A few years ago, "no makeup" makeup took over the internet with the look's purpose of highlighting natural beauty. This time around, this beauty trend is returning with new product choices, most of which are hybrids of makeup and skincare.
The Return of "No Makeup" Makeup
When it comes to makeup, many always believe in keeping it simple. Everyday makeup should enhance your natural beauty without feeling like a lot of effort. The no-makeup makeup look is all about letting your skin shine through while still looking polished. This season, the minimalist beauty look is taking center stage, replacing heavy makeup with a more natural aesthetic. If you are, once again, ready to embrace this trend, check out these top product choices that you could add to or perhaps use to revamp your daily routine.
Top Product Choices
Skincare is key before makeup. Consistency in cleansing has transformed my skin, making it glow naturally. A common simple morning routine includes cleansing, treating, and SPF-moisturizing products with a dewy finish.
LovelySkin Luxe Ultra-Rich Peptide Moisturizer
Prepare your skin for a no-makeup makeup look with LovelySkin Luxe Ultra-Rich Peptide Moisturizer at the price of $95. This deeply hydrating moisturizer contains powerful peptides to reverse cellular damage and afaLuxe -- a blend of seven antioxidants -- to improve the skin's natural moisture barrier. Apply a thin layer to your entire face after cleansing, allowing it to absorb fully for optimal hydration and anti-aging benefits. Experts recommend using this moisturizer twice a day or as needed for optimized results.
NYX Bare With Me Cannabis SPF 30 Primer
This $15 NYX product is your go-to for a luminous complexion. Infused with hemp-derived cannabis sativa seed oil and centella asiatica extract, it hydrates skin for 24 hours but stays lightweight. This skin-perfecting primer blends seamlessly with every complexion, giving you a radiant, revitalized, youthful glow. Apply a small amount onto your fingers, dot on the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin, and then blend in for best results.
Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain
This is not a mistake; for a natural, no-makeup makeup look, put on blush before foundation using Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain for $32. This pH-activated cosmetic stain is formulated to react to your body's chemistry for long-lasting and transformative custom color. To use this product, experts suggest applying a small amount to your cheeks and blending using your fingers with gentle taps. It also doubles as a natural-looking lip color.
Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator
Achieve a natural, hydrated look with Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator SPF 25 Tinted Moisturizer, priced at $44. This moisturizer is formulated to provide 12 hours of continuous hydration while achieving complexion perfection and protection. It's formulated with hyaluronic acid and activated aloe water to keep skin plump and dewy. Apply in the morning directly to clean skin or over your favorite Clinique moisturizer for best results.
Smashbox X Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector
Brighten up under-eye circles for the price of $33 with Smashbox X Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector. This color corrector uses reflective light to neutralize blue tones, with peach and apricot-tinted pigments. The formula also features backlight technology to instantly illuminate the under-eye area. To use, warm the product between your fingertips and gently pat it under the eye, blending inward for a radiant finish.
Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Soft Radiance Setting Powder
For a flawless finish that lasts all day, try Rare Beauty's Always an Optimist Soft Radiance Setting Powder, priced at $25. This silky, talc-free powder provides sheer coverage with a subtle radiance, fit for setting makeup on the nose and under the eyes. It extends makeup wear, blurs pores, and controls shine without caking or flashback. Available in five sheer shades, this cruelty-free, vegan, and dermatologist-tested product can give you a smooth "no makeup" makeup look.
