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The truth: I don’t like make-up.

I’m not sure how it happened, but I’ve never been one to wear much. Most make-up doesn’t feel good on my face. It irritates my eyes or feels tight and restrictive.

Of course, there is another reason I don’t like it: I’m categorically against the idea that women “should” wear make up. It feels so fake, and unfair, that men don’t have the same pressure to add something to their faces to be attractive, acceptable, professional, or confident.

That being said, as I get older I notice more and more spots on my face that I would like to cover up. Old zit scars, new zits, redness, bags under my eyes.

Therefore, I’m always on the hunt for make-up that looks and feels natural. I want a very simple and light make-up routine that covers unwanted spots, but doesn’t totally change my face. I never want to feel embarrassed to show myself without make-up, and I figure the only way to do that is to never wear much in the first place.

I want to share two products that were recommended to me that I LOVE, and that totally tick all these important boxes.

full-coverage foundation that looks natural

My sister recommended this full-coverage CC+ Cream from IT Cosmetics. She and all her daughters use it, and although it’s pricey, I decided to give it a try.

I’m super impressed with how easily it goes on and how natural it looks. You only need to use a little bit to achieve a vibrant and even look on your face. It covers up my zit scars nicely, but doesn’t stretch or flake!

You can buy it on Amazon or in stores like Sephora and Ulta Beauty. I went to Ulta to get a color match so I knew the exact shade to get. Watch for it to go on sale and then buy a couple to last throughout the year. For me, spending a little more is worth it to get a high quality product that looks and feels natural.

It also has SPF 50 and anti-aging serum so it works to protect your skin as well.

simple routine lip & Cheek make-up

I would NEVER have thought to buy this Clinique Pop Lip & Cheek Oil on my own—but I happened to win it at a Holiday favorite things party, and ended up falling in love.

The color is called Black Honey, and although it scared me at first, I love how it looks on my skin. The black honey sort of morphs and brings out the exact right color for me on my cheeks and lips.

It feels so soft and smooth on my face, it’s easy to rub in, and brings out my natural beauty. If you have a different skin tone than me it will morph to your best color too!

It turns out that I prefer an oil on my cheeks over a powder or cream. Clinique makes top-quality products, and again, worth the price to have something that looks and feels natural!