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Makeup for dry skin
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items If you have dry skin like my sister here's the list of makeup products that will be good for you're skin type and will help you.
Sections
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Primers
Foudation/concealer/setting powder
Blushes
Bronzers/conture
Highlighter
Eyeliners/eyebrows
Primers
If you're not sure which primer to choose, I have a few that I can recommend. These are really fantastic – they help makeup last longer and make skin look super smooth
It hydrates the skin and gives it a fresh look. It contains coconut water and a skin-regenerating pro-vitamin blend, making it ideal for dry skin or skin in need of extra hydration.
Hangover Replenishing Face Primer - Too Faced
This primer is great for dry skin that’s also prone to oiliness. It smooths the skin, hydrates, and helps with makeup longevity without making the skin feel greasy.
NARS Cosmetics Pore & Shine Control Primer - Cult …
Known for its hydrating formula, this primer works to lock in moisture, leaving skin soft and prepped for a flawless makeup application.
Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Face Primer | Fenty Beauty
Tatcha’s primer is a hydrating formula that provides a silky, smooth finish while helping to blur pores and imperfections, perfect for dry skin that needs nourishment.
The Silk Canvas - Protective Primer Balm | Tatcha
Foudation/concealer/setting powder
If you're looking for a good base for your makeup, I have a couple of products to recommend
This foundation provides full coverage with a hydrating formula that works well for dry skin. It has a smooth, satin finish and a long-wearing formula that keeps skin feeling moisturized throughout the day.
Pro Filt'r Hydrating Longwear Foundation - Fenty Beauty by ...
Known for its buildable, lightweight coverage, this foundation gives a radiant finish while providing hydration to dry skin. It also has a wide range of shades to suit various skin tones.
Sheer Glow Foundation - NARS Cosmetics
This foundation offers full coverage with a hydrating formula that works well for dry skin. It also helps with smoothing out texture and giving the skin a healthy, airbrushed finish without drying it out.
Airbrush Flawless Foundation - Charlotte Tilbury
This cult-favorite concealer offers full coverage and a matte finish, but it still feels creamy and hydrating. It’s perfect for covering dark circles, blemishes, and redness without settling into fine lines, making it ideal for dry skin.
Shape Tape Full-Coverage Concealer - Tarte Cosmetics
Known for its smooth, creamy texture, this concealer provides medium to full coverage with a radiant finish. It hydrates the skin while concealing imperfections and brightening the under-eye area, making it perfect for dry skin.
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS Cosmetics
This concealer has a creamy formula that offers full coverage with a hydrating finish. It works well for dry skin by providing smooth coverage without clinging to dry patches or fine lines. It also has a brightening effect, making it great for under-...
Magic Away - Shade 1 Fair - Liquid Concealer - Charlotte Tilbury
This setting powder is a classic and is known for its lightweight, smooth texture. While it helps set makeup and control shine, it doesn't dry out the skin, making it a top choice for those with dry skin. It provides a soft, blurred finish without lo...
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
This finely-milled powder helps set makeup while giving a soft-focus effect to the skin. It has a creamy texture that won't settle into fine lines, making it great for dry skin. It also provides a subtle radiance, perfect for those looking for a glow...
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder: 2 Medium
This setting powder is excellent for dry skin as it’s finely milled and provides a smooth, velvety finish. It absorbs excess oil without drying out the skin and gives a soft-focus effect, blurring imperfections and leaving a natural, luminous finish.
Hourglass Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder - Sephora
Blushes
If you need a blush recommendation, I've made a list of my favorites that i think might work for you
This gel-cream formula blends beautifully into the skin, providing a natural flush of color while being hydrating and non-drying. It’s perfect for a fresh, dewy look on dry skin.
Cloud Paint – Glossier
This liquid blush has a soft, radiant finish and is known for its blendability. It’s lightweight and provides a long-lasting, dewy finish, perfect for dry skin types.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
Fenty's Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush has a smooth, creamy texture that glides on effortlessly. It provides a natural, buildable flush of color and is ideal for dry skin because it’s infused with moisture.
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush | Fenty Beauty
This cream blush offers a soft, glowing finish, making it ideal for dry skin. It’s buildable, hydrating, and provides a natural, radiant look with a slight glow.
PILLOW TALK LIP & CHEEK GLOW - Charlotte Tilbury
NARS’ liquid blush formula is lightweight yet pigmented, with a dewy finish that complements dry skin. It blends well and provides a long-lasting flush of color.
Liquid Blush | NARS Cosmetics
Bronzers/conture
If you like bronzers that give a glowing finish, these are my favorite! They are not too shiny, but they create a beautiful, healthy look on the skin. And here are some good contouring products.
