The natural makeup look may look simple but can sometimes be very hard to pull off especially for those who are used to putting on a lot of makeup on their faces. The adage less is more applies even to makeup, as these days, makeup that is over the top can look unattractive if not slightly garish. Makeup is meant to highlight and define your features instead of covering them up, which sometimes bad makeup can actually do.
To achieve that perfect barely-there makeup look, first you have to make sure that your skin is clean. This helps make whatever product you will be using glide on more smoothly on your face. Some people make the mistake of over washing their face, but this can actually do more harm than good as your skin tends to overcompensate for this by secreting more oil to hydrate your skin from dryness. To know if you are using the right products for your face and skin care, determine your skin type and cleanse, tone and moisturise using products that works for your specific needs. It would also be helpful to exfoliate once a week to scrub away dead skin cells and give way for new and healthier skin to come out.
Foundation is the first thing that you put on your face before any other makeup product as this sets the finish for your entire face. A lot of women and even professional makeup artists recommend mineral makeup foundation because it glides on more smoothly and provides a more flawless finish than makeup made from synthetic ingredients. Find a shade that is closest to your natural skin colour, ideally, the perfect shade for you is one that disappears into your skin when you blend it into your face. As for concealers, you can use this for dark spots such as acne marks and other discolourations, as well as for the undereye area. Apply this with your fingertips carefully as the area under the eye is the thinnest skin on your face.
For a more natural makeup look, you can keep cheek colour to a minimum. What you want to have is a fresh-looking glow instead of looking like a grown-up clown or plush doll. Shades of coral usually look good on all skin tones when used in just the right amount. Using the right kind of brush can also make a great difference in how natural a blush will blend into your skin to give you a natural glow. Highlight your eyes using eyeliner without overdoing it. Use eyeshadow that highlight your natural eye colour without overpowering it. As for the lips, it will be up to you whether you want a bolder colour for your lips or keep with the overall nude colour by using nude shades of lipstick.
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