Tips for Natural Make Up

Expert tips for fresh, flawless makeup that looks natural.

FACE

1. Moisturize and Even Out Skin Tone
The fastest, most natural way to do this is with a tinted lotion. Because it’s sheer, you don’t have to match it to your skin exactly, as you have to do with foundation. You can even go slightly deeper to warm up your complexion. Apply it like a basic moisturizer.


2. Conceal Any Flaws
For visible breakouts or deep undereye circles, use a pigment-rich concealer. Its small applicator deposits just the right amount of makeup. Don’t  use too much concealer that may accentuates problem areas. For blemishes, dab, blend, and build up coverage in thin layers. For dark circles, swipe the wand under your eyes, then pat with a finger to blend.

3. Use Powder If Needed
If your skin gets shiny, follow with an oil-absorbing powder. (Note: If your skin is very oily, skip the tinted moisturizer and use only concealer and powder.) Swirl it using a brush and a circular motion; this will leave an undetectable veil of cover-up (not a powdery look).

4. Pick a Warm Cheek Color
Cream blushes in warm peaches or pinks give skin a natural, subtle flush (Cool pinks, on the other hand, look more made-up.) Apply the darker pink with your fingers, blending out in circles. Top your cheekbones with the lighter pink to highlight them.

EYE

1. Shade Eyelids
A soft, brownish tint enhances your eyes’ natural contours without showing up as shadow. Choose a shade slightly darker than your skin0. Brush it into the creases and along the lower lashes, making sure there are no hard edges.

2. Dot on Eye Pencil (Optional)
If your eyes need a little extra definition (or you want a slightly less bare look for evening), lightly dot a soft gray or brown pencil between the top lashes.

LIPS
To get a pretty tint (that also lasts), pick a shade that matches your lips exactly and press the color into your lips with your fingertip rather than applying it directly from the tube.