Naming the best makeup products is no easy feat; the makeup world offers so many incredible formulas, textures and products for us to choose from, it can seem impossible to narrow the list down to just a handful. That being said, our VANA fans have spoken: the Year-End VANA Awards 2024 highlights all the best makeup products, new and existing, that have proven their worth in outstanding quality and performance, securing a place in our fans’ makeup routines. Gather round as we dive into the list of winners, featuring CLIO, TirTir and more, for the makeup game-changers worth your time and attention – just keep scrolling to begin.

- Best Primer -

ETUDE - Face Blur Primer

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Makeup enthusiasts and lazy girls are in agreement: the ETUDE Face Blur Primer is the only primer you’ll ever need. A multi-tasking formula, this single product checks off moisturizer, sunscreen, glow-booster and makeup primer from your to-do list in one go. Peppermint extract and Rose Hip Seeds nourish the skin as it banishes dullness and prolongs the wear of your beat, securing your MOTD in place all day long.

- Best Foundation -

eSpoir - Pro Tailor Be Glow Foundation New Class SPF27 PA++

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: For our glow-getters, the eSpoir Pro Tailor Be Glow Foundation New Class SPF27 PA++ is a must-have. Smooth and lightweight, this foundation formula spreads onto the skin for a naturally clear and glowing base, coupled with a healthy radiant finish. A compound film former forms a moisture layer over the skin to keep it hydrated throughout wear, as well as ensures your base stays in place all day long.

- Best BB & CC Cream -

Dear, Klairs - Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream SPF40 PA++

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Yes, you can still wear makeup even when you’re breaking out. The Dear, Klairs - Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream SPF40 PA++ is the skincare-makeup hybrid that protects dry and sensitive skin as it provides natural coverage to conceal irritation, redness and blemishes. The moist cream adheres closely to the complexion, nourishing it with skin-loving ingredients like Centella Asiatica, Licorice Root extract and Sodium Hyaluronate.

- Best Cushion -

TirTir - Mask Fit Red Cushion SPF40 PA++

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Within the realm of cushion foundations, the TirTir Mask Fit Red Cushion SPF40 PA++ sets the bar high. This formula helps you achieve that coveted glass skin look with buildable medium coverage and a satin glow finish, fuelled by Hibiscus and Red Propolis extracts. It’s thin and weightless, and powers through to offer up to 72 hours of weartime. The range touts a whopping 40 shades for all skin tones to find their perfect color.

- Best Concealer -

The Saem - Cover Perfection Triple Pot Concealer

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: From colour correction to concealing blemishes to adding definition, The Saem's Cover Perfection Triple Pot Concealer quite literally does it all. Each pot features 3 shades of waterproof, full coverage concealers, blending out to a natural semi-matte finish sans cakiness or heaviness. Take your pick from the shade range of concealing and color correcting hues to create the flawless, even complexion of your dreams.

- Best Powder -

SKINFOOD - Peach Cotton Multi Finish Powder

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: We can’t count the number of times the SKINFOOD Peach Cotton Multi Finish Powder has snagged a VANA Award, it’s truly just that good. Processed with an Air Jet Mill Method, the result is an ultra-fine powder that sets makeup, controls sebum and leaves the skin baby-soft. It’s made with silk powder for an illuminated effect on the skin, as well as minerals to boost the skin’s condition. SKINFOOD not only recommends this for use on the face, but also as a dry shampoo to save greasy strands in a pinch.

- Best Blush -

Dasique - Blending Mood Cheek

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Design a custom blush look with the Dasique Blending Mood Cheek, consisting of 4 complementary tones within 1 palette. Each silky blush melts into the cheeks with an even finish, versatile to create a sheer wash of color or build up to a more impactful flush. From warm muted shades inspired by nuts to cooler hues inspired by ice cream, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect palette for your undertone within the collection.

- Best Highlighter & Shading -

Glint - Stick Highlighter

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: A whimsical glow from within starts with the Glint Stick Highlighter. This balmy formula delivers shine and dazzle with fine pearls, gracing the cheeks with a sheer and dewy glow. The slim-fitting texture is featherlight on the skin and sweeps across without any stickiness; instead, the triple-layer system employed in its development provides deep hydration to nourish the skin. Reflective and mesmerizing, it’s *the* finishing touch to add to your MOTD for the wow factor.

- Best Eyeshadow -

peripera - All Take Mood Like Palette

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Why dip into several palettes and complicate getting ready when the peripera All Take Mood Like Palette gets the job done? In 1 palette you’ll find eyeshadow, blush and highlighter shades that can be mixed and matched for a look that matches your mood of the day. They’re conveniently divided into simple color stories that get you a put-together look in minutes, proving it doesn’t take a million shades to perfect your MOTD.

- Best Makeup Palette -

Dasique - Shadow Palette

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: While 4 shadows may seem too few and 12 shades much too many, the Dasique Shadow Palette hits the mark perfectly with their extensive range of concise 9-pan palettes. In each palette you get buttery mattes, shimmers and glitters to create a look for any occasion, the velvety textures adhering to the eye without fallout. They’re a great option for travelling or on the go, when you need a variety of eye looks but don’t want to be hauling around several products.

- Best Eyeliner -

CLIO - Sharp So Simple Waterproof Pencil Liner

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: There’s nothing fancy about the CLIO Sharp So Simple Waterproof Pencil Liner, but it helps you achieve perfect wings and defined eyes with ease and simplicity. The 2mm nib allows you to sketch out thin and delicate lines, gliding smoothly onto the skin with no dragging or tugging. This formula is resistant to water and sweat so you can apply it and rest assured your liner’s not coming off until you want it to.

- Best Mascara -

Milk Touch - All-Day Long & Curl Mascara

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Bid flat, lifeless lashes goodbye and welcome the Milk Touch All-Day Long & Curl Mascara into your daily routine. Your lashes will reach new heights as this hypoallergenic, smudge-proof mascara curls and lengthens with precision for a clean appearance. The specially designed curve brush pushes and fixes your lashes into a C-curve to frame your eyes, enhancing your look with fluttery sophistication.

- Best Eyebrow -

eSpoir - The Brow Color Fixing Cara

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: There’s nothing we hate more than a clumpy brow gel with zero hold, but the eSpoir The Brow Color Fixing Cara is the complete opposite. Offering opaque color in a defining, smudge-proof formula, this brow gel swipes on and deposits precise coloring from front to tail, the silky texture adhering to the brows for a flawless look. As each brow hair is coated, they’re also defined to create fluffy and voluminous brows, rather than matted down and clumped together.

- Best Lip Makeup -

Fwee - Lip & Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Fwee

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Our VANA fans’ addiction with the Fwee Lip & Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot is real, and once you get one shade into your hands, we reckon you’ll want to collect the full range.This pudding-textured mousse is versatile for use on the lips and cheeks, creating a flush of color with a blurred matte finish that skims over lip lines and skin texture. Go for a monochromatic look, or mix shades together to create a custom hue; the options with this viral pudding pot are endless.

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