We’re all busier than ever and sometimes don’t have time for a full glam routine first thing in the morning before rushing out the door to catch a train, bring the kids to school or picking up a coffee before jumping on a Zoom call.
Here’s where our double duty heroes come into play, the multi-use products and those which simply make our beauty routines a little bit easier, when we want to look put together without all the fuss!
Bare Minerals’ Complexion Rescue Blonzer – €27
Add colour and warmth to the skin with Bare Minerals’ new Complexion Rescue Blonzer, €27, which as you may have guessed, combines both blush and bronzer. Apply with your fingers to the cheeks, and this light, buildable formula offers a pretty sheen and luminosity to the face with minimal work on your part!
Bare by Vogue’s Tinted Gradual Tan – €22
Wake up with a light glow by adding Bare by Vogue’s new Tinted Gradual Tan, €22, to your night time routine. The rich, creamy formula leaves your skin moisturised and will slowly build a soft tan, when applied daily.
Trinny London’s BFF EYE Serum Concealer – €34
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in a matter of seconds! De-puff your under eyes and conceal any dark circles at the same time, with Trinny London’s BFF EYE Serum Concealer, €34.
NOTE Eyebrow Master Wax – €10.50
Brows can make a whole lot of difference to your face, so frame your eyes with NOTE Eyebrow Master Wax, €10.50. The wax will help shape and set them, so they’re in place for the whole day!
Pestle and Mortar The Chummi Lip Mask – €19
Keep your lips kissably soft, all the time, with The Chummi Lip Mask, €19, by Pestle and Mortar, which comes in berry, coconut or vanilla scent.
Inglot Skin Focused Care Face Foundation SPF 50 – €41
Inglot’s new Skin Focused Care Face Foundation SPF 50, €41, combines skincare and makeup seamlessly, making your life easier in the AM! While it has a high-factor UV protection, be sure to top up your SPF with a spray or mist throughout the day for full coverage.
Bioderma Sébium H20 Miceallar Water – €18
For a quick and easy refresh, Sébium H20 Miceallar Water €18.
Image Clear Cell Clarifying Pads – €41
Skincare on the go has never been easier, thanks to the Clear Cell Clarifying Pads, €41, from Image. The pads contain Salicylic acid, Glycolic acid and Lilac Extract Complex, which all work together to help exfoliate the skin, remove dead skin cells and excess oil, minimise shine and help even the skin texture too over time.
Trinny London’s Fresh Face Stack – €70
If you’ve no time to do your makeup at home but want to add a touch on the go, Trinny London’s Fresh Face Stack €70, has your eye makeup, lip and cheeks all in one bundle!
Water Wipes – €1.99
Wipes are never the ideal skincare solution but we can make exceptions when in a hurry! If you’re going to reach for any, at least make it Water Wipes, one of the purest wipes on the market made with 99.9 per cent water and a drop of fruit extract. These new pocket sized packs, €1.99, are perfect for throwing in your bag in case of emergency.
Bellamianta Glow Base – €21
A gorgeous addition to the beauty bag is Bellamianta, Glow Base, €21. This 3-in-1 product acts as an illuminator, primer and serum, giving the skin a luminosity either under makeup or alone, using just 2-3 pumps.
Sásta Skin Microbiome Booster Serum – €45
Another great multi-use product, Sásta Skin Microbiome Booster Serum, €45, promotes a healthy skin biome and soothes inflamed skin but also doubles as a makeup primer, offering a hydrated base to create your look.
VOYA Renewal Eyes – €39
While you’re eating your brekkie, brushing your teeth and packing a bag, pop on an eye mask and let it get to work. Made from Irish seaweed, VOYA Renewal Eyes, €39, naturally hydrates and soothes the delicate under-eye area, reducing dark circles and puffiness.
Ultraceuticals Resurfacing & Pore Refining Serum – €95
Ultraceuticals Resurfacing & Pore Refining Serum, €95, combines Mandelic and Salicylic Acids to deeply exfoliate and smooth skin texture, with Niacinamide and Sarcosine to visibly minimise pores and help to clear excess surface oils. Simpler skincare, without skimping on results!
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Night Restore – €109
Skincare while you sleep is the ultimate time saver! Dermalogica’s new Biolumin-C Night Restore, €109, is packed full of Vitamin C and Pro-Vitamin D Complex which works together to help repair the skin’s moisture barrier, while restoring radiance and hydration while you catch some Zzz’s. Ideal!
Patchology Calm Soothing SmartMud Mask – €7
Need results in a hurry? Pick up Patchology Calm Soothing SmartMud Mask, €7, which helps to relieve irritated, reactive skin, in just 10 minutes. The sheet mask is infused with ingredients such as Pink Calamine Clay to soothe and reduce redness, Colloidal Oatmeal to protect the skin barrier and reduce irritation while Niacinamide reduces inflammation.