You always want to give your skin a break but also maintain the beautiful and healthy look, especially during the warm weather. This is why the “no-makeup” look is trending: it includes a minimum amount of makeup that cannot be spotted easily and it lets your skin breathe while giving it a healthy glow. All in all, it is a great way to underline your natural beauty and lightly cover imperfections.
The “no-makeup” look is also a statement: it empowers women not to hide behind their makeup, but to use it for enhancing their beauty. Many celebrities embraced this trend or even opted for a completely bare look, while Alicia Keys inspired thousands of women with her no-makeup campaign. Here’s how you too can look gorgeous and get that natural no-makeup look, with just a few beauty products.
Light foundation or BB cream
The most important thing for a beautiful no-makeup look is clear and dewy looking skin. After you’ve prepared your skin with thorough cleansing and moisturizing, apply a BB cream (or a sheer foundation) that matches your skin tone. If you want a radiant look, seek for products that have light reflecting properties.
For an evened out application, use your fingers and tap spots all over your face. Then gently blend with your fingertips. Make sure you don’t rub your skin too hard or use too much of the cream. You want a natural look, not a thick layer that will leave a mask-like impression. Choose products that contain SPF to keep your skin safe from sun rays.
Concealer for blemishes
Zits, dark circles, discolorations and other imperfections can be frustrating. Use a concealer to cover them up and get a healthy look.
For dark circles, choose a concealer that is one or two shades lighter than your skin tone. Make sure you blend it all in nicely. For other blemishes, choose a shade that matches the tone of your foundation.
Blush for the natural sheen
To get that dewy looking skin, add a dash of blush to your cheeks. Choose a cheek tint enriched with natural ingredients and apply it to your cheekbones in light strokes or circular motions, for a healthy glow.
Opt for formulas that contain antioxidants and vitamins, as they are a great non-chemical alternative for a healthy nourished skin. With this, your skin will have that vacation-glow, and look well rested and youthful.
Natural eye shadow and brows
This step is completely optional. You can apply a natural shade of eye shadow to define your crease and make your eyes look more awake. Make sure it stays subtle and don’t opt for the shimmering shades. You don’t want to make it look too obvious, just to add a bit more definition to the eye.
As for the brows, avoid the too-polished look. Simply fill them in with a pencil that matches their shade or give them a bit more definition. You don’t want them to look too thick or too perfect: you risk looking silly with the rest of your face makeup toned down. You cannot use the same brow makeup technique for a natural look as you would for the contouring.
Curled lashes and mascara
To finish up your no-makeup look, curl your lashes and apply one coat of mascara. If you don’t have an eyelash curler, don’t worry! Some of the mascaras have their own curved brushes, so it just takes a bit of practice until you get the hang of it. In fact, there are many ways you can apply your mascara without using any additional beauty products, and achieve different looks.
The no-makeup trend is definitely gaining its momentum! It is liberating and gives women more confidence to embrace their natural beauty. Follow these steps and you too will master the no-makeup look.
Author BIO:
Sophia Smith is Australian based beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogger. She is also very passionate about DIY projects, latest fashion trends and organic beauty products. Sophia writes mostly in beauty and fashion related topics, mainly through blogs and articles. She is regular contributor at High Style Life.