published on September 02, 2024 in blog

12 make-up products that act as skincare

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Elemis Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser

This three-in-one multitasker can be used as a daily moisturiser, a hydrating make-up primer, and as a natural-looking highlighter. The formula combines fermented ingredients and prebiotics to support the skin's delicate microbiome and barrier function.

Bobbi Brown Intensive Serum Foundation SPF40

One of the original foundations that treats as it transforms the skin, Bobbi Brown's Intensive Skin Serum formula has an 'active skin energising complex' which revives tired complexions while adding radiant coverage. Plus, it packs SPF40, making it a brilliant defence against environmental aggressors. (Note that experts advise you combine the SPF in your make-up with an additional sunscreen to ensure ample coverage.)

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup

If acne is a concern, many a pro recommends this foundation from Clinique. Containing salicylic acid – the gold standard spot fighting ingredient – the oil-free formula blends away blemishes and redness without completely masking the skin.

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Perricone MD No Makeup Bronzer Broad Spectrum SPF15

Perricone MD are also leaders in this category. The brand's unique skincare-infused 'No Makeup' collection is all about doing more with less – from the two-in-one lash treatment and mascara, to the vitamin C infused blush and highlighter. One of our favourite products is the No Makeup Bronzer which packs SPF15 alongside chinese ginger plant extract and vitamin C ester.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Under Eye Tint + Brighten

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With vitamin C and light-reflecting powders, this eye cream-cum-concealer offers immediate illumination to under-eyes as well as long-term brightening. Hyaluronic acid and squalane also help to hydrate and plump crinkles.

Jones Road Miracle Balm All-Over Glow

Packed with natural oils and vitamin E, this skin enhancer moisturises the skin while imparting a radiant sheen. The ultimate 'no-make-up make-up' product, it can be used alone as a tinted moisturiser as well as on top of foundation as a highlighter.

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Rose Inc Blush Divine Radiant Lip & Cheek Colour

This is more than a two-in-one lip and cheek colour; the highly pigmented cream is infused with squalane to hydrate and plump the skin, while the addition of marine ferment extract helps to balance oil production.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops

Westman Atelier cosmetics are known for their skin-boosting benefits and the brand’s newest innovation doesn’t fall short. Westman tells us, “I wanted to create a wardrobe of products that give you next-level skin – sticks, powders and now drops”. Whatever texture you favour, you can expect the formulas to pack “nourishing actives to address inflammation and skin health”. The Vital Skincare Complexion Drops deliver lightweight coverage with a radiance that you can see and feel. We’re swapping our foundation for it.

Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss in Pillow Talk

Frankly, there's little that Charlotte Tilbury formulas aren't intended to do. A case in point is this lipstick-gloss-balm hybrid that plumps the lips (with hyaluronic), anti-ages (with peptides), adds softness (with butters) and shine plus pigment. Among others it comes in the brand's iconic Pillow Talk shade, the ultimate your-lips-but-better hue.

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Monkia Blunder Kissen Lush Lipstick Crayon

Another make-up artist who won't stand for lips being neglected when it comes to caring colour cosmetics is Monkia Blunder. Her brand, with its skincare-forward approach, has just launched Kissen Lush Lipstick Crayons which bestow the colour of a lipstick with the moisture of a balm. From arnica flower to edelweiss extract, squalane, and an array of oils, the formulas – in six flattering shades – do much more than look pretty.

BareMinerals Strength & Length Serum-Infused Brow Gel

BareMinerals too knows plenty about cosmetics that care for the skin – and hair, in this case. The Strength & Length Serum-Infused Brow Gel makes eyebrows appear subtly fuller instantly and over time. It's thanks to a peptide-rich formula that is said to stimulate growth, while flattering pigments adds the illusion of denser brows in a stroke.

Guerlain Mad Eyes Mascara

It's no wonder this is a former Bazaar Beauty Award-winner; it adds drama to your lashes like all Guerlain mascaras are known to – but that's not all. After four weeks of use, even without make-up, it claims to deliver lash fibres that are longer, thicker and with boosted curl.

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