Best of both worlds: The skincare-infused makeup that will transform your beauty routine
Streamline your beauty bag with these potent two-in-one products
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If you’ve spent even the smallest amount of time on social media, you’ll know that makeup trends change practically every week. Clean girl, mob wife, matte, dewy: whatever end of the makeup spectrum happens to be popular that week, great skin never goes out of style. And, while a solid skincare routine is an essential foundation, why not switch out some of your most used cosmetics with skincare-infused makeup that will do multitasking wonders for your glow up?
What makes for good skincare-infused makeup?
At its core, skincare-makeup hybrids are products that fuse two benefits in one: making you look good while also being nourishing. Great makeup delivers the desired pigment, lasts all day, minimises creasing, and feels light for long-term wear. Good skincare, meanwhile, is packed with active ingredients that work to boost moisture, collagen, and glow while combating environmental stressors and signs of ageing. So it stands to reason that the best skincare-infused makeup should perform both functions simultaneously.
Thanks to social media and an invigorated interest in skincare since the pandemic, this particular category has seen a slew of new products hit the market in recent years. But how to sort the wheat from the chaff? We’ve rounded up the best skincare-infused makeup products that actually work.
Ilia Beauty Super serum skin tint
A breakout skincare hero in 2020, Ilia Beauty’s Super Serum Skin Tint transformed makeup routines. The barely-visible tint delivers lightweight coverage and a dewy finish while its potent blend of ingredients, including niacinamide, squalene, and hyaluronic acid, reduces dryness, blemishes, and even the appearance of wrinkles. Ideal for those looking for a sheer tint without full coverage, it also boasts mineral SPF40 to protect the skin from UV damage.
Kosas Revealer super creamy and brightening concealer
Favoured by Gen Z skincare idol Hailey Beiber, Kosas’ Revealer blurs the line between concealer and eye cream. The medium-coverage concealer blends seamlessly, is long-lasting, and doesn’t crease while the formula is packed with skin-brightening caffeine and algae to reduce the appearance of dark circles and vitamin B5, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate the under eye area and reduce the visibility of fine lines.
Milk Makeup Bionic Glow highlighter
Get your skin glowing with Milk Makeup’s Bionic Glow. This liquid highlighter is formulated with a blend of mushroom extract and hydrating hyaluronic acid that work together with the product’s pigment to lend a radiance to your skin. While it works well dotted on the high points of your face, we recommend mixing a small amount with your foundation or moisturiser for an all-over glow. When it comes to colour matching, pick Virtual if you have peach undertones or Reality for deeper tones.
Westman Atelier Vital skincare complexion drops
Celebrity makeup artist Gucci Westman’s eponymous brand has long championed multi-tasking products that combine makeup with skincare. The Vital Skincare Complexion Drops deliver a supercharged formula of Tsubaki oil, ginseng extract, pomegranate extract, and almond oil in a lightweight tint that blends with ease. The oil-based serum promises to boost dull skin and works particularly well for those with dry skin.
Saie Slip Tint dewy tinted moisturiser
Tinted moisturisers are the original makeup-skincare hybrids and Saie’s Slip Tint gets the formula right. The dewy moisturiser is made with numerous skincare hero ingredients: liquorice root lightens dark spots and discolouration while aloe vera is anti-inflammatory and pansy flower extract soothes irritation. The formula also includes hyaluronic acid and argan oil to help the skin retain moisture and look radiant. While the formula is suitable for most skin types, including acne-prone skin, the heavier base might not be ideal for those with oily skin.
Beauty Pie Wonderfilter Magic Blurring loose powder
The best loose powders work like a mask, blotting shine and mattifying your makeup for long wear. Beauty Pie’s Wonderfilter Magic Blurring loose powder goes a step further with its blend of nourishing ingredients, including rice extract which absorbs oil, sebum and sweat while letting the skin breathe, and squalene and jojoba oils which hydrate and moisturise to ensure the powder doesn’t settle into fine lines to avoid creased makeup. The lightweight formula also lends a soft blurring effect, reducing the appearance of large pores. The best part? The eco-friendly packaging is easily refillable, make it a sustainable product.
Jones Road Miracle Balm
The descriptor is in the name of the Jones Road Miracle Balm. This miracle product embodies no-makeup makeup. Enriched with natural antioxidant jojoba seed oil and vitamin E, the lightweight balm imparts a soft flushed sheen while hydrating the skin. Available in an assortment of shades, from a rosy pink to a sun-kissed bronze, use the balm on your cheeks, lips, or eyelids.
Chanel N°1 De CHANEL Lip And Cheek Balm
At the heart of Chanel’s lip and cheek balm lies red camellia oil which is rich in antioxidants. The multi-purpose balm imparts concentrated hydration and nourishment while the smooth formula melts into the skin, offering a natural plumpness to the lips and cheeks. Available in six shades, the balm leaves an alluring sheer tint for a natural look.
Rose Inc Lip Sculpt Amplifying lip colour
Founded by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Rose Inc’s Lip Sculpt Amplifying lip colour is infused with squalene, vitamin E and sodium hyaluronate to soothe, hydrate and nourish the lips for a fuller appearance, while the pigment leaves a long-lasting matte finish.
Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss lipstick
What could make Charlotte Tilbury’s cult-favourite lipsticks even better? Hydrating hyaluronic acid. The Happikiss lipstick is formulated with hyaluronic acid and c-peptide to reduce the appearance of fine lines to ensure plump and glossy lips for up to 24 hours. While the lipstick is available in multiple shades, we recommend the iconic Pillow Talk shade for a flattering nude that is sure to dazzle.
Ilia Beauty Limitless Lash mascara
While Ilia’s Beauty’s Limitless Lash mascara isn’t exactly skincare, it works wonders for your lashes. Its blend of organic bee and carnauba waxes condition and lift the lashes while organic shea butter and keratin help enhance your lashes over time. The lightweight mascara is great for sensitive eyes and can be removed with water alone at the end of the day, saving you any scrubbing or tugging.
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