makeup that is skincare or skincare that is makeup?
- tracy bethel
- 14 hours ago
- 3 min read
My husband once remarked, "Nobody walks the walk as much as you," in reference to my skincare routines and practices. I believe it was his kind way of saying that I spend a significant amount of time on my skincare while he patiently waits for me to finish so we can watch whatever show we're currently binging together.
Over the years, my routines have become slightly longer or more detailed. I've also realized that I've shifted towards wanting to care for my skin throughout the day, not just at night. Due to my job, I can wear a bright green mask and facial tape at work without appearing too absurd. However, this wouldn't be acceptable for most people. This is why I am loving companies that are developing products that are technically skincare disguised as makeup or makeup disguised as skincare. Whichever way you want to look at it, they are products that enhance your skin's appearance while treating it simultaneously!
Two of my favorite companies are Typology and Kosas.
TYPOLOGY
Typology is created 100% in France. It is an online-only, direct to customer model, which means they can sell premium products with the highest quality ingredients at a great price. They focus on creating formulas that only contain the most essential, natural, and active ingredients. I pretty much love everything I have tried, but my staples right now are the following:
T10 - Tinted Serum Vitamin C + Aloe Vera
A silicone-free, non-clogging tinted serum for light coverage and a natural, no-makeup finish. Formulated with vitamin C for radiance and squalane & aloe vera for deep, long-lasting hydration. 99% naturally derived. Vegan.
When I want a bit of coverage, I reach for this. While I do think of this as a makeup product, I appreciate that it is incredibly light and just gives my skin a more finished look. I like to mix it with a little face oil to give it an extra dewy finish. I am a 2/light in the winter and 3/medium in the summer. I like to blend the 2 + 3 together with the season change to use up my 3 and transition into fall.
T33 - Color Corrector for Redness Niacinamide 2% + Green Seaweed Extract
Enriched with niacinamide and green seaweed, this serum/makeup instantly reduces the appearance of redness. 97% naturally derived. This is a must for anyone with reactive/sensitive skin types. It is also great as a pimple concealer. I like to use it around my nose to cover broken capillaries. LOVE!
T40 - Tinted Lip Oil Squalane 10% + Vitamin E
Enriched with squalane, jojoba oil, and vitamin E, this tinted oil subtly colors the lips, delivering nutrition and suppleness with a glossy, non-sticky finish. Formulated without mineral oils and silicones. 98% naturally derived. Vegan.
This is a two for one bang! Dab on lips and cheeks for a little pick me up. I am using Powder Pink, and it is just a pop of natural flush for when you want a little color.
KOSAS
Kosas is a makeup line, but it is makeup that focuses on making your skin healthy! Like Typology, Kosas's formulas focus on minimal ingredients. They ban over 2700 ingredients and adhere to the EU's clean standards. They just released a clean mascara + lash serum in one that I cannot wait to test. I have loved everything I have tried including this and this. But, I am LITERALLY OBSESSED with the Dream Beam SPF 40.
DreamBeam SPF 40
A clean, silicone-free, mineral sunscreen packed with ceramides, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to moisturize, visibly smooth and brighten. 21.7% non-nano zinc oxide. Safe for sensitive skin.
I like the Radiant Finish which gives you a lit from within glow, but if you want a sun-kissed finish the Golden Glow is beautiful.
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