Inside Susie Ma’s Makeup | Founder of Tropic – Tropic Skincare
For Susie, big-occasion beauty isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about showing up as herself, supported by high-performance products that do good beyond beauty.
Every great makeup look begins long before the first brush touches the skin. Skincare is the foundation of Susie’s routine — and one of the most important steps in achieving her signature glow.
She ensures her skin is thoroughly cleansed, hydrated, and protected before applying any makeup. This not only supports the skin barrier, but also helps makeup glide on seamlessly, creating a smooth, second-skin finish that lasts.
Daily protection is non-negotiable for Susie. She starts with Sun Day Dewy Facial SPF – her favourite final skincare step before makeup. Formulated with priming plant polymers that sit beautifully under makeup. And of course, it’s there to do the serious work too, delivering SPF 50 protection, using reef-friendly sun filters, so Susie can feel confidently covered for the day ahead, without compromising on comfort or glow.
Once her SPF is in place, Susie reaches for Liquid Radiance Adaptogen Serum Foundation in Shade 3, a silky, glow-boosting serum foundation designed to do more than simply perfect. Enhanced with real skin benefits, it’s powered by a unique adaptogen blend to help skin stay resilient and better able to adapt to whatever the environment throws at it, with antioxidant support woven into the formula. And because the formula is also infused with added SPF, it gives Susie that extra reassurance. For added brightness and targeted coverage, she reaches for Illuma Light Diffusing Concealer in Shade 2.
To softly sculpt and warm the complexion, Susie applies Jet Set Bronzer in Bali Bronze, subtly defining the contours of the face. A sweep of Blush Crush Pressed Colour in Pinch Me Pink adds a healthy, fresh flush.
The look is finished with Way To Glow Pressed Highlighter in Golden Hour, swept across the high points of the face for a refined, lit-from-within glow.
THE EYES: DEFINITION WITHOUT DRAMA
Susie keeps eye makeup understated yet polished, letting her skin remain the hero.
She begins with Eyes On You Shadow in Oatmeal, creating a soft, neutral base that subtly brightens the lid. Silk Gel Liner in Brown is applied along the lash line to define the eyes without overpowering them.
Her go-to mascara is Fixing Gel Mascara in Black, delivering clean, voluminous lashes that last all day with no smudging or transfer. Brows are shaped and groomed using Brow Boss in Cedar, framing the face while keeping the overall look natural and refined.
THE LIPS: A CONFIDENT POP OF COLOUR
No Susie Ma makeup look is complete without a statement lip.
She begins by defining her lips with Line Up Lip Pencil in Flirt, before applying one of her favourite shades of Kiss Me Quick Lipstick, either Wild Watermelon, Go Go Goji or Juicy Apricot, depending on the occasion.
A final touch of Lip Silk adds nourishing care and a soft, glossy finish, keeping lips comfortable, hydrated, and plump.
THE TROPIC CONNECTION
Susie’s signature makeup look is more than a collection of favourites – it’s a reflection of everything Tropic stands for.
Makeup infused with skincare ingredients. High-performance formulas that nurture the complexion. Beauty that gives back to the planet and empowers people to feel confident in their own skin.
That’s beauty, the Tropic way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Susie Ma’s go-to camera-ready makeup look?
Susie Ma’s go-to makeup look, on and off camera, focuses on luminous skin, soft definition and a confident pop of colour. Rather than heavy makeup, she enhances her natural features with a glow-boosting base, understated eye makeup, and a bold lip – always rooted in a strong skincare foundation.
What is Susie Ma’s skincare routine?
How does Susie Ma prepare her skin before makeup?
Skin prep is the foundation of Susie Ma’s makeup routine. She prioritises cleansing, hydration, and moisturising to ensure skin is nourished and balanced before makeup application. This allows makeup to apply smoothly, look more natural, and last longer throughout the day.
What foundation does Susie Ma use?
Susie Ma uses Liquid Radiance Adaptogen Serum Foundation for its breathable, glow-enhancing finish. It evens out skin tone while allowing natural radiance to shine through, perfect for creating fresh, luminous skin without heavy coverage.
Enhanced with real skin benefits, the formula is powered by a unique adaptogen blend, led by tremella mushroom, to help support skin as it adapts to daily environmental stressors. Tremella is also prized for its hydrating properties – able to hold up to 500 times its weight in water – which helps Susie’s skin stay comfortable and supple, so her base looks fresh and smooth as the day goes on.