Ideal for dry skin, this cream bronzer offers a dewy finish and blends seamlessly for a natural appearance.
Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer - Saie
This contour wand blends seamlessly into the skin, providing a soft, sculpted look with a dewy finish. The formula is hydrating and smooth, which is ideal for dry skin.
Hollywood Contour Wand Easy Liquid Contour - Charlotte Tilbury
While it’s a powder, the formula is finely milled and offers a smooth, natural finish without looking too dry. It also comes in a wide variety of shades, making it suitable for many skin tones.
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer | Fenty Beauty
This product combines contour and bronzer in one, with a creamy texture that is buildable and blends easily. It provides a radiant finish without feeling heavy or cakey on the skin.
Contouring Is Dead! Tantour Is The Next Big Thing
This bronzer stick is great for dry skin as it’s infused with a hydrating formula and gives a natural matte finish without looking flat. The creamy texture makes it easy to apply and blend.
Matte Cream Bronzer Stick for Sunkissed Skin - Milk …
NARS’ liquid bronzer is perfect for dry skin as it provides a luminous, dewy finish while giving your skin a healthy glow. The formula is lightweight and easy to blend, perfect for dry skin that needs hydration.
Laguna Bronzing Cream - NARS Cosmetics
This cream bronzer is hydrating and melts into the skin, giving a soft, warm glow without any dryness. It's great for building a natural bronzed look and has a soft, creamy texture.
Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush - Rare Beauty by …
Though it's a powder bronzer, it’s designed to be moisturizing and hydrating. It leaves a soft, natural finish, and the baked formula prevents it from looking dry or cakey on the skin.
The Sun Show Bronzer - Kosas Cosmetics
This cream bronzer offers a creamy texture that’s easy to blend and gives a radiant finish. It's hydrating enough for dry skin and provides a subtle bronzed glow that enhances the complexion.
Anastasia Beverly Hills S…
This bronzer is finely milled and provides a satin finish that doesn’t look powdery on dry skin. It’s made with clean ingredients and has a lightweight, buildable formula that’s perfect for dry skin.
ILIA Nightlite Bronzing Powder | The Detox Market
Highlighter
If you need highlighter recommendations, I've put together a list of my favorites an I'm sure you'll find something you like
This highlighter has a finely-milled, soft texture that imparts a natural glow while offering a moisturizing effect, ideal for dry skin types.
Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Powder - MAC Cosmetics
Glossier's Haloscope has a moisturizing core that is ideal for dry skin. It gives a subtle, dewy glow and leaves skin feeling hydrated and refreshed.
Haloscope – Glossier
This liquid highlighter provides a stunning dewy glow and is known for its skin-loving ingredients. It blends effortlessly without accentuating any dryness.
Beauty Light Wand & Hollywood Contour Kit | Charlotte Tilbury
This highlighter is famous for its radiant, skin-like finish. It has a creamy texture that gives a hydrated, luminous glow, making it perfect for dry skin.
Smashbox X BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Known for its smooth, creamy texture, this highlighter offers a gorgeous dewy finish without emphasizing dry patches. It also blends beautifully for a natural glow.
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter | Fenty Beauty
Eyeliners/eyebrows
If you're on the hunt for a new eyeliner or an eyebrow product, take a look at this list of my favorites. I'm sure you'll find some great options!
This ultra-fine pencil has a creamy formula that glides on smoothly without tugging or pulling. It's ideal for dry skin since it offers natural-looking, buildable color while not drying out your brows.
Brow Wiz | Anastasia Beverly Hills
This gel has a lightweight, conditioning formula that fills in sparse brows while keeping them hydrated. It’s great for dry skin because it doesn’t cake or settle into dry patches.
Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel | Benefit Cosmetics
This pencil has a smooth, creamy texture that glides on without tugging, which is crucial for dry skin. The built-in highlighter can also add a bit of moisture and brightness around the brows.
Soft Brown: Brow Lift Kit: Eyebrow Pencil & Refill
Glossier’s Boy Brow is known for its creamy, moisturizing formula that won’t dry out your skin. It provides a soft, natural finish and adds volume to the brows without feeling heavy or flaky.
Boy Brow | Tinted Brow Gel - Glossier
Known for its smooth application, this eyeliner is soft on the skin, moisturizing, and offers a rich color payoff. It’s perfect for those with dry skin who need a product that doesn't dry out during wear.
Kohl Eyeliner - Rock 'n' Kohl - Bedroom Black - Charlotte Tilbury
This gel eyeliner is creamy, rich, and great for dry skin as it glides on smoothly without tugging. It’s also water-resistant and long-lasting, perfect for all-day wear.
