In a world where beauty trends are constantly evolving, the natural makeup look remains a timeless favorite.
Ava, a makeup artist with a passion for enhancing natural beauty, shares her step-by-step guide to achieving the perfect natural makeup look that highlights your features without overpowering them.
1. Start with a Flawless Base
Ava emphasizes the importance of skin preparation. Begin with a clean, moisturized face. Ava recommends using a lightweight, hydrating primer to create a smooth canvas for makeup application. This helps makeup last longer and provides a subtle, natural glow.
2. Lightweight Foundation or Tinted Moisturizer
For a natural look, Ava prefers a lightweight foundation or a tinted moisturizer that evens out skin tone without masking your natural complexion. She advises applying it with a damp beauty sponge to achieve a dewy, sheer finish.
3. Conceal with Care
To cover any blemishes or dark circles, Ava suggests using a creamy concealer that matches your skin tone. Apply it sparingly with your ring finger or a small brush, blending well to avoid harsh lines.
4. Subtle Contour and Highlight
Ava recommends a subtle contour to enhance your natural bone structure. Use a contour powder or cream that’s just a shade darker than your skin tone, applying it under your cheekbones, along your jawline, and at your temples.
Follow up with a light, pearlescent highlighter on the high points of your face—cheekbones, brow bones, and the bridge of your nose—for a soft glow.
5. Natural Brows
For the eyebrows, Ava suggests using a brow pencil or powder to fill in any sparse areas. The goal is to define your brows while keeping them looking natural. Finish by brushing them through with a spoolie to blend the product and shape your brows.
6. Soft Eye Makeup
Ava’s natural makeup look includes soft, neutral eyeshadows in shades of beige, taupe, or light brown. Apply a light shade all over the lid and a slightly darker shade in the crease for subtle depth. Skip the eyeliner for a more natural appearance, or use a brown pencil for a softer look.
7. Mascara for Definition
Ava recommends applying a coat of lengthening mascara to the top lashes only. This adds definition to your eyes without making them look overly done. If you prefer a more understated look, you can skip mascara on the lower lashes.
