Streamline your beauty routine and lighten
your gym bag with these all-in-one wonder products.
If your gym bag is getting too heavy, check
it’s not your toiletries that are weighing you down. The new trend in beauty
care is for all-in-one hero products – here are our favourites.
Make-up solution
Don’t be content with standard foundation,
moisturizer or suncream – your make-up could be delivering much more. We know
that sun protection is important, but why not hydrate too? Try Clinique’s
Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer SPF15 ($33 for 30ml, Clinique.co.uk). The
lightweight, oil-free formula delivers instant hydration and gives you a
flawless complexion. SPF15 is the minimum factor you should use to avoid sun
damage.
Squeaky clean
When you hit the showers after a workout,
it’s convenient to have just one product for hair and body. Weleda’s Calendula
Shampoo and Bodywash ($11 for 200ml, weleda.co.uk) made with sweet almond oil
and sesame oil is so gentle it can be used on baby skin, too. When you buy
skincare that’s free from chemical nasties, such as the Essentially Yours
Fragrance Free Organic Shampoo and Body Wash ($12 for 250ml, lucyrose.biz),
you’re more likely to be able to multi-task with it.
Time saver
Speed up your daily skincare routine by
using Green People’s Oyl Cleanse and Moisturise ($15 for 50ml,
greenpeople.co.uk) 3-in-1 lotion. It works as a cleanser, moisturizer and
make-up remover, depending on how you use it. To take off make-up and cleanse
the skin, rub a generous amount all over your face and remove with a warm, damp
cloth. To moisturize, apply to your skin in a tapping motion until it is
absorbed. The formula contains prebiotics to kill bacteria that can cause spots
and blemishes.
Post-gym fix
We never thought we’d find a product that’s
as good for your hair as it is for your under-arms! Dr Hauschka’s Body Silk
($34 for 50g, drhauschka.co.uk) works to soak up moisture (or greasel) in your
hair, without leaving a grey residue, and can be used as talc for the rest of
your body. Sage is often added to shampoos to eliminate dandruff and limit oil
production, but it also acts a mild skin deodorant. Silk powder is
antibacterial and absorbs moisture.
Body balm
Carrying a tub of moisturizer with you all
day is not realistic. Whether you’ve got thirsty skin, dry lips or simply need
a little extra protection for your nose or ears when it’s chilly, a
moisturizing balm is all you need. The Badger Ginger and Lemon Lip and Body
Balm ($8 for 21g, boost.com) is a spicy salve with a base of extra virgin olive
oil, castor oil and beeswax. Aloe vera and wildflower honey moisturize rough
skin, while ginger, lemongrass and lemon invigorate your senses. Rub onto damp
skin after a shower to lock in moisture.
We test … skin illuminators
Arbonne
sheer glow highlighter
Arbonne
sheer glow highlighter
The fresh fragrance of this highlighter is
part of its appeal, along with the dewy glow it gives your skin – even when
you’re feeling tired. The brilliantly natural effect makes it ideal for
day-to-night make-up.
($47 for 30ml, arboneinternational.co.uk)
The
body shop radiant highlighter
The
body shop radiant highlighter
Blend a tiny squeeze of this cream into
your cheeks to give a soft and shimmery gleam to your complexion. It quickly
turns to a matt finish and feels super-soft to the touch.
($17 for 25ml, thebodyshop.com.uk)
Lily
Lolo mineral shimmer
Lily
Lolo mineral shimmer
Use this fine powder on your cheeks,
shoulders and décolletage to reflect light. It’s water-resistant and is perfect
for using on top of your foundation and blusher without looking heavy.
($19 for 6g, lilylolo.co.uk)
Laura
Mercier secret brightener pen
Laura
Mercier secret brightener pen
Use this illuminator around your eye area
to banish dark circles and give you a wide-eyed look. Apply to the lower
temple, moving inwards toward the apple of the cheek.
($38 for 1.5g, spacenk.co.uk)
Organic
glam liquid shimmer highlighter
Organic
glam liquid shimmer highlighter
Dab the wand onto your eyelids, cheekbones
and the bridge of your nose for a dewy, sun-kissed look. Available in pink ice,
silver ice and warm gold.
($31 for 5ml, theorganicpharmacy.com)
