As the winter season approaches, bringing with it bold red lips and sparkling eye looks, we're turning our attention to perfecting our complexion. A smooth, even base is the key to setting the stage for all the festive looks to come. Below, we’ve rounded up 6 essential complexion products that will help you achieve your best "your-skin-but-better" look.
Skin Mimetic Concealer
When it comes to desert island complexion products, the Skin Mimetic Concealer is a must-have. Its whipped, air-light texture and skin-mimicking pigments make it the ultimate 'your-skin-but-better' formula. The concealer delivers ultra-lightweight coverage that brightens and lifts under-eyes while concealing dark spots, blemishes, and discoloration. Whether you’re using it for targeted spot coverage or layering it over foundation, this versatile concealer is a game-changer for creating a flawless complexion.
Diffusion Dew Radiant Skin Tint
If you're looking for a skin tint that enhances rather than masks, look no further than Diffusion Dew Skin Tint. This breathable, lightweight formula smooths, blurs, and brightens the skin, giving you a radiant, dewy complexion without caking, creasing, or pilling. Infused with skin-mimicking pigments, it provides natural coverage that allows your skin to shine through, making it perfect for everyday wear and layering with other products.
Skin Mimetic Bronzer
After surviving the early aughts with both the wrong foundation shades and layers and layers of bronzer, my bar for bronzers in 2024 is very high, and I still approach with caution. No orangey hues or patchy application, please! If this is you, look no further than the Skin Mimetic Bronzer, which delivers natural looking warmth without sacrificing texture. Now available in two new shades, it’s designed to complement a range of undertones, ensuring a sun-kissed glow that looks natural. If you’ve struggled with bronzers in the past, this one’s for you.
Diffusion Set Powder
No matter your skin type—whether oily, dry, or somewhere in between—Diffusion Set Translucent Powder is a must for setting your makeup. This translucent pressed powder is formulated to mattify and diffuse your complexion products while maintaining a natural finish. Thanks to microsphere technology and a mineral complex, it absorbs excess oil, creates a smooth, cloud-like appearance, and helps prevent your makeup from settling into fine lines or looking dry. It’s the perfect way to lock in your look for all-day wear without losing dimension.
The Powder Brush
Getting the most out of your favorite formulas often comes down to the right application tools. That’s why MAKE’s Powder Brush is always on our essentials list. Its versatility and velvety texture make it perfect for distributing just the right amount of powder, ensuring an effortless application and a natural, diffused finish.
The Blending Brush
While our favorite skin tints and concealers can be applied with fingers or sponges, the Blending Brush takes application to the next level. Its unique shape, size, and bristles make it ideal for achieving a streak-free, seamless finish. Designed for use with powder, cream, or liquid formulas, this brush easily reaches the tightest corners of your face, blending your products perfectly without patchiness or texture. It’s an essential tool for any complexion routine.
