Bare With Me: Natural Beauty Products to Try if You Hate Wearing Makeup

Words by Peppermint

1 November 2023

above FLAVEDO AND ALBEDO

For those of us for whom makeup has always been a bit too much, the recent ‘no makeup’ trend – sometimes referred to as ‘clean girl’, ‘glazed doughnut’ or ‘latte’ makeup – is a welcome change. Obviously, it’s still makeup, but the popularity of the trend means there are a plethora of tutorials, techniques and products out there for makeup looks that are often quick, easy and very light – the ultimate ‘just me and my skin’ feeling. If you want to begin your own no-makeup makeup journey, here are 11 of our favourite simple – sometimes even double-duty – natural beauty products for your face, lips, cheeks and eyes.

INIKA ORGANIC – BB CREAM

A lightweight, hydrating BB cream housed in aluminium packaging with organic botanical oils such as prickly pear and pomegranate seed.

LÜK BEAUTIFOOD – LIP NOURISH

These hydrating lip products – made with moisturising ingredients like cocoa butter and avocado oil – offer a deliciously buildable colour in shades like Pink Juniper, Rose Lime or Chai Shimmer.

MUKTI ORGANICS – TINTED MOISTURISER

Medium-weight tinted moisturiser with Certified Organic ingredients including soothing aloe vera and Kakadu plum for a sun-kissed glow.

FLAVEDO AND ALBEDO – DEW TINT

Offering a ‘barely there but beautiful’ wash of colour for cheeks and lips, this vegan and cruelty-free tint is made with plant extracts and packaged in a recycled aluminium pot.

BIOME – CONCEALER CREAM

This vegan, palm oil-free concealer – which can be used on its own or with foundation – contains Certified Organic ingredients and is designed to be easy to use, packaged in a mirrored container that you can recycle at Biome.

BIODE – TINTED LIP BALM

These vegan tints – in shades like Waratah, Lilly Pilly and Copper Daisy – are made with 100% natural ingredients, can be used for lips, cheeks or even eyes, and come packaged in a compostable cardboard tube.

ECO MINERALS – MINERAL ILLUMINATOR

Suitable for all complexions, this translucent mineral powder – which comes in a refillable jar – is perfect for applying as a highlighter to cheekbones, or even as a subtle eyeshadow.

HUDA BEAUTY – MULTIDEW SKIN TINT

Huda promises its vegan, natural tint in 15 shades will change your glow game and brighten your complexion (without hiding it!).

ERE PEREZ – BEETROOT CHEEK AND LIP TINT

Long-lasting and water-resistant, Ere Perez’s buildable stain is naturally pigmented with nourishing beetroot extract. Beet that!

ECO TAN – FACE TAN WATER

Want an even skin tone and golden glow, sans makeup or the sun? This award-winning, organic, lightweight self-tanner that’s made in Australia has your back (or face).

RAWW – BABASSU OIL BROW FIX

An easy-to-use soft eyebrow pencil with a built-in spoolie, formulated with hydrating Certified Organic avocado and coconut oil, plus beeswax to keep brows in place.