Makeup That’s Good for Your Skin Health [Best 5 Types]

From foundation with spf to protect you from the sun to hydrating lip balms, make sure you pick up these five types of makeup that support your skin health!

We all want gorgeous, glowing skin and, luckily, there are lots of ways to achieve it!

We can make our skin healthier by eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet. We can maintain the healthy skin of our youth by limiting our exposure to the sun. And we can also improve our skin with the types of makeup products we use.

Looking to infuse your beauty routine with products that actually promote great skin?

Here are our five favorite types of makeup for maintaining beautiful skin and looking fabulous!

1. Foundation With SPF

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, dermatologists recommend daily use of sunscreen with a minimum of SPF30. But there’s an easier way to wear that SPF than having to slather your face in the lotion you apply when you go to the beach. You can protect your skin from harmful UV rays just by using a liquid foundation with an SPF built-in.

There are hundreds of different types and formulas of foundation on the market, and many of them double as skincare products.

In addition to SPF protection, foundations often include ingredients such as hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin. Some use collagen to improve elasticity. Some contain neuropeptides to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Others have Vitamin C for brightening.

Before you buy your next liquid foundation, check its ingredients!

2. Cream Blush

A natural, rosy glow is the hallmark of a healthy, gorgeous face.

Rather than using a powder blush, which can sometimes cause dryness, opt for a cream blush. Cream blushes are much more hydrating, and the more moisture you can add to your skin, the better your skin will look and feel.

Cream blushes are easy to apply, but you’ll want to blend them quickly. They tend to set fast, so if you usually use a powder blush, it may take a few applications to get your cream blush just right.

For people with oily skin, cream blushes can be problematic, especially in the summer months when you’re extra oily or sweaty. However, cream blush can actually protect your cheeks from chapping and windburn on cold weather days in the winter.

3. Liquid Bronzer

Healthy, glowing skin starts from the inside out, so it’s essential to eat right, drink lots of water, and maintain a daily skincare routine. But you can fake a gorgeous glow if you add a liquid bronzer to your beauty kit.

Choose a liquid bronzer that’s creamy, lightweight, easily blendable, and buildable. For the most natural look, apply it over your foundation and under your powder. This can help to keep the skin hydrated and give you that gorgeous, sun-kissed glow!

Liquid bronzers are also perfect for contouring, which, when done correctly, can actually change the shape of your face.

By strategically placing your bronzer beneath the apples of your cheeks, you can define and enhance your cheekbones. You can make your forehead look smaller by placing bronzer a few centimeters away from your hairline. You can make your nose appear slimmer by adding two lines of bronzer down the bridge of your nose.

Contouring can create gorgeous, glowing skin, but it’s best to keep it under control. Dramatic contouring may work for a night out on the town, but subtle contouring is usually more appropriate during the daytime.

4. Setting Powder

While many of us love a glowing, dewy, fresh face, you’ll find that lots of professional makeup artists have loose powder in their beauty arsenal.

Unlike the pressed powders that your grandmother used to wear, loose powders don’t have that cakey, chalky look. They’re lightweight, they’re easy to apply, and they offer more benefits than you may think.

Loose powders help to set your foundation, concealer, and bronzer in place for hours on end. It’s the perfect way to make your look last!

But there’s a bit more to it than that …

Many loose-setting powders have built-in antioxidants to fight pollution and protect the skin. Some may hydrate the skin. Others have a shimmer or sheen to give you a subtle glow.

If you’re not using a loose powder on your face, you’re skipping a step in the makeup process that can benefit your skin health.

5. Hydrating Lipstick or Lip Balm

When we think about lipstick, we often focus on the color. But the skin on your lips deserves much more attention than that!

Always protect your lips with a hydrating lipstick or gloss that adds moisture to the skin. If you’ve ever had chapped or sunburned lips, you know that the skin on your lips can dry out quickly. Keeping it moisturized and hydrated is a must.

Don’t like to wear too much color on your lips?

A tinted balm with an SPF can provide a subtle bit of color and protect against sun damage.

When shopping for lip products, look for ones that include natural, nourishing ingredients. Grapeseed oil, shea butter, and aloe vera all provide significant benefits.

Do You Have a Skincare Routine?

Makeup products can help you create and maintain healthy skin. But it’s the skincare products you use before you apply your makeup that make an even bigger difference.

If you don’t already have a regimented skincare routine, you need one now. The basic three-step process is to use a daily facial cleanser, a hydrating moisturizer, and a sunscreen with SPF if you’re leaving the house.

By adding exfoliators, toners, serums, or face masks to your routine, you can see even better benefits and help win the war on anti-aging.

Conclusion

There are endless beauty products on the market, and finding the ones that are right for you can take some trial and error.

It’s a good idea to test out different makeup formulas, colors, and consistencies to find what works best for your skin. And when you do find cosmetics that produce the results you want, stick with them!

With a great skincare routine and the right makeup products for your skin, you can enjoy gorgeous, healthy, glowing skin at any age.

[Author Bio]

Caitlin Sinclair is the Property Manager at The Eleanor with five years of property management experience and many more in Customer Service. She shares her passion for her community and looks forward to making The Eleanor the place to call home.