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How To Get The No-Makeup Makeup Look
Follow this natural makeup tutorial to master this beauty trend
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Gone are the days of heavily winged-out eyeliner and strong 80s contouring that were oh-so-hot in 2009. This spring, the trend in makeup is all about looking au naturale. Read on to find out how you can use makeup to look flawless while keeping it subtle.
Face
Step 1: Start by prepping your skin with an oil-free moisturizer. This will give a bit of slip so your makeup goes on smoother.
Step 2: For those who are blessed with issue-free skin, apply a tinted moisturizer (try Bobbi Brown Extra SPF25 Tinted Moisturizing Balm, $50) to even out your skin tone. If you need more coverage, use a liquid foundation with a dewy finish like NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, $42.
Step 3: Apply your foundation or tinted moisturizer with a sponge like Beautyblender, $19.95 in a stippling motion. Pay extra attention to the edges to make sure there are no visible lines. Remember, real skin is never matte so finish by only powdering areas that get oily throughout the day. If you need more help with creating flawless-looking skin, check out this tutorial.
Step 4: To get the most natural healthy glow, opt for a cream blush. Using your fingers, apply three dots of MAC Cremeblend Blush, $18.50 on the apples of your cheeks and blend towards the temples.
Step 5: Spritz your face with a facial mist like MAC Fix+, $18 to tone down any cakiness and to keep your skin looking dewy and fresh.
Eyes
Step 1: Natural eyebrows never look penciled in. So ditch your eyebrow pencil and use a powder that matches with your hair color instead. Apply with an angled brush and blend with a clean mascara wand or brow brush to soften the look.
Step 2: Skip eyeliner and really work the mascara wand into the roots of your lashes to make them appear fuller. If you must wear eyeliner, keep the line thin and stick to softer colors like brown or gray. Alternatively, try lining the inner rims of your eyes with a cake eyeliner like Laura Mercier Eye Liner, $22.To do this, lift up your eyelid gently and push the eyeliner into the rim of your lids with a flat brush -- or check out this tutorial on how to master the art of tightlining.
Step 3: Apply one to two coats of mascara and run a lash comb through your lashes to get rid of clumps. Don't have one handy? Swiping your lashes gently with your fingers works just as well.
Step 4: If you want more definition, add a pair of thin, long fake lashes like Ardell Fashion Lashes in #110, $4. The trick is to use the right glue (try Duo Eyelash Adhesive, $4.95) and wait until the glue turns tacky before you apply.
Lips
Step 1: Exfoliate your lips with an old toothbrush and Vaseline to get rid of nasty dead skin.
Step 2: Forget lip liner. Instead use a tinted lip balm like Bobbi Brown Tinted Lip Balm, $18 for a subtle pop of color and shine.
Gone are the days of heavily winged-out eyeliner and strong 80s contouring that were oh-so-hot in 2009. This spring, the trend in makeup is all about looking au naturale. Read on to find out how you can use makeup to look flawless while keeping it subtle.
Face
Step 1: Start by prepping your skin with an oil-free moisturizer. This will give a bit of slip so your makeup goes on smoother.
Step 2: For those who are blessed with issue-free skin, apply a tinted moisturizer (try Bobbi Brown Extra SPF25 Tinted Moisturizing Balm, $50) to even out your skin tone. If you need more coverage, use a liquid foundation with a dewy finish like NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, $42.
Step 3: Apply your foundation or tinted moisturizer with a sponge like Beautyblender, $19.95 in a stippling motion. Pay extra attention to the edges to make sure there are no visible lines. Remember, real skin is never matte so finish by only powdering areas that get oily throughout the day. If you need more help with creating flawless-looking skin, check out this tutorial.
Step 4: To get the most natural healthy glow, opt for a cream blush. Using your fingers, apply three dots of MAC Cremeblend Blush, $18.50 on the apples of your cheeks and blend towards the temples.
Step 5: Spritz your face with a facial mist like MAC Fix+, $18 to tone down any cakiness and to keep your skin looking dewy and fresh.
Eyes
Step 1: Natural eyebrows never look penciled in. So ditch your eyebrow pencil and use a powder that matches with your hair color instead. Apply with an angled brush and blend with a clean mascara wand or brow brush to soften the look.
Step 2: Skip eyeliner and really work the mascara wand into the roots of your lashes to make them appear fuller. If you must wear eyeliner, keep the line thin and stick to softer colors like brown or gray. Alternatively, try lining the inner rims of your eyes with a cake eyeliner like Laura Mercier Eye Liner, $22.To do this, lift up your eyelid gently and push the eyeliner into the rim of your lids with a flat brush -- or check out this tutorial on how to master the art of tightlining.
Step 3: Apply one to two coats of mascara and run a lash comb through your lashes to get rid of clumps. Don't have one handy? Swiping your lashes gently with your fingers works just as well.
Step 4: If you want more definition, add a pair of thin, long fake lashes like Ardell Fashion Lashes in #110, $4. The trick is to use the right glue (try Duo Eyelash Adhesive, $4.95) and wait until the glue turns tacky before you apply.
Lips
Step 1: Exfoliate your lips with an old toothbrush and Vaseline to get rid of nasty dead skin.
Step 2: Forget lip liner. Instead use a tinted lip balm like Bobbi Brown Tinted Lip Balm, $18 for a subtle pop of color and shine.
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Nice
by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:36AM Report as inappropriate
I agree with all but putting on fake eyelashes.
by darkangel81 Monday, May 7, 2012 at 02:15PM Report as inappropriate
yep. thats what i do
by olkrav319 Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 04:03PM Report as inappropriate
Sometimes less is more.
by beautybody Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 07:51PM Report as inappropriate
I like the subtle, no fuss makeup look!
by dawnrager Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 04:16PM Report as inappropriate
Thanks for the tips!
by mccombss Monday, February 20, 2012 at 03:22PM Report as inappropriate
thank you for the info
by Nicole2814 Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 10:34AM Report as inappropriate
thanks for sharing but I don't agree with putting on fake eyelashes, there's nothing natural about doing so...hehe
by grass Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 09:29PM Report as inappropriate
this is AMAZING i feel confident in this subtle look. ps if you use a tinted lip balm it makes it have a little edge or sweetness depending on the shade
by sweetheart2261 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:45AM Report as inappropriate
me too. it works. but still being natural is the secrets of being beautiful. thanks for sharing.
by mavick3nook Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 08:45PM Report as inappropriate