The Best Multipurpose Makeup Sticks to Minimize Your Beauty Collection
Shamelessly, we hoard our makeup. We don't always use the products past their expiration date, but there's something that feels nostalgic about keeping a few "vintage" pieces. Who knows—maybe one day, those pieces will be worth something.
We'll be honest. This mindset has bit us in the back because our makeup bag is overflowing. While we eliminate the items we don't need, we're attempting to replace them with our essentials and multipurpose sticks. If you can relate, we've found seven efficient products for your consideration.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Monochromatic Multi Stick: $5
e.l.f., we always thank you for providing affordable and high-quality products. Their Monochromatic Multi-Stick has been a must-have for years because of its versatility and $5 price tag. There are many colors to fit your needs. Do you want something more similar to a highlight? They have a shade for that. Are you searching for an item that can work as a blush or lipstick? They have that, too.
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af94 Playdate Glow Multi-Use Cheek and Lip: $9
The only thing wrong with Halsey's makeup line is that more people aren't talking about it. A couple of years ago, she released the sister brand to her already successful about-face. af94 provides more affordable, youthful products to budding makeup lovers (and experts, too). One of our favorite offerings is their Playdate Glow, a multipurpose lip and cheek tint. Because of its stripes, you receive extra dimension with shimmer.
Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint Lip and Cheek Blush Stain: $24
This new Jelly Tint from Milk Makeup has been everywhere on our TikTok For You page. It's as fun to use in real life as it looks on social media. It has a bouncy, soft texture to give you a dewy yet watery (in the best way possible) finish. Despite its vibrant shades, it looks equally beautiful on your cheeks and lips, thanks to its buildable opacity.
Live Tinted Huestick Lip and Cheek Multistick: $26
The Live Tinted Huestick might be the most multipurpose item on this list. They promote it as a lip and cheek stick, but because of its pointed tip, you can easily use it as an eyeshadow. It also has skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalane to improve your blemishes and boost hydration.
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Em Cosmetics So Soft Multi Faceplay Bronze and Sculpt: $30
Some people might argue that contour and bronzer should be different—that contour should sculpt your features while bronzer warms them. If you take a trip to Michelle Phan's Em Beauty, you can do both in one step. She offers four swatches to fit almost all skin tones, from the fairest to the deepest.
Mango People Juicy Glow Prep and Hydrate Balm Stick With Centella Asiatica: $30
The natural glossy look has been trending. We understand why—it gives you a heavenly glow. However, it can be hard to come by a clear highlighter that gives you that appearance. Mango People has one of the best. This Juicy Glow Prep Stick has cucumber extract and alkane to revitalize your skin and provide an effortlessly beautiful sheen. You can also use it on your lips to keep them plump and hydrated.
Dibs Beauty GlowTour Duo: $38
Dibs Beauty is all about two-in-one products. For $38, you'll get a double-sided stick with blush and contour. If you ask us, that's even more of a steal because we can tell blush can be used on your lips and eyes, too. And if you're not into contour, they also have a blush-highlighter and blush-bronzer duo.
Another way to minimize your storage space is by using travel-sized products. Read HERE to discover items that work better when you buy their miniature version.