Hybrid Beauty Picks

Beauty expert Sara Louise Pollock says the lines between skincare and makeup are increasingly blurry.

“Time saving and space saving - it’s easy to see why double usage products have had a surge in popularity.”

There’s no disputing that we’d all love to simplify our beauty routine time. It seems as though there’s an endless array of products that we’re encouraged to incorporate into our daily routines. It can be overwhelming at times, to keep up with all of the latest must-have ingredients and new formulations within the beauty realm. As such, the benefits of having a more streamlined, curated beauty routine are definitely appealing to many. However, in recent years, the concept has been upgraded with the introduction of ‘hybrid’ products, - essentially, innovative makeup with enriching skincare ingredients. These give the same coverage and pigment as traditional cosmetics, but add in protective and nourishing elements, thus addressing various skincare concerns. Think of these below products as a quick boost to your skincare routine, with minimal effort required.

Trinny - Miracle Blur

Media maven Trinny Woodall’s eponymous line features a range of multitasking products with skin boosting credentials, but it’s the velvety skin primer, Miracle Blur (which previously had a 1300 strong waitlist) the most popular for its lightweight, yet long wearing line and wrinkle filling effects. The translucent formula also works its magic above the lip area - smoothing down fine lines. With ingredients such as collagen, elastin and vitamins C & E, this little powerful pot of wonder not only offers temporary benefits, but also keeps skin hydrated and plump. trinnylondon.com

Lixir Skin - Super Dew Drops

Best described as a radiance boosting cocktail, Lixir Skin’s Super Dew Drops combine a subtle but buildable iridescent sheen within some impressive skincare additions, such as depuffing algae-derived minerals, moisture boosting hyaluronans. Lixir recommends that this is used after moisturiser, but it’s also handy to carry in a travel makeup kit, to fight telltale signs of tiredness and skin fatigue. lixirskin.co.uk

Katherine Daniels - Pure Pigment Foundation Drops

Designed to be customised with your SPF, Katherine Daniels Foundation Drops give you the option to dial up - or down your coverage, depending on preference. As it’s designed to be mixed, only a small amount is needed per application. Also popularly used as an under eye corrector, the drops are formulated with vitamin E, macadamia and almond oil - which are rich in fatty acids, adding nourishment to dry and ageing skin. katherinedanielscosmetics.com

Ciate - Dewy Skin Vitamin C Glass Glow Primer

For a quick fix to the viral K-Beauty ‘glass’ skin trend, look no further than Ciate’s Vitamin C Glass Glow Primer. This cushiony primer will help transform dull skin days to radiant, lustrous ones. With an impressive ingredient lineup, which includes vitamins C and E, dragonfruit, which helps to boost blood flow to the skin’s surface, and yuzu, a powerful antioxidant. This hardworking makeup base will maximise your glow, providing some serious skincare benefits. ciatelondon.com/products

RMS - Legendary Serum Lipstick

Finding the right lipstick is not an easy feat, but RMS Legendary Serum Lipstick is a great contender to the challenge. Fusing the benefits of a long lasting, non drying stain alongside eight hour hydration, this one swipe wonder certainly delivers all of our pout needs. Alongside the eight gorgeous shades in the range, true to the RMS philosophy, this organic lipstick is formulated with naturally derived ingredients, which include bitter cherry fruit water - known for its revitalising cooling properties, and a blend of jojoba, mimosa and sunflower waxes, to provide optimum comfort and long lasting hydration - saving you multiple top ups throughout the day. naturisimo.com/products