Low-Maintenance Beauty: Skincare & Makeup I Actually Use
My Everyday Skincare & Makeup Favorites
When it comes to beauty, I like to keep things simple. I’ve never been one for a complicated 12-step routine, but I do believe in taking care of my skin and putting on just enough makeup to feel fresh and confident every day. For me, it’s all about finding products that actually work, are easy to use, and fit seamlessly into a busy lifestyle.
Over the years, I’ve tried and tested different products, and I’ve built a lineup of skincare and everyday makeup favorites that I either currently use or have used in the past, and all of them I’d highly recommend. These aren’t about following every trend, but rather about products that deliver results, help me care for my skin, and give me a polished, natural look with minimal effort.
So, whether you’re a low-maintenance beauty lover like me or just looking to streamline your daily routine, I’m sharing some of the products that truly make a difference in my everyday life.
My Skincare Favorites:
Exfoliating Pads
I love these YSE Beauty Exfoliating Pads, easy use for a clean face! (Use code KIM15 for 15% off at checkout!)
Resurfacing Facial Pads
You can feel these Elemis pads working as soon as you use them, leaving a tingling, fresh face. My favorite for a deep clean.
Molecular Hero Serum
I just started using this Mother Science serum and love it so far. Read the ingredients and I think you will be curious to try. I’m hoping for this hero product to be just that! (Use code KRSTYLE15 for 15% off at checkout!)
Gentle Exfoliating Toner
Love, love this Eadem toner and exfoliator in one. I use it after cleansing and it gives me the hydration and toning I need prior to my serum.
The Rich Cream
Augustinus Bader is one of my all-time favorite moisturizers. I love the way it goes on and it gives a hydrated glow! Worth the price tag!
Sheer Cream
I was just introduced to this Natura Sheer Cream, and love that it’s a two-in-one product. Light coverage moisturizer that has a lot of hard-working ingredients.
Tinted Moisturizer
I have been using this Laura Mercier, illuminating tinted moisturizer for over 10 years, it is my staple product, and I never switch it out! It gives me a little coverage, a nice glow and spf is built in. A two-in-one product which for me is perfect, low maintenance beauty at it’s best. I use shade tawny.
Eighth Day Skincare
The Eighth Day products are like the holy grail of all the ingredients you never knew you needed packed into one product. A pricey duo, but the night cream has lasted forever. Highly recommend trying this product, it’s getting that “it’’ product status.
Glowscreen SPF
I like this Supergoop glow sunscreen if I want more coverage than an average sunscreen for the beach but also use it for a day out if I don’t want to do makeup and want coverage and a nice glow.
Natural Deodorant
This Salt and Stone Natural Deodorant is my favorite scent in their line up and love their packaging.
My Makeup Favorites:
Skin Glow Primer
This primer is new to me, but I really like the YSE Beauty products, and their prices are more wallet friendly then some. I use this when I go on walks or to the gym, a tiny bit of sheen and SPF coverage so I feel like I have something on.
Love the YSE Beauty serums! They go on nicely, love the packaging and the catchy names, I’m sold! (Use code KIM15 for 15% off at checkout!)
Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream
This YSE Beauty Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream is what I use when I don’t need much coverage. It goes on so nicely with the applicator and truly brightens the eye. (Use code KIM15 for 15% off at checkout!)
Concealer & Complexion Enhancer
This Sarah Creal Concealer for the eyes is exactly what I needed, but it is so much more than that. If you just want some spot coverage or full coverage this blends perfectly and not heavy!
Loveshine Lipstick
YSL lipsticks and lip oils come in great shades and has always been one of my favorite go to brands for their colors.
Lip and Cheek Stick
I’ve always been a fan of Bobbi Brown and really like her Jones Road line especially for the mature woman who appreciates beauty, wants low maintenance, with high expectations, and her products do that. This Lip and cheek duo stick is a two-in-one product, great colors to choose from and goes on so nicely. Well priced!
Jones Road Miracle Balm
This miracle balm is a nice added sheen over your makeup or a nice light base for those no makeup days where you want to look fresh and still ready for the day.
Merit Beauty
All these Merit products are new to me, and I like them all. The lip colors are great, the lip pencil is amazing especially for mature lips, goes on like a soft crayon, and I adore the packaging.
At the end of the day, skincare and makeup don’t need to be complicated to be effective. A few tried-and-true products can make all the difference in keeping your skin healthy and your beauty routine effortless. These are the products I use, love, and recommend for everyday life, and I hope they help simplify your routine too.