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Top 25 Hermo Picks For Every Beauty Enthusiast To Try This Year


Lead Editor · Updated 3 Jan 2020

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Top 25 Hermo Picks For Every Beauty Enthusiast To Try This Year

Do you find yourself spending countless minutes looking at your face in the mirror, staring aghast at blackheads or large pores? Or are you thinking about getting a new lip colour for the New Year? Or perhaps just wanting a change in your eyeshadow choices?

If you're looking to kick-start the year with a bold, brand new look, then this articles is for you! Get inspired by Hermo's bestsellers for just about any beauty product you're looking for. The best part? They are SO affordable! 

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Best sebum-absorption powder 1 of 25
Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder
Partnership with Innisfree
From RM18.20
See price at Shopee Malaysia
Also at Lazada Malaysia
A little goes a long way
Good oil control for hours
Not travel-friendly

This loose powder is well-loved for many reasons. Besides its cheap price tag, the sebum absorption power is a dream at keeping your face oil-free all day long. Made with natural minerals from the South Korean island of Jeju, the powder ensures that it doesn't irate any skin types and that it keeps the face matte.

More: Keep Your Makeup Staying Through The Day with these 9 Loose Powders

Best eyebrow pencil  2 of 25
INNISFREE Auto Eyebrow Pencil
Partnership with INNISFREE
From RM13.10
See price at Hermo Malaysia
Easy to blend
Easy to use and control
Colour is not the most pigmented

The perfect tool for producing defined contours on your eyebrows; this pencil contains a flat oval-shaped shade to draw wide, defined lines when held flat and soft, thin lines when held straight up. Also made travel-friendly, the other end of the pencil is a spoolie for distributing the product evenly on your brows.

More: Top 8 Eyebrow Pencils To Up Your Brow Game

Mise En Scene Perfecting Serum
Best hair serum 3 of 25
Mise En Scene Perfecting Serum
Partnership with Mise En Scene
From RM22.78
See price at Shopee Malaysia
Also at Lazada Malaysia
Deeply nourishing
Moisturising
The smell is preferential
4 more points
Protects hair against the Sun
Affordable
The high user satisfaction rate
Awarded by Beauty Awards and Elle Girl

This argan oil-enriched hair serum is proven to have helped improve and repair damaged hair for silky smooth hair. It's especially recommended for those battling frizzy-prone hair. To combat that, we recommend applying an amount equivalent to the size of a 50-sen coin onto damp hair before blow-drying it for soft locks after.

More: Get Those Luscious Locks with These 13 Hair Serums

Best lip cream 4 of 25
NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream
Partnership with Nyx Professional Makeup
From RM35.90
See price at Shopee Malaysia
Also at Lazada Malaysia
Lightweight formula
Cruelty free

Have you always dreamed of a liquid lipstick that goes on buttery-smooth, and comes out colour-intense? Try this NYX lip cream! The velvety smooth lip cream delivers a burst of creamy colour while providing hours of stunning matte finish once dry. The best part? No dry lips!

Best moisturiser on Hermo 5 of 25
Cosrx Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion
Partnership with Cosrx
From RM62
See price at Hermo Malaysia

Moisturising is still a must in this hot weather of ours. As sometimes we may opt to use a much lighter moisturiser during the day, hence a stronger one is what your skin needs after a long day out.

Cosrx's moisturiser is formulated with Birch sap which is well-loved for its ability to reduce inflammation as well as hydrate and purify the skin. It also targets to support the reconstruction of your skin texture for a smoother finish. Made oil-free, the moisturiser-lotion goes onto the skin like butter and maintains or locks in moisturise from escaping your face without feeling too sticky.

More: Hydrate Your Skin with these Top 15 Face Moisturisers for Every Skin Type

Best cleanser 6 of 25
Innisfree Green Tea Foam Cleanser
Partnership with Innisfree
From RM30.60
See price at Lazada Malaysia
Smooth and spread easily
Lathers extremely well
Scented
1 more point
Deep cleaning effect

Made with organically grown fresh green tea leaves enriched in amino acids and minerals, this cleanser removes makeup as well as clean pores.

