The no-makeup makeup is a natural look that most women want to accomplish. Despite its name, it’s still a look that can only be achieved by using actual makeup products and, sometimes, a lot of them too.
Though it seems minimal and simple, the no-makeup look can be tricky to pull off, as it typically requires a bit of practice from makeup users. In order to give you a better idea of where to start and what to do, we’ll share with you a step-by-step guide on how to achieve a natural makeup look for a natural glow.
Step 1: Prepare
Prepare your face by exfoliating and moisturizing it before starting to apply any products. Use the appropriate facial serum depending on your skin type: lightweight formulas for oily skin, or a richer formula for dry skin.
Step 2: Prime
Now that you’ve prepared your skin, it’s time to establish the base with a primer. When choosing a primer for your face, consider the final look you want to achieve. The primer will create an additional layer between your skin and the product, as well as provide a soft surface that will help makeup last longer and stay in its place.
Step 3: Mask the imperfections
Use a concealer for a little extra coverage and aim only at the areas where you need it: around your nose, under your eyes, or on any blemishes you may have. In order to create a smoother blending, warm up the product by using your fingers. This will provide your ‘perfected’ skin with a natural look. Consider using lightweight natural mineral makeup products as opposed to heavy, cake-like concealers.
Step 4: Add some color to your cheeks
To add some blush to your cheeks, use cream blush instead of powdered ones, since cream tends to resemble the texture of your skin. You can apply blush with a synthetic bristled brush, or if you’re comfortable enough, with your finger. To get the natural look, you need to achieve the appearance of a blushing face.
Step 5: Take care of your eyebrows
To frame your face but still achieve it with a no-makeup makeup look, a little eyebrow grooming is essential. If your eyebrows are flawless, the rest of your face will start to look more attractive with little effort. Also, don’t forget to brush your brows and fill them with a product of your choice.
Step 6: Define your eyes
Using eye shadow primer will define your eyes in a subtle way and guarantee your look lasts. After you’ve applied the eye shadow primer, you can then apply your eyeshadow. It doesn’t need to be extravagant, shiny, and glittering, especially because you’re aiming for a no-makeup makeup look.
Consider using cream eyeshadows as they mimic the texture of your skin, keeping your skin looking natural.
Step 7: Color your lips
The final step to completing your no-makeup makeup look is adding a hint of color to your lips. Try avoiding lip tints, stains, or lipsticks since they can be heavily colored. For a natural-looking hint of color, use tinted lip balms instead. Lip balms will keep your lips moisturized and give them the beautiful, natural finish they deserve.
Achieving the natural no-makeup makeup look is easy when done right
Looking natural while wearing makeup is all about knowing your skin, finding the right products that complement it, and using them in an appropriate, balanced way. Once you realize that your skin is naturally imperfect, you can then focus on using products that complement your skin and highlight your best features to achieve that natural look.
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