It seems that with every new makeup trend and product that becomes popular, makeup and skincare regimes are becoming more and more complicated.

Suddenly, getting a presentable every-day makeup look takes 17 products and twice as many steps. And don't even get me started on the dreaded "morning shed" routine.

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Me? I like simplicity in my routine. Getting up an hour earlier to beautify myself was something I did daily in my early 20s, but I just don't have that in me anymore. I'm busy, and probably a little sleep-deprived. I want an accessible routine that still makes me feel pretty without reinforcing unattainable beauty standards, spending a small fortune, or losing all of my free time.

It's with this in mind that I must rave about what has become a holy grail product for me: BALM Beauty's The Tint.

I first tried this product a year ago when I was writing about blushes that work for darker skin tones (because trust me, you'd be surprised how many do not), but soon it became a go-to option for me.

The rose-red tint lives in a little compact that fits in your pocket or handbag.

The small compact is great for when you're out all day. Image: BALM beauty.

As someone who works in media and sometimes has to front a camera with little to no notice, it was a convenient way to give my face some life without feeling like I needed to do a full-face of makeup just to work.

Instead of carrying an entire bag full of different makeup products and brushes, I would yank this out of my pocket and dab some on my cheeks for a soft Pride & Prejudice-style flush that would even out my eye bags, and then I would be good to go. It looks so good on camera — I really do feel like I'm giving Keira Knightley.

But that's not all I use this tint for — it works so much harder than just a blush. Now I also use it on my lips for that gorgeous, berry-stained look that is so popular right now (for good reason — it's low effort, high impact), and then I'll pop a tiny bit on my eyelids so everything is cohesive.

Image: Soaliha Iqbal/supplied.

The result is a look that makes you look like you're glowing with in — like you've just stepped out during a cold morning, or come back from a run. At a time when my skin is looking pretty dull thanks to the current climate, it's a game-changer. And, it's worth noting that because I often don't wear any other products aside from a lip gloss and mascara when I use this tint, my skin has actually had time to recover from makeup use and is looking clearer.

Admittedly, this product has made me lazy with everyday makeup now — I often don't bother with anything for a daily look because I don't feel like I need it.

At this point I'm getting a full-face look for just $38 — it's an absolute steal, especially since a little bit goes a long way. I've had mine for a year now and I've barely made a dent in it, so you know you're getting plenty of bang for your buck.

This photo of my BALM beauty tint was taken after MONTHS of use. Image: Soaliha Iqbal/supplied.

Probably my only word of warning is that this blush is pretty pigmented — if you're paler, work with a light hand so you don't end up looking sunburnt (though right now even that's a look!).

Feature image: Supplied.