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My Go-To No-Makeup Makeup Routine
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items I have never been a makeup girl, and I always used to do the bare minimum simply because I did not know what to do. Over the past two years, I really started to learn and figure out exactly what brands and types of makeup worked best for my routine. ...
Sections
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The Glowy Base & Prep
Sheer Complexion & Skin Tints
A Pop of Color: Blush & Bronzer
Brows, Lashes & Barely-There Lips
The Glowy Base & Prep
The most important step for a seamless, natural look is a hydrating base. These are the lightweight serums, primers, and glow drops I use to prep my skin so my makeup glides on flawlessly and looks like skin.
The absolute perfect starting point for any glowy routine! This is a super gentle, pH-balanced gel cleanser that deeply purifies the skin without ever stripping your natural moisture barrier. It’s packed with a cocktail of 11 amino acids to soothe ir...
Summer Fridays Pink Dew Gel Cleanser
I make sure to put this on before applying any makeup to my face. It has a beautiful, nutrient-rich milky texture that deeply hydrates and preps the skin, giving you an instant glaze. It acts as the perfect smooth canvas so everything you layer on to...
Glazing Milk Hydrating Ceramide Facial Essence - rhode
I spray this both before and after putting on my makeup to help everything go on smoothly. It has a superfine, high-performance mist that instantly delivers a dewy look. It locks in hydration and leaves the skin looking incredibly radiant and refresh...
Glazing Mist Hydrating Face Spray - rhode
For a cheaper option, this is one of the best highlighter sticks I have ever used. It gives the complexion a gorgeous, pearlescent glow with a sheer wash of shimmer that looks entirely natural. The formula glides on smoothly, feels instantly cooling ...
e.l.f. Daily Dew Cooling Highlighter Stick
When I am not using the rhode spray, I turn to this one instead. It is my favorite option for days when I need my makeup to hold all day without moving. The formula locks everything in place perfectly while still delivering a gorgeous, dewy finish th...
e.l.f. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray
This is my favorite highlighter because it is very easy to apply and melts right into the skin. The unique gel texture provides a sheer, natural radiance without any chunky glitter, giving you a smooth glass-skin finish. It is perfect to wear complet...
Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Illuminating Serum
Sheer Complexion & Skin Tints
I completely skip heavy, cakey foundations in favor of weightless, breathable coverage. These flexible skin tints and creamy concealers blur out redness and even out my skin tone while letting my natural skin breathe.
The ultimate holy grail for anyone with easily irritated, sensitive skin. I spray this right before applying my skin tint to instantly calm down any redness or irritation. It is incredibly soothing, weightless, and keeps my complexion completely clea...
Tower 28 Beauty Daily Rescue Facial Spray
This is my ultimate go-to skin tint, and it is incredibly lightweight on the face. I tried the Summer Fridays skin tint at one point, and while it is a great product, it just does not have the same weightless, barely-there feel as this one. It evens ...
Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint
An absolute holy-grail product for achieving that perfect, dewy glass-skin glow! This is a genius 3-in-1 serum that combines light, breathable coverage with potent skincare ingredients like Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, and plant-based Squalane [10.1...
Ilya Tinted Moisturizer & Skin Tint
This has been a total game changer for my under eyes, as well as covering up any red spots or minor blemishes. It is incredibly easy to apply in stick form, allowing you to quickly swipe it exactly where you need it and blend it out with your fingers...
Merit Brush The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick
This is another concealer that I really like, but it serves a different purpose than my daily stick. It is the option I turn to when I want a richer, thicker coverage situation, or if I really need to let the product sink in to smooth out the skin. T...
Kosas Concealer and Daytime Eye Cream
An absolute lifesaver for days when you want a completely weightless, skin-loving layer of protection! This fluid mineral sunscreen is formulated with non-nano zinc oxide to safely shield your skin from UV rays without ever feeling thick or heavy [10...