As its ingredients mainly contain botanical ones, the cleanser will clean while moisturising and the brightening skin, leaving your face feeling clean and refreshed. With a hint of green tea scent, this also makes it pleasant on the nose. 

More: 13 Facial Cleansers to Wash the Dirt and Grime Away

Best face mask  7 of 25
Skin Food Black Sugar Mask
Partnership with Skin Food
From RM23.45
See price at Lazada Malaysia
Works well as a face scrub too
Hydrating and mild

This sweet mask wash-off uses organic black sugar granules to gently exfoliate and nourish the skin, creating a smooth and clean complexion. It contains lots of minerals and vitamin so that the mask hydrates instead of stripping your face dry.

As this is an exfoliating mask, look forward to brighter skin as you enjoy the black sugar bits getting rid of those dead skin cells!

More: Rejuvenate Your Skin with these Top 14 Face Masks

Best sleeping mask 8 of 25
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask
Partnership with LANEIGE
From RM63
See price at Lazada Malaysia
Also at Shopee Malaysia
Hydrating
Moisturising
Sticky
1 more point
Free from harmful ingredients

Sleep has never been better with this amazing aromatherapeutic sleeping mask. Simply apply it at night before sleeping and wake up to a vibrant, moisturised complexion. Made with apricot extract, this provides a brightening effect that makes skin look cleaner and brighter by removing free radicals that stress the skin.

Best toner 9 of 25
Klairs Supple Preparation Toner
Partnership with Klairs
From RM72.87
See price at Shopee Malaysia
Absorbs well into the skin
Gentle formula
Dry skin users may need to use more product for a hydrating effect
6 more points
A blend of natural plant extracts with soothing, wound-healing properties
Unscented version is fragrance-free and more sensitive-skin friendly
pH level of 5, good for the skin
alcohol-free, good for sensitive skin
Original version contains a lot of fragrant essential oils
Original version feels a tad bit sticky for some people, causing an uncomfortable sensation

This hydrating toner is just what your skin needs after cleansing. Pamper your face as it smoothens the skin's texture while maintaining optimal pH balance to help absorb other products. Known to be mild on skin, this toner is suitable for sensitive skin users as well.

More: Top 13 Toners in Malaysia to Prep Every Skin Type

Best lipstick 10 of 25
Maybelline The Powder Mattes by Color Sensational Lipstick
Partnership with
From RM13.95
See price at Hermo Malaysia
Intense pigment
Easy to apply
Not recommended for users with very dry lips

Powdery and matte lipstick - those are what you get for soft-looking, luscious lips. This collection produces a dramatic effect with 4x saturated powder pigments. It uses honey nectar to produce a stunning powdery smooth matte finish so that you don't end up with cracked lips at the end of the day!

More: Go Mad for Matte with These 8 Matte Lipsticks

Best mascara 11 of 25
Maybelline Volume Express Hypercurl Mascara
Partnership with Maybelline
From RM19.53
See price at Shopee Malaysia
Long lasting
Smudge-proof
May dry up too fast; fast hands are needed
1 more point
Hard to remove

If there's anything stopping us from having fuss-free lashes, it's the weather. Thankfully, Maybelline's Volume Express's formula is made water-and-humid proof for lashes that'll stay on for up to 24 hours!

The formula is applied on with the brand's special Curl-Catcher Brush to evenly distribute mascara. Although lightweight, the formula can support lashes curled at up to 100 degrees!

