Forget contouring, strobing, or even chroming. This season’s hottest makeup trend, monochromatic makeup, is universally flattering and easy to achieve for even the biggest makeup novices.

If you’re forever trying to figure out if that pink lipstick actually goes with your grey eyeshadow, then sporting this trend takes that problem out of the equation. The beauty of monochromatic makeup is that you only need one key color applied across eyes, lips, and cheeks.

Skill level? Easy. You can be as meticulous or quick about it as you like, because the final effect is more effortlessly chic than full-on glamor.

There’s just one rule of thumb to go by, and that’s the more neutral the color, the simpler it is to pull off. Think nudes, browns, earthy reds, peaches, and pinks. If you’re confident enough, you can even delve into the world of purples! The trick is to swap vibrancy for toned-down shades.

Natural beauty brands have been ahead of the game in this department. Thanks to nasties-free formulas, many products out there are well adapted to be used on peepers to pouts to get your monochromatic makeup game on!

4 Clean Beauty Buys To Help You Master Monochromatic Makeup

1. RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek
If you haven’t yet got your mitts on a pot of this makeup magic, then trying out your first monochromatic look is the perfect excuse. With a creamy base of coconut oil, these must-haves sit beautifully on the skin and lips. Every hue suits the purpose, but one of the best is Illusive for a killer ’90s vibe.

2. Bite Beauty Multistick
Bite may be well known for its showstopping lipsticks, but its latest release caters to all your monochromatic makeup needs. In fact, the Multisticks are built around the trend itself! The cream to powder texture makes this a more enticing option for those who find some natural cream makeup too rich for their skin. Every single color is lust worthy, but Cocoa is worth a look in for those who want to rock a dark brown lip this fall.

3. Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Classic Multi-Use
For purists who like only the very best ingredients, but love the convenience of a stick, Vapour’s multi-use offering is the ideal candidate. These apply like a dream, and have lasting power beyond many other clean makeup products. Who can get enough of that gorgeous packaging too? If you’re more into complexion perking reds and pinks, you’ll find many new favorites among this line-up of shades. Charm is a beautiful peach that will step this look right into spring.

4. La Bella Figura Radiant Creme Blush
Luxurious and globally inspired, La Bella Figura may be worshipped by green beauty lovers for its high-performance skincare, but the makeup range stands up to the reputation too. Including exotic and nourishing ingredients like barbary fig seed and acai oils, the makeup is not only stunning but doubles as some serious skin food. The selection of colors is limited to three, but they’re all something special. For a date night twist on this easy trend, the glowing Disco Queen Gloria is the way to go.

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Which beauty products do we love the best? Well, that has to be multitasking beauty products. Find out which ones to stock up on today.

You are stranded on a deserted island and can only have one beauty product … what would you bring? It would have to be a natural beauty product that isn’t afraid to go the extra mile. Something that over-delivers. An item you always seem to be running out of or coming up with new uses for.

Yes, green beauty lovers, we are talking the ever-popular multitasking natural beauty products. And with summer just around the corner, it’s time to stock up on them.

During the dark, dreary, and very indoors months of winter, we embrace a multitude of beauty products. Our bathroom shelves are lined with items to slather on our dry skin, boost our pale-as-the-moon complexion, smooth out bumps, and soften scales. We’ll buy products we only use a bit of just to keep our fingers and lips from cracking. Winter ‘tis the season of product overload.

We are, thankfully, putting those days behind us and heading into summer. The season for minimalist beauty. And what better way to pull off cosmetic simplicity than with multitaskers? Any product not doing at least two jobs, kick to the curb for a few months and stock up on these.

6 Best Natural Multitasking Beauty Products

1. Ilia Beauty Sheer Vivid Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

You need facial moisturizer. Of course, you also need sunscreen. And a dab of foundation never hurt anybody. That’s three products right there! Not if you use a product that contains all of these in one. We’ve talked about the importance of sun protection and this get ‘er done 3-in-1 before. Definitely worth another mention.

2. Vapour Organic Beauty Solar Translucent Bronzer

Think you need a blush and bronzer? Oh, and don’t forget lip color. No way. For an easy look, all you need is one product. And that would be the multi stick. Use on cheeks, eyelids, and lips for insta-glow. Don’t be afraid to swipe on collarbones and shoulders too. Comes in your color choice of bronziness.

3. 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Lip & Cheek Tint in Peach Glow

For sweet cheeks and pretty pucker, pack away those lipsticks and blushers. A hit of this peachy lip and cheek stain is all you need. Comes in a convenient go-anywhere stick. Love!

4. Chocolate Sun Cocoa Glow

We all want the tan without the UV damage. Wishful thinking? You really can have it all. A natural looking tan with skin hydration, all sans sun exposure. Oh, and this one smells delicious too.

5. RMS Beauty Raw Coconut Cream

If there is one jar of cream everyone should stock at all times, it has to be this one. The ingredient this uber popular natural makeup brand was built on, coconut cream is so very versatile. Use to soften rough elbows and heels, as a facial and body moisturizer, and lip treatment. Even makes a great makeup remover. A multitasking must have.

6. SKIN Naked Skin Unscented Face & Body Lotion

Get your slather on with this two-for-one lotion. Unscented and super gentle, works on face and body. Perfect for the whole family.

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