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How to Achieve a Natural Everyday Makeup Look

Tips from our experts

By Anam Lakdwala Updated: Feb 8th, 2023

The natural everyday makeup look (also known as the no makeup-makeup look) is one of those looks that is adored by most celebs makeup. Natural makeup is one of the most universally flattering looks.. It is the kind of makeup you opt for when you just want to subtly and naturally accentuate your features. There’s a reason why natural makeup looks are so popular – they look great on everyone!

Products you’ll need to achieve your look

Prepping Up

Before you start applying your makeup, prepping your skin is really very important

Start by cleaning your skin with a cleanser , exfoliate with a good scrub followed by a toner to calm down your skin. Apply a good amount of moisturizer for hydrated skin.

After the skincare routine, comes the most important part to start our makeup i.e. using a good primer , to create a smooth and even canvas on our skin.

You can opt for a dewy or matte primer according to your choice.

Anam’s Recommended Product: e.l.f Pourless Putty Primer

Creating a Base

Start off by applying foundation or tinted moisturiser that is lightweight and will perfectly match your skin tone . Apply it with a damp beauty blender to avoid a cakey look.

Alternatively you can mix your liquid foundation with moisturiser to make it extra light and sheeny.

( Avoid using a full coverage foundation)

Anam’s Recommended Product: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

Tip: Remember that less is more, so don’t go overboard with your base. You want your skin to look like skin, not like you’re wearing a mask.

Concealing the Imperfections

Next, apply a concealer to hide those unwanted dark circles and to enhance your under eyes.

A quality concealer should stay invisible, but it doesn’t end with just opting for the right shade. It is best to carefully consider when choosing your texture. Liquid formulas leave a more natural-looking finish, compared to creams, which are a bit heavier. Find more reviews on concealers, including our picks for the Top 5 Concealers for Mature Skin here.

Anam’s Recommended Concealer: Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer

Tip: Go for a minimal approach with your concealer.

Define Your Cheeks

Intense contouring is not the goal when it comes to natural, easy makeup looks. The key is to use a lighter touch with, so your makeup remains natural-looking and doesn’t turn into full glam. Contour your features by applying bronzer into the hollows of the cheeks for that sun kissed look.

Anam’s Recommended Product: Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzing Powder

Blush

The most flattering cheek colour is the shade your skin flushes naturally. To achieve a natural look opt for a cream or liquid blush, on the apple of the cheeks and sweep it outwards and upwards along your cheekbones towards your hairline. Apply a Lil bit on your nose and chin to get that peachy red flushed look.

Anam’s Recommended Product: Benefit Benetint Lip and Cheek Stain

Highlighter

For that absolute goddess glow, apply a cream or a liquid based highlighter on the high points of your face.

Dot a little across the tops of the cheekbones, temples, and down the nose.

Anam’s Recommended Product: Mac Strobe Cream Pinklite

Tip: Go for a highlighter that’s one to two shades lighter than your skin.

Set Your Face

Use a setting powder to set your makeup, absorb extra oil for all-day shine control, and maintain a more natural appearance.

Set Your Creams & Liquids You’ve Applied With A Light Layer Of Translucent Powder

Eye Makeup

For the natural eye look , go for a light base on the lid of your eyes by applying a nude eye shadow (neutral shades) . Brush the brows upwards, to get a lift. Fill in your eyebrows with a shade that complements the colour of your natural brows ,using a brow pencil or a brow gel.

Your daily makeup routine is never complete without grooming your lashes. Curl your lashes by using a lash curler. Apply a waterproof mascara for voluminous lashes.

Next, tightline your upper lash line using a brown or black eye pencil for darker lashes illusion. To keep things as natural as possible, don’t go beyond your outer lash line & lid.

Tip: skip liquid eyeliner

Perfect Pout

Always make sure to hydrate your lips with a lip balm , you can go for a rosy pink / nude colour lip gloss.

You can also apply a nude lip liner and fill it up with a nude lipstick.

You should aim to go with a shade that’s in the same color family and has the same undertone as your blush.

Tip: Pick a shade that is closest to your natural lip colour

Final Touch:

Let your makeup stay for a longer period by using a setting spray , it dries naturally in few seconds

Voila!! Here’s your natural makeup look.

Anam Lakdwala is a professional makeup artist and hairstylist. She is also a licensed makeup hair trainer and in her free time, enjoys writing about her profession.