How to Accentuate Your Assets: The No-Makeup Makeup Look
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The natural makeup trend is nothing new to the beauty world, but it is something that has remained popular over the past couple of years. It is all about highlighting your natural beauty, opting for less coverage and a dewy, fresh finish.
If you’re looking for a little bit of coverage, a BB cream or tinted moisturizer is a great option to even out your skin tone and cover any scarring or texture without taking away from your skin’s natural hue. Two of the top-rated tinted moisturizers, according to Elle, are the Perfecting Skin Tint from Glossier, $26, and Colourpop’s Pretty Fresh Tinted Moisturizer, $14. If you want to splurge, the CC+ Cream from It Cosmetics, $39, is also a great option, plus it has SPF 50 and comes in 12 shades. Even though we’re approaching winter, it’s still important to wear SPF. A great option for all skin types is Glossier’s Invisible Shield, $25. It’s gel-based and made with antioxidants to protect the skin and add some moisture, perfect for under makeup or on its own. Pair it with a bit of blush, some mascara and a little brow gel to get the perfect no-makeup look.
To achieve the look of a natural sun-kissed glow as summer comes to an end, add a pop of color with cream blush. It sinks into the skin seamlessly and enhances your natural color and skin tone. For the most natural look, the Glossier Cloud Paint, $18, is a great option, and comes in 6 shades. It can be built up to be used on its own or as part of your full-face routine. There are countless other brands who also offer cream blushes, like Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, $20, which comes in 8 colors with matte and radiant finishes for any skin tone. Opting for a layer of brown or black mascara is great to accentuate your natural lashes, and paired with a light wash of color on your lids creates a natural glow to enhance your eyes. Finding a shade that works best with your eye color is an easy way to do this.
For brown eyes, almost any color works, especially light blue or a pop of gold. If you have green or hazel eyes, red and earthy tones like taupe or blush pair well and highlight the flecks of gold in your iris. For blue eyes, warm and orange earthy tones are great for brightening your eye color. Using a light hand with natural shades in your eyeshadow palette or a cream shadow can perfectly achieve the no-makeup makeup look. If you’re opting for a light splash of color that will flawlessly wash over your lids, the Glossier Lidstar, $18, is a great option and comes in 7 shades ranging from bright yellow to nude. If you’re looking for a more affordable option, the Revlon ColorStay Creme Shadow, $8.50, is great too. Or, you can simply swipe a bit of cream blush onto your lids and voilà! Pair with your favorite lipgloss to intensify the fresh, dewy look.
Getting that natural look to enhance your already gorgeous features is easy and fun to play with. With so many options and natural brands, you can create the perfect look and illusion of color and glow from within.
Don’t forget to moisturize and use your SPF. Remember, skin care comes first!
Strike Out,
Writer: Emma Saunders
Boca Raton