
Chicago-Style Beauty Routine
Did you know we’re a city of beauty masterminds? There are a slew of skincare and makeup brands born and raised here, from retail giants like Ulta Beauty to new-on-the-scene boutique makers like Maëlle to mainstays with cult followings like Amazing Cosmetics. Get these local products in your beauty bag, stat.
Get Up & Glow
In the a.m., prep your skin to be fresh and ready for whatever weather Chicago throws at you.
Kaike Sugar Scrub
Use it in the shower — nourishes with avocado oil. $15, shopkaike.com
Ulta Beauty Collection Waterfull Gel Cream Moisturizer
A luscious flood of hyaluronic acid. $19.50, ulta.com
Asutra Vitamin C Anti-Aging Serum
The face-brightening oil is like liquid sunshine — all vegan. $14.99, asutra.com
Perich Yeux D’Ange Eye Moisturizer
Bye, raccoon eyes. Thanks, shiitake mushroom extract. $58, michaelperich.com
Clean Your Dirty Face Goddess Rose Toner
A quick refresh of rose water to balance your skin. $32, cleanyourdirtyface.com
Town & Anchor Jade Facial Roller
More collagen production? Better blood circulation? Yep, get rolling. $27, townandanchor.com
Glam Day to Night
Everything you need to go from work to that late-night dinner in the West Loop.
Ulta Beauty Collection Eye Shadow Single
Ready to mingle in your beauty bag — great for on the go. $8.50, ulta.com
Amazing Cosmetics Brow Gel & Lash Primer
Shape your brows and amp your lashes in just a few sweeps. $14, amazingcosmetics.com
Delali Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick
Shown here in “Gorgeous” — goes on creamy and lasts like a stain. $19, delalicosmetics.com
Maëlle Sunkissed Bronzer
A gorge palette that lets you play with shadows and light. $29, maellebeauty.com
Delali Cosmetics Illuminator
Over those cheekbones or on the bridge of your nose — instant radiance. $25, delalicosmetics.com
Amazing Cosmetics Smooth Crème Foundation & Concealer Duo
Skin care and coverage while being super lightweight. $39, amazingcosmetics.com
Perich The Gold Standard Mascara
Cream-based pigment actually thickens your lashes. $28, michaelperich.com
Ulta Beauty Collection Jelly Gloss Lip Gel
A quick, easy way to juice up your lips. $9, ulta.com
Pear Nova Nail Lacquer
All vegan and ready to shine. $11.50, pearnova.com
Just Before Bed
Treat your skin to another round of softness and glow — they work as you sleep.
Clean Your Dirty Face Goodnight Goddess Serum
Evening primrose for anti-aging … and sweet dreams. $62, cleanyourdirtyface.com
Town & Anchor Restoring Face Oil
Rose hip oil and meadowfoam team up to renew you. $39, townandanchor.com
Asutra Natural Pain Relief Cream
Skip the Biofreeze and use this menthol and arnica natural wonder. $16.99, asutra.com
Echo Vie Magic Detox Mist
An anti-inflammatory mist to deal with pollutants and stress. $40, echovie.com
Maëlle Wrinkles Away Restorative Night Cream
For the good of your elastin — plus, the lavender scent calms the mind. $29, maellebeauty.com