FQ Beauty Empties: The 8 make-up products our editors buy on repeat

2 October 2026
By Fashion Quarterly

From luminous foundations to hardworking multi-sticks, these are the beauty staples the FQ team has used to the very last drop (and then rushed to buy again).

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $137 from Farmers.

Working at FQ, we’re lucky enough to test and trial a steady stream of the latest and greatest in beauty. From buzzy new launches to cult formulas and products promising to revolutionise our routines, there’s rarely a shortage of something new to try. So when a product earns a permanent place in our make-up bags, makes it all the way to empty and is promptly replaced, you know it’s worth paying attention to.From luminous foundations and complexion-boosting blushes to can’t-live-without lip liners and brow essentials, we asked the team to reveal the make-up products they’ve squeezed, scraped and swiped to the very last drop, and would happily buy all over again.Sarah Murray, editor-in-chief

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation"Every time I get to the end of the bottle I get into a frenzy as I need to replace it immediately. For me the foundation is light and blendable so you can choose how heavy you want it depending on your day, or your mood."Shop now

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