The common denominator of #skingoals comes down to one thing: naturally glowing skin that looks a-mazing with or without makeup. And the only way to achieve it is by sticking to basic beauty rules—never go to bed with makeup on, get plenty of beauty sleep, wear SPF every day 365—and giving your complexion hygge every day. These beauty buys will help you treat yourself right, from hydrating skincare to makeup that’s actually healthy for your face.
1. Foundation Your Skin Will Love
You know how it feels crazy comfy to wrap yourself up in all things super soft? Well, skin needs the same TLC. With a silky texture and broad spectrum SPF 20 protection, this foundation develops a luminous, medium coverage finish and is a breeze to blend.
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup, from Dhs33
2. Watermelon-Drenched Moisturizer
You don’t have to layer on a crazy-thick cream to keep skin hydrated. This antioxidant-packed gel not only harnesses the water-rich properties of watermelon, it soaks skin with hyaluronic acid (which acts like an H2O magnet) to keep your complexion dewy 24/7.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Moisturizer, from Dhs143
3. Cool Skincare
After a long day, treat your eye area to this caffeine-infused stick that feels cool (literally) as soon as it touches your skin.
Milk Makeup Cooling Water Mini, from Dhs51
4. Fierce Face Brush
If you love to know your pores are in the clear, this exfoliating facial brush will change your life (#trust). Super-soft nylon bristles on one side remove trapped makeup and oil you definitely don’t want lurking in your pores. Flip it over to buff with silicone nubs that gently wipe away the dead skin cells clinging on for dear life and sabotaging your glow.
Sephora Collection Dynamic Duo Face Brush, from Dhs59
5. Instant Eye Brightener
Keeping the skin around your eyes bright is a crucial glow factor—dark circles can make your entire complexion look blah. This concealer pen glides on with punch of color before melting into skin, leaving no trace of circles or fine lines.
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Brightening Eye Perfector, from Dhs47
6. Face Oil That Won’t Quit
When your skin texture turns into the Sahara, it’s time to whip out the big guns. This luxe face oil is made with decadent algae extract and non-greasy oils, including rose hips, neroli, and a cocktail of primrose, edelweiss, and sweet almond.
Oribe Radiant Drops Golden Face Oil, from Dhs385
7. Mega-Effective Mask
This bamboo sheet mask is like a professional facial in a packet. It’s soaked in the liquid-y goodness of cabbage rose and gingko biloba extract to rev circulation, plus penta-peptides, niacinamide, kelp, and hyaluronic acid to hit every complexion must-have checklist—from calming redness to lessening hyperpigmentation, boosting moisture, and more.
Joanna Vargas Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask, from Dhs275 for 5 sheets
8. Overnight Wonder-Worker
Achieving glowing skin is a dream with this overnight mask that contains a mineral complex (with essential healthy-skin nutrients like magnesium, sodium, potassium, and calcium), as well as Himalayan pink sea salt to increase cell regeneration and Belgium hot spring water to soothe.
Dr. Jart Water Fuse Hydro Sleep Mask, from Dhs176
9. Primer That Treats You Right
Pros swear by primer as a secret to scoring gorgeous skin. When used solo on a clean, moisturized face, this formula acts as your daily sunscreen and helps light reflect off your cheekbones (no highlighter required). Under your makeup, it makes foundation stay perfectly put up to eight hours.
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Primer, from Dhs47
10. Skin Balancer
Stay one step ahead of internal saboteurs (hello, hormones!) with this overnight treatment formulated to keep your skin balanced, clear, and hydrated. Gentle exfoliating acids (like azelaic, lactic, and mandelic), plus antibacterial colloidal silver, sebum-stopping pomegranate enzymes, and soothing Manuka honey leave skin looking fresh the moment you wake up.
Allies of Skin Promise Keeper Blemish Facial, from Dhs440
H/T Cosmo US