9 Make-Up Sticks To Streamline Your Routine
For Subtle Radiance
Multi-Use Glow Stick, £38 | Chanel
Loved by make-up artists, this classic product was serving up juicy, ‘glass skin’ long before it was a trend. Fresh and subtle rather than full-on disco, this looks so pretty pressed over the tops of the cheekbones. Dab over the high points of the face and blend with your fingertips for a youthful, dewy sheen.
Available at CHANEL.COM
For Disguising Imperfections
Stylo Correct, £54 | Sisley Paris
According to the pros, one of the most common make-up mistakes is applying too much concealer. This creamy stick format encourages you to be both precise and sparing. Simply swipe the slim nib over areas where you have pigmentation or blemishes – it gives decent coverage, without feeling thick or cakey. Use the foam tip to soften any edges, creating an all-over flawless finish.
Available at SISLEY-PARIS.COM
For Added Definition
Face Trace Contour Stick, £44 | Westman Atelier
Perfect for novices, this cult contour stick has such a creamy, forgiving texture. Boosted with jojoba oil and vitamin E, it glides on like a dream and melts into the skin seamlessly, giving you a subtle, sculpted effect. Trace along the face’s natural contours and either buff it in with your fingertips or a fluffy cheek brush.
Available at SPACENK.COM
For Sunkissed Warmth
Nudies Matte All-Over Face Bronzer, £33 | Nudestix
This is a no-brainer if you’re looking to cheat a post-holiday glow. Creamy and a dream to blend, this matte formula delivers realistic-looking warmth, without any tell-tale shimmer. Focus on the areas where the sun would naturally hit, such as the temples, cheekbones, chin and bridge of the nose, and buff it out with the handy built-in brush. It’s a godsend if you’re travelling and short on space.
Available at JOHNLEWIS.COM
For Flushed Cheeks
Bisou Blush, £37 | Violette_FR
Cream blush is your foolproof fast-track to appearing healthy and well-rested. Capturing that easy-breezy French-girl appeal, Bisou Blush creates such a pretty, skin-like flush. The two-tone marbled formula gives you the best of both: flattering pigment gently subdued by the sheerer other half. ‘Louise’ – a wearable beige-pink – is our current obsession.
Available at VIOLETTEFR.COM
For Contour Detailing
Contour Stylus, £35 | Victoria Beckham Beauty
Victoria Beckham’s hype-worthy stylus is one-of-a-kind. If you’re yet to give contouring a try, this may be the product to convert you. The game-changing precision nib allows for maximum control, letting you pinpoint certain areas of the face. Draw along the nose, jawline and hollows of the cheekbones for subtle definition, but know that it also doubles up as an easy neutral eyeshadow base.
Available at VICTORIABECKHAMBEUATY.COM
For A Wash Of Colour
Eye Stylus Shadow Stick, £32 | Ilia Beauty
We love a one-and-done eyeshadow, and Ilia’s new slimline stick is such a handy addition if you’re pressed for time. Silky and weightless, the formula goes on smoothly and lasts well. The tapered tip lets you run it along the lower lash line without it looking messy, simply blend it out with a thin smudger brush for a softer look. Full of light-reflecting particles, the shimmers are effective at creating the illusion of depth, even if you’re just using the one shade.
Available at SEPHORA.CO.UK
For Complexion Touch-Ups
The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick, £34 | Merit
Blurring the boundaries between foundation and concealer, this one to know if you’re into the ‘no make-up make-up’ look. Inspired by a ballpoint pen, the design is genius – it’s essentially a domed-tip solid stick that glides onto the skin, delivering velvety light-to-medium coverage. Miles more practical than a liquid format, this has major backseat-of-a-cab energy.
Available at SEPHORA.CO.UK
For A Glowy Base
Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick, £35 | Charlotte Tilbury
This earned a place on our Beauty Icons list for its ability to breathe life back into dry, dull skin. Ideal on minimal make-up days, it gives your complexion a luminous, lit-from-within quality. It glides on seamlessly thanks to its balmy texture, mimicking the flattering effect of a warm-toned ring light. Note that the coverage is ultra-sheer – it won’t cover spots but works brilliantly as a glowy tint.
Available at CHARLOTTETILBURY.COM
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