As the saying goes, “you are what you eat”…but it could just as easily be “you are what you slather on your face.” The same superfoods that keep us healthy and energized can also unlock a luminous glow—think products imbued with watermelon juice, turmeric and even quinoa. Bring on the antioxidants.
13 Superfood Beauty Products That’ll Give Your Skin a Seriously Healthy Glow
Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser
This gentle all-natural cleanser doesn’t leave you with the dreaded AWT (after-wash tightness) thanks to its rich gel texture and fortifying combination of kale, spinach and green tea.
Buy it ($36)
Blueberry
Frudia Blueberry Hydrating Toner
The mighty summer berry packs a lot of vitamins into one tiny little package, and so does this organic Korean brand’s extremely affordable collection. Frudia’s hydrating toner is especially good at locking in moisture for plump, dewy skin.
Buy it ($15)
Yes to Blueberries Series
This anti-aging line from the “Yes to…” family helps turn back the clock by harnessing the antioxidant power of blueberries in the form of serums, wrinkle creams and more. This mask/scrub/cleanser, in particular, is a great multitasker for overcrowded medicine cabinets.
Green Tea
Innisfree Green Tea Series
Boasting green tea from the Korean island of Jeju, the K-beauty favorite recharges skin with hydrating oils from the seed and extract from the leaves. There’s a huge range of products to choose from, so it’s easy to incorporate one into your daily routine—or turn the antioxidant power up to 11 with a multi-step set.
Buy it ($37)
Turmeric
Cocokind Turmeric Spot Treatment
Turmeric’s healing powers have made it one of the trendiest cooking ingredients, and the spice’s anti-inflammatory properties work on the outside as well. Cocokind’s spot treatment blends together three natural stars (turmeric, ginger root and tea tree oil) to fight pimple-causing bacteria while also balancing skin tone.
Milk Watermelon Brightening Serum
Fans of Milk’s cult-favorite blur stick and matcha toner will love the brand’s latest offering. With hydrating watermelon extract and brightening vitamins A, C and E packed into one portable tube, the new formula is travel-friendly, so you can maintain your radiant look on the go.
Quinoa
GlamGlow Youthcleanse Daily Exfoliating Cleanser
From your grain bowl to…your face wash? Quinoa is one of the active components in this foaming wash, which pulls double duty by cleansing and exfoliating at the same time. Best of all, the clay-based product is gentle enough to use every day.
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Skin Relief Treatment Moisturizer
If uneven tone is your biggest concern, say hello to It Cosmetics’ calming cream, made with avocado, chamomile and oatmeal to help tame redness. The neutralizing formula can go underneath makeup or be used by itself to help hide blemishes and scars.
Buy it ($48)