Hybrid beauty: skincare and makeup in one

If you love the skin-enhancing properties of makeup but don't want to have to buy – or apply – numerous products, you need to get on board the hybrid beauty trend. Whether you opt for ‘skincare makeup’ – products that are designed to cover both bases – or multitasking makeup formulas, hybrid beauty simplifies your entire beauty routine, as well as saving you time and money.

Products that fall into this clever category can be used on more than one area of the face (such as lips and cheeks), or they have a complexion-enhancing formula that’s also infused with nourishing ingredients. You might already be using hybrid beauty products without realising – a great example is BB cream, which provides coverage as well as UV protection. In short, hybrid beauty products are the ultimate multitaskers, offering a fast track to nailing the glowy, natural no-makeup look with ease.

Trinny London makeup is a market-leader when it comes to hybrid beauty, and this eye saviour truly is your new BFF. It gives a bright-eyed boost of powerful, hydrating serum while simultaneously covering dark circles with perfect-match under-eye coverage. One customer says, ‘It lasts all day, gets better as it absorbs into my skin, and is light and non-cakey.’

Short on time, or packing light for a trip? This innovative foundation glides on to give a convincingly healthy-looking tint, but it’s also rich in powerhouse serum ingredients (including niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E) that nourish and protect. The foolproof, buildable soft-matte coverage is non-greasy, making it great for combination skin. See below for more hybrid magic from Lancôme.

Charlotte Tilbury is the go-to for products that work harder. This limited-edition duo – featuring the Airbrush Flawless Finish powder and a powder blush – colour-corrects, smooths the appearance of skin and brightens your complexion. Completely foolproof even when on the go, simply blend across the face, accentuating the cheeks for a love-blushed, mattified (but never dull) look.

Powered by a nourishing blend of oils – safflower, jojoba, olive, sunflower seed and castor – this two-in-one lip-and-cheek oil creates a look of healthy fullness while also enhancing moisturisation. Try the lip balm hybrid in the iconic (and universally flattering) Black Honey shade for a dewy finish that lasts a pleasingly long time.

This lightweight, ultra-hydrating Korean serum-primer hybrid has an award-winning formula that’s designed to absorb excess oil and smooth skin’s appearance. How? Ceramides lock in moisture while also fixing makeup into place. Plus, it contains 100 per-cent-natural pink diamond powder to illuminate the complexion and restore the look of fullness. All that, plus a mess-free dropper. Win, win, win.

Looking for an ingredients-packed formula that also delivers coverage for dark undereye circles? Erborian’s pigment colour-adjusts to your skin and is enriched with Centella asiatica to soothe and even out skin tone. One customer says: ‘It sits so nicely on the skin, for a natural but noticeable fresh-face look.’ If you like this, be sure to check out our review of the Erborian CC Crème, too.

Yes, it’s Lancôme again! What can we say? The French beauty house has nailed products that streamline your morning routine. The Skin Idôle Liquid Blush delivers a fresh, dewy glow that mimics a natural skin flush, while also providing powerful skincare benefits​. Its 85-per-cent serum-based formula is enriched with niacinamide and vitamin E, to leave your cheeks hydrated and plumped. It truly earns its place in your hybrid-beauty makeup bag.