Minimalist Makeup Routine
It’s taken me a few years, but I’ve finally got a complete clean, minimalist makeup routine.
Transitioning to a clean makeup routine (and beauty) is daunting at first and expensive. I recommend starting with items in your routine you often switch up (i.e. not that tried and true product you swear by). Once you get those taken care of, you can start on trying to find nontoxic alternatives to everything else.
I talk about how to find clean beauty and non toxic makeup brands because it isn’t straightforward. We’re also all busy, so shopping at your go-to stores makes it an easier process!
Clean beauty is an important part of sustainable living (what we put on our skin matters as much as what we wash down the drain). Be sure to check out these other clean beauty roundups:
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Minimalist Makeup Routine
Below is everything in my clean makeup routine. In the summer, I tone it down even more. See my summer makeup routine to see what’s year round and what can be dropped for a lower key look.
You can also see my clean beauty skincare routine as well as my go to non toxic hair products! Minimalistic makeup is really only possible with good skin. Don’t underestimate that. I can’t recommend these Crunchi skincare enough. They’ve really done great things for my skin, especially the vitamin C serum and the exfoliating mask.
Ok. So below is an ‘extensive’ minimalist list -because we all have different needs for the mandatory list. In summer, below is a fairly full face of makeup for me (sans a bronzer and highlighter).
If we’re really talking a minimalist makeup routine, however, it’s just this tinted SPF, this brow pencil, and this mascara. And I’m GOOD TO GO!!
Primer
Primers are usually the first item I forget in my routine, but this one is pretty fantastic and having that moisturized base really makes your makeup stay in place!
This moisturizing primer goes on smoothly, giving you luminous, moisturized skin to leave on its own or to top with makeup.
Concealer
This My Alibi Liquid Concealer was the first Crunchi makeup product I bought – because it’s what I needed. A little goes a looooong way with all Crunchi makeup and skin care.
The color is spot on for me (I use L15), doesn’t rest in creases or dry out, and it goes on easily. It’s the best concealer
TINTED SPF
I love a multitasking tinted SPF almost everyday. This Sunlight Tinted SPF offers medium coverage, so it gives me a great complexion and doesn’t demand I wear other makeup on top (but it layers beautifully under it when I do).
If you need a foundation, this foundation is wonderfully lightweight, goes on easily, and makes my skin feel so good – during and after use. It’s the best natural foundation!
A few years ago, I switched to tinted SPFs when I realized it was time to stop wearing foundation! See more non toxic sunscreen recommendations, including face and body!
Remember that makeup performs better with healthier skin. See my AM skincare routine and the benefits of facial serum.
BLUSH
This is my first liquid blush stick and I love it. I love the “guava” year round and the “pomegranate” is a great step up! I love that I can dab it in with my fingers or use my angled blush brush! See how to apply liquid blush here if you’ve never used one.
I also love this Westman Atelier blush stick (I use couchette). It requires just one swipe on each cheek. Then either rub it in for a very subtle color or dab it in for something more definite!
EYELINER
After taking a few years off of wearing eyeliner, I finally decided to start hunting a clean one down. Let me tell you it wasn’t the easiest. I finally found a clean one that isn’t in a plastic tube!! It’s this one! I have the brown and black color. I love the formula and ease of application. I’ve been using it for a few years now and never feel the need for anything else. I use it as a traditional liner and to tightline my lids for a wider, more awake looking eye.
You can see one of my few easy eyeshadow looks with eyeliner here.
BROW PENCIL
I go through phases with eyebrow gel or pencils. The Nutribrow pencil is a great one for the minimalistic makeup look though! I use the lightest blonde color, but it comes in 4 shades. Note that it doesn’t have an eyebrow brush attached (to save on packaging and waste), do make sure you have one.
MASCARA
So. My mascara is the one product that HAS to be perfect – non toxic makeup or otherwise. I have sensitive eyes but want good coverage. I’ve tried a few clean options (read my natural mascara reviews) and have had mixed experiences.
My hands-down favorite now is this Eye Want You Mascara (buy the travel size – it’s big enough)!
And then I don’t wear much lipstick, just one of these natural lip balms or chapsticks and I’m all set! I do have these lip crayons that I use when I want a little long-lasting color!! If you like shine, see this list of natural lip glosses!
I’ve just recently added scent to my routine as well with these beautiful nontoxic perfume rollerballs!
Looking for summer beauty? You’ll love that list of must-have products and best practices for that au natural summer look!
Minimalist Makeup Products
See more sustainable product reviews as well as my favorite non toxic hair products and my complete Innersense organic hair product reviews!
