25 Skincare Products That Will Make You Ditch Your Foundation

Now that we are in an era of face masks and video conference calls, we don’t always have the time or need for foundation these days which is why skincare is trending so high right now. With this in mind, we put together a list of 25 skincare products that will make your skin glow, shine, and radiate so much that you might just ditch that fave foundation of yours. From serums to face scrubs, each product works hard to protect, hydrate, recharge, and soothe your skin.

Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Scrub ($38)
When you need some instant brightening action on your face, use this scrub in the morning to get your day started. As the name suggests, the formula for this cleanser contains 50 X the amount of Vitamin C as well as Vitamin E and Ferulic Acid, which work to get rid of dullness and smooths skin. Stash this in your shower so you can exfoliate your skin a couple of times a week. And for an extra under eye boost, throw on these Potent-C Power Brightening Hydra-Gel Eye Patches ($65) to reduce dark circles and help you look as if you really got 8 hours of beauty sleep last night.

Luna Nectar Neptune Hydrate and Blur Serum ($32)
This antioxidant-packed serum is ocean blue and when applied to the skin, is instantly transformed with smoother looking skin. Formulated with just the right amount of hyaluronic acid as well as components such as Helichrysum, Green Tee, and Butterfly Pea flowers, this mixture reduces inflammation in the skin, hydrates while creating the perfect matte, blurred effect.

RE:ERTH Multi-Targeted Elixir ($85)
Mochi skin is the latest beauty trend and this superstar serum works to hydrate making skin supple like mochi. When applied, this elixir is absorbed into the skin at lightning speed - 10 seconds and helps reduce redness (thanks to Japanese white turmeric extracts), corrects uneven skin tone, and reduces pore size. Pair this product up with their Hydrating Gel Moisturizer ($70) for skin that will glow all day long.

The Crème Shop Revival CBD Serum ($19)
K-beauty fans can rejoice in using this CBD serum which benefits every skin type. With 150mg of CBD oil, your skin is immediately soothed and hydrated leaving a fresh dewy glow. This cruelty-free and paraben-free formula aids in minimizing wrinkles as well as dark spots which makes it the ultimate skin multi-tasker.

Wander Beauty Hidden Glow Brightening Cream ($40)
This multi-tasking product covers everything you need in a face moisturizer and more. With light-deflecting optics, when applied, your skin looks instantly transformed and brightened which is great for that last-minute zoom chat. Fine lines and dark spots are diminished thanks to Elderberry extract, which is rich in Vitamin A as well as centella asiatica extract, which allows your skin to have a more youthful, smooth appearance. You can prime your face with their Mist Connection Essence and Toner ($40), a 2-in-1 essence and toner, prior to applying the brightening cream for fast absorption and next-level hydration.

LUMITY Skin Nutrients Facial Oil ($80)
Got 5 minutes before that Zoom call? If so, apply a few drops of this 100% natural face oil and massage into the skin with their jade roller ($35). This ‘liquid gold’ facial oil is a multi-tasker as it contains 32 powerful botanics from natural elements such as manuka, macadamia, and buriti fruit oil. When used hand-in-hand with a jade roller, you can say goodbye to puffiness within seconds.

GoBiotix Glow All-Natural Vitamins for Hair, Skin, and Nails ($22.97)
Get a leg up on your glow and start prepping the body from the inside with this all-natural vitamin supplement. Jam-packed with a super high-dose of biotin which kickstarts healthy cell growth and boosts the metabolism of protein-building amino acids which will help you get Rapunzel hair and long, strong nails.

100% pure Vitamin C Boost ($29)
This unique natural and vegan treatment comes in a powder, which makes it great for travel when we’re back out more regularly in the world, and when activated by a little warm water, it helps diminish the appearance of dark spots and gets that skin glowing with a high potent dosage of Vitamin C. Skin stays hydrated thanks to hyaluronic acid components which help lock in moisture. If you have extra dry skin or crave a bit more of a ‘dewy dumpling’ glow on the skin, add a few drops of their Intensive Nourishing Facial Oil ($42) to top off your skincare routine.

Juice Beauty Prebiotix Instant Flash Facial ($52)
We’re already fans of this cleanser and love the results, especially when it only takes 1-2 minutes for results plus you can use it up to 2-3 times a week. The formula contains gentle and “smart” exfoliating beads that help slough off dead skin cells without damaging the skin and their trademarked PREBIOTIX bio-fermented complex, comprised of various extracts, works to maintain your skin’s microbiome to achieve softer skin.

