Multitasking: The beauty products that will save you time, space, and money

If you could choose between a moisturizer, a nourishing mask, an anti-wrinkle serum, sunscreen, blush, lipstick, gloss, concealer, highlighter, powder, perfume, face wash, deodorant, shampoo, and conditioner – or one product that does it all – what would you choose?

It’s a rhetorical question, we know. Because who wouldn’t prefer one product that does everything? After all, we all live in an era of “no time” and “if we can save money and space in the makeup bag – then why not?” Multifunctional, multitasking skincare and makeup products are the perfect answer, especially in these pressured times. They save time, space, money – and even the need to decide what to apply first.

Take, for example, a moisturizer that also treats pigmentation and includes high SPF protection, or a tint that adds natural color and freshness to the cheeks while also serving as a glossy-textured lipstick. And they’re not alone. Dozens of products have quietly revolutionized our faces. Because when one product does the work of three – we have less of a headache at 7 a.m., more space in the makeup bag, and a credit card that feels better on the 10th of each month. If only one of them made coffee in the morning. We’d pay double for that. Until such a product is invented, we’re happy to share with you our 8 favorite multitaskers that know how to do this and that – and sometimes even more.

It’s not looking for perfection, it knows most of our skin isn’t flawless – so it blends, melts, softens, beautifies, enhances, and looks like it was always there. No blotches, no drama, no excessive effort. Its formula contains nourishing ingredients like raspberry extract and avocado oil, with a soft, smooth, velvety texture that lets you control exactly how much you need: One drop for morning freshness and two for an excited rosy-cheek look at night. Price: NIS 139

Soothing, brightening, plumping, moisturizing, nourishing, softening, lightness, firming – and more. Meet IL MAKIAGE’s new cream, with a formula designed to do more while we do less. It gives the skin what it truly needs during hot summer days: Hydration equivalent to 8 glasses of water per application, without heaviness, shine, or irritation. Just precise balance and a refreshing boost with peptides, hyaluronic acid, and tea. Because fewer fine lines = more joy. Price: NIS 339

It contains no alcohol, so it doesn’t weigh down the skin. Its scent, based on orange blossom and lavender, offers a refreshing touch of juicy citrus – like a vitamin C energy shot. One last and surprising thing: In addition to spraying it on pulse points like any regular perfume, you can apply it to your hair and spritz it on your body as a body oil. Admit it, you weren’t expecting that. Price: NIS 463

It works as eyeshadow, eyeliner, blush, and highlighter, boasting a water-resistant liquid texture that applies effortlessly with a double-sided applicator – flat on one side for blending shadow and blush, and thin on the other for drawing eyeliner. The peach shade we tried is soft and subtle, leaving the skin with a peaceful look, proving that you don’t need to move mountains to look polished – even if you’ve never finished a technical drawing course. Price: NIS 169

It does everything to show it knows how to juggle – both in texture (it’s both serum and gel) and in benefits (including mood-boosting properties). The new blush is enhanced with a gel texture that moisturizes, blurs imperfections, and keeps the skin soft, moderately glowing, and well-covered – but still looking ultra-natural. It contains niacinamide and pomegranate peel extract with antioxidants – for a fresh-from-within look that everyone sees on the outside. Price: NIS 142

The secret of this NARS product lies in its ability to play with light. Its hybrid formula combines makeup and skincare, creating the optical illusion of lifted eyes and concealed darkness. In the process, it also softens the skin under the eyes, giving it a nourished and treated look – like after eight hours of quality sleep instead of the usual four and a half these days. Price: NIS 155

These days, when we all know that skin has a mood of its own, there’s no need to fight it. Just place Garnier’s transparent sticker on it – based on a technology that offers protection, absorbs fluids, speeds healing, shrinks the pimple, hides it, absorbs dirt, and leaves the drama to TV shows. The stickers, suitable for use under makeup, come in two sizes, so for every surprise breakout – there’s a sticker ready to calm it down. Price: NIS 45

The 3-in-1 multitasker knows, as its packaging says, how to do three things at once without losing focus. It acts as a cleansing milk, moisturizing cream, and express moisture mask. It contains botanical oil, almond milk, red algae extract, almond oil, and shea butter – approaching the skin with sensitivity and determination – softening, moisturizing, massaging, smoothing, and cleansing, all in one go. Price: NIS 160