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Clean Makeup Swaps That Actually Perform
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items Switching to cleaner beauty products does not mean giving up pigment, coverage, wear time or the luxury feel we all love. After dealing with unexplained reactions and becoming much more intentional about the ingredients used in our home, I slowly beg...
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Clean Skin Prep, Sunscreen and Makeup Essentials
Clean Foundation, Skin Tints and Concealers
Clean Blush, Bronzer and Glow Products
Clean Eye Makeup and Brows
Clean Lipsticks, Glosses and Lip Treatments
Clean Skin Prep, Sunscreen and Makeup Essentials
A beautiful makeup look starts with properly prepared skin. These are the products I use to calm, hydrate, protect and prep my skin before applying makeup. They are especially helpful when my skin feels dry, reactive or in need of extra support.
This is one of the best starting kits I have found for anyone beginning a cleaner beauty routine. It gives you a simple way to try several essentials without purchasing a full-size version of every product separately. I love a curated set because it ...
The Hero Set
This hypochlorous-acid facial spray has become a staple in my routine. I use it when my skin feels reactive, irritated or prone to breakouts, and it is easy to apply before skincare or throughout the day. The lightweight mist feels refreshing and doe...
SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28 Beauty | Sephora
This brightening eye cream helps create a smoother, more refreshed-looking base before I apply concealer or eye makeup. It is a great addition when the under-eye area looks tired or makeup is settling into dry areas. I like that it works as both a sk...
Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream - ILIA | Sephora
This moisturizer is one of my favorites when my skin looks red, dry or irritated. It has a comforting texture that helps my skin feel more hydrated without making it feel overly coated. I especially appreciate it after sun exposure, during dry weathe...
SOS Daily Skin Barrier Redness Recovery Moisturizer - Tower 28 Beauty | Sephora
This is a lightweight mineral sunscreen that works well on days when I want sun protection without a thick or heavy texture. I especially like it for beach days, boat days and time spent outdoors. It layers nicely under lighter makeup and gives the s...
DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 with Ceramides and Peptides - Kosas | Sephora
Clean Foundation, Skin Tints and Concealers
These are my favorite complexion products for creating even, natural-looking skin. I included lightweight options for everyday wear as well as fuller-coverage choices for events, photos and more polished makeup days.
This is a beautiful everyday tinted moisturizer with a silky texture and natural-looking coverage. It helps even out the complexion while still allowing the skin to look like skin. I reach for it when I want a quick, fresh makeup look without wearing...
Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer | Sephora
This is a lightweight, comfortable concealer that works well for daily makeup. It provides useful coverage without feeling excessively thick or dry beneath the eyes. I like it for brightening, spot concealing and creating a more rested appearance.
Slip Tint Radiant All-Over Concealer with Niacinamide - Saie | Sephora
This is one of the better higher-coverage concealers I have tried. It feels hydrating, blends easily and holds up well throughout the day. It is a great choice when you want more coverage while still maintaining a smooth, natural finish.
Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer with 18-HR Wear - Tower 28 Beauty | Sephora
SunnyDays combines the appearance of a lightweight foundation with mineral sun protection. It has a silky texture, provides impressive coverage and remains one of my regular staples. I love this for everyday wear when I want to simplify my routine wi...
SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation - Tower 28 Beauty | Sephora
This creamy concealer brightens the under-eye area while providing enough coverage to make a visible difference. The texture feels more like a skincare-meets-makeup product than a traditional dry concealer. It is especially useful for tired-looking e...
Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer and Daytime Eye Cream - Kosas | Sephora
This is the foundation I reach for when I want a more complete or glamorous makeup look. It provides more coverage than a skin tint while still feeling lightweight and comfortable. It works well for events, photographs and days when I want my complex...
Revealer Skin-Improving Lightweight Foundation SPF25 with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide - Kosas | Sephora
This finishing powder helps bring the entire makeup look together. It softens the appearance of shine and gives the complexion a smoother, more finished look without making it appear overly powdered. I use it lightly through the areas where makeup te...
Soft Focus Finishing Powder - ILIA | Sephora
Clean Blush, Bronzer and Glow Products
These products add warmth, color and dimension without making the skin look flat or overly made up. I included liquid, cream and stick formulas so there are options for natural makeup days and more sculpted looks.
Saie makes some of my favorite clean complexion products, and Dew Blush is one of the standouts. The color is buildable, blends beautifully and gives the cheeks a fresh, healthy appearance. I have used this product for years, and it remains one of my...
Dew Blush Liquid Cheek Blush - Saie | Sephora
This is a great everyday liquid bronzer with strong but blendable pigment. It adds warmth and definition without immediately looking heavy or overly sculpted. I own it in more than one shade because it works well for different seasons and makeup look...
Dew Bronze Soft-Focus Sculpting Liquid Bronzer - Saie | Sephora
This is my favorite product for creating soft illumination without chunky glitter or an overly shiny finish. It gives the skin a subtle glow that looks fresh rather than sparkly. I use it regularly on its own, beneath makeup or on the high points of ...
Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Illuminating Serum | Sephora
Sun Melt has a rich, creamy texture that gives it the feel of a much more expensive luxury bronzer. It blends easily, has beautiful pigment and makes the skin look naturally warmed. This is one of my favorites when I want more definition than a light...
Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer - Saie | Sephora
This multipurpose cream delivers beautiful pigment and can be used on both the lips and cheeks. The creamy formula is easy to blend and gives the skin a fresh, coordinated look. I love products like this for travel because one item can replace severa...
BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush - Tower 28 Beauty - Sephora
This is another convenient cream color product that works on both the cheeks and lips. It is easy to apply, easy to blend and perfect for a quick makeup routine. It is a strong option for anyone who prefers cream blush or wants a portable product for...
Impressionist Multistick Cream Blush Stick + Lip Color - Kosas | Sephora
Clean Eye Makeup and Brows
Eye makeup can be one of the hardest categories to replace because the products still need to provide pigment, precision and lasting wear. These are the shadows, liners, brow products and mascaras that have performed well enough to replace my convent...
This cream eyeshadow is one of my favorite products for creating a fast, polished eye look. The pigment is beautiful, it applies exactly where I want it and it holds up well throughout the day. Because I travel frequently, I especially appreciate pro...
Solo Shadow Cream Eyeshadow - MERIT | Sephora
This brow gel had a lot to live up to because I was very attached to my previous favorite, but it delivered. It adds color, shape and a fuller appearance without making my brows feel stiff. I use it alone for a natural look or over a brow pencil when...
Air Brow Tinted Clean Volumizing Eyebrow Gel - Kosas | Sephora
This shadow stick is another easy option for quick, long-lasting eye color. It glides directly onto the lid and can be blended before it sets. I love this format for travel, busy mornings and days when I want polished eye makeup without using multipl...
Eye Stylus Shadow Stick - Long-Lasting Cream Eyeshadow - ILIA | Sephora
This liquid eyeliner creates a defined eye look without requiring endless layering. The applicator makes it possible to create anything from a subtle line to a more dramatic result. It is a great cleaner option for anyone who still wants the precisio...
Clean Line Liquid Eyeliner - ILIA | Sephora
This palette includes wearable shades that can be used for both everyday and more elevated makeup looks. The shadows provide good pigment, blend smoothly and last well when properly applied. I like having multiple coordinating shades together rather ...
The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette - ILIA | Sephora
This mascara is chefs kiss.
Liquid Lash™ Extensions Tubing Mascara
This ultra-fine brow pencil makes it easier to create small, precise strokes rather than one heavy block of color. It works especially well for filling sparse areas and defining the shape of the brows. It is one of the nicest clean brow pencils I hav...
Brow Pop Nano Ultra-Fine Detailing + Feathering Eyebrow Pencil - Kosas | Sephora
Clean Lipsticks, Glosses and Lip Treatments
Lip products are especially important to me because they sit directly on the lips and are reapplied throughout the day. These are the glosses, lipsticks, balms and treatments that provide beautiful color, hydration and a luxury feel without making me...
This is the lip product I reach for when my lips feel especially dry or reactive. It also works beautifully on low-makeup and no-makeup days when I want comfort and hydration without a noticeable color. It has been incredibly helpful during periods w...
Lip Wrap Reviving Balm - ILIA | Sephora
This overnight treatment was one of the final products I replaced while transitioning my routine. The rich texture helps my lips feel softer and more hydrated by morning. I apply it before bed or anytime my lips need a deeper conditioning treatment.
Lip Wrap Overnight Treatment - ILIA | Sephora
This lip crayon gives me the precision of a liner with the color and comfort of a lipstick. It is easy to keep in my purse and makes touching up my lip color simple throughout the day. The formula feels lightweight while still giving the lips a polis...
Lip Sketch Hydrating Lipstick + Lip Liner Crayon - ILIA | Sephora
This plumping gloss has become a staple in my makeup bag. It creates a glossy, polished look with beautiful color while making the lips appear fuller. I like wearing it alone or over liner when I want a more complete lip look.
Lip Pulse Glassy Lip Plumper Gloss - Kosas | Sephora
This gloss provides shine, color and hydration without feeling excessively sticky or heavy. It lasts well for a gloss and gives the lips a smooth, healthy-looking finish. It is a great everyday option when I want something more polished than a balm b...
Overglaze Hydrating Lip Gloss for 24-Hour Moisture - ILIA | Sephora
This is my go-to when I want true lipstick color without a thick or heavy texture. It feels comfortable on the lips and gives a polished result that still works for everyday wear. I especially like it for workdays, meetings and occasions when I want ...
Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick - MERIT | Sephora
This is the option for anyone who loves a bold, classic lipstick look. It delivers richer pigment and a more traditional lipstick finish while still fitting into a cleaner beauty routine. I choose this when I want my lip color to be the focus of the ...
Color Block High Impact Lipstick - ILIA | Sephora
This has become one of my newer favorite lip glosses. It has a slightly richer texture than a standard gloss while still feeling comfortable and lightweight. I love it when I want extra shine and a fuller-looking lip without wearing a heavy lip produ...
Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Plumping Lip Jelly - Sephora
This gloss is lightweight, comfortable and available in beautiful, wearable shades. It provides noticeable shine without feeling overly sticky or difficult to wear. It is a great everyday gloss and an easy starting point for anyone making cleaner lip...
Clean ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss - Tower 28 Beauty | Sephora