Imagine if you could wake up and make up your face in half the time it usually takes – is that not the dream?! Ladies, we can’t guarantee that you’ll be more awake or your makeup skills will suddenly be on point, we can prevent you from digging through your beauty bag for an endless array of products.
When it comes to your next beauty buy, think wisely about (a) what it can do for you, and (b) how many existing products it can replace in your makeup repertoire. If the answer isn’t promising, put it back on the shelf right where it belongs.
If you’re new to the multitude of multi-tasking benefits, celebrity Makeup Artist has a tip for how to make your makeup products go the distance. “Colour is really versatile for a stain on the lips, cheeks, and eyes… Use your finger to lightly dab and keep it natural,” he says. Darker matte eyeshadows can work wonders through brown brows, and lipliners also make for great all over coverage for long-lasting wear.
Begin de-cluttering your beauty case and give one of these multi-use makeup miracles a whirl. We’ve selected 7 of our new favourites to get you started on your beauty detox.
Clinique 2-in-1 Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer
Trust us when we say a little of this full-coverage foundation goes a long way. Use the wide, flat side of the brush for all-over perfection, and erase any problem areas with the soft pointed tip. It also comes in 13 shades to cover skintones from alabaster fairs to deep browns.
$50 from Clinique Counters nationwide and www.clinique.com.au
Chanel Crayon Lèvres Precision Lip Definer
The ultimate tool for the girl on the go. Not only is this lipliner wonderfully rich with a lasting hold, it comes with a built in-brush (especially handy for pesky reds) and sharpener on the lid. This brilliant multi-tasker is a worthwhile investment, and also a favourite of the Fox in Flats herself. Don’t suffer with colourless lips any longer!
RRP $44 available at Chanel counters
Lancôme Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup
Versatile is an understatement to describe this compact from Lancôme. Feeling a tad shiny? Use it as a setting powder. No time for foundation this morning? Head to the bathroom and wet for a full coverage foundation. It also makes a great browbone highlight. The possibilities are endless!
$60.00 from Lancôme counters nationwide
Bobbi Brown Art Stick
Part lipstick + part lipliner = complete convenience. Use as a lipstick alone for even, demi-matte coverage, or line the lips to last the distance from day to night; It’s your choice. In 11 spellbinding shades, they’re so creamy and convenient you will probably want them all. Don’t say we didn’t warn you…
RRP $44 from Bobbi Brown Studio, selected David Jones stores, MYER, Mecca Maxima and bobbibrown.com.au
Mirenesse – Define Art Duet Eyeliner
Demure and defined or daring and bold – have it both ways with this 2-in-1 multi-ended liner. A pigmented black liquid, this dynamic duet releases a precise wing everytime with its Flow Forever Flexitip. An everlasting beauty product? We like the sound of that!
$39.95 from mirenesse.com.au
Trilogy Everything Balm
The good folk at Trilogy have solved all our problems in one little pot. Everything balm soothes chapped lips, tames browns, flattens flyaways and heals nasty wounds. Its melt-on-application formula means you can use your fingers to apply, and to get every last skerrick of it from the jar.
RRP $29.95 from selected Priceline, Myer, Pharmacies and Health Stores
Burt’s Bees Face and Body Cleansing Towelettes with White Tea Extract
We’ve long known Burt’s Bees for its iconic beeswax lip products, and now their cleansing towlettes are up amongst our favourites. With a dual-sided texture for cleansing and exfoliation, white tea extract soothes and calms the skin, so it’s great for even the most sensitive of skin.
$9.95 Available in myer and online at www.burtsbees.com.au
