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LIST: These long-wear makeup bases don't melt under pressure

No creasing, no caking, just reliable coverage that stays with you all day

Published May 29, 2025 07:56 am
This year’s intense summer didn’t just challenge our resilience—it also pushed our makeup to the limit. So we put some of the latest foundation product releases to the test under the scorching Philippine heat. Here are the standout formulas that made it to the list.
Enigma Skintroduction Longwear Liquid Foundation
Kicking things off with a proudly local brand, Enigma’s liquid foundation is the brainchild of makeup artist Raiza Contawi. Formulated with Filipino skin tones and our humid climate in mind, it offers medium to full coverage with a natural, skin-like finish.
Created for both professionals and everyday users in mind, it holds up well against the heat. For now, there are only 12 shades available, limiting shade-match choices. It also oxidizes, so those with acidic skin should consider going a shade lighter or two.
NarsLight Reflecting Serum Cushion Foundation
Nars takes its cult-favorite Light Reflecting Foundation and reimagines it in travel-friendly cushion compact form. It delivers more than just coverage—it’s infused with skincare ingredients, offers SPF protection along, and features a brightening complex to boost radiance. The finish? Lightweight, luminous, and long-lasting. This writer even wore it on a motorcycle ride through Metro Manila—and it stayed flawless, with zero creasing or cracking.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Liquid Foundation
Anastasia Beverly Hills finally brings its viral product to the Philippines. This long-wear formula offers medium to full coverage with a soft, matte finish that blurs pores, fine lines, and wrinkles. It promises up to 12 hours of wear, which we tested with a full day out and it delivered. Shade matching can be a challenge, so we recommend trying it in-store before purchasing.
Givenchy Prisme Libre 4-Color Pressed Powder
Inspired by its cult-favorite loose powder, the Prisme Libre Pressed Powder brings Givenchy Beauty multi-colored complexion-correcting magic into a sleek, travel-friendly compact. Ideal for those who lean toward powders over liquids, this weightless formula blurs imperfections and evens out skin tone—perfect for quick touch-ups in the heat. And it’s now available in the Philippines, so you can finally skip the international shipping fees. For morena skin, we recommend getting the number 04 Mousseline Acidulée or number 03 Voile Rosé.
Maybelline Fit Me Fresh Tint
It may not be the newest, but Maybelline Fit Me Fresh Tint earns its spot for its tried-and-tested performance under the sun. A three-in-one product—makeup, skincare, and sunscreen—that offers long-lasting wear without creasing or caking. This writer even wore it during a beach trip to La Union, and it stayed fresh all throughout the day. Perfect for those who want fuss-free, everyday coverage with skincare benefits.
Whether you're braving the sun or stuck indoors with unreliable air conditioning, these foundation picks prove that beauty and staying power can go hand in hand—even in tropical heat.

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