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06th Apr 2019

Three Instagram worthy beauty products that actually do what they’re supposed to

Cathy Donohue

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Three Instagram worthy beauty products that actually do what they’re supposed to.

The beauty industry is booming and there’s a huge amount of choice when it comes to picking a new lipstick or tackling a particular skin bugbear.

Not only are there more options than ever before, the way in which beauty products are launched has also changed.

You no longer have to choose between aesthetically pleasing packaging and environmentally friendly products because brands realise that these two things are no longer mutually exclusive.

Companies are now clued into the benefits of multitasking when it comes to beauty and now we can have the moisturiser that doubles as a primer and also delivers that much-wanted elusive lit from-within-glow (read on for more on this particular find).

Here are three of the beauty products ticking all the above boxes and then some…

Good Skin Day Shaker, €43

A true skincare hero when it comes to multitasking.

It has a two-fold approach, working instantly to deliver a radiant glow while smoothing the skin but also releasing a plumping active which helps to contract muscle cells and with regular use, it helps to fade fine lines and wrinkles.

Oh, and it has the added benefit of depuffing eye bags. I mean, what’s not to love?! It’s currently exclusive to Fetch Beauty and you can check it out here.

Bare Minerals Floral Utopia Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette, €33

A six-eyeshadow palette that comes complete with gorgeous floral packaging has us dreaming of sunshine even when it’s pouring outside. Considering it’s now April, we think it’s perfectly acceptable to get excited about summer.

The weather isn’t exactly agreeing with us but thankfully, there’s some pretty beauty newness to distract from the almost constant deluge of rain.

Floral Utopia is a limited-edition collection from Bare Minerals, a clean beauty brand that is full “of clean, natural and good-from-the-earth ingredients”. The eyeshadow palette includes a mix of shimmery and matte golden pinks and plums, making this the perfect handbag hero for those days when you need to up your makeup game, stat.

Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise in Rose Gold, €26

This was a major hit on its initial release, so much so that the best-selling product has been brought back by popular demand as part of the new Glowgasm collection, delightful news for all us rose-gold addicts.

It’s aesthetically pleasing but another massive advantage of this beauty buy is how easy it is to apply, “maximum impact with minimal effort” is how it’s described and that’s music to our ears.

Eyeshadow blending is trickier than it looks but all the guesswork is removed with this foolproof product and one wipe of the gorgeous pink hue results in the dream eye look. It’s easy to see why we’re obsessed…