Multi-tasking make-up to make summer beauty easier

MINIMALISM has been a major trend for some time now, and the beauty industry has risen beautifully to the occasion with the innovation of multiple timesaving products that walk the line between skincare and make-up. Here are some of the latest multitasking launches for summer.

Kiehl’s Luxury skincare giant Kiehl’s has just introduced its Glow Formula Skin Hydrator ( left), which delivers a short-term dose of illumination, acting as an instant highlighter. The product also claims to improve the skin’s radiance over time, due to the fact that its moisturising effects last for 24 hours.

Marc Jacobs Marc Jacobs Beauty’s new summer make-up collection The Coconut Fantasy includes a limited edition Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter ( above) that contains both coconut milk and coconut water for an intensely hydrated complexion. The highlighter also gives a warm rose-gold glow, and can be worn over or under foundation. Nars Last month saw cult cosmetics brand Nars update its Orgasm collection with a trio of new products that included the Afterglow Lip Balm ( left). Incorporating the rosy pink and gold-flecked shades of the original Orgasm blush, which launched back in 1999, the lip balm also contains monoï oil for hydration purposes, and features a combination of antioxidant ingredients to help protect the lips.

Milk Makeup Vegan beauty brand Milk Makeup claims to have come up with a way to improve eyelash health, with its new Kush High Volume Mascara ( above). Containing cannabis oil to condition and nourish the lashes, the mascara also promises to increase the appearance of thickness.

The Body Shop If you have acne-prone skin, you might be reticent to apply heavy make-up that could exacerbate the issue. The Body Shop’s new Matte Clay Concealer ( below) contains tea tree oil, known for its blemishclearing properties, and has a lightweight, breathable formula that won’t clog pores. – AFP Relaxnews