Let’s be real; doing your makeup can sometimes seem more effort than it’s worth. This is especially so when you have children to look after. For a full look, you’ll probably have to switch between five or more products to bring life to your face.
If you are finding it hard to stick to a makeup routine, it’s time to consider reducing the number of products you use. But that doesn’t mean you have to forsake steps! Multi-purpose products are great because they make the process that much faster. Using one product for multiple steps in your routine cuts out the time you’d normally spend on switching between products, finding where that blusher is, and more.
Ahead we’ve gathered a list of perfect many-in-one products. From palettes to makeup sticks that are perfect for the whole face, keep reading to find out more.
Need a one-and-done product for when you’re in a hurry to leave the house for a day out with he kids? Well, if you’ve been on beauty Instagram, you’ve definitely heard of the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush ($33). This blush is highly pigmented – trust us when we say that two little dots are more than enough for one cheek! While it’s a blusher in name, many beauty influencers have raved about how multi-purpose it is.
Apply the product to your cheeks, lips, the bridge of your nose, and even your eyelids for an effortless monochromatic look.
There are 11 gorgeous shades to choose from. Choose between pretty baby pinks to deep mauves for a sultry date look.
When it comes to makeup sticks, Nudies Matte’s All Over Face Color Blush ($53) is a fan-favourite that you cannot leave out of the conversation. Similar to the Rare Beauty blush, this all-in-one stick can be used on the eyes, cheeks, and lips. You can either apply it directly onto your face and blend it out, or dab your fingers onto the stick and gently dab it onto your face for a more diffused look.
The product also contains a brush if you prefer not to get your hands dirty. This makes it the perfect product for on-the-go applications and touch-ups.
Since it is a matte formula, you’ll be able to achieve a nice soft flush that won’t leave your face too shiny. The best part? It’s waterproof so you don’t have to worry about sweating it off in Singapore’s weather.
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Looking to keep your mum days full of glamour and don’t mind splurging a bit? Natasha Denona’s Glam Face Palette ($95) has both matte and metallic shadows, a cream blush, and a highlight all in one. With the classic feel-good Natasha Denona formula, you’ll have an easy time blending all the products into your base makeup.
The product comes in two themes – dark and light. Dark is perfect for those with darker skin tones or for those looking for a sensual date night look. Play with deep browns and purples for a sexy smokey eye.
Light is the epitome of bridal makeup with enchanting pinks and browns that are perfect as transition shades. It’s also great for subtle everyday looks. Simply add more of the shimmer shadows to transition your look from morning to night; perfect for when you have to spend a day out with the kids and have a date with your hubby at night.
Just because you’re tired out from shepherding your kids to and fro for tuition doesn’t mean that you have to look exhausted. All you need is to flush, highlight, and sculpt your face in order to look ready to face the world. Anastasia Beverly Hil’s All-In-One Palette ($93) is a standard face palette that ticks all the boxes. It includes a creamy bronzer, highlighter, and blush that will give your face a pretty pink glow.
There are two different palettes in the range – Italian Summer and Off To Costa Rica. Italian Summer is great for those with fairer skin while Off To Costa Rica will work well for medium skin tones (or if you have a tan from Singapore’s sun).
Note that while the bronzer shade may look matte, it still contains a little bit of shimmer.
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We get it; it can be hard to splurge on yourself when you have little ones to look after. So if you are looking for a good face palette that won’t break the bank break the bank, why not try the Pixi Nuance Quartette Natural Tone On Tone Makeup Palette ($32)? It comes with one blush shade, a blush topper, a bronzer, and a gold highlight.
All four shades can be used on the eyes and the rest of the face. The powders all contain ceramides, Vitamin E, and botanical extracts that work to keep your skin hydrated. Choose between two colour stories – Honey Nectar and Sugar Blossom.
Prefer a cream-formula palette that uses clean ingredients? RMS Beauty’s Signature Set ($81) features shades that can be used as a blush, bronzer, and highlight. The selling point? It includes a lip and skin balm that you can massage into your lips, underneath your eyes, and cuticles to keep these areas hydrated and soft to the touch.
The Mod Collection palette will give you a bright look while the Pop Collection will give you a pop of colour all over.
It’s no secret that sometimes, we like to use a lighter concealer under our eyes than the one we use across the rest of our face. It just helps to brighten the area and give us a more awake look – something that mothers definitely need.
Instead of having to switch between concealers, Butter London’s LumiMatte 2-in-1 Concealer & Brightening Highlighter Duo ($33) will allow you to have your two shades in one. With light to medium coverage, this formula is certified Clean at Sephora.
It’s available in four different shades.
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Looking for a lip and blush tint that won’t transfer onto your kids’ faces? Benefit Cosmetics’ Floratint Desert Rose-Tinted Lip & Cheek Stain ($35) promises eight-hours longevity that won’t transfer or smudge.
Apply one coat on your lips for a soft, sheer hint of colour and layer the product for a more vibrant pop of colour.
For your cheeks, simply dab a few dots where you’d like a burst of colour and pat the product onto your skin. Since it’s transfer-proof, you don’t have to worry when you don your mask on public transport. The tint is also formulated so that the product won’t leave your cheeks feeling dried out.
This article originally appeared on Women's Weekly.