Saie Review: The Best Products From The Trendy Clean Makeup Brand, According to Cosmo Beauty Editors
Including our thoughts on Saie's viral gel highlighter and brand-new powder blush.
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As someone with sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin (lucky me, right?!) I'm all about using makeup products that won't just not break me out, but have actual skincare benefits too. Like, if a foundation, concealer, or blush isn’t actively improving my skin while I wear it, it's likely not making it into my routine. And it's not just me that follows this makeup mandate—the entire Cosmo Beauty Team is with me, which is why we're all collectively obsessed with Saie. It's one of the most popular makeup-skincare hybrid brands at Sephora thanks to ingredients that help hydrate, brighten, and smooth skin—all while giving you an instant glow with pigment-packed formulas. Think: highlighters that moisturize, cream blushes that brighten, and foundations that firm.
If you're new to Saie, keep scrolling for a full rundown of Team Cosmo's favorite products from the brand. We've tested everything from the line, and the seven products below are the ones we can't live without.
But First... A Quick Brand Overview:
The Vibe: Radiant, skin-loving makeup that enhances your natural glow while feeling weightless. The products deliver hydration, suit sensitive skin, and work for any type of look—whether you’re going for a dewy, minimal vibe or a full glam moment.
Price Range: $16-$40
Key Features:
- All formulas are vegan and cruelty-free
- Made with clean ingredients
- Skin-first formulas offer benefits such as hydration, brightening, and calming
- Sustainable packaging
Pros
- Talc-free and tested to be non-comedogenic
- Super pigmented formulas give a nice pop of color
Cons
- Packaging is a bit flimsy compared to other Saie products
Let's start with Saie's newest launch, which has quickly become a favorite among the Cosmo editors. I personally love the OG Dew Blush for its soft finish and skin-friendly formula (more on that below), so the powder iteration had a lot to live up to for me. And lemme tell you: it delivers. For a powder, it's surprisingly non-drying on my skin and never looks cakey or patchy. It delivers a solid amount of pigment with just one swipe and has a nice glowy finish that isn't shimmery, shiny, or unwearable.
- Key ingredients: Glycerin, licorice extract
- Shades: 6
- Size: .4 oz
One Cosmo editor says: "It's tough to find powder products that actually have skincare ingredients, but Saie achieved the seemingly impossible. The blush itself is soft to the touch and filled with hydrating ingredients?! It leaves a glass-like finish to the skin without being overly shimmery."—Jasmine Hyman, assistant beauty editor
Pros
- Works with all skin types, includes acne-prone
- Reviewers (myself included) love the doe-footed applicator
Cons
- Many of the shades are often out of stock
Arguably Saie's most beloved product, Dew Blush should be a must in any makeup routine. It's a liquid blush so it goes on super seamlessly, but has the same staying power and pigment level as a powder blush IMO. It's non-comedogenic (so unlikely to clog pores) and is packed with skincare ingredients (glycerin supplies hydration and elderberry extract acts as an antioxidant to soothe the skin). The Cosmo team loves the well-rounded shade range, too.
- Key ingredients: Glycerin, elderberry extract
- Shades: 8
- Size: .4 oz
One Cosmo editor says: "This is the easiest blush in the world to use. It melts into skin without ever emphasizing uneven texture, can be applied with fingers or a brush, and gives my skin a soft flush that's really natural." —Lauren Balsamo, beauty director
Pros
- Contains SPF 35 so its great as an everyday sunscreen
- Provides more coverage than expected for a skin tint
Cons
- May not be the best option for oily or acne-prone skin types
The epitome of a skincare-makeup hybrid product, Slip Tint works triple duty as a moisturizer, foundation, and SPF 35. Its moisturizing benefits are powered by hyaluronic acid and the non-nano zinc oxide helps shield skin from UVA/UVB rays and blue light. As for the makeup portion, Slip Tint bills itself as having light coverage but Team Cosmo all agree that it leans more medium—especially if you apply more than three pumps.
- Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, hyaluronic acid, aloe extract
- Shades: 14
- Size: 1.3 oz
One Cosmo editor says: "The level of glow this skin tint delivers is unmatched. Every time I use it, I get compliments on how dewy and fresh my skin looks."—LB
Pros
- More affordable than a lot of mix-in base products on the market
- Cosmo 2024 Readers' Choice Beauty Award winner
Cons
- We wish it came in more shade options
This is everything a highlighter should be IMO—bright and glowy but not shiny or disco ball-like. It can also be used in a multitude of ways (beyond a traditional highlighter) including as an illuminating primer, sheer eye color, and mixed with your foundation. And Cosmo beauty editors aren't the only ones obsessed with this one. Cosmo readers (that's you!) awarded it the best highlighter for our 2024 Readers' Choice Awards.
- Key ingredients: Squalane, rosehip seed oil, glycerin
- Shades: 4
- Size: 1 oz.
One Cosmo editor says: "This is my go-to liquid highlighter to mix into foundation, moisturizer, skin tint, you name it. It makes my face look so freakin' radiant, thanks to the soft pearls in the formula; however, it's not heavy or greasy at all on my oily skin."—Beth Gillette, beauty editor
Pros
- Blends super easily without accentuating an uneven skin texture
- Shades are designed with different undertones in mind
Cons
- Packaging is pretty small, so testers say it gets used up quickly
Finding a liquid bronzer that doesn't get patchy or muddy can be a challenge, but Saie did the damn thing with their Dew Bronze formula. It adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the skin-forward ingredients—like brightening licorice root extract—are a nice bonus.
- Key ingredients: Glycerin, licorice extract
- Shades: 6
- Size: .4 oz
One Cosmo editor says: "I mix a bit of Dew Bronze into my foundation for an effortless, sun-kissed glow. The formula is super lightweight, blends like a dream, and never looks overwhelming on my skin. It’s the kind of bronzer you actually enjoy using!"—Julee Wilson, beauty editor-at-large
Pros
- Comes in both shiny and shimmer finishes
- Hydrates lips while adding sheen
Cons
- Some testers say the oversized applicator can be a lil messy to use
Our favorite tinted lip oil—like, ever—combines the high-shine finish of a gloss with the intense hydration of a lip oil. Packed with shea butter and hyaluronic acid, it keeps the lips nourished while delivering long-lasting staying power. We weren’t kidding when we said these formulas are major multitaskers!
- Key ingredients: Shea butter, hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil
- Shades: 9
- Size: .17 oz
One Cosmo editor says: "The way this makes my lips so soft and juicy, it's just too good. It's the perfect combo of moisturizing lip oil, sheer lip color, and high-shine gloss."—LB
Pros
- Goes on smooth without streaks or pilling
- Soothes and hydrates the skin
Cons
- Needs to be applied with a blush or beauty blender
The name of this creamy bronzer does not lie. It quite literally melts into the skin, leaving your cheeks with a perfectly sculpted, bronzy finish that's not at all orangey or fake-looking. Plus, the ingredients list is full of soothing and moisturizing ingredients including oatmeal, grapeseed oil, and elderberry extract.
- Key ingredients: Oatmeal, grapeseed oil, elderberry
- Shades: 6
- Size: 1 oz.
One Cosmo editor says: "This bronzer is half the price of a beloved luxury one, and trust me when I say it works just as well. It's super lightweight and doesn't aggravate my sensitive skin."—JH
Pros
- Non-comedogenic
- Can also be used as an all-over skin tint
Cons
- Applicator is a bit large to get into the crevices of the under-eyes
This hydrating, medium-coverage concealer just won a Cosmo Clean Beauty award for its sustainable packaging, skin-enhancing formula, and seamless application. It leaves the under-eyes look naturally radiant and covers up any dark circles or blemishes with ease.
- Key ingredients: Cucumber extract, squalane, glycerin
- Shades: 25
- Size: .2 oz
One Cosmo editor says: "Before workout classes in the early AM (flex...), I love dabbing this under my eyes. It makes me look so fresh and awake but still feels majorly lightweight."—BG
Why Trust Cosmopolitan?
Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmopolitan where she covers everything in the skincare space from acne-safe makeup to LED masks. For this story, she, along with beauty director Lauren Balsamo, beauty editor Beth Gillette, and beauty editor-at-large Julee Wilson used their combined experience in the industry (aka nearly 40 years) to share their honest reviews on the best Saie products.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
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