The Best Skincare Products That Is Actually Makeup

Back when I was in high school in the 2010s it was about doing the most. Everything had to stand out from eyelashes to the highlighter on your cheekbones. What would be 2016 without heavy contour and overlined lips? Makeup was an expression of art, and we used it to show our individuality.

2020 changed everything, it even changed how we did our makeup. So long to full coverage foundation and hello skincare. With everyone wearing a mask there's no need to wear heavy makeup anymore. Instead, the focus is on clear skin.

With lighter makeup being the trend, here are some skincare goodies that also double as makeup!

1.) EM Cosmetics - Day Dream Cushion Foundation SPF 50

Cushion foundation was a trend for a minute in the late 2010s but then it disappeared. The EM cosmetics Day Dream Cushion Foundation is rich in nourishing ingredients including Niacinamide, Snow Mushroom Extract, Green Papaya Fruit Extract, Goji Berry Extract, Green Tea Extract, and Rice Water. This is a light coverage foundation, that will even out your skin tone for those light days.

2.) Maybelline - Dream BB cream

This BB cream is not new around these parks. The Maybelline BB cream was one of the first BB creams that broke into the market. Leaving an impact for other brands to follow suit. Nonetheless, it's an oldie but a goodie. This BB cream comes in two formulas, one that leans for dry skin and another for oily skin. The Dream Fresh is packed with SPF 30. While The Dream Pure contains 2% salicylic acid which is perfect for acne-prone skin.

3.) EM Cosmetics - Color Drops Serum Blush

Yes, you read that right. A blush has skincare goodies on it. A serum blush you say? This blush is a liquid blush that is infused with Hyaluronic acid, Squalene, and Vitamin E that is will provide ultimate hydration to your cheeks. This blush is buildable and comes in 8 shades. Can a blush get any better than that?

4.) Pat McGrath Labs - Lip Fetish Astral Balm

TikTok has taken this lip balm by storm. If you want to make a statement with minimal effort this is the lip balm to do it. Cover your lips with moisturizing sparkle. It is on the pricey side but if you have room to spend it is a definite splurge. You are able to choose from 6 different shades. Although one is plenty enough.

Honorable Mention: Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer

Just as good as the Pat McGrath Lip balm, it carries shimmer and packs a punch in moisture. The Burt's Bee's lip shimmer contains Sunflower Oil and Vitamin E. If you don't mind your lips will feel a refreshing tingle from the peppermint oil. There are 10 shades to choose from. It's more forgiving for our wallets and we don't have to sacrifice quality.

5.) Typology Paris - Tinted Serum

A. Tinted. Serum. This leans more towards skincare than it does makeup and that's so great about it. It is a serum that contains Vitamin C, Squalane, and Aloe Vera. The tinted serum provides a light coverage yet adds moisture to the skin. It would be perfect to wear alone or with some concealer. The sky is the limit with this serum.

The wonderful bonus about makeup having skincare is that you get to kill two birds with one stone. You get nourishing ingredients that love your skin. Put more ingredients on your face that your skin will love. Makeup has come a long way in formulas. Brands will only continue to improve in quality and we will get more hybrids of skincare makeup. Our faces will thank us for it!