These are the products that make me still feel and look like myself with minimal effort! Think soft, effortless coverage, subtle color, and a little lift here and there without ever feeling heavy or overdone. Every item in this list works together to...
Sections
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Primer
Tinted Moisturizer
Concealer
Blush
Contour
Highlighter
Primer
My no-makeup-makeup secret weapon. It makes my skin look naturally smooth and awake, like I actually have my life together. It soaks in fast, adds the perfect amount of healthy sheen, and makes everything else I put on top sit better. It’s the kind o...
Merit Great Skin Moisturizer
Tinted Moisturizer
I started using this tinted moisturizer in 8th grade, and I haven't looked back since. It evens things out without covering anything up and feels like nothing on the face. It works on every skin mood—dry, oily, sensitive, whatever—and gives that natu...
Bare Minerals Tinted Moisturizer for Mature, Oily, Dry & Sensitive Skin
An effortless favorite. It gives light, breathable coverage that melts in and makes my face look calm, hydrated, and a little more polished without reading as makeup. It’s the product I grab when I want a soft, healthy finish and SPF in one step. Per...
Saie Slip Tint
My polished-but-still-natural pick. It gives more coverage than a skin tint but still keeps everything looking like real skin. It evens tone, smooths texture, and adds that subtle healthy finish without crossing into full makeup territory. On days I ...
Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer
Concealer
My dependable “fix it fast” concealer. It’s lightweight but covers dark circles, redness, and random breakouts without looking heavy or settling weirdly. It blends in instantly and stays put, so it still looks like skin. Perfect for no-makeup-makeup ...
Makeup Forever Hydrating & Mattifying Concealer
My upgraded, I-want-to-look-refreshed option. It gives seamless coverage without looking makeup-y and somehow manages to brighten, smooth, and blur all at once. It blends in like a dream and stays comfortable all day, so it still looks like real skin...
Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer
Blush
My easy, everyday blush that never looks overdone. It melts in instantly and gives that soft, natural flush that makes me look a little more awake. Super blendable, buildable, and perfect for on the go. On no-makeup-makeup days, this is the quickest ...
Rhode Pocket Blush - Piggy
My go-to when I want a fresh, natural flush with zero effort. It’s sheer, blends instantly, and always looks like it’s coming from my skin rather than sitting on top of it. A tiny bit goes a long way, and it wears beautifully on no-makeup-makeup days...
Saie Dew Blush™ Liquid Cheek Flush
Creamy, blendable, and never sticky, it’s perfect for no-makeup-makeup days when I want a little color without thinking too hard. One swipe and my cheeks are effortlessly pink!
Ilia Cream Blush Stick and Lip Tint
Contour
My low-key contour secret. It’s creamy, easy to blend, and never looks harsh or overdone, just subtly shapes and warms my face (the trick is that it doesn't have a bronzer!). Perfect for no-makeup-makeup days when I want definition that feels natural...
Thank you, Lady Gaga! Haus Labs' contour is creamy, blendable, and gives subtle dimension without looking like I’m wearing contour. Perfect for no-makeup-makeup days when I want my face to feel shaped and polished without anyone knowing I tried.
My quick, no-fuss highlighter. It adds just the right amount of shine to cheekbones and brow bones without looking sparkly or overdone. Perfect for no-makeup-makeup days when I want my skin to look subtly alive and healthy, like I actually got a full...
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Highlighter Wand
My go-to for a soft, natural lift. It’s creamy, easy to blend, and gives just enough light to make cheekbones and high points pop without feeling shiny or fake. Perfect for no-makeup-makeup days when I want a little subtle brightness that still looks...
Merit Day Glow Highlighting Balm
blends like a dream, feels weightless, and gives just enough shine to make skin look fresh and healthy. Perfect for no-makeup-makeup days when I want a little radiance without anyone guessing I’m wearing highlighter.
Saie Glowy Super Gel
Eyes
This volumizing mousse is effortless to use, gives natural-looking shape and fullness, and never feels stiff or overdone. Perfect for no-makeup-makeup days when I want brows that frame my face without anyone noticing I actually filled them in.
Merit Brow 1980 Volumizing Mousse
This mascara lengthens and separates without clumping or feeling heavy, so my eyes look more awake and defined while still feeling natural. Perfect for no-makeup-makeup days when I want my lashes to pop without anyone realizing I’m wearing mascara.
Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara
My effortless, “barely there” eye color. It glides on smoothly, blends like a dream, and gives just enough soft definition to make eyes pop without looking like I tried. Perfect for no-makeup-makeup days when I want subtle dimension that feels natura...