First Aid Beauty Ultra Light Liquid Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide SPF 30
A Pop of Color: Blush & Bronzer
My absolute favorites for adding a healthy, sun-kissed warmth back into my face. I love creamy, melt-into-your-skin formulas that can be easily tapped on with your fingertips for a fresh, just-walked-outside flush.
This blush is great because you can dab just a little bit onto your cheeks and easily rub it in with your fingertips. It effortlessly melts into the skin, leaving a sheer, transparent veil of color that allows your natural texture to show through. It...
Merit Flush Cruelty-Free Blush Balm
I am completely obsessed with the way this formula goes on—it feels incredibly light and soft against the skin. I actually own this in three shades and use it daily. My favorite routine trick is mixing the shade Tan Line for a perfect sun-kissed base...
Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush - rhode
If you want an ultra-hydrating, liquid-cream formula that feels completely weightless, this one by Saie is incredible. It is a water-based gel packed with plant-derived glycerin and elderberry extract, which instantly melts right into your cheeks for...
Saie Dew Blush
This is a newer product in my collection, and it is doing fantastic. I love rhode products, and this cream bronzer does not disappoint. Much like the pocket blush, it glides on very lightly and melts into the skin without feeling heavy or sticky. It ...
Pocket Bronze Long-Wearing Cream Bronzer - rhode
This is a foolproof cream contour stick that I love using as a bronzer too. The formula has shadow-mimicking tones that blend into the skin effortlessly, giving you a very subtle, soft sculpt and natural lift. It layers perfectly over other products,...
Face Trace Cream Contour Stick - Westman Atelier
This multi-tasking cream balm is an absolute dream for anyone seeking a fresh, luminous finish! Infused with ultra-calming green tea extract and hydrating aloe vera, it blends onto the cheeks with a creamy, second-skin texture that never clogs pores ...
Tower 28 BeachPlease Tinted Lip Balm & Cream Blush
Brows, Lashes & Barely-There Lips
The final finishing touches to frame the face and tie the entire look together. These simple brow gels, defining mascaras, and hydrating lip oils elevate the features without ever looking overdone.
This is my favorite brow product for a natural routine. Inspired by mustache pomade, the creamy formula thickens, conditions, and grooms hairs into place in a single swipe. It provides a soft, flexible hold that frames the face beautifully without ev...
Glossier Boy Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
This pencil delivers the soft, creamy texture of a pomade with the exact precision of a mechanical pencil. It glides on smoothly without any tugging or skipping, allowing you to easily create realistic, hair-like strokes. The waterproof formula is sm...
Glossier Boy Brow Arch Eyebrow Pencil
This is my favorite mascara for when I want a high-quality brand that works incredibly well. The unique dual-sided wand lifts and defines on one side while the comb separates and lengthens each individual lash on the other. It never clumps, flakes, o...
ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara After Midnight
Honestly my favorite drugstore brand mascara, and it is really great for the price. The collagen-infused formula paired with the mega brush instantly plumps your lashes to deliver incredible volume in just a single coat. It glides on smoothly without...
Maybelline Volum' Express Colossal Mascara
This product is very popular all over the internet right now, and it is genuinely so worth it. The vegan formula features shea and murumuru seed butters that instantly soothe dryness and leave a beautiful shine. I love the vanilla flavor for an every...
Lip Butter Balm - Summer Fridays
This pairs great with the rhode lip liner to create an effortless, daily look. The brand offers excellent pairings of the two so you can pick the perfect lip colors. I love the Toast shade when I want a natural, everyday gloss look, and I love the PB...
Peptide Lip Tint Nourishing Glaze - rhode
This is the exact liner I pair with the peptide lip tint to create a cohesive lip look. It softly contours the lips with a creamy, comfortable formula that delivers soft-focus color and dimension. The built-in silicone smudger makes it incredibly eas...
Peptide Lip Shape Contouring Lip Shaper - rhode