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3 beauty editors share their go-to base products for nailing ‘no makeup’ makeup

A round-up of the best products for a natural-looking finish

By Briar Clark

BeautyCrew Junior Beauty Writer / September 23 2019

On days when you’re feeling low-key but you still want to look your best, ‘no makeup’ makeup is the beauty trend that keeps on giving. On this week’s episode of our Get Lippy podcast, beauty editors Carli Alman, Bettina Tyrell and Sally Hunwick revealed their top base product picks to help you nail that coveted ‘your skin but better’ look. These are their go-to base products for a natural-looking coverage:

Kosås Tinted Face Oil

“It's an oil-based tint. I was worried [it might] look oily, [but] the oil evaporates, and then you've got this smooth, velvety finish. And, it's lightweight coverage. You can build it up and it's just really nice and even.”

Carli Alman, Editor BEAUTYcrew

CHANEL Ultra Le Teint Velvet

“It's matte, but it's not matte… It's like it's your skin when it's looking fresh, but it hasn't hit that point yet where it's too shiny.”

Carli Alman, Editor BEAUTYcrew

Mecca Cosmetica Weekend Skin Hydra Skin Tint

“This is more like your traditional tinted moisturiser; it's a bit sheerer, so it's kind of like the one that I'd pick if I'm having a good skin time… if you just want to even out the coverage and brighten your skin.”

Carli Alman, Editor BEAUTYcrew

L'Oréal Paris Wake Up and Glow Glow Cherie

“It's actually an illuminating primer. It's good under foundation, too. But, if you're feeling really confident about your skin, this one's a really good one.”

Carli Alman, Editor BEAUTYcrew

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser

“I wear it to work, and I wear it on the weekends, and it's really lightweight. Really glowy.”

Bettina Tyrrell, Beauty Editor InStyle

CHANEL Les Beiges Eau de Teint

“The tint is micro-bubbled, I guess you'd say, inside the formulation. And, as you pump, they burst into your hand. It's so good. It's literally very, very sheer. So, very ‘no makeup’ makeup. But it just gives you that extra bit of glow [and] a tiny bit of coverage. You just look a little bit better.”

Sally Hunwick, Beauty Director marie claire

Payot Crème No.2 CC Crème

“This one is actually SPF 50, so you can switch it in for your SPF…. it's anti-redness, so you instantly have less redness, so you look a bit more even toned, and also, it's mattifying.”

Sally Hunwick, Beauty Director marie claire

Want more insider beauty tips on how to nail a natural-looking complexion, the lowdown on rosacea, and to find out how to deal with those pesky split ends? Then tune into the latest ep of Get Lippy below:

Looking for a low-key hairstyle to pair with your ‘no makeup’ makeup? Take it from London Fashion Week, it’s time to let your natural hair texture run free.

What are your go-to products for nailing a natural makeup look? Let us know in the comments below.

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Briar Clark

Briar was a Beauty Crew intern before she joined the crew full time in 2019 as a Beauty Assistant, and as a Junior Beauty Writer as of 2020. She is a self-professed skin care obsessive, always on the hunt for the perfect mascara, and can't go past a Fenty lipgloss.