The Best Makeup Products For Your Skin
Whether you need a lipstick that doesn’t crack your skin or a hydrating concealer, L’OFFICIEL has compiled the best skincare-infused makeup goods.
When you picture summer at its most delightful, you might imagine moments of lounging in honeysuckle-sweet beach air or laughing with friends by the campfire surrounded by the tranquil alchemy of chirping crickets. But in its most abhorrent state, the scalding season might incite torturous periods of profuse sweating while sitting in the steamy subway or frantically racing to get to your morning meeting. If you're unlucky, by the time you arrive at your destination, the entire face of makeup you spent an hour perfecting has melted and mixed with your sweat, irritating your skin and triggering a pesky breakout.
When the buzzing urban setting transforms into an inescapable sauna, your skin should not have to suffer, too. Choosing makeup products that will even out your skin tone and enhance your features without clogging your pores can help you feel confident and beautiful in spite of the suffocating humidity.
Fortunately, many beauty brands have become hyper-conscious of skin science and infuse superfoods and hydrating ingredients into their makeup lineup to create products that will make your face absolutely glow-rious. From Ilia’s True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C to Mented Cosmetics Semi-Matte Lipstick, here is your guide to all the makeup essentials to promote a nourished complexion and allow you to brush off the heat.
The team behind the award-winning Jet Lag mask transferred their knowledge of curing fatigued and thirsty skin to develop a skin tint that conceals redness without depriving you of a natural, radiant finish. Founders Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland incorporated a treasure trove of star ingredients into the formula - including tiger grass, squalane, and glycerin - to create a product that will turn heads while you wear it this summer.
Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint with Hyaluronic Acid + Squalane, $42, Sephora
If you struggle with flaky, dry under-eye skin, this concealer was made for you. Infused with antioxidant Albizia julibrissin bark extract and stabilized vitamin C, it smooths your skin while providing ample coverage for stubborn dark circles and imperfections.
Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C, $32, Sephora
This face balm is as versatile and powerful as it comes. Its star ingredient, Upsalite, absorbs sweat and reduces oil so you won’t get bogged down on your morning commute. Meanwhile, squalane and hyaluronic acid power it to diminish fine lines and unveil glass skin radiance.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder, $36, Sephora
This vibrant lip and cheek two-in-one product will have you looking ready to descend down a golden staircase next to the Seine, like Mother Monster herself. This gem is formulated with more than 70% skincare, such as redness-minimizing fermented arnica and a nourishing goji berry complex, to leave you with supple summary skin. Its long-lasting color pigment creates a gentle and healthy flush, while its easy and speedy application makes it a perfect addition to your summer travel makeup collection.
Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Color Fuse Longwear Hydrating Glassy Lip + Cheek Blush Balm Stick, $34, Sephora
Looking for a matte lipstick that won’t leave your lips patchy and uncomfortable? This long-lasting product - charged with castor oil and vitamin E - will restore moisture to your lips, leaving a lasting impression.
Mented Cosmetics Semi-Matte Lipsticks, $16.50, Mented Cosmetics
Kosas prides itself on successfully designing innovative makeup products that improve your skin, and its setting powder is some of the best proof of the brand’s miracle work. It is packed with passion fruit leaf extract and Chinese peony to remedy textured skin, as well as bamboo stem extract to achieve a flawless airbrushed makeup look.
Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder, $35, Sephora
This dynamic liquid bronzer flawlessly blends into your skin to simulate the effect of spending hours bathing under the golden shafts of light. It is also made with anti-inflammatory and nourishing ingredients such as licorice root extract and glycerin to further define your Bohemian glow.
Saie Dew Bronze Soft-Focus Effortless Liquid Bronzer, $25, Sephora
This rising luxury beauty brand understands the importance of makeup that supports your skin, maintaining that an effective formula should make your skin look more radiant when you remove it at night than when you first applied it. This featherweight highlighter follows that exact dogma, containing squalane, olive fruit oil, and a rich amino acid blend to support plump skin.
Merit Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm, $32, Sephora