Best beauty empties: ZTYLEZ invited actor and influencer Evelyn Choi (蔡穎恩), fashion illustrator Jenny Chui, and celebrity makeup artist Carmen Chung to share their top five empties and their autumn and winter makeup and skincare tips.
Each contributor named five products they repurchase again and again, and offered practical advice for staying hydrated and camera ready through the colder months. Below are their selections and tips in full.
Best beauty empties: Evelyn Choi
Evelyn Choi (蔡穎恩) is a model turned influencer and actor who says she manages sensitive skin by focusing on hydration and gentle products. She shared five beauty empties that she reaches for repeatedly and gave quick pre event routines she swears by.
1. Tatcha The Camellia Cleansing Oil
Evelyn: “It feels like it removes makeup completely, but my skin still feels moisturized afterwards. The faint scent leaves me feeling fresh and comfortable.”
2. Chanel Beauty N°1 de Chanel
Evelyn: “It absorbs easily. I have gone through about six bottles. With long term use my skin looks healthier and more resilient, and when I get reactive during a change of weather, it recovers faster.”
3. Dior Prestige Le Cushion Teint de Rose
Evelyn: “I love cushions. This one is lightweight with high coverage and the right level of moisture. It does not get oily in summer and does not dry out in winter.”
4. Charlotte Tilbury Air Brush Flawless Finish Powder
Evelyn: “It helps makeup sit better and last longer. A light sweep with a brush gives good setting without heaviness.”
5. Curél Moisture Repair Sheet Mask
Evelyn: “After long days in makeup I use this as an emergency rescue to give my skin the best care after it has been stressed.”
Evelynexclusive autumn and winter tips
Because she often wears darker clothing in autumn and winter, Evelyn favors simpler, lighter makeup to emphasize facial contours. She said she will eat lightly the day before an event and apply a mask the night before to boost hydration. Her core tip is moisture, she said, adding that replenishing water is essential for skin that stays camera ready.
Best beauty empties: Jenny Chui
Hong Kong fashion illustrator and stylist Jenny Chui said long hours drawing can make her skin oilier, so she chooses products that balance hydration and oil control. Her five most repurchased items range from a cult cleansing balm to a local facial oil.
1. LA MER The Moisturizing Soft Cream
Jenny: “When I need an overnight rescue before a shoot or event I apply this thickly. It really brings plumpness and a glow in the morning, making makeup go on more smoothly.”
2. Dejavu Lasting Fine Cream Pencil
Jenny: “I use only this eyeliner. I go through a dozen a year. The tip size is just right and it draws inner and outer liner smoothly. It does what it promises: waterproof, smudge resistant, and fade resistant.”
3. Banila Co. Clean It Zero
Jenny: “This cleansing balm has a high success rate for me. It is gentle, never tightens my skin, and removes even heavy and waterproof eye makeup cleanly.”
4. Ormaie Yvonne Eau de Parfum
Jenny: “As a fragrance fan I collect many bottles, but I recently discovered Ormaie and fell for it. The bottle cap was inspired by the founders grandfathers wood carving and the label was produced by a noted French press, which gives it a Parisian romance. The scent feels like a vintage femininity, like being in a library, intellectual yet effortless.”
5. Botanic Pretti5 Miracle Glow Facial Oil
Jenny: “This is a rare example of a strong Hong Kong brand made in Japan that I trust. It mixes traditional herbal ingredients. I used it through pregnancy and would add a few drops to my lotion to help with inflammation and dullness when my skin changed.”
Jennyexclusive autumn and winter tips
For holiday events Jenny recommends a fine liquid glitter for a quick bling effect at the inner eye or lower lash line rather than spending time on layered eyeshadow. On skincare she mixes a few drops of facial oil into lotion and does a heavy mask the night before a shoot. She also said to apply concealer thinly with a brush for a natural finish.
Best beauty empties: Carmen Chung
Makeup artist Carmen Chung has more than 10 years of professional experience working with artists such as Tyson Yoshi and Jeffrey Ngai, as well as performers 阿正 and 楊偲泳. She said quick but thorough prep keeps talent camera ready.
1. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream
Carmen: “I use this as a primer step. It helps makeup adhere. The texture is light and easy to spread and it shows immediate hydration.”
2. Make Up For Ever HD SKIN Concealer
Carmen: “It is very hydrating and does not dry under the eyes. A thin layer gives good coverage and you can build without caking. It helps soften tear troughs and nasolabial lines.”
3. Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder
Carmen: “This pressed powder works for all genders. It sets without looking heavy, gives a subtle glow, and controls oil well.”
4. shu uemura Unlimited Makeup Fix Mist
Carmen: “It hydrates, controls oil, and locks makeup in place. The spray is very fine, two to three spritzes spread evenly. Shake before use.”
5. mtm labo Custom Blended Eye Mask
Carmen: “This is a quick pre makeup rescue. You need at least 10 to 15 minutes, and it can reduce fine lines and lighten dark circles.”
Carmenexclusive autumn and winter tips
During the seasonal change Carmen said skin tends to lose water, so boost hydration by adding a facial oil into your routine and use facial massage techniques to improve absorption. She stressed sunscreen remains important when outdoors, even in colder months.
