Do you want to learn how to achieve a naturally beautiful makeup look? If so, you are in luck! With this tutorial, you will have the tools to expertly enhance your features with a makeup look that people will think is all-natural. You can be a natural beauty in no time!
1. How to Create a Natural Makeup Look
Sometimes, owning up to your natural beauty is better than overcompensating with the makeup. And, if you want to embrace your real looks, it is definitely worth it to know how you can create a natural makeup look. Here are some tips:
- Use minimal foundation. To achieve a natural look, you should stick to a minimal foundation – either go for no foundation or use a lightweight option and blend it thoroughly.
- Define your eyebrows. Adding little definition to your brows can go a long way. For natural definition, use a shade lighter than your natural brow colour and lightly fill them in.
- Create highlights. Highlighting key areas on your face, such as the apples of your cheeks, your nose, and forehead can give you an incredibly natural makeup look. Use a highlighter with gold undertones to properly complete the look.
At the same time, opt for subtle eye makeup. For your eyelids, a natural nude shade that matches your skin tone should do the trick and make your eyes pop without going overboard. To complete the look, add a few coats of mascara, but avoid heavy coats.
Alternatively, you can use a neutral-toned eyeshadow all over your lid to make your eyes look more awake. Whatever you choose to do, make sure that you blend everything very well.
2. Enhancing Your Features with Makeup
Makeup can be a fun and creative way to bring out your natural features. When it comes to applying makeup, there are some basics that everyone should know in order to create a great look.
- Start with a clean and moisturized face.
- Always use concealer. This is a great way to help even out skin tone and cover any blemishes.
- Set that concealer with a light powder.
Enhancing Your Eyes
A great way to enhance your eyes is to apply eye shadow. Start by applying a light base color all over the lid, then use another color to darken the crease and outer corner. To add a bit of dimension to your eyes, apply a light shimmer color to the inner corners. You can also add a bit of eyeliner to the top and/or bottom lash line. Curl your lashes and apply a coat of mascara. The trick to creating longer looking lashes is to apply multiple coats rather than a single thick one.
Adding Color to Your Cheeks
Using blush to add color to your cheeks is one of the most important steps in creating a flawless face. Start by applying a cream blush or tinted moisturizer to the apples of the cheek. Follow up with a powder blush and blend with a brush. Don’t go overboard when applying blush, a little goes a long way.
3. Applying Foundation for a Natural Finish
The perfect foundation can give you that natural glow that everyone strives for. For a complexion that looks like your own, only better, keep these steps in mind while applying your base.
- Use a lightweight foundation – Look for formulas with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, and a sheer finish.
- Choose your color – You want to pick one that matches your natural skin tone, not one that is too light or too dark. Test the foundation on the side of your jaw to see which one looks best.
- Start from the middle – Using a beauty blender or foundation brush, blend out from the middle of your face. This ensures even coverage.
- Layer it on – Once the foundation is applied, you can build coverage by adding a few more layers in areas needing more coverage.
- Conceal imperfections – To perfect your look, use a concealer to cover blemishes or dark shadows.
For a truly natural look, keep the foundation light and let your skin show through. Remember to use a color that matches your skin as closely as possible, and blend out from there. Combined with your favorite concealer, you’ll be able to recreate that flawless finish in no time.
4. Essential Tips for Natural Eyes and Lips
Finishing your makeup shouldn’t be all about intense smoky eyes or bright red lips. Natural makeup is still in and having simple yet sophisticated looks that are subtle and blur the line between makeup and no makeup is how you get that enviable goddess-like glow.
Here are some essential tips to keep in mind to achieve natural eyes and lips:
- Keep it light: When applying makeup to your eyes start with a light base such as an eyeshadow in a light brown shade. This will add definition without being too intense or obvious.
- Add definition: To add a bit of drama and definition, you can go for a darker eyeshadow with shimmer and/or glitter. This will help define your eyes without making them look overdone.
- Shape your lips: To achieve a natural-looking lip, try using a lip liner that is the same color as your lips. This will help shape and define your lips while still keeping their natural shape.
- Keep it natural: When it comes to color, try to go for softer shades such as pinks and peaches. These will complement your complexion without looking unnatural.
Using these tips, you can easily create a beautiful natural look that will enhance your natural features without looking too done up.
5. Finishing Touches to Your Natural Makeup Look
Once you have applied the makeup to your face, you are now ready for the finishing touches of your natural makeup look. Here are five things you can do to make sure your makeup look is polished and perfect:
- Setting spray: To ensure your makeup lasts all day, use a setting spray which mattifies and sets your base into place. Apply two to three layers of setting spray, ensuring you spray it at least 10 inches away from your face so it does not disrupt your makeup.
- highlighting: While some people prefer to use a lighter foundation for a more natural look, you can still add a subtle highlighting effect to your makeup. Use a liquid highlighter on top of your foundation and blend it in with a damp beauty sponge.
- Mascara: A good mascara will give your eyes a pop and make them look bigger and brighter. Choose a mascara that won’t clump or smudge and gently curl your lashes before applying the product. Finish off the look with a few coats, ensuring that no clumps form.
- Blush: Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks to give yourself a healthy looking glow. Choose a shade that complements your skin tone and blend it out until it looks natural. Remember, a little goes a long way!
- Lips: Finish off your natural makeup look by applying a nude lip shade. Choose a shade that is close to your natural lip colour or a soft pink or beige shade. Apply a balm on top to keep your lips moisturised.
Once you have completed the five steps above, stand in front of the mirror and admire your natural makeup look! With the right products and the perfect technique, your natural makeup look will be polished and put together in no time.
As you’ve seen, there are many ways to enhance the natural beauty of your features without masks or cakey makeup. Experiment with these tips and find your own beautiful look that will let you shine without the need for a heavy face of makeup!