Clarins Double Serum ($89)
Great for all skin types, this dual serum contains 21 plant extracts, including Turmeric which is an age-defying component and anti-inflammatory. It pretty much includes everything you’d eat for breakfast packed up into a potent serum, with components from avocado, banana, kiwi, mango, and much more. All developed to hydrate, nourish, protect against wrinkles, and refine skin texture. After applying to the skin, pop on some plant-powered Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 ($87) for all-day protection from the sun. (Yes, even when working from home indoors, you still need to filter out those UVA and AVB rays as a precaution.)

Aethera Beauty Caribbean Botanical Brightening Water ($30)
While we dream of a tropical getaway these days, we can at least pretend as this brightening water contains extracts of pineapple and papaya which aid in cell turnover. Think of it as a gentle exfoliator minus the mess of a facial scrub. Skin is brightened with Vitamin C and fruit extracts of guava as well as an antioxidant berry complex used to protect and hydrate skin. Use after cleansing the face, then pat on your fave serum (we like Aethera Beauty Everyday Botanical Brightening Concentrate with Cannabis Sativa; $45), moisturizer and eye cream.

Wink Boost Vitamin Charge Cream ($75)
If taking daily vitamins aren’t your thing, then this vitamin-packed face moisturizer is all you need for glowy, bouncy skin. Formulated in Germany, this product contains vitamins A, E, and F, as well as hyaluronic acid and allantoin - all working together to revive dull cells and offering a UV-filtration system. Perfect for that last minute Zoom call where you need to look like you didn’t just get out of bed when you know you did.

Overt The Glowing Duo ($59 - limited offer; regularly $79)
This dynamic serum duo gives your skin that glowy kick-start to your day with the help of 20% Vitamin C (The Brightener) and Hyaluronic Acid (The Hydrator). When applied to the skin together (put on The Brightener first, then The Hydrator for best results), both of these formulas are designed to target specific areas of the skin such as dull skin or parched dry skin. Let the product set in, then apply your regular moisturizer for the day or evening.

Symbiome Rebalance001 Postbiomic Oil ($85)
Sourced from an organic farm in Brazil, this minimalist plant-derived face oil contains only two fermented ingredients: Coffee Arabica (Green Coffee) Seed Oil and Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil. The blend of these two postbiomic oils imitates your skin’s natural sebum allowing for instant absorption into the skin plus a nice pick-me-up from the coffee extracts which aid in depuffing. The appearance of fine lines is decreased and skin is brightened with the help of the fruit oil derived from a South American palm tree.

Naturally Serious Get Even Cold-Pressed Peel Pads ($29)
Brighten up your skin in one easy-step with these skin exfoliating pads formulated with pomegranate enzymes to help get rid of dead skin cells. Your skin will feel hydrated and soothed thanks to Colloidal Oatmeal and sodium PCA as well as their patented Anti-Pollution blend of 6 antioxidants which acts as an anti-aging component. This brand prides itself on using clean ingredients for their products and omitting any B.A.D. (Banned, Amibiguous, or Debatable) ingredients plus they offer sustainable packaging, 100% cruelty-free, and offer vegan/vegetarian formulas.

purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer ($45)
When you literally have zero time to prep for a video conference call, just slap on this moisturizer as it works to add a serious amount of hydration to the skin. Packed with nutrients and extracts such as Vitamin E, which aids in smoother skin and is a great anti-aging component, as well as Blue Lotus, a major anti-inflammatory component. Add in a mix of White Tea and French Marine Plant extracts to soothe, smooth, and give your skin that extra pop of glow sans foundation.

it Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare ($39.50)
If you simply can’t live without a little coverage (and we get you there!), then opt for this skincare and foundation hybrid formula. Their proprietary pigment mix allows for true-to-skin shade matching, long-wearing, and seamless coverage. Complete with all the goodness of Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera, Vitamins E and B5, your skin is left supple and hydrated plus a little brighter thanks to Hepes Acid, which acts as an exfoliator. And, clinical tests have proven that within 2 weeks, your skin is visibly improved with an evened out skin tone and smoother texture.