Natural Looking Makeup
Makeup is an art with which one can make an already beautiful face even more beautiful, by highlighting some of the best facial features. However, the way one applies makeup also makes a huge difference. Though heavy makeup is something that is perfect for night parties and functions, opting for it in everyday use may make a person look horrendous. Hence, it is best to apply makeup in a way that looks natural. The best thing about natural makeup is that it is minimal and aids in enhancing one's natural beauty. Moreover, it is also quite easy and time saving to give your face a natural look.
Natural Makeup Tips
I have to discuss about the quality of your makeup products before moving to the makeup techniques. You should always invest in a good quality makeup kit or products and not opt for some bad quality ones just because it is less expensive. This is because using bad quality makeup products may damage your skin and may also cause you certain skin problems. Hence, to avoid such problems, look for makeup brands that provide value for your money.
Foundation
Foundation is said to be the basis of all types of makeup. However, before you start with your makeup, make sure that you clean your face thoroughly with a good face wash. Follow it with a toner and a moisturizer which will help in allowing the makeup to blend well and look even. To get a natural look, an important factor is to use a foundation that blends well with your skin tone. Though the best foundation to achieve a natural look is one that has a yellow tone, you should always prefer one that is closest to your natural skin tone.
Foundations are available in three different forms, mainly, liquid, cake, and cream. Any one among these three will help in giving you the perfect look. Dot your entire face with the foundation and gently blend with your fingers or a sponge. Do not forget to apply foundation on your neck, ears, and jaw line. This should be followed by a concealer, which helps in lightening the blemishes and scars that appear on the face. It is best for hiding the dark circles that appear under the eyes. The concealer that you should use should be either lighter than your skin tone or that which has a yellow color tone. However, make sure that you do not apply the concealer more than two times or else your face may look made up. Read more on how to choose the perfect foundation.
Eye Makeup
Eye makeup is considered to be very important because eyes are said to be the most prominent facial feature. Though pale shades will look best as eye shadow for natural makeup, it will also depend on the color of your eyes and your skin tone. If you are seeking a makeup for blue or green eyes, it will be great to opt for shades of pink and brown. On the other hand, to do natural makeup for brown eyes, darker plum, brown and beige shades will look the best. Read more on natural makeup look for brown eyes.
Once you have applied the eye shadow, next comes the eyeliner. Usually, people opt for a black color, however I suggest that you should stay away from black eyeliner. Instead you can choose brown or may be charcoal gray eyeliner. Apply a thin line, just above your lashes because a thick liner will take away the natural look of your eyes. Then comes the mascara which should be applied only after you have curled your eyelashes with a lash curler. For a natural look, use a clear mascara which will add volume to your lashes.
Lip Makeup
For natural looking makeup, a light shade of lipstick will be the best. If you have slightly heavy eye makeup, applying a transparent lip gloss will look perfect. However, if you want to use a darker color, see to it that your eye makeup is kept to the minimal. The best natural lipstick color would be that which is closest to your natural lip color. Also, it is better to avoid wearing lipstick that is too glossy or slippery. Apply a coat of clear lip gloss after applying the lipstick as the gloss helps the lipstick to stay for a longer time.
Blush
Blush is very important to add a final touch to the overall makeup and should be first applied to the cheekbones and gently brushed on the chin, nose and forehead. To color of the blush should be similar to the color of the skin after indulging in exercises. For light colored skin, soft pastels, pale and sandy pinks will be good, whereas for people who are dark or olive colored, bronze, plum and rose tones will give a natural look.
Once you have applied the makeup, check it out in daylight before you actually go out. This will ensure that you do not look made up when you meet people outside. To make sure that you get a natural look, practice these makeup tips at home, so that you look perfect when you step out of your home.
