My Fellow Editors Concur: Here Are the 13 Most Hardworking Beauty Products We All Possess
While clearing out my beauty products recently, I realized that some of the most valuable items in my routine are multi-purpose beauty products. As a beauty editor, I'm fortunate to test a plethora of new beauty items for my job, but it’s often the multi-tasking products that secure a long-term place in my collection. These types of products not only simplify your routine but also save both time and money. A complexion product that replaces my concealer and foundation? Absolutely. A stylish cream blush stick I can apply on my eyes, lips, and cheeks? I'll take two of those. And if a body oil can double as a hair treatment, I definitely want to know about it. Just like how some of the most successful individuals have a daily outfit that simplifies their day, multi-purpose beauty products do the same. They are reliable, flexible in different situations, and can save you valuable time and energy in your everyday routine. Plus, they help to conserve precious space on your bathroom shelf and in your makeup bag. So, I've compiled a list of some of my favorite multi-purpose beauty products that fellow editors adore. Keep reading for our tried-and-true favorites that are sure to become essential in your beauty routine as well.
**Best Multi-Purpose Beauty Products:**
1. **Got2b Glued 2-in-1 Gel**
No sleek bun is complete without this fantastic hair gel wand, featuring Got2b's signature Glued formula. It smooths flyaways and edges into place with a hold that lasts all day. Trust me, once you style your hair with it, it won’t move. Additionally, it can also be used as a brow gel for a fluffy look that stays intact. Priced at just £6, it stands out as one of the most budget-friendly multi-purpose beauty products available.
2. **Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil**
Nuxe is a staple in French skincare, and its standout product is a fantastic multitasker. It's a dry oil that serves as a non-sticky body oil, leaving your skin gleaming. It also works as a lightweight hair oil for added shine without stickiness and can even be used as a featherlight facial oil for massages or moisture retention. Plus, it has an elegant scent reminiscent of luxury French sunscreen. If you choose the shimmer variety, it can also function as a bronzy body highlighter.
3. **Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencils**
You might have seen celebrities like Hailey Bieber using this Makeup For Ever lip pencil on social media. What you might not know is that these pencils are designed for use as blush, lip liner, and even eyeliner. They are creamy enough to apply anywhere (like in Emily Wood's TikTok-viral video) to provide a pop of color wherever desired. I recommend the shades Anywhere Caffeine (a muted beige-pink) and Endless Cocoa (a mid-brown), both of which are versatile for various uses.
4. **By Terry Hyaluronic Serum Concealer**
Although the shade range could be improved, this French concealer has captured the attention of our beauty team for its multi-purpose capabilities. As Shannon Lawlor, the beauty director at Who What Wear UK, remarks, "People often express disbelief when I say I don’t wear foundation, a skin tint, or a tinted moisturizer. But I've learned the art of perfect concealer application. This particular formula is hands down the best I've ever used. I apply it generously and let it settle before blending it in with my finger, achieving an even texture, dewy glow, and concealing imperfections instantly."
5. **Rhode Glazing Milk**
My favorite product from Rhode is undoubtedly the Glazing Milk. This milky essence provides lightweight hydration before applying serums and moisturizers. I also love to use it, as Hailey Bieber demonstrates in her TikTok videos, to sheer out my foundation or skin tint, which helps reduce the intensity of base products that feel too heavy. It contributes to an incredibly dewy glow that I’d gladly luxuriate in.
6. **Weleda Skin Food**
This is a skincare item that frequently appears in makeup artists' kits during London Fashion Week due to its versatility. It has a rich, buttery texture with numerous botanical extracts that nourish the skin, leaving it feeling plump and hydrated. It's better suited for dry or mature skin types, so those with acne-prone or oily skin might want to avoid using it on the face. However, it excels as a body moisturizer, cracked heel balm, and hand cream as colder weather sets in.
7. **Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick**
“Westman Atelier's Baby Cheeks Blush Stick is one of my all-time favorite cream blushes,” shares junior beauty editor, Grace Lindsay. “I adore the shade 'Petal', which provides a subtle everyday pink flush. I'm such a fan that I
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My Fellow Editors Concur: Here Are the 13 Most Hardworking Beauty Products We All Possess
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