Hybrids of makeup and skincare are the new IT-thing of the beauty world. Why buy two when you can combine the benefits of both makeup and skincare products in one and improve your skin fitness, keep it happy, hydrated and healthy, while also enjoying that confidence boost a good makeup often gives us at the same time!
So called ‘no-makeup makeup’ is not a novelty – we’ve been mastering it for years now! But the latest beauty products are taking the trend one step further, offering a nourishing, healthy, glowing upgrade to their natural makeup products, allowing you to improve your skin while looking fabulous.
MECCA, the popular cosmetics retailer, has a mission to help you look and feel your best. And they’re certainly doing just that with their fantastic selection, many of them iconic global beauty brands.
These are our MECCA multitasking favourites.
The best skin tints for a no-makeup look
Skin tints are the champions of combining makeup and skincare features in one product. They provide light/medium coverage without the possible ‘heaviness’ of some of the traditional foundations, give your skin a glowing, dewy look and moisturise and nourish your skin. Some tints also have SPF protection, help combat acne or brighten your skin.
Use them on their own in summer or apply under your fav foundation throughout the year for an additional level of goodness.
Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15, Chantecaille
Exclusive to MECCA, Chantecaille protects the skin from environmental aggressors. The smooth, velvety formula is designed for men and women and is crafted in Japan. The effective formula includes brightening Green Tea extract, Thyme and Butterfly Bush Extract and has a lovely light weight.
$163
Complexion Rescue Skin-Perfecting Tint, bareMinerals
The #1 tinted moisturiser in the U.S. This 3-in-1 multi-tasker is a moisturiser, skin tint and SPF 30, with Hyaluronic Acid to boost hydration for a dewy, healthy-looking glow. Perfect for dry, normal and combo skin.
The oil-free tinted moisturiser builds from sheer to light coverage and creates a dewy, healthy-looking glow whilst protecting your skin from UVA/UVB rays.
$64
Foundations that do the most
Gone are the days when foundations were causing clogged pores, oily skin and breakouts. Today’s products do not only help us to look awesome but also protect and nourish our skin. Which as super important, seeing as how foundations are worn most of the days and usually all day long!
Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation, Kosas
A medium coverage SPF25 foundation that’s suitable for all skin types. Available in over 30 undertones and giving a natural, dreamy finish that instantly blends into your skin tone giving it a visibly smooth texture and. Bonus, it minimises pores.
The powerhouse blend of niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, peptides, Vitamin B5, arnica and caffeine work together to hydrate, brighten soothe, plump and protect.
$82
“un” cover-up cream foundation, rms beauty
Correct and perfect uneven skin tone with this lightweight, long-wearing cream foundation. Suitable for all skin types, the formula features a blend of cold-pressed oils and rms’s adaptogenic herbal blend and provides rich hydration that smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The inclusion of Silica in the formulation boosts coverage of dark spots and redness.
$101
Primers that have added skincare benefits
Primers are no longer used just to increase your foundation wear time and create a more even skin texture. Infused with skincare ingredients, the latest product launches also offer sun protection, have moisturising qualities or deliver subtle radiance.
“re” evolve radiance locking primer, rms beauty
This clean-powered primer locks in skincare and helps keep your makeup in place all day. Easy to blend, this primer hydrates, firms and softens.
Formulated with ingredients like advanced Tightenyl™, moisture-rich vegetable squalene, soothing organic aloe and the rms blend of 9 adaptogenic herbs which help to balance the skin, soothe and soften.
$89
Hangover Replenishing Face Primer, Too Faced
Hungover, tired looking skin is a thing of the past with this refreshing primer! The electrolyte-rich primer brightens your skin, smooths out pores and works to keep your makeup in place and stops it from flaking.
Infused with coconut water, this vegan primer is best for normal to dry skin and can be worn alone or layered under your other skincare products.
$35
The Silk Canvas Protective Primer, Tatcha
This velvety priming balm of pressed silk and infused with Tatcha’s anti-ageing signature food blend, instantly smooths uneven skin texture, pores and fine lines and colour corrects. It also creates a barrier so that makeup can’t penetrate your pores causing them to clog, and repels against pollutants and environmental aggressors.
This multitasking makeup-perfecting primer is for face, eyes and lips.
$105
All these products can be found at your local MECCA store or online.