More: Time to Lash Out with these 10 Must-Have Mascara Formulas

Best eyeshadow palette 12 of 25
Maybelline Blush Nude Palette
Partnership with Maybelline
From RM34.95
See price at Hermo Malaysia
Affordable for the colours
Easy-to-wear
Pigments are not the most intense

This beautiful range of colours is what every girl pursuing the simple, natural look will want. Get a glowing ‘natural’ look with Maybelline’s 12 shades of rosy gold tones, featuring soft but pigmented colours from risqué rose to tempting taupe. The palette is also buildable, making it perfect for beginners to use.

More: Dramatize Your Eyes with these 9 Pigmented Eyeshadow Palettes

Best sheet mask 13 of 25
Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask
Partnership with Innisfree
From RM5
See price at Hermo Malaysia
Moisturising
Affordable
1 more point
Effective

For a quick pick me up, use one of Innisfree's My Real Squeeze Mask which is made of eucalyptus for a soothing sensation to the skin. Enjoy the many benefits that the masks options provide as each one targets a different skin issue, from moisturizing bamboo to radiant rose!

Best Korean makeup remover for dry skin
Best makeup remover 14 of 25
Heimish All Clean Balm
Partnership with Heimish
From RM41.90
See price at Shopee Malaysia
Gentle
Cleans off heavy makeup
2 more points
Hypoallergenic
Suitable for sensitive skin

Gone are the days where you'd be fumbling over removing tough makeup with your oil-based removers. This balm will do it gently (without tugging needed) with its rich formula that contains oil, milk, coconut extract, shea butter and balm. The result is a clean, moisturised face after cleansing!

More: Top 13 Makeup Removers Perfect for Every Skin Type

Best liquid foundation 15 of 25
L'Oreal True Match Liquid Foundation
Partnership with L'Oreal
From RM56.50
See price at Hermo Malaysia
Also at Shopee Malaysia
Long lasting
Lightweight
Scent may be unpleasant
1 more point
A small pump is enough for the whole face

The easy-to-blend texture of this foundation glides onto the skin like a dream without producing any streaky or cakey effect. What's more amazing is that the foundation is quite long-lasting and hydrating as well!

The foundation contains ultra-fine pigment to match every common Asian skin tone and texture with extreme precision – YES to matching foundations!

More: Top 10 Liquid Foundations To Help Ace Your Makeup Game

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer
Best concealer 16 of 25
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer
Partnership with Maybelline
From RM31.43
See price at Shopee Malaysia
Affordable
Suitable for dark circles
3 more points
Comes with a sponge applicator
Hydrating for skin
Anti-aging benefits

This particular concealer made waves when it was first released as it holds a very nice formula for its price, maintaining a "holy grail" status among many beauty lovers new and old. The medium coverage is easily-buildable to high and blends easily to match your skin as well. 

Another secret to the concealer is that it's infused with Goji berries and Haloxyl. Goji berries contain antioxidants which is beneficial towards fine lines and pigmentations while Haloxyl helps with lightening and thickening the skin. Not bad for a drugstore product, huh?

More: Conceal, Don't Feel with These Top 11 Concealers

Best BB cream 17 of 25
Dear, Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream SPF40 PA++
Partnership with Klairs
From RM79
See price at Hermo Malaysia
Offers light to full coverage
A little goes a long way
Concealer may be needed for scars and such
2 more points
Has sweet smell
Moisturising

With a broad spectrum of SPF40, brightening and sebum control; this should be your go-to foundation replacement especially if you have red spots and huge pores to cover up. Containing a hypoallergenic formula, it's safe for most skins including dry and sensitive types. Moreover, the formula is made to be easily built up without feeling heavy afterwards.

A plus from us is that the BB cream will not turn grey or cakey on your face!

Best sunscreen 18 of 25
Corsx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Partnership with Corsx
From RM46
See price at Hermo Malaysia
No white cast
Moisturising
Might be "oily" for oily skin users
1 more point
No sticky after application

One of the best and simplest forms of preventing pre-mature ageing is by wearing sunscreen/sunblock daily. But the task of finding the best can be difficult. For a lightweight sunscreen, opt for Corsx's Aloe cream. Of course, with aloe properties, the sunscreen soothes while protecting the skin with its broad spectrum SPF50 formula. It's also mild enough to suit sensitive skin too!

