How To Nail the No-Makeup Makeup Look

BY KRISTEN GARRIDO

This no-makeup makeup look is all about enhancing your natural beauty while maintaining a fresh, polished and glowing complexion.

In this guide, I’ll take you through a few essential steps to help you achieve this chic, minimalistic vibe, with explanations for why each is a must.

Start with a hydrating moisturizer and a light primer. This helps to create a smooth base for makeup, ensuring a dewy, fresh look while keeping the skin hydrated throughout the day.

Hydrate and Prime

Opt for a sheer, lightweight foundation or tinted moisturizer. The goal is to even out skin tone while letting your natural skin texture shine through, avoiding heavy coverage.

Lightweight Foundation

Use concealer only where needed, such as under the eyes or on blemishes. This keeps the complexion looking fresh and natural rather than overdone.

Conceal Sparingly

Cream blush adds a subtle, natural-looking flush that mimics your skin’s natural coloring, blending seamlessly without the powdery finish of a traditional blush.

Cream Blush for a Natural Flush

Apply a cream or liquid highlighter to the high points of the face like cheekbones, the bridge of the nose and the cupid’s bow.

Subtle Highlighter

Instead of overfilling your brows, brush them upward with a tinted brow gel to keep them in place and enhance their natural shape.

Light Brow Grooming

A sheer lip tint or tinted lip balm adds just a hint of color while keeping the lips hydrated.

Sheer Lip Tint or Balm

Use a light coat of mascara or opt for a clear lash gel. Focus on defining the lashes without adding too much volume or length.

Minimal Mascara or Lash Tint

Instead of powder, which can make the skin look matte or cakey, use a dewy setting spray to lock in your makeup and give a fresh, glowy finish.

Setting Spray for Dewy Finish

Embrace your natural beauty and let your skin shine with this polished, low-maintenance approach to makeup.

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