Best skincare that doubles as makeup

Best for: a foundation and concealer dupe

The CICAPAIR Tiger Grass Colour Correcting Treatment from Korean skincare label Dr Jart is a magical green cream that transforms into a neutral hue as it adapts to the skin’s natural colour. It works to conceal redness and mimics the smoothing effect of a concealer without settling and clogging pores.

The Tiger Grass Camo Drops also deserve your attention and boast SPF35.

Best for: luminous skin

Starring brightening vitamin C as the main ingredient, this is a skin-makeup hybrid that gives a megawatt glow. You can wear it alone, or you can layer it up with makeup, the choice is very much yours but it is made up of encapsulated active ingredients that once applied onto the skin, brings the radiance, smoothing and protective properties of the powerhouse trio that is L-Ascorbic Acid (a pure form of vitamin C), niacinamide for minimising the appearance of pores and evening out skin tone and zinc oxide giving SPF30 for shielding against UV rays as well as pollution and blue light.

Best for: minimising pores and fine lines

Gucci Westman may have only founded her eponymous makeup brand in 2018, but it has since earned official cult status, solving everyday concerns with easy to use and creamy textures. Westman Atelier has expanded its offering to include skincare, a first for the brand and following five years of research and development.

The Skin Activator is a serum with restorative, corrective and protecting properties. It injects moisture into the skin’s barrier to make it feel hydrating, dewy and soothed, while minimising the appearance of pores and fine lines. There’s antioxidant-rich ingredients that shield against further damage. The product has a smart specialised delivery system that mimics what is found naturally for better absorption.

Best for: a dewy finish

SPF: Yes - SPF 35

Size: 40ml

Shades: 14

If you haven’t heard of the brand Saie, let this be your official introduction. This tinted moisturiser is unforgettable. It contains hyaluronic acid and SPF 35 as well as a dash of liquorice with impressive brightening benefits. This ingredient also helps to protect skin from discolouration and pigmentation after sun exposure and when combined with anti-inflammatory aloe vera, it moisturises and delivers antioxidants. Last but not least, pansy flower soothes irritation and argan oil will ensure that dryness never shows.

Best for: colour-changing blush

This innovative blush from beloved K-beauty label Youthforia works with your skin’s natural pH to create a customised shade that is the perfect natural dewy flush. Universally flattering, the 20 plant-based and antioxidant-rich ingredients are put through their paces to be so kind to the skin that you can even sleep in them.

Best for: sensitive skin-friendly bronzer

With three different shade options, Pai’s Bronzing Drops provides that lit-from-within look with an intense bronzing glow. What sets this product apart from your standard bronzer is that the formula is even suitable for those with sensitive skin. The ingredients boost hydration with hyaluronic acid, sea kelp and vitamin C-rich lemon fruit water to amplify the radiance.

Best for: subtle shimmer

Cited as the whole reason makeup expert Bobbi Brown began her new makeup and skincare line Jones Road, Miracle Balm is well on its way to becoming a cult classic. The subtly tinted formula has an almost alchemic quality to transform skin, giving complexions a dewy, fresh makeover.

Miami Beach is the latest shade in the line-up, imparting a fresh peach with light gold shimmer onto eyes, lips, cheeks, collarbones - anywhere you want a Golden Hour-style flush. Just lovely.

Best for: a mascara dupe

The Honest Beauty Honestly Healthy Lash Serum in black goes above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to using a skincare product as a mascara. Not only does the serum darken and make lashes appear visually longer, but the ingredients nourish them for stronger and fuller lashes over time.

Say goodbye to panda eyes at the end of the day and think feathery, lifted, separated and stronger lashes over time. The brand even claims clinically proven fuller-looking lashes over 12 weeks. Honest Beauty takes a natural approach to its ingredients with castor oil, red clover and plant-derived protein contained within the formula.

Best for: brow serum with staying power

This brow gel works double duty as a serum while giving a thicker appearance. The bareMinerals Strength & Length Serum-Infused Tinted Brow Gel is a plant-based product that shapes, defines and promotes visibly fuller brows over time. It comes in a variety of shades.

Best for: juicy lips

Minimalistic makeup label MERIT made a splash on UK soil last month and is already expanding its collection. The Shade Slick Gelées is your first stop for juicy lips. The gloss brings a sheer finish without any of the stickiness typically associated with 90s iterations of this product type. Ingredients like squalane and quinoa seed oil show the brand’s skin-first approach and inject parched pouts with moisture while protecting against external aggressors that can disrupt the barrier function. There are four shades; Jeté, Le Deux, Maraschino and Mapleton which offer a very subtle wash of colour.

Best for: smoothing pores

When you’ve carefully curated your look to be the perfect balance of matte and shine with highlighters, blush and foundation, the last thing you want is to incorporate a powder that will dull all radiance - that’s where Gucci Westman has got you covered.

The legendary makeup artist has formulated the Vital Pressed Skincare powder to enhance the makeup layered below without counteracting the glow. Smoothing pores, evening out tone and incorporating supercharged ingredients like vitamin C and probiotics into your complexion, this powder will become your go-to when you want your look to last.

Best for: skin-loving blush

The Drunk Elephant O-Bloos Rosi Drops are a high-performing blush that gives a perfect rosy hue, while also working to support your skin barrier with powerful and natural antioxidants. The cocktail of white tea, grapeseed and cocoa extract provides free-radical-fighting protection and supports the skin barrier. The formula is also buildable and flattering on a range of skin tones.