As much as we love going out full glam, we can’t be going out looking like a Melissa Sassine client, so that’s why we are going to give a natural makeup tutorial that will make you GLOW!
Here is how you get it:
#1 / A lightweight foundation
Your base 9and foundation of choice) is super important. It needs to look like skin, but offer a touch of coverage to smooth out your skin tone. One of our (and our Review Crew®’s) top picks is Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. It never looks cakey and imparts a natural radiance onto skin. It’s also rumoured to be one of Meghan Markle’s favourites, and we all know she’s the duchess of natural makeup.
GIORGIO ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION
#2 / Concealer
The natural makeup look isn’t about creating an airbrushed base, or hiding your unique features like your freckles. But, you may want to reach for a concealer to cover up dark circles or cancel out redness. Our Beauty Editor, Iantha swears by Too Faced Born This Way Concealer for a “natural and undetectable finish”.
TOO FACED BORN THIS WAY CONCEALER
#3 / Blush
When applied with a light hand and in the right spot, blush can add warmth and a healthy rosy glow to skin. The best place to apply it is on the apples of your cheeks, because that’s where you’d see colour if you naturally blushed. Try NYX Professional Makeup Powder Blush – it currently has a five-star rating on our site, with many reviews saying it delivers a healthy glow to the complexion. Choosing the perfect shade for your skin tone is also a must – here’s how to find your best blush hue.
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP POWDER BLUSH
#4 / A nude lipstick
Nude lipstick continues to be a top trend, and every makeup kit should have one. If you’re yet to find your ideal match, follow our tips on how to pick the right shade and then shop our top picks for the best nude lipsticks. One of our Review Crew®’s favourites is the Nude By Nature Moisture Shine Lipstick. Lip balm or a clear gloss works too.
NUDE BY NATURE MOISTURE SHINE LIPSTICK
#5 / A lengthening mascara (optional)
If you’re the type that won’t leave the house without a slick of mascara, then go for it. But opt for a formula that focuses on defining and lengthening lashes over volumising. You want to enhance the look of your eyes, without looking like you’ve done anything. Our go-to for a natural lash look is shu uemura ultimate natural mascara.
SHU UEMURA ULTIMATE NATURAL MASCARA
A note about eyeshadow: Eyeshadow isn’t off limits, but just choose your shade and finish wisely. Matte or a subtle shimmer (avoid glitter or metallic finishes) in either a skin-toned shade or something neutral like taupe will work best for a natural eye makeup look.
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