Skincare Infused Makeup

If there has been one slow-to-grow beauty trend that has really sparked my interest, it is skincare infused makeup. It is the beauty hybrid I never knew I needed.

When I was younger, I would shovel makeup on without a care in the world for my skin. I would regularly avoid cleansing before bed but, by some miracle, would never suffer the consequences. Sadly times have changed and, since hitting my thirties, prolonged makeup wear causes my skin to become dry, irritated, and dull.

Now more than ever I need skincare infused makeup - products that cover, correct, and enhance, all while benefitting my skin through enriching ingredients. Here are some of my favourites...

Review: bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Hydrating SPF25 Foundation Stick

The bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Hydrating SPF25 Foundation Stick is not your typical foundation stick. It claims to be the first clean, water-based liquid foundation in stick form, so I had to review it...

Weekly Worship | bareMinerals, Buxom, NeoStrata & Skyn Iceland

After a few months of congested skin, I've been focusing on cleansing correctly. I now double cleanse my skin every night - regardless or whether I'm wearing much makeup. My first cleanse is done with the bareMinerals Total Cleansing Oil (£22 feelunique.com) - a miracle makeup remover that takes everything off in a matter of seconds. Unlike other cleansing oils I'm used to, this one has a beautiful aromatherapy scent that helps get you relaxed and ready for bed. A surprisingly small amount of product is needed per use and the oil rinses off easily and completely, ensuring that no nasty residue is left behind. For my second cleanse, I use my favourite Antipodes Juliet Skin-Brightening Gel Cleanser (£24.99 feelunique.com).

Weekly Worship: bareMinerals, Dermalogica and Paul & Joe

Price: £26.00 / $29.00 30ml

Stockist: bareminerals.co.uk / Sephora

When bareMinerals announced it was releasing a liquid foundation, I was intrigued. The brand is famous for providing gorgeous natural coverage with its mineral powders, so I had to find out if they could work the same magic with a liquid. They absolutely  can.

The bareSkin® Pure Brightening Serum Foundation promises a seamless, natural-looking finish and it makes good on that promise. The foundation feels lightweight on the skin and blends like a dream. It feels runnier than other liquids, however as it's so pigmented, there is no comprise on coverage. I have been using this foundation for months now, so it has become a firm favourite. It has all the qualities a great foundation needs and  it benefits the skin.

Price: £36.36 / $46.00 30ml

Stockist: lookfantastic.com / ULTA

There are many skincare products out there that claim to remove spots quickly and effectively, however - as I've just discovered - none seem to do it quite like the Dermalogica Special Clearing Booster. Containing 5% Benzoyl Peroxide concentrate, this zit zapper is pretty powerful. When I apply it to a spot before bed, the spot is significantly reduced in redness and size by the morning and, after one to two further applications, the spot disappears completely.

Now it is on the expensive side, however only a tiny amount is needed per treatment, so it will take a while to get through a 30ml bottle.

Price: £12.00 / $20.00

Stockist: beautybay.com / beauty.com

The Paul & Joe Lip Concealer Duo is so amazing that I struggle understanding why so many brands haven't produced something similar. It is far from your average lip pencil, as it not only keeps your lip colour in place, but corrects and defines the lip line and helps lips to appear fuller.

I achieve the most well-defined red lip with this lip pencil and always have it on hand to correct any mistakes I may make when applying lippy. The one thing I really love about this lip pencil, is that it's perfect for blocking out the natural colour of your pout - a necessity when wanting to achieve a nude lip.

The Lookbook: Kylie Jenner

The 'Kylie Jenner Lip' has been a big talking point amongst beauty fans these past weeks. Whether little Miss Jenner is injecting those lips with fillers or extending them with liner, they look amazing and girls everywhere have been dying to know what colour she puts on them. For those who care, she applies MAC's Whirl Liner across the entire lip. She also revealed that MAC's Velvet Teddy is another one of her favourite lip colours.

Her makeup is always flawless, so it's no surprise that there are already hundreds of tutorials on how to replicate it. I am obsessed with her everyday makeup look, so I created something that was similar but a little softer.

Here is what I used to create the look...

Skincare:
- Antipodes Apostle Skin Brightening & Tone-Correcting Serum
- Dermalogica Age Smart Skin Perfect Primer SPF30
- Elizabeth Arden Flawless Future Eye Gel
- Homemade lip scrub (recipe here!)

Makeup:

- bareMinerals bareSkin® Pure Brightening Serum Foundation SPF20

- Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer in Light Golden

- Cover FX Illuminator in Moonlight

- Max Factor Wild Mega Volume Mascara

- MAC Spiked Eye Brows

- DHC Liquid Eyeliner EX

- MAC Beurre Cremestick Liner

- Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in Addiction

- MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush

Tools:

- MAC 168 Large Angled Contour Brush
- Real Techniques Blush Brush
- Bobbi Brown Eye Brow Brush
- Japonesque Power Curler

Now it's time to show me your 'Kylie Jenner' inspired makeup look. Just Tweet or Instagram me your #lookbookselfie!