Don’t be fooled by the fresh faced, rosy cheeked, berry stained lipped women you see in the movies. You know – the one who’s the main love interest and gracefully awakes in the mornings wearing cute, matching pyjamas looking bright-eyed and ready to face the day.
In real life, eye bags, dark circles, acne and redness are very much a reality. Yet, somehow we still strive to achieve that no makeup look. Celebrities seem to have it down to a tee as well. Errand running? No problem, they’re camera ready. Caught by paparazzi exiting the gym after an intense workout? Pfft. They’re the definition of glistening goddesses.
Without going under the knife or paying thousands of rands at a dermatologist, you can achieve this look just by popping open you makeup bag and following a few simple steps.
How to get that no-makeup look with these easy tips.
Start with a good moisturiser
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The base for a natural makeup is having well moisturised skin. This will allow for a smoother application that doesn’t appear caked-on.
Use a lightweight concealer
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To achieve a face that is natural and refreshed, ditch the foundation for concealer. Cover up dark circles and imperfections and use your fingers to blend it into your skin.
Foundation can become very heavy on the skin and tends to cover up more than just pimples, it can remove your natural beauty like freckles, birthmarks and beauty spots which will immediately take away from the natural look you’re going for. If you feel more comfortable with foundation, opt for one that is lightweight..
Brow gel instead of filler
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Filled-in, sculpted brows can be stunning when paired with a full face of makeup, but if you want something more fresh faced, brow gel is your new best friend. Use a clear or tinted gel to keep your hairs in place throughout the day and brush up your brow hairs for a feathery look, that’s super on trend right now and looks neat and natural.
Lip tint instead of lipstick
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Forgo the lipstick for the juiciness of lip tint that provides just the right amount of rouging. Dot a droplet or two on the centre of your lips and use your finger to blend it outwards
Lip gloss for fuller lips
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