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You might think of your skin care routine as a morning ritual before you put on your makeup, or a nighttime ritual to remove your makeup. But what if the makeup itself contains skin care ingredients? Well, we’re seeing more and more hybrid products blurring the lines between the two, and the beauty industry is increasingly adopting skincare terminology to emphasize health messages. Here are some of my favorite products…
foundation
La Mer The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation£105 for 33ml
For days when you need coverage but don’t want your foundation to be heavy on your skin or clog your pores, La Mer The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation with SPF 20 will give you a natural finish. At its heart is La Mer’s patented Miracle Broth. It is a secret blend of sustainably harvested giant sea kelp, velvety algae, minerals and nutrients that undergo a 3-4 month fermentation process. The result is improved shine.
highlighter
Westman Atelier Liquid Super Road is a highlighter with antioxidant-rich avocado seed oil for hydration and vitamin C to neutralize rogue free radicals and even out tone. The smooth, non-oily feel comes from camellia oil, which is rich in omega-9 and polyphenols. “We noticed a gap in the market where traditional makeup often ignores skin health,” founder Gucci Westman told me. “Makeup is an extension of skincare and should provide a flawless finish while nourishing and protecting the skin.”
Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum£40 for 50ml
Similarly, Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum is another highlighter and primer with the benefits of a serum. Even on days when you want to go makeup-free, wear it before moisturizing. The divided viscosity serum allows you to mix a cocktail of 2% brightening niacinamide, 4 types of hyaluronic acid, and caffeine-rich cacao freshly in the palm of your hand. The result is a moist finish that reflects light.
Primer
Trish McEvoy Instant Solutions Beauty Balm$87 for 55ml
Trish McEvoy Instant Solutions Beauty Balm is a great four-in-one: a primer, moisturizer, oil controller, and broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF35. What gives this formula its appeal is palmitoyl tripeptide-5, an amino acid signaling peptide that acts on skin receptors to stimulate collagen production. The instant result is polished skin, which with regular use increases firmness and smoothes deep static wrinkles.
liquid bronzer
Dr. Hauschka Translucent Bronze Tint A sustainable and clean mixture of medicinal antilis, witch hazel leaves and pressed seed oil. Wearing makeup and bronzer on hot days can cause sensitivity and clogged pores, but this feathery, nourishing shade lets your skin breathe and look flawless. (You can also blend it with a moisturizer to mimic the glow of a sunny holiday on a winter’s day.)
cream blush
Chanel No 1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm38 lbs for 6.5g
Makeup with lots of pigment can clog your pores. Switch out your powder-based blush for a cream-based option like Chanel No 1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm. Its main ingredient is red camellia, a plant rich in the antioxidant protocatechuic acid (PCA). PCA’s antioxidant and anti-aging effects (meaning it prevents cells from dying or lingering) mean it’s perfect for smoothing wrinkles and slowing skin aging, resulting in a healthy glow. is not fake.
lip plumper
U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound$68 for 15ml
U Beauty Plasma Lip Compound’s combination of palmitoyl tripeptide-38 (a protein fragment that reduces wrinkles) and ceramides (an essential fatty acid) work together to maintain skin structure, increase hydration, and deliver needle-free pillow lips. To do. “Makeup is a way to beautify your face, not a tool to alter your natural features or cover up your skin,” says Tina Chen, OG fashion blogger turned U Beauty founder. Craig believes.
colored sunscreen
Ilia C Beyond Triple Serum SPF40$64 for 30ml
ILIA C Beyond Triple Serum SPF40 is expertly blended with 10% Vitamin C, 2% Niacinamide, and Allantoin to further enhance the benefits of SPF40 in three shades. I have often emphasized the harmonious combination of vitamin C and SPF. They maximize the benefits of each other as antioxidants, photodamage healers, and skin protectants.
Finally, while your moisturizer or foundation may boast an SPF certification, you may not be using enough foundation or reapplying it often enough to achieve the SPF listed on the bottle. Therefore, remember that make-up with sunscreen is not the main protection measure, but additional insurance. So always apply extra SPF and reapply every two hours.
ask Adira
Need advice on sustainable skin care, party looks, or vibrant eye creams? Send your questions to askadeela@ft.com. She will answer your concerns in her upcoming column.