When it comes to clean beauty, Ilia has carved a unique niche in the beauty world with its philosophy of clean, skin-centric beauty that challenges the conventional boundaries between skincare and makeup. Their approach is simple yet revolutionary: create potent formulas that not only beautify but also protect and nourish the skin. Today, I’m thrilled to share with you the top 10 Ilia Beauty products that embody this ethos, delivering radiant, healthy-looking skin with a touch of natural color.
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1. Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
At the top of our list is the Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, a best seller that seamlessly blends skincare, makeup, and sun protection. This feather-light formula provides sheer coverage, evens out the skin tone, and leaves a dewy finish, all while offering broad-spectrum SPF 40 protection. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acids, squalane, and niacinamide addresses hydration, skin texture, and tone, making it a powerhouse in your daily beauty regimen.
Price: $48 USD for 1 fl oz | 30 ml
Why We Love It: It’s a trifecta of skincare, makeup, and sun protection all in one. This serum skin tint doesn’t just offer light coverage and a dewy finish; it also packs your skin with hydration and nutrients while protecting you from the sun’s harmful rays.
Best For: Anyone looking for a multi-purpose product that simplifies their morning routine, providing moisture, coverage, and SPF protection all in one.
2. Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
Next, the Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream takes center stage, especially for those cautious about retinol’s potential side effects, such as irritation and sensitivity to sunlight. This eye cream offers a gentler, plant-based alternative that aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark circles without the harshness. It’s a testament to Ilia’s commitment to safe, effective ingredients that cater to the delicate eye area.
Price: $46 USD for 0.5fl oz | 15ml
Why We Love It: It offers the benefits of retinol without the side effects, using plant-based alternatives to gently reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark circles.
Best For: Those with sensitive skin around the eyes or who are concerned about the harshness of traditional retinol products.
3. The Cleanse Soft Foaming Cleanser
The foundation of any skincare routine starts with a clean canvas, and The Cleanse Soft Foaming Cleanser delivers just that. Gentle yet effective, this cleanser removes impurities and makeup without stripping the skin of its natural oils, leaving your face feeling soft, refreshed, and ready for the next steps in your skincare and makeup routine.
Price: $32 USD for 6.76 fl oz / 200 ml
Why We Love It: This cleanser strikes the perfect balance between effective and gentle, removing daily impurities without stripping the skin of its essential moisture.
Best For: All skin types, especially those looking for a gentle yet effective cleanser that won’t leave the skin feeling tight or dry.
4. True Skin Radiant Priming Serum
The True Skin Radiant Priming Serum is a multitasker that bridges the gap between skincare and makeup. It not only prepares the skin for a flawless makeup application but also nourishes it with a blend of hibiscus extract, aloe water, and beta-glucan. This serum enhances skin’s elasticity and hydration, offering a smooth, luminous base for any look.
Price: $52 USD for 1fl oz | 30 ml
Why We Love It: It’s not just a primer; it’s a skincare treat with its hydrating and radiance-boosting properties, preparing your skin for a flawless makeup application.
Best For: Individuals seeking a luminous, smooth base for makeup that also benefits their skin’s overall health.
5. True Skin Serum Concealer
Concealer is a staple in many beauty routines, and the True Skin Serum Concealer stands out for its lightweight, serum-like texture that offers medium coverage without caking. Infused with stabilized Vitamin C and albizia julibrissin bark extract, it brightens and helps to reduce the appearance of dark circles and blemishes over time.
Price: $32 USD for 0.16 oz | 5 ml
Why We Love It: The concealer seamlessly blends into the skin, offering medium coverage while brightening and reducing the appearance of imperfections over time thanks to its skincare ingredients.
Best For: Anyone in need of a lightweight concealer that not only hides blemishes and dark circles but also treats them.
6. Limitless Lash Mascara
For those seeking both volume and length without the harsh chemicals, the Limitless Lash Mascara is a dream come true. Its buildable formula allows for a natural look by day and a more dramatic look by night, all while nourishing the lashes with a blend of organic beeswax and shea butter.
Price: $28 USD for 0.27 oz | 8 g
Why We Love It: This mascara combines lengthening and volumizing in a buildable formula, enriched with nurturing ingredients for healthy lashes.
Best For: Lash lovers looking for a versatile mascara that can create both a natural and dramatic look without harmful chemicals.
7. True Skin Serum Foundation
The True Skin Serum Foundation merges the line between foundation and a skin treatment. With a lightweight, silky texture, it offers adjustable coverage while ingredients like aloe leaf, rosehip, jojoba, and marula oils soothe, hydrate, and improve skin’s overall condition with each use.
Price: $54 USD for 1 fl oz | 30 ml
Why We Love It: It offers a silky, lightweight coverage that not only evens out skin tone but also improves skin health with its blend of botanical oils.
Best For: Those desiring a foundation that feels like a second skin while offering skincare benefits.
8. Liquid Light Serum Highlighter
We all love a good highlighter, and clean beauty fans will adore the Liquid Light Serum Highlighter for its ability to deliver a natural, luminous glow. This gel-based highlighter can be mixed with foundation for an all-over radiance or applied to high points of the face. It’s also enriched with marine actives, helping to protect against environmental stressors and pollution.
Price: $42 USD for 0.5 fl oz | 15 ml
Why We Love It: This highlighter provides a natural, dewy glow with the added benefit of marine actives to protect against environmental damage.
Best For: Highlighter enthusiasts seeking a versatile, glow-enhancing product that also guards the skin.
9. Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil
For a splash of color and a dose of hydration, the Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil is a must-have. This hybrid lip treatment combines the hydrating properties of a balm with the shine of a gloss, all while delivering a sheer wash of color. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid and Salicornia herbacea extract plump and moisturize the lips throughout the day.
Price: $26 USD for 0.14 fl oz | 4.3 ml
Why We Love It: It combines the hydration of a balm with the shine of a gloss, offering a tint of color and plumping effects without the stickiness.
Best For: Those who crave moisturized, fuller-looking lips with just a hint of color.
10. Multi-Stick
Rounding out our list is the versatile Multi-Stick, perfect for those who love a minimalist makeup routine. This all-in-one product can be used on cheeks, lips, and eyes, offering buildable color with nourishing ingredients like shea butter, avocado oil, and Vitamin E. It’s the epitome of Ilia’s commitment to multifunctional beauty products that cater to a busy, modern lifestyle.
Price: $26 USD for 0.15 oz | 4.5 g
Why We Love It: This all-in-one color stick for eyes, cheeks, and lips simplifies your makeup routine without compromising on quality or performance.
Best For: The minimalist beauty lover who values efficiency and versatility in their makeup products.
What Makes Ilia Stand Out?
Ilia Beauty’s dedication to clean, skin-centric beauty is evident in every product. By prioritizing skincare ingredients that are both safe and potent, Ilia ensures that its makeup range not only enhances beauty but also contributes to the health and protection of the skin. The emphasis on SPF, the careful selection of botanicals and synthetics, and the innovative integration of skincare benefits into makeup products set Ilia apart in the beauty industry.
Since its inception in 2011, Ilia has continued to push the boundaries, proving that beauty and skincare can indeed coexist harmoniously.