Clean makeup is more than a trend—it’s essential for supporting the health of your skin. But arriving at the right skincare and makeup regimen isn’t always easy if you have sensitive, acne-prone, or oily skin.
We spoke with Ruby, a JUUT Artist and certified Jane Iredale makeup artist at our St. Paul, Roseville, and Woodbury spaces, about how clean beauty choices make a difference in everyday wear.
Take a close look at makeup and skincare ingredients
If you have sensitive skin, Ruby recommends starting with one product at a time and paying close attention to ingredient labels. Brands like Jane Iredale make this easy by clearly listing ingredients—and their functions.
Avoiding talc, alcohol, artificial fragrance, mineral oil, and phthalates is especially important—they can clog your pores, dry out your skin, and trigger breakouts.
Look your best this summer
Summer brings with it some added challenges, so Ruby always prioritizes skin prep.
A great skincare base helps makeup last longer and feel more comfortable. Her go-to summer essentials include facial mists to reduce puffiness and soothe irritation—like Aveda’s Toning Mist, Urban Calm’s Hydrating Mist, and Jane Iredale’s POMMISST. She also recommends powder SPF for the scalp, which is easy to apply, oil free, and non-greasy.
For makeup that performs without harsh chemicals, Ruby recommends Jane Iredale. Every product is fragrance free, dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic, and formulated with skin-supportive ingredients like hyaluronic acid. Whether you have dry skin, oily skin, or a combination, Jane Iredale offers clean solutions for every skin type.
Her current favorite? Skintuition Foundation.
With light to medium coverage and SPF 30, it delivers a radiant finish while protecting and hydrating the skin. The formula includes zinc oxide, hyaluronic acid, and a Superfood Complex for a plump, smooth appearance. It’s oil free, gluten free, and recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation for daily use.
Clean makeup should enhance your skin—not work against it.
With the right products, thoughtful prep, and ingredient transparency, you can feel confident in makeup that supports your skin all day long.
Ruby is a Jane Iredale Clean Beauty Artist. Originally self-taught, she loves to continue to learn and grow as an artist. Ruby especially enjoys working with glam and bridal looks and is passionate about making each guest in her chair feel beautiful. Ruby has always been a creative, and is interested in painting, costume making and fashion...
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