The Face Shop Lasting

The fmgt Ink Lasting Primer (30ml) is applied to clean, moisturised skin before foundation or cushion foundation. Its function is to smooth the skin surface, fill in large pores visually, and create a base that adhesion-boosts the products applied on top. The "Ink" name in the fmgt line refers to the line's long-wear formula technology - a thin, high-adhesion film that helps makeup last through sebum and humidity.

The 30ml is a standard primer size, providing two to three months of daily use at a pea-sized amount per application. Primers are most effective on oily or combination skin where sebum undermines foundation wear, or for long events where reapplication is not possible. For a dry skin type that already has good makeup adhesion, the primer is optional.

The fmgt Ink Lasting Cushion comes in two finish options: the standard Ink Lasting Cushion (15g) and the Ink Lasting Cushion Glow (15g). The standard delivers a semi-matte to natural finish that controls shine while covering the skin. The Glow version uses a formula that reflects light for a dewy, luminous finish rather than a matte result.

For oily skin or humid environments where shine is a concern, the standard cushion is the better choice. For dry skin or a skin type that benefits from a radiant, lit-from-within look, the Glow cushion suits the need better. Both are 15g in the compact, with a refill available for the standard cushion. The refill is cheaper per gram than buying a full new compact and reduces packaging waste.

The Ink Lasting Cushion Refill (15g) is a replacement cushion pan for the standard Ink Lasting Cushion compact. When the formula is used up, you can buy the refill at a lower price than a full new compact and snap it into the existing case. This is the most cost-effective way to use the Ink Lasting Cushion for ongoing daily use.

To install the refill, remove the used cushion pan from the compact and press in the new refill. The case stays clean between refills and does not need to be replaced. The refill only works with the standard Ink Lasting Cushion compact - not the Glow version, which uses a different formula.

The Brow Lasting Waterproof Pencil and the fmgt Brow Lasting Proof Pencil EX are both brow pencils built for all-day wear through humidity, sweat, and light water exposure. The Waterproof version uses waterproof pigments that resist moisture. The Proof Pencil EX adds an "EX" (Extended) formula with additional smudge resistance and a longer wear test than the standard waterproof version.

Both draw with a fine-tip application for hair-like strokes or a more defined brow line depending on pressure. They are suited to those who want consistent brow definition that does not transfer to the forehead during warm weather or physical activity. A brow pencil rather than a powder suits sparse brows that need individual hair-stroke definition; a powder is better for filling in a more diffuse brow shape.

The Power Long Lasting Sunscreen (50ml) emphasises wear time alongside SPF protection. Standard sunscreens begin to degrade after two to three hours of sun exposure, requiring reapplication. A "long lasting" formula uses a more stable UV filter combination or an extended-wear base that slows this degradation rate. It is suited to outdoor use, active wear, or anyone who finds reapplication difficult during a workday.

The 50ml size is standard for a face sunscreen and provides roughly one to two months of daily use. Apply as the last step in the morning routine before makeup, using the recommended amount (roughly a full teaspoon for the face and neck) for accurate SPF coverage. Using less than the recommended amount significantly reduces the effective SPF.

The Power Long Lasting Sunstick (18g) is the stick format equivalent of the Power Long Lasting Sunscreen for midday reapplication. The stick format makes applying sunscreen over makeup fast and non-disruptive: swipe across the nose, cheekbones, and forehead, and blend slightly with a finger if needed. The "Long Lasting" formula in the stick aims to maintain protection for longer than a standard sunstick before the next reapplication is needed.

The sunstick is the most compact option in the three Lasting sunscreens at 18g. It is suited to carrying in a bag for on-the-go reapplication rather than as the primary morning SPF application, where the 50ml cream or the Dewey 35ml provides more even first-application coverage.

The Dewey Lasting Tone Up Sunscreen (35ml) combines three benefits: a tone-up (brightening) effect, a dewy finish, and long-wear SPF protection. It is smaller than the standard 50ml sunscreen, making it easier to carry for touch-ups, and it functions both as a sunscreen and as a light base product that evens skin tone through optical diffusers without requiring foundation.

The Dewey finish suits dry skin or those who prefer a radiant, glossy look rather than the matte result some sunscreens deliver. For very oily skin, the dewy finish may add too much shine. The tone-up effect is subtle - it brightens without adding obvious pigment coverage. It suits the same skin types as the Ink Lasting Cushion Glow and can be paired with it for a consistent radiant finish across the full base routine.