Quarantine led many of us to rethink our beauty routines, and for a while, makeup was a distant memory for me. Like my “real” pants and blouses, makeup stayed on the shelf, gathering dust. But during this time, I noticed something interesting: my skin seemed to be clearer without foundation clogging my pores, especially around my chin and brow area. That discovery changed my perspective on how I approached beauty. As I slowly started to return to my makeup routine, I wanted to be more mindful of products that not only gave me that polished look but also treated my skin in the process.

I set out on a mission to find products that combined skincare and makeup in one—those magical formulas that do double duty, offering coverage and treatment in one seamless application. What I love about these products is that they help me maintain a healthy, glowing complexion, even while I’m working from home. They’re perfect for video calls, where I need to look pulled together without feeling like I’m wearing a heavy layer of makeup.

Here are the best skincare-makeup hybrids I’ve discovered for a subtle, healthy glow while nourishing my skin at the same time:

1. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream

The IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream has been a game-changer for me. It combines the full coverage of a foundation with the skincare benefits of a cream. Packed with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and antioxidants, it provides excellent coverage without making my skin feel dry or congested. It also helps with redness and skin tone correction, so it’s perfect for anyone looking for a flawless, natural-looking complexion without a heavy foundation.

Why It’s a Great Choice: The SPF 50 and nourishing ingredients mean my skin is protected while looking radiant and even. Plus, it doesn’t clog pores or leave that heavy foundation feel.

2. BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream

For a more lightweight option, the BareMinerals Complexion Rescue is a fantastic pick. This tinted gel-cream feels like a hydrating moisturizer but provides just enough coverage to even out my skin tone. It’s made with mineral-based SPF 30 and a unique blend of skincare ingredients like glycerin and marine botanicals, so it helps keep my skin hydrated and glowy. The result is a fresh-faced, dewy finish—perfect for those no-makeup makeup days.

Why It’s a Great Choice: It gives me a natural, luminous look while providing much-needed hydration, making it ideal for my skin’s post-quarantine glow-up.

3. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

If you want that lit-from-within glow, the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter is a must. This is less of a foundation and more of a hybrid product that you can use as a base or highlighter. It’s packed with skin-loving ingredients like aloe vera and has a glowy, radiant finish that instantly brightens up your face. I love applying it over bare skin for a healthy, dewy look or under my foundation for a more intense glow.

Why It’s a Great Choice: The perfect product to enhance my natural radiance and give my skin a fresh, youthful glow, without feeling heavy.

4. Glossier Futuredew

Glossier’s Futuredew is the ultimate skincare-meets-makeup product. It’s an oil-serum hybrid that leaves my skin looking dewy and fresh without being greasy. I apply it after my skincare routine for a subtle glow, or I mix it with my foundation to add a little extra radiance. With ingredients like squalane and jojoba oil, it nourishes and hydrates while giving me that sought-after “I woke up like this” glow.

Why It’s a Great Choice: It gives my skin a gorgeous, glowing finish without the heavy feel of traditional highlighters. Plus, it makes my skin feel incredibly hydrated.

5. Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint

Fenty Beauty’s Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint is my go-to for days when I want a more seamless, blurred complexion. It has a light-to-medium buildable coverage that evens out my skin tone while blurring imperfections. What I love about this skin tint is how it feels like a skincare product—it’s lightweight and breathable, so my skin can still breathe, and it doesn’t clog my pores. It’s ideal for WFH days when I want to look polished without wearing a full foundation.

Why It’s a Great Choice: The blurring effect makes my skin look flawless, and it’s designed with skincare in mind, so it’s a win-win.

6. Alima Pure Cream Concealer

When I do need a little more coverage around my eyes or on blemishes, I reach for the Alima Pure Cream Concealer. This concealer is formulated with clean ingredients and provides a smooth, creamy finish without looking cakey. It’s perfect for sensitive skin, and I love that it treats my skin while providing the coverage I need. Plus, it’s buildable, so I can layer it without worrying about it settling into fine lines.

Why It’s a Great Choice: It’s both soothing and effective, making it the ideal choice for blemishes and imperfections.

7. Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

For the ultimate skincare base before makeup, Tatcha’s Dewy Skin Cream is a favorite of mine. This moisturizer is super rich and hydrating, with ingredients like Japanese purple rice and ceramides to lock in moisture. I apply it as my final skincare step, and it gives me a glowing canvas for any makeup I apply on top. It’s perfect for when I want a fresh, dewy look that still feels like I’m treating my skin.

Why It’s a Great Choice: It’s intensely moisturizing and creates a smooth, radiant base for makeup while nourishing my skin throughout the day.

8. Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint

Another skin tint I love is Milk Makeup’s Sunshine Skin Tint. This one has a slightly more matte finish compared to some of the others, but it still provides a dewy, fresh look. The formula is infused with SPF 30, so it protects my skin while giving me lightweight, buildable coverage. It’s the perfect choice for days when I want something a little more matte but still hydrating and natural.

Why It’s a Great Choice: The SPF protection and lightweight formula make it perfect for everyday wear, plus it’s great for sensitive skin.

9. Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm

Last but not least, Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm is the ideal product for a subtle, natural lip color. These tinted balms give a light wash of color while also nourishing lips with natural ingredients like shea butter and vitamin E. It’s the perfect choice for a WFH glow, especially when I don’t want to fuss with a bold lip but still want a little color.

Why It’s a Great Choice: Hydrating, with just the right amount of tint, it’s perfect for an effortless look.