Natural Makeup

Do you want to achieve a natural look, but still wear makeup to cover any imperfections? This is a look that you can wear to virtually any event. By using makeup in appropriate amounts and applying it in the correct places, you can achieve a "no makeup" makeup look. 

Directions:
     1. As usual,  begin with a clean face and hands. Adding any dirt or bacteria to your skin along with makeup is proven to cause more breakouts rather than prevent them. Of course, preventing breakouts is key. (Unless you want them, which I don't think anyone does.)
     2. Moisturize. Now that winter is approaching, keeping your skin hydrated is an everyday essential. Not only will it stay moisturized, but it will protect it from the sun or any harsh winds. Believe it or not, you can still get sunburn even though it's winter. Also, wind burn is possible, but more likely on days when winds are high.
     3. Start with your primer. Think of your skin as a canvas-- you wouldn't want to work on a rough, used piece, would you? That's why keeping your skin clean is so important.
     4. You can finally begin with your foundation. I recommend one that is liquid. Apply it to the tips of your fingers and then rub your fingers together. This will warm up the product and make it easier to blend into your complexion. Don't forget to blend the product down to your neck and by your ears.
     5. With concealer and your ring finger, put it beneath your eyes to cover any dark circles and on any imperfections. Be sure to blend it out to make the coverup look less noticeable.
     6. Set the foundation and concealer with a pressed or loose powder. Blend that down to your neck and behind your ears as well to avoid that "mask-like" effect.
     7. Prime your eyes with your ring finger, covering your entire eyelid. Again, this will cause your eyes to become a blank canvas to work on.
     8. With a matte ivory or white eyeshadow and a small flat shader brush, pack the shadow into the inner corner of your eyes by your tear ducts and over your brow bone. Using an off-white shadow will give a more natural highlight as compared to a plain white one.
     9. Skip the eyeliner and any other shadows and go straight for the mascara. Brown is the best choice to keep up with the natural look, but if you absolutely have to use black, then you can. Apply the mascara to your upper lashline only. Do not apply it to the bottom lashes because that will immediately give away that you're wearing makeup.
     10. Finish off with a no-tinted lip balm or a soft pink lipstick.