5 Products For Barely There Makeup

No one wants thick, cakey makeup clogging their pores and overaccentuating every detail of their complexion. Less is more, at least when it comes to fall’s beauty trends, and that means opting for makeup products that are soft, neutral, and barely even there. What’s great about these is that they are not only beautiful in their subtlety, but they wreak less havoc on your skin (and some can even help improve it!). Depending on what you like, you can have a range of simply natural looks. Here’s how to achieve them. —Jennifer Cox

To go the barest: Try Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Face Brightener Illuminating Primer ($48). This high-performance primer creates an instantly luminous canvas and has incredible light-reflecting smart pigments for even skin colouration. Its advanced natural ingredients brighten skin as well as reduce dullness over time.

For a tinge of tint: Apply NYX Cosmetics’ Bare With Me Concealer Serum ($17). This skincare serum is 100 per cent vegan and offers up to 24 hours of hydration, plus there are a wide range of hues to choose from. Your skin will not only look great but it will stay moisturized all day too.

For a touch of blush: The No Makeup Blush from Perricone MD ($49) is a very lightweight gel-cream blush that tints cheeks with a natural-looking flush of colour. Because of its sheer, blendable formula, it ensures a seamless application every time. And the best part is, it visibly evens and brightens skin tone over time.

For a bit of glow: You’ll want to use the Miracle Balm from Jones Road Beauty ($49). This light-reflecting super product gives a wash of soft-focus moisture to perfect and enhance skin, and it’s as versatile to use as it is simple. You can use it on its own or layered on top of foundation for an instant refresh.

For all-over colour: The Nudies Matte + Glow Core from Nudestix ($34) is a multi-tasking, all-over face matte cream blush stick that can be used for a myriad of applications. This radiant blush colour can go on cheeks, eyes, and lips and is super easy to apply. It’s infused with a juicy glow core and contains skin-loving ceramides along with plumping peptides.