I’m No Makeup Artist, But These Simple Products Are All I’m Using In 2021

Anyone that knows me will tell you that my makeup skills are lacking. I only managed to do my first ever successful winged liner last year and I have absolutely no idea where half the products I own are actually supposed to be applied. However, while I might not be able to execute the perfect eye shadow look or know how to contour my nose, I do consider myself somewhat of an expert in simple, easy-to-use products, particularly creamy ones that I can apply with my fingers without too much thought. 

You see, my lack of makeup skills means that I’m particularly rubbish at using products that require any sort of artistic ability. Last year, as I found myself cooped up at home with some more time on my hands, I made it my mission to at least try some of the more taxing products in my collection. I spent hours experimenting with eye palettes, stocked up on colour-correcting creams and even dabbled in a bit of glitter. However, after several months of meticulously picking apart video tutorials and saving down Instagram looks to copy, I can definitely say that I have learned a lot about my creative flair. Simply put, I don’t have any.

I can’t fight it anymore, I’m a cream makeup girl through and through. While powders can be messy, time-consuming and downright dulling, cream products are quick, fool-proof and leave skin looking, well, like real skin should. In fact, every makeup artist that I have turned to for help over the years have all told me the same thing: If you want a quick, glowing face, cream makeup products are the way forward.

As a result, this year I’m putting my fiddly powders and pigmented liquids into storage and instead embracing a quicker, more natural makeup look. So, if you’re anything like me and want to keep things simple and glowy this year, keep scrolling for the best cream makeup products around.