How to creat natural looks/products.

Aug 16, 2016

Marina M.

I want to know how to enhance my features without creating a dramatic look. Do you guys have any tips and/or products that I can use to achieve this :)

Aug 16, 2016

Alexis C.

When I do a "no makeup" makeup/natural makeup look I use a CC cream, concealer, setting powder, brow pencil and gel, eye primer, a skin tone eyeshadow, a slighter darker shadow, and a slightly lighter shadow, black liner (for the tight line), mascara, contour stick, bronzer, blush, highlighter (sometimes), and a My Lips But Better lip color (:

Aug 17, 2016

Dana E.

I almost feel like a no makeup look uses more product than a dramatic look lol.

I use the IT cosmetics CC cream when I want a natural look with concealer. I'll set my face with powder and add lightly bronzer, blush, and highlighter. I fill in my brows and will do a soft gradient eye with mascara!

Aug 17, 2016

Brook A.

I use a BB cream from Maybelline and the Dream Wonder powder also from Maybelline and then I apply mascara. :)

Aug 17, 2016

Aurora S.

It really depends on what it is you're trying to enhance.
Your eye color? Eye shape?
Large eyes?
Full lips? Etc.

It all depends on your preference. I personally just use concealer, a little bit of eyeliner (tightline) mascara, medium brown eyeshadow to define the crease and have it blend slightly outward to subtly elongate/ make eyes look a little larger, as well as some on the lash line and maybe a lipstick or gloss

If you want a subtle way to enhance your eye color, refer to the color wheel as far as complimentary shades.
Then, you can look for an eyeliner or mascara that's navy, eggplant, dark golden brown, cranberry etc.and either tightline or use that color of mascara to enhance your eye color. It's subtle and isn't in your face but it does help enhance your eye color.

To enhance your eyeshape, it's all about finding which technique/style you prefer/feel compliments your eye shape and then using colors that are natural like beige, cream colors, Browns etc.and having a light hand and blending well.

As far as complexion, a decent amount of makeup can look skin-like if you apply it certain ways.
I have oily skin and find that powders look way more natural on me because as my skin gets oily, it softens up the matte look and ends up looking more semi-matte or satin whereas BB and CC creams tend to make me look semi-matte or satin initially but after about 30 minutes I end up looking like an oil-slick so it depends on your skin-type as far as which product type may work better.
I quite like the MAC Studio Fix powder and use a big fluffy brush to even out my skin tone sometimes I'll use my shade (C35) only under my eyes, chin, forehead etc.but then use my summer shade (NC42) or a darker more neutral shade(N6 from l'oreal) to give a soft contour look/some color
But even then, foundation isn't necessary.
Most people can get away with just some concealer unless you have some redness in larger areas you're trying to minimize the look of.

I quite like the MAC Select Cover-up. It's water based and even as I layer it up, it doesn't look so heavy plus the finish works well on my oily skin.

As far as lips, keep it simple. Some days I like gloss but most days I prefer a matte or satin lipstick, you don't have to put it on so opaquely. It tends to look more natural if you apply it and sort of... Blot and then smudge it, letting excess color get on your fingers and giving you a more sheer look that doesn't obviously look like lipstick.
A soft shimmery highlight can be used too if you find your face looks too matte/made up.

I normally skip blush but that's more of a preference

Aug 17, 2016

Marina M.

Thank you!!