The Makeup Products Beauty Editors Would Buy Again in a Heartbeat

Our Top Pick: The Multi-Tasking Color Product You’ll Use Daily

Repurchase worthy beauty products are makeup staples that professionals and editors return to again and again because they perform consistently, multitask across looks and occasions, and justify their space in a kit by replacing several less efficient items at once. For most people, the best makeup products to buy are those that deliver dependable color, quick application and flexible wear without needing a drawer full of backups. The clear winner for that role is a multi-use lip-and-cheek color that can adapt to different parts of the face and styles in seconds. One such product is a lip and cheek colour that works as a blush and lipstick in one, and can also be pressed onto the eyelids as an eyeshadow if needed. That kind of versatility makes it the first product editors say they would repurchase immediately, because one compact can anchor a whole face look.

Complexion Keeper: Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder

When you need your base to last through heat and long days, an editor approved makeup choice is a finely milled translucent powder that keeps shine in check without suffocating the skin. A lightweight setting powder with a seamless blend has become a staple for those managing oilier complexions and full makeup wear. One such powder balances heavy-duty setting with a breathable feel so foundation and concealer stay put while the skin still looks like skin. Used with a fluffy brush over the T-zone and cheeks, it helps keep everything in place for hours. Priced at USD 84 (approx. RM392), Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder in Translucent offers a luxury formula that earns repeat purchases by being both effective and comfortable enough for daily use.

Coverage Essential: Tarte Shape Tape Concealer

For covering dark circles and blemishes without a heavy mask effect, a reliable makeup staple is a creamy yet lightweight concealer that holds all day. A cult-favourite formula has become part of many editors’ best makeup products buy lists because it combines strong coverage with a smooth, non-cakey finish. One editor notes that the oversized doe-foot applicator picks up more than enough product for the entire face, though they prefer a pea-sized amount for lighter coverage under the eyes. Once set with powder, the concealer stays put throughout the day. According to a beauty intern, "The cult favourite Tarte Shape Tape Concealer has long been a staple in my beauty arsenal". At USD 47 (approx. RM219) for 10ml, it earns its place as a repurchase worthy beauty item because a small amount delivers dependable results every time.

Do-It-All Colour: Shiseido Color + Glow Enhancer

If you want one compact to handle cheeks, eyes and subtle sculpting, the Shiseido Color + Glow Enhancer is an editor approved makeup pick that overperforms expectations. Despite its intense red appearance in the pan, it starts off sheer on the skin and diffuses into a blurred, watercolour blush finish. On days when more drama is needed, it can be packed on without streakiness for a blush-focused look. Unlike many powder blushes that can leave skin feeling dry, this formula is infused with skincare ingredients for long-lasting hydration. It also doubles up as eyeshadow, highlighter and contour, all in one ornate compact. At USD 58 (approx. RM271), Shiseido Color + Glow Enhancer cuts down the number of products in your bag while delivering professional-quality colour payoff and comfort.

Body Finisher: Arabica & Amande Body Oil

A polished makeup look deserves a matching glow from the neck down, and a dependable body oil can be the finishing step professionals reach for before a night out. One lightweight yet nourishing formula is produced in small batches from naturally derived ingredients and is blended with rosehip, sweet almond and avocado oils for hydration. It absorbs fast and hydrates without leaving a greasy residue on the skin, making it suitable even in humid conditions. Upcycled coffee Arabica oil gives the skin the aroma of fresh roasted beans, while delivering undeniable glow on the body. The Daily Press Arabica & Amande Body Oil is priced at USD 75 (approx. RM352) for 100ml and is available for pre-order. This kind of body product earns repurchases by pairing a memorable scent with practical, comfortable moisture that complements any makeup look.

• Buy the Merit lip and cheek colour if you want one product that can be used as blush, lipstick and eyeshadow on the go.
• Skip the Merit lip and cheek colour if you prefer separate, specialised products for each feature instead of a multi-use formula.
• Buy the Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder if you need a finely milled, airy powder to lock makeup in place without feeling heavy.
• Skip the Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder if you rarely wear base makeup or do not need long-lasting setting.
• Buy the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer if you want creamy, lightweight coverage for dark circles and blemishes that stays all day once set.
• Skip the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer if you are satisfied with sheer coverage and do not require a dedicated concealer step.
• Buy the Shiseido Color + Glow Enhancer if you value a sheer-to-bold, hydrating powder that works as blush, eyeshadow, highlighter and contour in one compact.
• Skip the Shiseido Color + Glow Enhancer if you prefer individual pans for each colour role rather than a single multitasking product.
• Buy the Arabica & Amande Body Oil if you want lightweight, non-greasy body hydration with a coffee-infused glow to complete your makeup look.
• Skip the Arabica & Amande Body Oil if you do not use body products or prefer unscented formulas.