Becca Light Shifter Finishing Veil Setting Powder In Star Hugger 3

The Light Shifter Finishing Veil Setting Powder ($34; ulta.com) is a new finishing powder from Becca, a sheer coverage, lightweight powder with a satin, yet luminous finish. It comes in six shades, I picked up the shade Star Hugger 3, which is perfect, not ashy and matches my skin tone well this time of the year. I love how it does’t change the tone of my base makeup and just adds a nice luminous layer with a very slight blurring effect without looking too dewy. I have been skipping setting powder a lot lately, so this is something I use instead, although it has barely any coverage and is great if you have dry skin. I found that this did not emphasize my pores and there’s absolutely no visible shimmer or glitter. I used a large fluffy brush to just sweep it all over my face. Overall, if you are looking for a lightweight, natural looking finishing powder to go over your setting powder, or just over foundation or any other base, I’d recommend checking this out. There are currently 6 shades, but since it is super sheer, it is forgiving and easy to work with.

Wearing the Becca Light Shifter in Star Hugger over foundation. 

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First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum

The Facial Radiance Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum ($42; sephora.com) is a new launch from First Aid Beauty, a lightweight Niacinamide based brightening serum that can be used all over the face or on dark spots. I prefer using this under moisturizer, all over the face. It is fast absorbing and feels lightweight yet hydrating on my skin. It leaves a satin-matte finish and does not mess with my makeup application either. I use an SPF when I use it during the day and follow it up with a moisturizer during the nighttime. I use this in rotation with other serums and use it about 3-4 times in a week. I do have to say that this has helped to even out my skintone nicely without any dryness. My skin leans extremely dry this time of the year and this has been a great addition to my skincare routine as a brightening and radiance boosting serum. Because of the non-shiny finish, I can see how this would work for most skin types. As with all or most of FAB’s skincare, this one too is fragrance-free. I absolutely love this lightweight serum and would definitely recommend it for anyone looking to even out their skin tone, add some brightness and correct dark spots, especially if you want a fragrance-free no nonsense formula for sensitive skin.

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Clinique Pep-Start Daily UV Protector SPF 50

Clinique’s Pep-Start Daily UV Protector SPF 50 ($23; sephora.com) has been one of my go-to sunscreens that I’ve been loving lately. Its a super lightweight, tinted physical sunscreen that I use on my face and neck. The tint blends in quite well with my medium-dark skin tone but does have a very light white cast. It is great under makeup, and leaves a bit of a dewy finish without altering the shade of my foundation or tinted moisturizers. I prefer physical sunscreens and this one is a great find for anyone with dry skin like mine, although if you have normal-oily skin or live somewhere humid, the dewyness is something to keep in mind. The packaging is really nice and while the sunscreen itself is almost like a thin lotion, it does spread easily and removes completely with a good oil based remover. Overall, a good fragrance-free option to try if you are on the lookout for a nicely formulated physical sunscreen for the face to wear by itself or under makeup.

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