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Nothing beats base make-up that looks like second skin—and these products will help you achieve just that.

7 products to help you get glowing skin minus foundation

Nothing beats base make-up that looks like second skin—these products are formulated to achieve just that

The virality of beauty trends like ‘skinimalism’ and a ‘no-makeup makeup’ look serves as a testament to the inclination towards the less-is-more approach. While a bold red lip, snatched brows and sculpted cheeks will always have a seat on the table, soft, natural-looking make-up looks have become increasingly popular, owing to the combination of convenience and minimalism. As a result, concealers and CC/BB creams have replaced foundations for several beauty enthusiasts. We put together a list of products you can reach out to when you’re in the mood for a healthy, glowing complexion but want to skip foundation.

Flawless Filter Hollywood Glow, Charlotte Tilbury Loved by the likes of Emma Roberts, Kate Moss and Gigi Hadid, this complexion enhancer from Charlotte Tilbury endows the skin with a luminosity that looks almost natural. Supercharged with squalane, Porcelain flower extract (a Thai flower that brightens the skin), glycerin and propanediol (a skin-softening emollient), this cult-favourite product is super versatile. You can wear it underneath your make-up, over your make-up (on the high points of your face) or just by itself.Priced at ₹4,000Shop hereImage: Instagram.com/charlottetilbury

Flawless Filter Hollywood Glow, Charlotte Tilbury 

Loved by the likes of Emma Roberts, Kate Moss and Gigi Hadid, this complexion enhancer from Charlotte Tilbury endows the skin with a luminosity that looks almost natural. Supercharged with squalane, Porcelain flower extract (a Thai flower that brightens the skin), glycerin and propanediol (a skin-softening emollient), this cult-favourite product is super versatile. You can wear it underneath your make-up, over your make-up (on the high points of your face) or just by itself.

Priced at ₹4,000

Shop here

Image: Instagram.com/charlottetilbury

Camo CC Cream, e.l.f CosmeticsAvailable in over 25 shades, the Internet-favourite CC cream from e.l.f Cosmetics presents a blend between skincare and make-up, courtesy of active ingredients such as peptides, collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, panthenol and natural ingredients like carrot seed oil, sunflower seed oil and canola oil. Plus, it contains SPF 30, making it a one-and-done product on rushed mornings. That it offers medium-to-high coverage makes it more investment-worthy.Priced at ₹1,750Shop hereImage: Instagram.com/elfcosmetics

Camo CC Cream, e.l.f Cosmetics

Available in over 25 shades, the Internet-favourite CC cream from e.l.f Cosmetics presents a blend between skincare and make-up, courtesy of active ingredients such as peptides, collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, panthenol and natural ingredients like carrot seed oil, sunflower seed oil and canola oil. Plus, it contains SPF 30, making it a one-and-done product on rushed mornings. That it offers medium-to-high coverage makes it more investment-worthy.

Priced at ₹1,750

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Image: Instagram.com/elfcosmetics

CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+, it Cosmetics Combining the texture of a CC cream and the coverage of a foundation, this skin-loving product is one of the most-sold SPF-infused base make-up products in America, claims the brand. Available in a wide range of shades to complement all skin tones, the buttery soft formulation of the product is enriched with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, niacinamide, glycerine, caffeine and peptides along with SPF 50 +, making it perfect for everyday wear.Priced at ₹4,100Shop hereImage: Instagram.com/itcosmetics

CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+, it Cosmetics 

Combining the texture of a CC cream and the coverage of a foundation, this skin-loving product is one of the most-sold SPF-infused base make-up products in America, claims the brand. Available in a wide range of shades to complement all skin tones, the buttery soft formulation of the product is enriched with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, niacinamide, glycerine, caffeine and peptides along with SPF 50 +, making it perfect for everyday wear.

