Get the No-Makeup Makeup Look With These Iconic Beauty Basics
From the runway to the red carpet, it's clear that the "no makeup" makeup look is having more than a moment - it's here to stay. Surpassing the status of your typical fleeting seasonal trend, the barely-there beauty stance speaks to people owning their natural beauty and embracing who they are inside and out.
We're here for celebrating all that makes you uniquely you, and are equally supportive of amazing makeup products that make you feel beautiful (and not completely covered up). Read on for the no-makeup makeup essentials we recommend for putting your freshest face forward!
bareMinerals Original Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15
BareMinerals
ulta.com
$31.00
If you aren't into super-pigmented creams or heavy foundations, a light buff of the iconic bareMinerals foundation should do the trick. It's light and effortless, and acts as a second skin to give you just a touch of coverage without any caking.
More: The Best BB Creams
Maybelline New York No Makeup Makeup Kit
Maybelline New York
amazon.com
$13.49
Maybelline's combination of classics offers everything you need to look perfectly groomed and never overdone. The Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser will work to blur imperfections on the skin, allowing you to easily layer on other cosmetics (if you want to).
The clear version of the Great Lash mascara will set your lashes and brows in place without adding any unnatural color. And we love Baby Lips for any look - not just for a no-makeup makeup moment!
stila One Step Correct
stila
amazon.com
$36.00
If you want to truly commit to no-makeup makeup, stila's One Step Correct is a great option to diffuse any discoloration on your skin. It features three different tones of color-correcting serums that blend together to brighten your overall complexion.
Perricone MD No Makeup Foundation Serum SPF 30
Perricone MD
sephora.com
$60.00
This lightweight serum actually solves skin problems as it conceals! Formulated with neuropeptides and daisy-flower extract, it diminishes dark spots and brightens the overall skin tone, giving you the no-makeup makeup look.
Milk Makeup Mini Lip + Cheek
MILK MAKEUP
sephora.com
$14.00
This mini multitasker from Milk Makeup provides the perfect pop of dusty rose on lips, eyes, and cheeks for subtle color that looks barely there. It's a no-makeup must have!
Cover FX Custom Cover Drops
COVER FX
sephora.com
$29.00
We love a good cocktail. These custom drops allow you to mix your desired amount of pigment into any liquid product you'd like! This way, you have control over the coverage level and the finish.
If you're going for a true no-makeup makeup look, just add a drop or two into your serum or moisturizer of choice for a dewy look with just a hint of color.
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna
sephora.com
$18.00
This universally flattering lip luminizer coats your pout in a soft, cushioned gloss that's never tacky. It'll pull your look together without adding a lot of pigment, so you can stick to the barely-there trend.
TOM FORD Traceless Foundation Stick
TOM FORD
sephora.com
$87.00
This portable stick offers customizable coverage and effortless application. You can use a few quick swipes to add a touch of color, focus it under your eyes to knock out dark circles, or use it on your whole face on days you want to do a little more than no-makeup makeup.
L’Oréal Paris Makeup Voluminous Mascara
L'Oreal Paris
amazon.com
$5.59
If you want to rock the no-makeup makeup look, you can still add a quick layer of mascara to open your eyes without overdoing it on the eye makeup. One coat of this affordable mascara will do the trick, and you'll look bright-eyed without looking like you have too much on.
Urban Decay Naked Skin Shapeshifter
Urban Decay
sephora.com
$45.00
It's true that you wouldn't typically associate a contouring palette with no-makeup makeup, but this one offers versatile formulas that keep skin looking fresh. It features a mix of both creams and powders, allowing you to customize your fresh-faced look to fit your needs.
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