8 Makeup Products That Will Give You Velvet Skin
February 09, 2023
ICYMI: Velvet skin is in. We’re talking about a super silky, soft-looking and plumped-up complexion with a blurred matte finish. Although we recommend incorporating hydrating skincare products into your routine to get velvet skin sans foundation, we’re also happy to report that there are a slew of makeup products out there that can also help you achieve the look. Here, we’re sharing the best foundations, primers, powders and more for a velvety-skin look that will help you up your makeup game.
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Skin Tint Foundation
Blur imperfections with this smoothing formula that’s lightweight and completely transfer-resistant. A little of this product goes a long way and will help improve the appearance of uneven skin texture — making velvet skin easy to come by. Our favorite part? It provides 12 hours of hydration with glycerin, and is infused with matcha and niacinamide to help brighten and nourish the skin.
Maybelline New York Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation
This super pigmented powder-foundation is a must-try if you want to achieve a velvety-skin finish. It provides a medium-to-full coverage and is as light as a feather. It’s also non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types, especially those that struggle with acne or uneven texture.
YSL Beauty Nu Blotting Lotion
If you struggle with an oily complexion, opt for this blotting lotion for a velvety-skin finish. It has salicylic acid plus limonette extract to help gently minimize the appearance of large pores and control shine.
Valentino Beauty Very Valentino 24 Hour Wear Liquid Foundation
Semi-matte and easy to apply, this foundation will give you a soft-focus, velvety-smooth look in no time. It comes in forty shades and has light-lasting technology for a buildable, brightening and breathable finish.
Dermablend Continuous Correction CC Cream SPF 50+
Color correct and even out skin texture with this CC cream. It has a blend of antioxidants to help improve the overall appearance of your skin for a more velvety look, plus niacinamide, vitamin E and caffeine.
Kosas Cloud Set Setting Powder
This soft and smooth baked powder is a must-try. It has a combination of bamboo stem extract, passionfruit leaf extract and Chinese peony to help minimize the appearance of pores, reduce shine and smooth the skin for a velvety finish.
MILK Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer
Mattify your skin with this primer that will help your foundation appear smooth and velvety. It has niacinamide to help nourish the skin, bakuchiol to help smooth out texture and blurring micro-spheres for a soft-focus finish.
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Liquid Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid
Velvety-looking skin is achievable with this foundation that not only helps blur imperfections, but also hydrates. It has hyaluronic acid to help the skin retain moisture, medium-coverage and is longwearing: Everything you’d want for a silky smooth complexion.
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