Everyone desires to look and feel their best – so why not try a no-makeup makeup tutorial? With this simplest of techniques, you can achieve a natural and barely-there look that is chic and modern. Read on to discover tips and tricks for applying no-makeup makeup to create a subtle and elegant look that will keep heads turning!
1. Enhancing Your Natural Beauty with No-Makeup Makeup
You don’t need to pile on layers of products to get glowing skin. No-makeup makeup is the best way to enhance your natural beauty, by giving your skin the nourishment and care it needs. There are plenty of simple tricks to rocking a natural yet enhanced look, without having to wear a full face of makeup. Some of the most important steps include:
- Cleansing and exfoliating your skin.
- Applying SPF.
- Choosing the right foundation.
- Nourishing your skin with natural oils and serums.
Start with a good skin-care routine. Cleansing and exfoliating regularly will keep your skin healthy and clear of blemishes, while adding a daily moisturizer with SPF can help protect your skin from future damage. Next, opt for a light foundation. We recommend looking for one that is silicone-based so that it sits nicely on your skin, giving an even, natural coverage. If you feel a little more color is needed, add a touch of bronzer for a healthy glow, while a small amount of blush can also add a subtle touch of color.
Finally, nourish your skin. Using natural oils and serums will help to provide intense hydration and give your skin a beautiful luminous look, without needing overly shimmery products. Coconut oil is a great choice to use morning and night, helping to seal in moisture and improve elasticity.
2. Mastering the Subtle Glow – Achieving a Countless Look
All good makeup is effortless – the goal is a subtle, glowing look that nobody can put their finger on. To achieve that soft, smooth finish that everybody desires, there are a few tips to keep in mind:
- The secret to a natural makeup look is to go for sheer coverage with a lightweight foundation.
- Choose a slightly warm-toned blush to give yourself a healthy hint of color.
- Focus on using different shades of eyeshadow to bring out the dimension in your eyes, rather than going for a single, bold color.
- Finish it all off with a lip tint or light lipstick.
This effortless glow can be extra tricky to master if your skin is prone to getting oily, but don’t give up hope – there is an exfoliating cleanser designed for oily skin that helps prevent the excess oil build-up and keep your face shine-free. For truly natural looking makeup, it’s important to take care of the basics first – get the foundation (or lack thereof) going with properly cleaned and moisturized skin.
The key here is to take it slow – find products that work best for you and your skincare routine. Don’t be afraid to experiment! A little subtle glow is all you need for beautiful, classic makeup that looks like it was never there to begin with.
3. Clever Tips for Enhancing Your Features Without Looking “Made Up”
Slathering on makeup isn’t the only way to accentuate your best features. Here are three expert-approved beauty tips for a more natural look that still enhances your features.
- Shape Your Eyebrows: Defining your eyebrows can do a lot to accentuate your features. Make sure to fill in any sparse areas of your eyebrows with a brow pencil or powder, but go easy on it. To get the perfect shape, tweeze, wax, or thread them into a flattering shape.
- Highlight: Using a shimmery highlighter on your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose can bring out your features in a subtle way. Fancy highlighting powders, sticks, and liquids can become a permanent part of your beauty routine.
- Define Your Lips: Pick a hydrating formula with a light hint of color so you can add subtle definition and a touch of glam to your face. Avoid overemphasizing your lips. A nice nude shade with a bit of matte gloss should do the trick.
With these simple yet effective tricks, you can add definition and brightness to your features without the overdone makeup look. Plus, it shaves off time from your beauty routine, so you can be out the door and running errands in no time!
4. Choosing the Right Products for No-Makeup Makeup
No-makeup makeup is one of the top beauty trends for today’s modern woman. The goal of no-makeup makeup is to give you a naturally radiant look, without caking on layers of foundation or piling on brushes and eyeshadow palettes. To achieve a no-makeup makeup look, you need to carefully select and apply the right products.
Base
- Start with a lightweight serum or moisturizer to hydrate and replenish your skin.
- Pick a lightweight foundation with buildable coverage that blends easily into the skin.
- If you need extra coverage, spot conceal any areas you’d like to cover up.
Blush & Bronzer
- Apply a subtle blush shade and a matte bronzer to provide a subtle hint of flush and warmth to your skin.
- Use a very light hand to apply them so that they look naturally blended.
Eyes & Lips
- Keep your eyes minimal by lining your upper lash line with a brown eyeliner. Skip the eyeshadow, fake lashes, and other detail work.
- Swipe a neutral tinted lip balm on your lips for a barely-there look.
- You can also apply a mauve or pinkish nude lipstick for a little extra color.
5. Achieving the Perfectly Balanced Barely-There Look
Nailing the ‘barely-there’ look doesn’t have to be a challenge. With just a few simple adjustments you can achieve the ideal balance of makeup and skincare. As a general rule, ‘less is more’ – it’s important to start with a light hand and focus on subtlety.
Choose Your Makeup Wisely
When it comes to makeup, play it safe with versatile shades. Opt for sheer washes of pastel colours or look to products with a velvety feel. One of the most important steps is to wear a sheer base, like a tinted moisturiser or even a BB cream, which will give you a natural coverage. To amp up your look a little use mineral-based blush and a light-catching highlight for a subtle pop of colour.
Focus On Skincare
It’s crucial to stick to a regular skincare regime to get the desired look. Use a gentle exfoliator to rid your skin of dead cells and then add a toner and moisturiser into your daily routine. These products will help keep your skin hydrated and nourished. Another great tip is to use a primer to perfect your skin’s texture and enliven tired skin.
Fine Tuning the ‘Barely-There’ Look
Once you’ve got the basics in place, get the perfect ‘barely there’ look by following these tips:
- Use a soft-tipped brush for powder application.
- Choose light-reflective rather than matte products.
- Mix a concealer and foundation to get the right colour and texture for you.
- Use a cream eyeliner – it gives you more control over the wings.
Finishing off with a translucent powder will help give a finish that is not too heavy.
Making you look your best with no-makeup makeup isn’t an impossible challenge. Achieving a subtle and barely-there look is easy when you know the right tips and tricks and use the right products. We hope that this tutorial has helped you get one step closer to re-creating your own barely-there makeup look that can help you feel confident in your natural beauty.
