Convertible Color Lips and Cheeks, lillium

One product that does double duty is always worth its keep in your makeup kit, and Stila's Convertible Color Lips and Cheeks is exactly that kind of multiuse essential. Instead of carrying two products when one cream will do both lips and cheeks seamlessly, this formula combines a creamy, buildable texture with the shade lillium - a soft pink that reads fresh on the lips and youthful on the skin. The secret to making it work is warming the colour before application; you press your fingertip into the tin and rub against your thumb for a few seconds to melt those pigments so they blend without dragging or streaking, then tap them onto your cheeks blending outwards toward your temples. That quick warm-up step gives you an airbrushed finish rather than a heavy layer. For lips it applies just as effortlessly with your finger or the Lush Lip Brush. If you prefer brushing the cream into your skin use Stila Brush 33 for even coverage that doesn't cake. It makes for the perfect travel size to pack on holiday and is great for busy mornings when you need a quick glow without faffing around, and as a gift it lands well with anyone who appreciates clever makeup design. A single product wearing beautifully everywhere is always the better way to go.