Tips for fresh, flawless makeup
that looks like you’re not wearing
makeup.
Start by Perfecting Your Skin
So that makeup
blends in easily.
wash with cleanser and a cloth to gently
exfoliate your face.
1. Moisturize and Even Out Skin Tone
The fastest, most natural way to do this
is with a tinted lotion, like La Mer The
SPF 18 Fluid Tint, which also contains
sun protection .
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.After moisturizer, you may want to use a primer. This is optional.
*Primers fill in pores, smooth lines and help makeup glide
on. They help retain moisture and prolong the life of your
makeup. They can be used with or without makeup. Primers
also come in skin correcting shade.
Apply foundation – using a sponge or brush – in a thin
layer over your entire face, including around the eyes. Make
sure you blend into your hairline and jaw. NO STREAKS! It’s
okay if some blemishes show through – we’ll take care of
those in the next step.
*Foundation should disappear into your jawline – that’s
how you know it’s the right color.
What kind of foundation to use? Here’s the short version:
Dry Skin = Liquid or Cream
Oily = Powder foundation, cream to powder or matte
mousse foundation
Combination = Liquid, cream, powder or tinted moisturizer
If you still have blemishes showing through, now’s the time
to address them.
Under Eyes : Most likely, the darkest parts of your eyes will
be the inner corners, outer corners, and directly under the
tear duct area. Dab concealer exactly where you see
shadows and darkness. Let it rest for a minute or two, then
blend in a gentle patting motion.
Blemishes : Dab concealer directly onto the blemish and a
little bit beyond it. Let it rest for a bit, then gently pat the
edges to blend concealer into foundation.
*Don’t use a wiping motion*
Powder
Oily Skin : Apply translucent powder using a loose powder
brush over the entire face. This will help absorb oil and set
your makeup.
Combination Skin : Dust translucent powder using a loose
powder brush onto t-zone (that’s the forehead, nose, upper
lip and chin)
Dry Skin : Skip this step.
Using a blush brush or powder brush, lightly dust bronzer
onto cheeks, the bridge of your nose and around you hairline
and jawline. Don’t use bronzer on your entire face. The
point is to create dimension and contrast.
* The bronzer step is SO important. It brings life back into
your face. Foundation and concealer alone make you look
like a zombie!
Dip a blush brush into a peachy/pinky blush. Stroke blush
onto the apples of your cheeks (that’s the part that pops out
when you smile).
Flushed cheeks look youthful. Many women are
accustomed to applying blush to their cheekbones – which
is great for creating contours – but if you want a natural,
youthful flush, just apply blush to the apples of your cheeks.
*If you need a bit of contouring, use a subtle bronzer instead
of blush. It looks more natural.
If you want your bone structure to really stand out, you
might want to do this step. Highlighters come in powders,
creams and liquids. They’re often slightly iridescent.That
means, anything you put it on will stand out.
Apply highlighter under the brow bone, around the tear duct,
and on the cheekbone (in a C-shape that goes from your
cheekbone to just above the eyebrow.)
For a very natural look, use dark brown, however, most
women look best with black mascara.
Start at the root and wiggle the brush up and out. Make
sure there aren’t any clumps.
*Look down into a mirror while applying mascara. It’s
easier to keep your eyelid clean .
Just because you’re going for a natural look doesn’t mean
you should forget about the brows!
Good brows will make
you look put together even without a ton of makeup.
*Take a look at some of my “brow” articles for tips on how
to shape, fill and define your brows*
Use a little color on your lips. A natural lip color will make
you look healthy. Pale lips on a bare face will make you
look washed-out.
Use a tinted lip balm or a peachy/pinky lipgloss. Unless
your lips lack definition, you don’t have to use a lip liner.
If you matched and blended your makeup well, some poor
girl should be jealous of how naturally glamorous you are at
this very moment…#lookglam as always.
GlammieBrush 