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What is the benefit of using 2-in-1 cosmetics?

From moisturizing tinted lip balms to lifting eyeshadows and strengthening mascara serums, the trend of tinted skincare has rapidly spread across the globe in recent years. But what is the value of this enthusiasm? Discover here what these hybrid products can offer.

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Published November 5, 2021, updated on July 22, 2024, by Stéphanie, Doctorate in Life and Health Sciences — 4 min read

Why use all-in-one hybrid skincare products?

The concept of a tinted skincare-product hybrid is not new. Contrary to popular belief, the first tinted hybrid skincare products were originally developed in Germany by esthetician Christine SCHRAMMEK with the launch of BB cream (Blemish Balm Creams) in various shades to protect her clients' skin after a peel. Indeed, the primary goal was to soothe irritated skin with the incorporation of active ingredients, while aiming to even out the complexion by masking redness, skin spots, and imperfections.

Before gaining momentum in Europe, BB creams first rose in popularity among Korean women in the early 2000s, where the trend evolved into other product lines such as CC creams (Color Correction Creams) and BB cushions. Indeed, this hybrid concept has been replicated a great number of times by various brands, particularly by Korean cosmetic brands. However, the current formula has been modified to have a lighter texture, as the original version was deemed too thick by Korean dermatologists.

In this category, we offer an entire range of tinted skincare productsthat are natural and vegan.

Benefit #1: Tinted skincare products for their active formula.

While makeup formulated with "heavy" ingredients can potentially cause the appearance of pimples or skin dryness, 2-in-1 cosmetics aim for the opposite effect. Indeed, a hybrid care product combines the qualities of a skincare product with the properties of a makeup product, being both covering, easy to spread, and long-lasting.

In addition to containing powders (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) and pigments (iron oxide) for a covering/tinting effect, tinted skincare products also contain various active ingredients that can hydrate the skin, lighten skin spots, enhance skin radiance, soothe skin redness, or prevent premature aging caused by free radicals.

Advantage #2: Tinted hybrid skincare for a natural finish.

Most hybrid products provide light to medium coverage that allows the skin's natural complexion to show through, although on the other hand, there are tinted hybrid products that offer higher coverage to conceal imperfections, while simultaneously blurring them thanks to the selected ingredients.

Advantage #3: 2-in-1 cosmetics for a quicker routine.

In a society where almost everyone is in a hurry, lengthy morning routines, divided into various skincare and makeup steps, are no longer suitable. Since skipping them is not an option, 2-in-1 skincare products have emerged as a suitable solution to shorten this essential routine without neglecting or "skipping" important steps.

Instead of juggling a dozen treatments to target skin issues before moving on to the application of several makeup products, 2-in-1 cosmetics with their evolving formulation provide a solution to optimize a skincare routine by combining two steps into one. This way, you can diminish imperfections, while enhancing the appearance of the lips, eyes, or complexion with a light "makeup" effect.

Advantage #4: The economic benefit of hybrid makeup-skincare products.

Notably, there is also the economic advantage of needing fewer cosmetic products. Instead of resorting to various treatments to hydrate, protect, and even out the complexion, it is possible to opt for a 2-in-1 cosmetic without losing effectiveness.

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