Long-Wear Smudge-Proof Gel Eyeliner - Bobbi Brown
This eyeliner has a creamy texture and is designed to be gentle on sensitive, dry skin. It provides vibrant color and stays in place for hours without irritating the eyes.
Eyeliners & Eye Pencils - NARS Cosmetics
This pencil is well-loved for its smooth application and creamy texture. It’s a great choice for dry skin as it doesn’t pull or tug, and the color lasts all day without fading.
24/7 Glide-On Eye Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil - Urban Decay
Clinique is known for creating products for sensitive skin, and this eyeliner is no exception. It’s moisturizing, soft, and provides intense color without causing dryness or irritation.
Quickliner For Eyes Intense Eyeliner - Clinique
Mascaras
If you need mascara recommendations, I've put together a list of my favorites and I'm sure you'll find something you like.
This mascara is ophthalmologist-tested and allergy-tested, making it great for sensitive eyes and dry skin. It delivers volume and length without irritating the skin.
High Impact Mascara - Clinique
With ingredients like castor oil and rice bran, this mascara nourishes and hydrates while providing volume, length, and curl. It's a great option for dry skin and sensitive eyes.
Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara - Tarte Cosmetics
This mascara offers length and volume while being gentle on sensitive skin. It has a buildable formula and is infused with bamboo extract to keep lashes soft and flexible.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Lengthening Mascara
Made with natural ingredients like jojoba oil and glycerin, this mascara is hydrating and gentle on dry skin, offering a natural look without compromising lash care.
Nourishing Mascara | Burt's Bees
This mascara is enriched with nourishing oils, such as castor oil, making it suitable for dry skin. It provides volume and length while conditioning lashes.
L'Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise Volume Mascara
Setting sprays
If you're on the hunt for a new setting sprey, take a look at this list of my favorites. I'm sure you'll find some great options!
A hydrating version of the classic All Nighter, it provides a glowing finish and locks makeup in place without drying out the skin.
All Nighter Extra Glow Dewy Setting Spray - Urban Decay
A luxurious mist that offers deep hydration and a radiant glow, ideal for dry skin. It contains Okinawa red algae and camellia oil.
Luminous Dewy Skin Mist 2-in-1 Hydrator & Finishing Spray
This popular setting spray hydrates, soothes, and refreshes the skin while helping makeup last longer.
Fix+ | Makeup Setting Spray | MAC Cosmetics
Known for its long-lasting effects, it delivers hydration with a breathable, dewy finish, making it ideal for dry skin.
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray - Charlotte Tilbury
Enriched with coconut water and probiotics, this spray hydrates, refreshes, and sets makeup for all-day wear.
Hangover 3-in-1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray
This mist provides a smooth, dewy finish with a hydrating formula, perfect for those with dry skin.
Morphe, Original Continuous Setting Mist
A budget-friendly option that leaves a radiant, dewy finish, perfect for adding hydration and glow to dry skin.
Make it Dewy Setting Spray: Hydrate + Illuminate + Set | Milani
Provides a refreshing, hydrating mist while helping makeup stay intact throughout the day.
Fix It Forget It Long-Wearing Makeup Setting Spray - Lancôme
Designed for dry skin, this spray delivers a dewy glow while keeping makeup in place and offering moisture.
Dermablend Quick Fix Illuminating Setting Spray
Makeup remover
If you're on the hunt for a good makeup remover, take a look at this list of my favorites. I'm sure you'll find some great options
A luxurious oil cleanser that removes makeup while leaving the skin feeling soft and hydrated. It contains camellia oil and is perfect for dry skin.
The Camellia One Step Face Cleansing Oil | Tatcha
A cult favorite that dissolves makeup and impurities while leaving skin soft and hydrated. It contains olive oil and is great for dry skin.
Deep Cleansing Oil |Bestselling Makeup Remover & Cleanser | DHC
This balm transforms into an oil upon application, easily removing makeup, including waterproof formulas. It’s fragrance-free and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup …
A cult-favorite, this micellar water is gentle yet powerful in removing makeup and impurities without the need to rinse. It's especially loved by those with sensitive skin.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Makeup Remover
A dual-phase makeup remover that works wonders on stubborn eye makeup. It’s oil-free, making it also a great option for those with oily or acne-prone skin.
Neutrogena - Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Affordable and effective, this micellar water is gentle on the skin and works well for removing makeup, dirt, and oil. It’s available in a variety of formulations for different skin types.
Garnier Micellar Water Hydrating Facial Cleanser