I probably spend about $400 on beauty products a year. This includes stuff like shampoo and moisturizers. Some would call me a beauty minimalist. I call myself a very lazy person who hates clutter. Tomato tomaato.
As a ābeauty minimalist,ā I have come to rely on a few great products that do lots of things (e.g. Balmies) and was curious as to which multi-tasking products my friends and co-workers live by, so I asked around. Below are the top five minimalist beauty go-tos.
These faves cut down on clutter, time, fussing, andābest of allāwaste.
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1. All skincare needs in one: Dew Mightyās Bloom
It may look like a bar of soap, but Dew Mightyās Bloom is actually a jelly serum and all your other skincare needs rolled into one. Powered by jojoba, olive squalane and blue chamomile,Ā the Bloom bar hydrates & moisturizes skin, evens & brightens skin tone, and helps promote collagen production. And itās vegan and zero waste!Ā
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2. The sun-shielding primer: Super Goop Unseen Sunscreen
If youāve never tried it, prepare to be blown away by the texture and finish of this SPF 40 sunscreen and primer in one. Youāll love the truly velvety finish so much it will guarantee you never forget this step in your routine. If youāre looking for a bit of coverage, the SPF 50 CC Cream may be the perfect fit (available in 15 shades.) Both products are reef-safe, vegan and cruelty-free.Ā
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3. The wear-anywhere crayon: Axiology Balmies
Okay, obviously Iām biased here since I work at Axiology, but I donāt even love wearing makeup so the fact that I wear Balmies every day should say something. These zero waste 3-in-1 crayons really deliver on all points. Theyāre light and easily blendable (especially over a good moisturizer or natural oil), theyāre packed withĀ moisturizing oils & nourishing antioxidants such as hemp and plum oil, and theyāre made with only 9 ingredients (which is probably why I donāt break out in hives like I usual do). Aaaand theyāre essentially package free! If youāre curious about which color best matches your skin & undertone use this guide.
Skin Tone Cheat SheetBest Shades for Light Cool: Sorbet, Raspberry
Best Shades for Light Warm: RosƩ, Clementine
Best shades for Medium Cool: Champagne, Watermelon
Best Shades for Medium Warm: Caramel, Peach
Best Shades for Dark Cool: Nude Plum, Strawberry
Best Shades for Dark Warm: Cherry, ChestnutĀ
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4. The brow pencil:Ā Alima Pure Natural Definition Brow Pencil
Creamy and blendable, great for filling or defining, Alima Pure's Natural Definition Brow Pencil comes in sparse pencil form (which we mean as a compliment) and three easy colors. It's so easy to use. Sometimes simple really is best.Ā
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5. The āShampoo Shower Shaveā Bar: 100 Senses Ultimate Body Bar
This head-to-toe dermatological bar (read: NOT soap!!) was developed to create the perfect pH balance. Itās gentle enough for sensitive skin & color-treated hair and is available in three scents (or fragrance free.) Free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, gluten & palm oil ā itās both vegan and cruelty free. While it may sound too good to be true, with over 1700 five-star reviews and a 14-day money back guarantee, itās sort of a must try, donāt ya think?Ā Ā
And there you have it. Five products that will save you time, space, and money, while also cutting back on waste. Hereās to buying fewer, better things.