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No-Makeup Makeup Foundation Experiment

These Are My 4 Favourite No-Makeup Makeup Products For Achieving a Natural-Looking Glow

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No-makeup makeup is exactly what it sounds like — beauty products that make it look like you aren't wearing anything on your face. When it comes to skin, the best no-makeup makeup foundations will cover up blemishes and redness, while still giving you that a natural glow.

That's a tall order for a complexion product, but I've managed to find four that work well with my combination skin, which often experiences redness and has acne scars. Read on to learn more about the best no-makeup makeup foundations.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint

The Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint ($26) is my everyday go-to for glowing skin that looks completely natural. It does exactly what its name says by blurring out my redness and acne scars. It feels completely weightless on my skin, and leaves it with a dewy — never greasy — finish.

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint
$26
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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint ($26)

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint
$26
from glossier.com
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Rodan and Fields Radiant Defence Perfecting Liquid SPF 30

With just a thin layer of the buildable Rodan and Fields Radiant Defence Perfecting Liquid SPF 30 ($66), I'm able to even out my skin tone. It goes on sheer, and has a dewy finish. The best part — it protects my skin from the sun's rays with an SPF of 30.

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Rodan and Fields Radiant Defence Perfecting Liquid SPF 30
$66
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Rodan and Fields Radiant Defence Perfecting Liquid SPF 30

Rodan and Fields Radiant Defence Perfecting Liquid SPF 30 ($66)

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Rodan and Fields Radiant Defence Perfecting Liquid SPF 30
$66
from rodanandfields.com
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Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation Water Foundation

The Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation ($39) has the most matte finish of the foundations that I tried, but still has a slight shine. It gave my skin the appearance that there was no makeup on it, and that I just naturally have flawless skin. Once it sets, the medium-coverage foundation looks and feels just like skin.

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Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation
$39
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Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation Water Foundation

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation ($39)

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Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation
$39
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NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

The NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation ($49) is a favourite of mine, as well as many of my fellow beauty editors. The foundation itself dispenses from its pump as a thick liquid then sweeps across skin to blur any blemishes and redness. Despite it being full coverage, this foundation still looks completely natural — and feels like skin once it sets. It also never transfers, even on your sweatiest of days.​

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NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
$49
from sephora.com
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NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation ($49)

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NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
$49
from sephora.com
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