I Ditched Foundation For THIS & My Skin Has Never Looked Better

To the surprise and delight of beauty lovers everywhere, the CDC has rolled back the mask mandate for all vaccinated people across the country. That means that we can once again revel in a stranger’s expertly-applied liquid lipstick, dreamy cream blush, or to-die-for highlight — not to mention revisit our own makeup stash once again.

In case you were searching for a new makeup routine to test out now that your face can be mask-free (to a point) then you should take a page out of one editor’s beauty playbook and try her no-foundation hack for flawless skin. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to read up on all of the incredible AAPI beauty traditions that exist beyond just K-Beauty — there are secrets to be learned here, and your skin will be all the better for it.

And if you finally booked that appointment to go blonde for the summer (Tia Mowry did it in case you need motivation) be sure to check out what purple shampoos will tone your hair to perfection. Until then, remember to load up on sunscreen and make the time to go outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather — not only have you earned it, but I’m dying to ask you about your makeup look.

-Hannah Baxter, Deputy Beauty Editor