8 Multi-Use Must Haves
If - like me - your snooze button always wins out and you have just a few minutes to get ready in the morning, multi-use products can really help slim down your routine. Here are my top picks for super-fast grooming.
Base can take forever, and rightly so. After all, messy eyeliner can be a look but streaky foundation? Not so much. But with the Stila One Step Primer it can be done perfectly in a flash - the 3-colour system counteracts, redness, darkness and dullness in one go.
Stila One Step Correct, £24, <a href="http://stila.co.uk/"target="_new">Stila.co.uk<a>
Cream-based products are always the easier option and more forgiving if you're applying in a rush. The Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar On The Go compacts come in a variety of shades so you can create both day and night looks.
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstars on The Go in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, £42, <a href="http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/"target="_new">CharlotteTilbury.com<a>
Effortless-looking hair is definitely a winner, but can take ages to perfect! The Percy & Reed Perfectly Perfecting Wonder Balm is a great cream to not only nourish the hair but also style – just scrunch and go!
Percy & Reed Perfectly Perfecting Wonder Balm, £18, <a href="http://www.percyandreed.com/"target="_new">PercyAndReed.com<a>
No matter how pushed for time I am, I always tone. The Chantecaille Eau De Rose De Mai doubles as a spray toner (a quick spritz and you're done) and makeup refresher.
Chantecaille Pure Rosewater, £50, <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/en-GB/women/?cm_mmc=Google+UK--F3D+-+Brand+-+Misspells--F3D+-+Brand+-+Misspells-_-space+n.k-Exact&gclid=COvrtaig2MgCFda4Gwodgf4Bfw"target="_new">SpaceNK.com<a>
If you haven't got time for intricate makeup, focus on brows and liner for a pulled-together look. The Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro works not only as a brow pomade but also as an eyeliner or eyeshadow base.
Giorgio Armani Eye and Brow Maestro in 02, £26.50, <a href="http://www.armanibeauty.co.uk/?gclid=CJuz-tbZgMgCFUS4Gwodz7EAIA"target="_new">ArmaniBeauty.co.uk<a>
You don't have to go for full-on contouring, just a little colour and highlighter can quickly balance out your makeup. The NARS Multiple Sticks come in an array of shades that can be used as a highlight, blush and bronzer in one handy stick.
NARS Multiple in Na Pali Coast, £30, <a href="http://narscosmetics.co.uk/on/demandware.store/Sites-UK-Site/en_GB/Home-Show"target="_new">NarsCosmetics.co.uk<a>
A hand cream, nail cream, lip balm, eyebrow gel, hair finisher and insect bite soother: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream is the ultimate multi-tasking gem. I keep one in my handbag and another on my desk for any beauty emergencies that come my way!
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, £26, <a href="http://www.boots.com/"target="_new">Boots.com<a>
...and one product to ensure an early night?
A lengthy skin care routine is the last thing anyone wants to do at the end of a long day. The Dr Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner is designed to clear blocked pores but works amazingly as a spot treatment too.
Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner, £39, <a href="http://www.lookfantastic.com/home.dept"target="_new">LookFantastic.com<a>