More: Keep the UV Rays Away with These Top 11 Facial Sunscreens

Best eyeliner 19 of 25
Maybelline Hyper Sharp Laser Liner (Black)
Partnership with Maybelline
From RM17.94
See price at Hermo Malaysia
Affordable
Easy to use
Not really water and oil proof

For an everyday eyeliner, this one by Maybelline is a no-brainer thanks to its intense payoff and very thin tip. The liner is easily removed with warm water, but can still take a splash if it ever happens to you. This liner is also easily used by users of all makeup levels whether they're a beginner or a professional.

More: These 9 Eyeliners Will Help You Spread Your Wings

Best eyebrow mascara 20 of 25
Kate Tokyo Eyebrow Colour 3D
Partnership with Kate Tokyo
From RM34.40
See price at Hermo Malaysia
Strong formula
Good colour payoff
You're left with 'crusty' eyebrows after application

Blessed with bushy but unruly eyebrows? Thankfully, you have Kate Tokyo to bring you their Eyebrow Mascara. It features a naturally-coloured formula that holds stubborn brows quite well for the whole day. Additionally, the formula is fade-resistant and fragrance-free as well.

Best hair treatment for hair loss 21 of 25
RYO Hair Loss Expert Care Seoul Sunset Shampoo
Partnership with Ryo
From RM68
See price at Shopee MY

This treatment works like a conditioner that's applicable to the scalp, offering a cooling sensation after. It claims to reduce hair loss, moisturises the scalp as well as nourishes your roots with its medicinal herbs that hold hair care benefits. Your hair will also become smoother in the long run.

Best nail polish 22 of 25
3CE Take A Layer Layering Nail Lacquer
Partnership with 3CE
From RM37
See price at Hermo Malaysia
Also at Lazada Malaysia
Suitable for most skin colours
Unique packaging that offers a gradient-style concept
Limited colours

Unlike traditional nail polishes, nail lacquer offers near gel-like durability while maintaining its strong colour payoff. This nail lacquer by 3CE has both of that but with a glossy finish. Its formula is claimed to prevent your coloured nails from being scratched so easily all the while being gentle and nourishing to your natural nails.

More: Shine Up Your Look with These 11 Nail Polishes

Best blush palette 23 of 25
NYX Professional Makeup Sweet Cheeks Blush Palette
Partnership with NYX Professional Makeup
From RM70
See price at Hermo Malaysia
Value for money

This gorgeous sweet palette features eight highly pigmented and butter-smooth colours that’ll suit any skin tone. Choose from matte and shimmery finishes. Whether you’re a pro or budding beauty fan, this set is a great kit for any occasion.

Best lip mask for lip care 24 of 25
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Partnership with Laneige
From RM30
See price at Sephora Malaysia
Also at Shopee Malaysia
Affordable
Thick consistency
No spatula provided to scoop out product
2 more points
Smells amazing
Rich in Antioxidants

Skincare is not just about the face and eyes; our lips are sensitive to drying out as well. This sleep-in mask for lips works to remove dead skin cells and leave your lips supple and moist the next morning. The following effect after-application is reddish, plump lips!

Best perfume 25 of 25
ELIZABETH ARDEN Green Tea Scent Spray
Partnership with
From RM59
See price at Hermo Malaysia
Light and refreshing
It's an EDT, so smell should last only about 5 hours or under

The best kind of perfume is one that doesn't smell too sweet that it overpowers your body (and others as well!). Enjoy what Elizabeth Arden has to offer in this Eau de Toilette which has a light scent of green tea to energise the body and excite the senses. This scent is sure to start your day with a refreshing take on things. 

In terms of notes, it starts fruity and ends smelling woody.

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