I rarely use the same product on my lips and cheeks, but Kosas changed my mind

When space is limited - whether you're packing for a holiday or simply streamlining your makeup bag - versatile products really earn their place. The hardest-working beauty buys are the ones that do more than one job, saving both time and space without compromising on performance.

That's exactly the thinking behind the new Kosas Impressionist Multistick, £32, a creamy colour stick designed to deliver a natural-looking flush to both cheeks and lips.

Choose from seven shades - Nuance (Rose Beige), Surreal (Chocolate Berry), Intuition (Muted Pink), Vibration (Guava Pink), Vital (Toasted Papaya), Muse (Mauve Rose) and Ripe (Rich Berry). Some offer a barely-there hint of colour while others deliver something a little bolder. I tried and loved all seven, but my favourites are Intuition for daytime wear and the richer Ripe when I wanted a more dramatic evening look.

Another highlight is the packaging. The multitasking stick is housed in a sleek silver case that feels both lightweight and reassuringly sturdy. It looks premium without being bulky, and I sense it will survive months of being tossed into my handbag.

Used as a blusher, the creamy formula glides effortlessly onto the skin and blends in seconds with fingertips or a brush, leaving behind a fresh, healthy-looking flush rather than an obvious stripe of colour. It layers beautifully too, making it easy to build intensity without becoming patchy or heavy.

On the lips, the Impressionist Multistick delivers a soft wash of colour that's comfortable to wear and never feels drying. Like most cream lip products, it benefits from a quick top-up after eating or drinking, but its smooth texture makes reapplication effortless. One slight drawback is that the stick is quite chunky, which can make precise application on the lips a little tricky - using a lip brush helps.

What I love most is there is no stickiness or tackiness and as a lipstick it absoluely passes the taste test.

Founded in Los Angeles more than a decade ago, Kosas has become one of beauty's most recognisable modern brands by combining skincare-inspired ingredients with easy-to-use makeup. Best known for products including its Revealer Super Creamy and Brightening Concealer £28, and Cloud SetBaked Setting and Smoothing Powder, £34, the brand has earned a loyal following for formulas that enhance natural skin rather than masking it.

The Impressionist Multistick feels like a natural addition to that range. It's simple, versatile and exactly the sort of product you'll find yourself reaching for on busy mornings, weekends away and everything in between. If you're looking to pare back your routine without sacrificing performance, this is a multitasking beauty buy that you’ll turn to again and again.