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How to Master the Natural Makeup Look

March 1, 2016 |

With all the makeup tutorials on the internet, sometimes learning how to apply makeup can seem overwhelming! Highlighting, contouring, strobing…it's enough to make a girl want to go back to basics. I usually prefer a more natural makeup look anyway, so today I'm sharing my best tips to help you master that look with the right kind of makeup.

How to Master the Natural Makeup Look

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1. Care for your skin

If you plan to wear a minimal amount of makeup, the most important step is to begin with clean, glowing skin…and that means you need to have a good skincare routine in place. Read my Top 10 Skincare “Do's & Don'ts” where I list my very best tips to help you maintain healthy skin at all times.

TIP: A good skincare routine is probably the single most important step in the minimal makeup look, because if you start off with naturally beautiful skin you won't feel the need to hide it under tons of makeup.

2. (Optional) Apply tinted moisturizer or foundation

If you don't have naturally perfect skin, that's OK…that's what this post is all about! I'm going to show you the best hacks so you can fake that “I woke up like this” glow. 🙂

Since I take care of my skin I don't have too many breakouts, but my skin naturally has some blotchiness that I prefer to cover. When I'm going for a natural look, I use tinted moisturizer as my foundation. The Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm is one I use and really like, because they have a shade that isn't too dark for my pale winter skin. (Most inexpensive tinted moisturizers only come in light, medium, and dark tones, and even the light one is usually too dark for me. I'm so pale that the only color that works for me is “Snow Glow”.)

Awesome tips to achieve the natural makeup look!

3. Cover imperfections

Squeeze a bit of concealer onto your fingertip, then lightly dot it onto red areas or imperfections to conceal them. I apply it with my fingertip because that slightly warms the product, which allows it to blend into skin better than if I used a brush applicator. I use The Retoucher by Charlotte Tilbury.

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TIP: Always apply a light dusting of translucent powder over concealer to set it. Otherwise, if you apply blush or bronzer on top it will “stick” to the concealer, and you'll end up with a concentrated amount in that area which will only draw attention back to your blemishes.

Great tips for mastering the natural makeup look.

4. Add color 

Part of the natural look is to have a healthy glow about your face–like your cheeks are slightly flushed from an afternoon in the sun or from a good workout. To mimic that glow, use a large brush (Sigma makes a good one) to add powder blush or use your fingertips to apply cream blush to the apples of your cheeks only.

TIP: Lightly “flick” the end of your blush brush with your finger to tap off excess pigment before adding it to your face. This will help prevent “clown cheeks” and keep the look natural.

Great tips to get the natural makeup look!

Great tips to get the natural makeup look!

5. Concentrate on your eyes

I typically choose one feature to focus on, and when I'm creating a natural makeup look I prefer to draw attention to my eyes. Good brows are always important! Fill any empty areas and set them with a brow gel so they'll stay tidy. My favorite brow gel is by Anastasia Beverly Hills.

Add a slight dusting of sparkly eyeshadow to the inner corners of the eyes for a dewy appearance. Fringe by ColourPop is an amazing one that only costs $5. If you feel the need to add shadow, only use a small amount to lightly line near the lash area so it'll look like your lashes are casting a shadow.

My favorite mascara to use when I'm applying minimal makeup is Benefit Cosmetics They're Real, because the wand does a great job of separating the lashes so you get that clean, minimalistic look.

Great tips to get the natural makeup look!

Top tips to help you master the natural makeup look.

6. Keep your lips soft and natural

For the final touch, you want your lips to appear naturally rosy. The best way to do that is to pick a tinted lip balm close to your natural color. Any lip gloss that goes on with just a hint of tint should work. Another option is to lightly color your lips with liner and then add clear lip gloss.

TIP: For a dewy effect, try spritzing your face with a setting spray that has some sparkle to it. I really like using Pixi Glow Mist. It's perfect if you've accidentally applied too much powder and your face looks too matte.

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Hehe. Makes me laugh every single time. 🙂

Please let me know in the comments if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer! If you like this natural makeup tutorial, you may also want to check out my flat hair fix tips or read my mom's skincare advice: 10 Skincare Tips to Add to Your Beauty Routine ASAP.

XOXO, DAISY

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About DAISY

Hi! I'm Daisy, and I'm in my sophomore year of college where I'm studying fashion marketing and design. I'm addicted to playing with makeup and trying new hairstyles. I've styled my friends hair and makeup for homecoming and prom for years, so now I'm posting online tutorials since people always ask "How did you do that?!" Read more about me here! Follow me on YouTube.

Comments

  1. Paige Strand says

    October 15, 2016 at 2:55 PM

    Wow, where did you take the outdoor shots? What a beautiful background!

  2. DAISY TERRELL says

    March 12, 2016 at 10:50 PM

    Thank you! That’s very nice of you!

  3. DAISY TERRELL says

    March 12, 2016 at 10:49 PM

    Thank you! 🙂 Me too 🙂

  4. DAISY TERRELL says

    March 12, 2016 at 10:49 PM

    Thanks! 🙂

  5. michele ziemann says

    March 7, 2016 at 5:30 PM

    thank u for these tips really needed them, i don’t wear a lot of make up nor do i have the eergy yet to put on a face full of make up. i love the flick the brush end to get the excess off. thank u.

    • DAISY TERRELL says

      March 12, 2016 at 10:46 PM

      You’re welcome! I don’t wear a lot every day, but some days I experiment and will go crazy and will put a TON on. 🙂

  6. Antares says

    March 5, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    Great natural look. I am a big fan. Love to do this

  7. Edna Williams says

    March 5, 2016 at 8:13 AM

    You are very beautiful!

    • DAISY TERRELL says

      March 12, 2016 at 10:46 PM

      Thank you <3

  8. Rachel says

    March 3, 2016 at 9:45 PM

    You are so pretty! I love your face!

    • DAISY TERRELL says

      March 12, 2016 at 10:47 PM

      Thanks! 🙂 You’re sweet

  9. bella says

    March 3, 2016 at 8:59 PM

    You are so extremely perfect Daisy!!! you gotta come out to van and visit

    http://xoxobella.com

    • DAISY TERRELL says

      March 12, 2016 at 10:47 PM

      So are you!! 🙂 Is it warm there yet? 🙂

  10. Tamra Phelps says

    March 2, 2016 at 9:01 PM

    I’m a big fan of the natural look. Maybe it’s because I hate using foundation, lol. One of my favorite newer makeups is BB Cream or CC Cream. They work as well as foundation without that heavy feel.

    • DAISY TERRELL says

      March 12, 2016 at 10:48 PM

      Yep. I like using BB creams, too!

  11. krystel says

    March 2, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    you look very beautiful love the look

    • DAISY TERRELL says

      March 12, 2016 at 10:48 PM

      Aw thank u 🙂

  12. clojo9372 says

    March 2, 2016 at 5:25 AM

    these are some great tips. you always look beautiful! 🙂

    • DAISY TERRELL says

      March 12, 2016 at 10:51 PM

      You’re sweet! 🙂 Thanks for the compliment 🙂

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