Several men's makeup ranges feature products which can have dual purpose uses. Some talk about it, some don't, but we've chatted to the brand owners and we know these things!
So, if you want to really get the most out of your men's makeup, here are some sooper dooper dual purpose products to consider.
Top of the list is the excellent Menaji antishine which doubles up as a foundation. Michele Probst, founder of Menaji and makeup artist to the stars (including President Barack Obama) mentioned to us that she uses her Menaji antishine as a foundation on her clients. She simply dampens the sponge applicator, or a cotton wool ball or makeup wedge and mixes in a little water or moisturiser into one side of the powder compact. This produces a lightweight, creamy foundation which goes on to give a very natural matt finish. You can keep one side of the powder compact dry for use as the antishine powder and the other half for use as a foundation mixer. Top quality and top value in a blokey kind of way.
Second is another Menaji product, the Camo Concealer. As you can see in the Wayne Goss video on our homepage, this undetectable concealer is so creamy and light that it can be used as a very light foundation too. If you have under eye bags then put some concealer on your little finger for a more precise, delicate application. Dab it on the area beneath the eyes without dragging the skin - just pat and gently blend in and you should notice a definite impovement in the appearance of the dark area. Use it on shaving nicks, on small scars and blemishes and to even out small patches of blotchiness or a variation in skin colour. This is a great product which is handy to have - why nick it off a girl when you can have your very own?
Taxi Manscara - a clear mascara to help separate and define the lashes but also really useful as an eyebrow grooming gel to help tidy away those unruly eyebrow hairs. Clear or coloured mascara (available from Fontana Contarini) can give your eyes great definition and make you look like you've got super long lashes. Used on eyebrows it can add colour if used sparingly, and can hold unruly or sticky out hairs in place so that you look super groomed and polished.
Made For Skin Muscle Soak "It's like a massage, Spa and skin toner all in one!" 400 Million Year Old Arctic Mineral Salts blended with an aromatic mix will help ease your sore muscles and relax your whole body. Used in a Hot bath, the 11 key minerals help stimulate circulation, hydrate the skin, promote cellular regeneration, and detoxify the body. After exertion (sports or whatever) Soak in a hot bath with after-sport added and stimulate circulation, hydrate the skin, promote cellular regeneration and detoxify the body. Reduces inflammation of the muscles and joints, relaxes muscles and relieves pain and soreness. A fabulous muscle recovery product.
The Made For Skin Natural Skin Balm is another truly multi-purpose product. Long lasting absorbing formula with Bee's Wax that restores moisture to the driest skin! A blend of soya bean, sunflower and grapeseed oils along with aloe vera, chamomile and Bees Wax work to restore and moisturize your skin. . For hands, feet - whatever. Some even use on it on crows feet by their eyes! Also used as stretch mark cream, gardener's hand cream, and a winter heavy duty skin barrier.
