How to Apply Makeup to Achieve a Natural Look

Make up does not have to be overdone. This system of applying makeup for a natural look is fast and easy when you get the hang of it. Here are a few steps that you can do on a daily basis to achieve a clean, natural look.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Blush
• Blush Brush
• Eye Shadow
• Eyeliners
• Face Powder
• Foundation
• Lip Gloss
• Lipstick
• Makeup Brushes
• Mascara
• Foundation
• Lipstick

1. Understand that a 'natural' look is one that uses colors that are right for your skin tone. How much you use, and where, depends on your personal style.

2. Make sure your concealer is yellow in tone since it mutes imperfections without adding color, giving your skin a natural look.

3. Apply foundation that matches your skin tone. The right foundation will seem to disappear on your face. If you are African-American, it's a good idea to have light, medium and dark shades of your foundation to allow for different gradations of color on different parts of your face.

4. Apply eye makeup in earthy tones'beige, brown, gold or plum for shadows and brown and charcoal gray for liner and mascara. Skip liner or shadow entirely if you want to keep makeup light.

5. Choose a blush color that is close to the color of your cheeks after you've exercised.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply makeup in the order described in "eHow to Apply Makeup in 10 Easy Steps" (see Related eHows), and remember to clean and moisturize your face first.
• Choose brighter or darker tones for a stronger, more made-up look.
• Intensify your natural makeup for evening. Instead of brown, for example, go for charcoal around the eyes. 'Pop' blush with a brighter color over your usual one. Make lips brighter, darker or more shimmery.
• Don't skimp on makeup tools. Better tools make applying makeup easier and faster.

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[smartygirl7]

on 6/5/2009 Great ideas

[Cookie66]

on 12/20/2008 Great article

[Nyko]

on 1/10/2007 When choosing a foundation: goto a cosmetic counter and ask for a consulation. When you have found your match, purchase that a shade darker and a shade lighter

on 2/12/2007 To look like you're not wearing eyeliner at all, dot liquid eyeliner in between eyelashes. I find that it does not smudge as much and people can't tell if you're wearing eyeliner because even when you close your eyes, it blends in naturally with your lashes!

on 8/8/2006 Using a foundation brush to apply foundation is far more effective than using a sponge as it creates a more natural finish. Using sponges tends to create a more cakey finish. Always blend foundation toward the hairline to ensure you have no tidelines. Good, quality foundation brushes can be purchased from Mac, The Body Shop and Bobby Brown.