Exactly How To Nail The No-Makeup Makeup Look
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Master the ‘no-makeup’ makeup look with this less-is-more makeup tutorial that will simply enhance your features and make you glow all day.
In this routine makeup expert Ross Andrewartha shows us how to prep, smooth and boost the complexion for flawless makeup application.
So, if you’re looking for a quick, easy and perfected routine read on to try these top tricks and tips.
‘No-Makeup’ Makeup Tips:
- Apply your makeup with a fluffy brush and stipple on the product to avoid linear lines and creases forming.
- Highlight under your cheek bone for a natural contour.
What do I apply to my skin before makeup?
When you’re creating a ‘no-makeup’ makeup it’s important that your makeup can just glide on. As Ross Andrewartha says, the key to beautiful makeup is beautiful skin.
Before you start this makeup look we recommend you prep your skin with some nourishing skincare, to get your skin in tip top shape for makeup application.
Step 1: Start with a serum
Step 1: Start with a serum
Give your skin instant luminosity, hydration and radiance with the . Really work it into the skin by massaging it into your face for three minutes.
Step 2: Move to a moisturiser
Step 2: Move to a moisturiser
Make the skin super soft with the . This will make your skin nice and smooth for makeup application.
Step 3: Create the perfect platform
Step 3: Create the perfect platform
Add instant hydration to the skin with . This primer acts like an instant instagram filter and blurs out imperfections for seamless application.
Step 4: Glow from within
Step 4: Glow from within
Add an inner glow by applying a liquid highlighter under your foundation. Apply the on all the high points of your face, lightly patting it in with your fingers.
Step 5: Light application for a flawless base
Step 5: Light application for a flawless base
Lightly stipple the on with a fluffy brush.
Step 6: The concealer that’s like a secret weapon
Step 6: The concealer that’s like a secret weapon
Using the concealer, brighten any area that needs an extra lift, such as the nose, brow bone, under eye and cupid's bow. Then blend it in with a small fluffy brush. This is a great way to add dimension to the skin.
Step 7: Add some warmth and dimension
Step 7: Add some warmth and dimension
Lightly bronze the skin with the . When you’re working on the cheekbones just add a tiny bit of pigment to the brush and lightly drag it across so it is easy to diffuse and blend. Create a ‘three’ shape across your forehead, cheekbone and jawline.
Step 8: Make it pop with a multitasker
Step 8: Make it pop with a multitasker
For blush, why not multitask it with one of your favourite lipsticks? The can be stippled onto the cheeks with a fluffy brush for a pop of luminous colour. Then, take the bullet and apply it to your lips.
Step 9: Boost your radiance
Step 9: Boost your radiance
Bring this ‘no-makeup’ makeup look to life with a liquid highlighter, which you can apply with a small fluffy brush. Take any excess on to the decolletage.
Step 10: A blow wave for your lashes
Step 10: A blow wave for your lashes
Boost your lashes volume with the . Apply in upwards strokes.
Step 11: Set in your brows
Step 11: Set in your brows
Set in your brows with a clear brow gel, brushing them upwards, to keep them in place. This will keep them brushed up and feathery all day long.
The Final Look:
This routine was transcribed by India Williams
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