The best fragrance-free makeup for sensitive skin

This blog post is all about the best fragrance-free makeup.

“Fragrance-free” is becoming something of a buzz work in recent times, and rightly so with so many of us suffering from sensitive skin and irritation. However while “free-from” products are gaining notoriety in skincare and haircare, it’s still a relatively unexplored topic in makeup. But there is fragrance in makeup, more than you’d think and it can cause issues for those with fragrance allergies.

Fragrance-free makeup isn’t spoken about much at the moment, however there are a few brands that are leading the way with their free-from philosophies, as well as a few random (great) products that just happen to be fragrance-free.

Read on to discover our best fragrance-free makeup recommendations f

or switching up your routine, right from primer to mascara.

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1. Fragrance-free primer

Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer is fragrance-free and contains vitamins and anti-ageing ingredients to make your skin glow. Smooth a small amount over your complexion before applying your foundation to even out your skin tone and leave you with a radiance that lasts all day.

2. fragrance-free foundation

Great news! Estee Lauder Double Wear is fragrance-free! This cult foundation is a firm favourite with the beauty crowd thanks to its high coverage formula that stays all day. Even better it comes in a huge range of shades so you’re guaranteed to find the perfect match.

3. skin safe concealer

Another classic that is completely fragrance-free! NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is perfect for hiding under eye circles and blemishes. It has great coverage but looks fresh, never cakey and won’t settle in fine lines under your eyes. It’s a must for every fragrance-free makeup bag.

3. fragrance-free bronzer

If you’re looking for a natural, warm bronzer, you can’t go wrong with Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow. This glamorous rose gold palette contains a warm tan shade, along with a subtle golden highlight; combined they’ll sculpt and lift your cheeks for a fresh finish. Oh and it’s completely fragrance-free!

4. fragrance-free blush

Bareminerals has lots of fragrance-free makeup options (also recommend checking out their foundations) but we particularly love their Gen Nude Blushes. A little goes a long way and it gives cheeks the perfect pop of natural colour.

5. fragrance-free Eyeshadow

There are actually lots of amazing eyeshadow palettes that are fragrance-free, so you may be ok using your existing products here, but making your makeup bag free-fragrance is a great excuse to pick up something new. And what better than this beautiful Natasha Denona Glam Palette with shimmering shades of bronze and gold?

6. mascara for sensitive eyes

It’s so important to find a mascara that is kind to your eyes, and this KVD one scores high when it comes to skin safety. Go Big or Go Home Mascara is irritant and fragrance-free, and will give you long, thick lashes in just a few swipes.

7. Non-irritating brow product

Refy is a great brand to check out for modern fragrance-free makeup, and we especially love their brow sculpt gel. It comes with a comb applicator so you can sculpt your brows into the perfect arch. The wax/gel formula will keep every hair in place all day.

8. fragrance-free lipstickS

We love Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in American Doll, a rich classic red. The easy to apply formula stays put all day. As well as fragrance-free, it’s also cruelty-free and vegan. It’s also worth checking out the brand’s fragrance-free matte lipsticks – there are so many shades to choose from!

So there you have it, the best fragrance-free makeup products. The great news is you don’t have to compromise on product quality to make your makeup bag completely fragrance-free; you can still enjoy your favourite brands, and it’s also a great opportunity to discover exciting new brands.

When buying fragrance-free makeup we always recommend to double check the product in the Skin Safe app, which is free to download. Whilst some brands are largely fragrance-free across their whole collection, others have certain products that are fragrance-free, or even just certain shades of product with no fragrance. If in doubt, it’s always best to double-check to avoid an allergic reaction.