Beiges Healthy Glow Multi-Colour SPF15/ PA++
$80, from Chanel counters

Swirl the blusher, bronzer and highlighter shades together for an all-over glow, or separately to sculpt the face. Use the powder with the Les Beiges Retractable Kabuki Brush ($74) for best results.

3. Laura's Secret Volume 6
$55, from Sephora stores

Apply your lipstick like a pro with this three-piece set - comprising complementary shades of a full-sized Creme Smooth Lip Colour, and deluxe-sized Lip Pencil and Lip Glace. Each can be worn alone or together (lip pencil, lipstick and lipgloss).

This article was first published on June 20, 2014.
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