I've Studied The Art Of Invisible Makeup—I Can Confirm These 13 Products Give The Ultimate "No-Makeup" Look

Observing the current beauty landscape, one thing is very clear to me: We all want to emulate "no-makeup" makeup right now. With such a focus on skin and achieving "glass skin" or "butter skin", it seems we're all wanting to let our skincare efforts do the talking with natural makeup, skin tints and buttery cream blushers that let our skin shine through.

But taking the "no-make-up" makeup trend one step further, we're now looking towards invisible makeup look. I'm talking totally undetectable products, that bestow a natural polish, leaving you looking healthy and glowing. Take celebrities such as Hailey Bieber and Kate Moss, who are tapping into natural-looking, bare-faced makeup right now. It's the kind of inner glow that makes others question if you've just had a facial, spent two weeks at a retreat or just have great skin genetics. The truth? It's just the art of "invisible makeup".

Beauty editor Eleanor with natural makeup

(Image credit: @eleanorvousden forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK)

As a beauty editor, one of the most common requests I get asked is how to approach this invisible makeup look. Throughout my career, I've gradually embraced the notion of paring back my makeup and letting my skin—blemishes, acne scarring, freckles and all—shine through. I still wear foundation, but I now much prefer natural-looking formulas that don't act as a heavy mask.

Having interviewed and observed celebrity makeup artists, I've picked up the tips, tricks and products to successfully achieving this look. It's all about light layers, strategic placement and a less-is-more approach. And thankfully, some of the best makeup brands are offering more and more weightless, invisible makeup formulas that help create a natural look. Scroll ahead for the best products to achieve truly invisible makeup.

Best Products for Invisible Makeup

1. Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF30

2. Ilia Beauty Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 30

3. Merit The Minimalist

4. Kosas Revealer Concealer

5. Merit Flush Balm

6. Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Drops

7. Lisa Eldridge Pinpoint Concealer Micro Correcting Pencil

8. Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner

9. Glossier Boy Brow Arch

10. Merit Brow 1980

11. Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain

12. Chanel Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick

13. Glossier Lash Slick Mascara

Eleanor Vousden
Beauty Editor,Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK

Eleanor Vousden is the beauty editor for Who What Wear UK. She was previously deputy editor at Hairdressers Journal, health writer at Woman Home and junior beauty editor at Powder. She has also contributed to Wallpaper and Elle Collections.With a degree in fashion journalism from the London College of Fashion, she has 10 years of industry experience and has been highly commended at the BSME Talent Awards for her work on Powder and also contributed to the title winning Website of the Year at the PPA Awards.Eleanor’s journalistic focus is providing readers with honest and helpful beauty content. She has interviewed celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and dermatologists throughout her career, as well as celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Sarah Jessica Parker and Scarlett Johansson.