8 Multi-Taskers To Add Into Your Beauty Routine
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For A Glowy Base & Sun Protection
Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Serum Skinscreen™ £38 | Ultra Violette
Any make-up artist will tell you that the secret to making your base last all day lies in the prep. Fresh and milky, Ultra Violette’s Queen Screen has a serum-like consistency and makes for a great, glowy base. Combining hardworking vitamins with pink algae extract and SPF50+, it works to brighten, even tone and protect against UV rays in one fell swoop. If you’re into a radiant finish, make this your go-to, plus it layers well under skin tints and tinted moisturisers.
Available at SPACENK.COM
For A Healthy Flush On The Cheeks & Lips
Cheeky Posh Cream Blush Stick, £39 | Victoria Beckham Beauty
Victoria Beckham’s Cheeky Posh Stick is one of our all-time cream blush favourites. The soft, velvety formula blends into the skin seamlessly and makes you look instantly more awake. Simply dab onto the apples of the cheeks for a natural-looking flush, but if you’re pressed for time, our go-to tip is to swipe it across your lips for tonal cohesion. The texture is creamier and much more forgiving than some other blush sticks, so it feels comfortable and unexpectedly hydrating.
Available at VICTORIABECKHAMBEAUTY.COM
For Silky Locks & A Visible Shine
Intense Nutrition Hair Care Mask, £100 | Sisley
This recent addition to Sisley’s line-up is in a league of its own. Very few masks actually make dry hair feel nourished beyond initial use, but this nutrient-rich formula creates a softness that lasts for days. Powered by a restorative blend of plant-based oils, it makes your hair look glossier and feel silkier – to the point where drawing a comb through your hair feels like a knife through butter. Simply shampoo your hair as normal, work it in, leave for five minutes, rinse out and then follow up with conditioner.
Available at SISLEY-PARIS.COM
For Targeting The Neck & Speedy Cell Turnover
Retinol Reboot Exfoliating Body Treatment, £32 | Alpha-H
It receives far less fanfare than the face, but the skin on the rest of the body is not to be forgotten. Often exposed to the sun without adequate protection, the neck, shoulders and décolletage can be among the first areas to show signs of ageing. Alpha-H’s potent retinol-AHA overnight treatment supports all-important collagen production to keep your skin feeling firm, while also actively improving the appearance of crepiness and uneven texture.
Available at SPACENK.COM
For Adding Bounce & Radiance
Tinted Good Skin Shaker Super Dew, £39 | Lixirskin
A glow booster is a summer beauty classic, but it comes in especially handy during the colder months when your skin has lost its usual luminosity. This product by Lixirskin is essentially a rose shimmer tint which works well blended with your go-to base or lightly pressed over the high points of the face to create a soft, lit-from-within effect. You can even wear it alone on a no-make-up day to cheat the illusion of health.
Available at LIXIRSKIN.CO.UK
For A Brightening Cleanse & Gentle Exfoliation
Enzymatic Cleanser & Mask, £38 | The Light Salon
Sloughing away dead skin cells, acids are the key to brighter skin. If you find AHAs too harsh, go for a PHA – the larger molecular size means it cannot penetrate as deeply, and is therefore less likely to cause sensitivity. Gluconolactone is the hero ingredient in this cleanser by The Light Salon, you get gentle exfoliation and it leaves your skin feeling smooth and supple. It doubles up as a mask too, so in between seasons when you’re more prone to dullness, this is a no-brainer.
Available at HARVEYNICHOLS.COM
For A Smooth Canvas & Reduced Puffiness
Blur & Hydrate Primer, £24 | Refy
If waking up with a swollen face is your biggest morning gripe, REFY’s new launch could be the solution. This is a lightweight, quick-absorbing primer and a depuffing device, all rolled into one. The soothing metal applicator helps shift excess fluid – we love it around the orbital bone – while the formula itself casts a soft, veil-like effect over your complexion. Note that the finish isn’t quite matte, so your skin still has a perkiness to it.
Available at REFYBEAUTY.COM
For Blurring Texture & Minimising Shine
Blot & Blur Matte Primer Stick, £23 | Nudestix
This clever multi-tasker by Nudestix is a game-changer if you’re prone to greasiness. It’s full of oil-absorbing minerals like silica and Jeju Island volcanic ash that work to create a mattifying effect. Pop it in your bag and sweep over your make-up as necessary to bring down shine – especially useful in the T-zone. Alternatively, apply the stick at the primer stage to blur texture and create a base that looks more uniform.
Available at JOHNLEWIS.COM
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