Priced at ₹4,100

Shop here

Image: Instagram.com/itcosmetics

Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer, LancômeThe multitasking concealer from the French make-up and skincare house is designed to be flexibly used all over the face, courtesy of the formulation and doe-foot applicator. Breathable and lightweight, its formulation makes it appropriate for everyday wear. It is packed with floral extracts such as moringa, rose, water lily and glycerin to offer both hydration and coverage at once.Priced at ₹2,800Shop hereImage: Instagram.com/lancomeofficial

Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer, Lancôme

The multitasking concealer from the French make-up and skincare house is designed to be flexibly used all over the face, courtesy of the formulation and doe-foot applicator. Breathable and lightweight, its formulation makes it appropriate for everyday wear. It is packed with floral extracts such as moringa, rose, water lily and glycerin to offer both hydration and coverage at once.

Priced at ₹2,800

Shop here

Image: Instagram.com/lancomeofficial

Radiant Creamy Concealer, NARSCop this global favourite not just because it’s Jennifer Lopez’s go-to concealer, but because it features a formula that offers just the right amount of coverage while looking like second skin. Besides a creamy and blendable texture, the concealer features a combination of botanical ingredients like magnolia bark extract, grape seed extract and Vitamin E to ensure the delicate skin under the eyes is hydrated and moisturised. However, thanks to its texture, you can also use this concealer anywhere across your face to achieve some coverage effortlessly.Priced at ₹2,300Shop hereImage: Instagram.com/narsissist 

Radiant Creamy Concealer, NARS

Cop this global favourite not just because it’s Jennifer Lopez’s go-to concealer, but because it features a formula that offers just the right amount of coverage while looking like second skin. Besides a creamy and blendable texture, the concealer features a combination of botanical ingredients like magnolia bark extract, grape seed extract and Vitamin E to ensure the delicate skin under the eyes is hydrated and moisturised. However, thanks to its texture, you can also use this concealer anywhere across your face to achieve some coverage effortlessly.

Priced at ₹2,300

Shop here

Image: Instagram.com/narsissist 

Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20, Rare Beauty Simplifying your morning make-up to the next level is Selena Gomez-founded Rare Beauty’s tinted moisturiser, which comes in a wide array of shades to cater to every skin tone. While the lotion-like texture and dropper-like dispenser of this product make the application user-friendly, the vegan and non-comedogenic formulation boasts sun protection as well as vitamin E, lotus, gardenia and white water lily extracts along with sunflower seed oil keep the skin hydrated, nourished and healthy.Priced at ₹3,900Shop hereImage: Instagram.com/rarebeauty

Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20, Rare Beauty 

Simplifying your morning make-up to the next level is Selena Gomez-founded Rare Beauty’s tinted moisturiser, which comes in a wide array of shades to cater to every skin tone. While the lotion-like texture and dropper-like dispenser of this product make the application user-friendly, the vegan and non-comedogenic formulation boasts sun protection as well as vitamin E, lotus, gardenia and white water lily extracts along with sunflower seed oil keep the skin hydrated, nourished and healthy.

Priced at ₹3,900

Shop here

Image: Instagram.com/rarebeauty

DD Cream SPF 50, SkeyndorIf you are looking to make a new addition to your everyday make-up stash, give BB and CC creams a break and opt for this DD cream from Spanish skincare brand Skeyndor. Its milky texture makes application seamless, even if you’re running out of make-up tools and brushes. With SPF 50, and skin-benefiting ingredients including hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, the cream gives the complexion a healthy and dewy look while protecting it from sun and environmental damage.Priced at ₹3,630Shop hereImage: Instagram.com/skeyndor

DD Cream SPF 50, Skeyndor

If you are looking to make a new addition to your everyday make-up stash, give BB and CC creams a break and opt for this DD cream from Spanish skincare brand Skeyndor. Its milky texture makes application seamless, even if you’re running out of make-up tools and brushes. With SPF 50, and skin-benefiting ingredients including hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, the cream gives the complexion a healthy and dewy look while protecting it from sun and environmental damage.

Priced at ₹3,630

Shop here

Image: Instagram.com/skeyndor

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