In winter, you don’t want dry skin. In summer, you don’t want heavy makeup. Let me introduce you to the section of beauty where skincare and makeup collide.
These products have been created by predominately skincare brands that have since released makeup with skincare benefits.
The beauty of this is it caters for all seasons and just because the makeup is lighter doesn’t mean it’s not full coverage.
These products will help you create the perfect makeup routine that you don’t have to feel guilty about wearing.
1. Paula’s Choice Smoothing Primer
Packed with antioxidants and SPF 15, this product targets wrinkles, protects against sun damage and is the perfect silky, lightweight base for your makeup.
Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 15, $52 from Paula’s Choice, BUY NOW
2. By Terry Brightening CC Serum
By Terry’s CC Serums come in a range of different colours, each with unique colour correction, all giving the brightest glow.
The serum can be worn on its own or under foundation depending on the coverage you are after.
It’s enriched with rose stem cells and it hydrates, blurs, and evens skin tones by neutralising redness.
Brightening CC Serum in Sunny Flash, A$166 from By Terry, BUY NOW
3. Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint
This skin tint has a range of 10 flexible shades and is perfect if you want your makeup to look like your skin but BETTER!
Sheer Skin Tint, A$83.16 from Summer Fridays, BUY NOW
4. The Ordinary Serum Foundation
The Ordinary mastered an affordable and inclusive foundation with skincare benefits.
Their skincare-infused formula is perfect for a natural, dewy glow for that no-makeup makeup look.
Serum Foundation, A$12.70 The Ordinary, BUY NOW
5. Clinique Serum Foundation
Not only does this foundation have SPF 20 but it’s also filled with vitamin C, hyaluronic and salicylic acid.
Hyaluronic acid helps plump and hydrate the skin to give you that dewy look. Salicylic acid is more for radiance and retexturizing the skin. Finally, vitamin C reduces the look of dark spots and brightens, Bye-Bye under-eyes!
Even Better Clinical™ Serum Foundation SPF 20, A$66 from Clinique, BUY NOW
6. Lancôme Ultra Wear Concealer
This concealer is medium coverage but buildable to full with a silky finish and is perfect for all skin types.
Infused with skin-caring ingredients such as water lily and vegetal glycerin, this product gives uncompromised 24-hour hydration and breathable wear.
Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer, A$59 from Lancôme, BUY NOW
7. By Terry Hydra Setting Powder
From translucent to tinted to pink, this powder comes in a range of shades for all complexions.
It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid to help hydrate the skin so the powder doesn’t appear cakey while it works to smooth and reduce shine.
Hyaluronic Hydra Care Setting Powder, A$101.80 from By Terry, BUY NOW
8. Summer Friday Blush Stick
Just launched: The perfect lip and cheek stick is the new fav for on-the-go touch-ups.
Rich with hydrating heroes, hyaluronic acid and glycerin, it’s perfect for an everyday dewy makeup look.
4 beautiful shades have been released so pick one and pucker up!
Blush Balm Stick, A$55.44 from Summer Fridays, BUY NOW
9. Saie Sun Melt Bronzer
With the perfect 5 shades, they’ve managed to make a bronzer for most complexions.
Perfect for that vacation glow in Summer or to fake it in winter with its velvety finish. Organic colloidal oatmeal, silica, grapeseed oil, and elderberry extract work to nourish, moisturise and visibly balance the skin.
Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer, A$51.48 from Saie, BUY NOW
10. ILIA Limitless Mascara
This award-winning clean mascara will transform your lashes!
Its unique wand helps to define, separate and lengthen the lashes with its nourishing formula including beeswax and shea butter.
Limitless Lash Mascara in After Midnight, A$49.65 from ILIA Beauty, BUY NOW
11. Clarins Lip Oil Intense
We all know and love their original lip oil, this one is just a little extra oomph!
Infused with ultra-nourishing plant oils, it’s extremely nourishing compared to other lip glosses but just as pigmented.
Lip Comfort Oil Intense, A$45 from Clarins, BUY NOW
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