The natural makeup look is one that never goes out of style. It refines your features subtly while keeping the overall appearance fresh and effortless. Whether you are off to work, going out casually, or attending some special event, a natural makeup look gives you a confident and beautiful feeling. Here’s a simple guide on how to get that perfect natural glow:
Begin with a fresh face
This should start with an ultra-clean and well-moisturized face. Clean the face from the dirt, and then apply some moisturizer that will help hydrate the skin. Doing this creates a smooth canvas for your makeup to go on smoothly and helps it last longer. If there are any particular issues with your skin, be it dry or oily, use products that would deal with those particular needs.
Apply Light Foundation
Use a light-coverage foundation or BB cream for a natural look. Choose a shade exactly like your skin tone. Now, apply the foundation with a brush or beauty sponge in thin layers. Start from the center and blend outwards for a seamless finish. Do not apply heavy layers, as this will give it a cakey look.
Conceal with care
Use concealer to cover all blemishes or dark circles with a tone slightly lighter than the foundation for brightening. Apply dots of concealer and softly blend it out. Avoid too much coverage on places that matter the most to you, but be not too heavy on these areas either. The key is blending well so that it integrates seamlessly with your foundation.
Perfect Your Brows
Well-groomed eyebrows frame your face and enhance the natural look. Use a brow pencil or powder that’s as close to your natural hair color as possible. Fill in sparse spots lightly, using small, feathery strokes. No hard line drawing here; just follow the natural shape of your brows. Run a spoolie through them to blend the product and set the brows in place.
Create a subtle eye look
Reach for your neutrals for that super-natural look. Sweep a light, matte shadow all over the lids as a base. Now, taking a shade only slightly deeper, deepen the crease to build dimension. To give your eyes a bit of light and added interest, pop a touch of shimmer in the inner corners. Now just define your lashes, free of clumps, with a nice coat of mascara.
Add some color
Blush is what provides color to your cheeks, leaving them young and healthy in appearance. Look for a shade that will complement your skin color, such as soft pinks or peaches. Bring a smile onto your face using your fingers so the apples of your cheeks rise, and then move lightly upwards. Just make sure to blend it well with no harsh demarcations. You want it to look natural and flushed.
Highlight Your Best Features
Subtle highlighting will make you radiate from within. Apply it to the tops of your cheekbones, brow bones, and down the center of the bridge of your nose. Look for a cream or powder that applies smoothly and blends seamlessly into your skin. Too much isn’t required; the less, the better.
Bring out a soft lip color
Reach for a lip color that is pretty close to your natural lip color. Go for nude, pink, or peach lipstick or lip gloss. Spread it all over the lips evenly, lining the edges with a lip liner if necessary. Then blot it with tissue for an even softer look. If more moisture is desired, reach out for a lip balm with a hint of color.
Set your makeup
Lastly, lock in with a setting spray or translucent powder to hold in place all day long. If you are powdering, go easy; just pat down some powder on your T-zone area, keeping in mind not to overdo it, as powdering will accentuate the dryness on your skin. A setting spray restores the dewy look and ensures your makeup stays fresh.
Check your makeup in natural light. Check if everything is blended and seamless, and if there is anything you need to blend or add a touch more blush. The idea here is to appear with hardly any makeup on, showcasing your natural beauty.
Embracing the Naked Look
The no-makeup makeup look is all about emphasizing your features while looking as fresh and barely there as possible. So, here are the steps toward gaining a natural look in which you will be able to show your beauty without feeling that your face has become overwhelmed with the product. Remember, keep it light and blend well. Embrace your natural beauty and let your true self shine through.
