Let's be real: When you see celebrities touting their "no makeup"
selfies, they're often wearing makeup. A little blush here, a little
concealer there, and voila! They have that gorgeous au natural glow. Want to get it for yourself? Makeup artist Gabriel Almodovar walks us through a fresh look that's pretty, polished, and naturally perfect.
1. Prep your skin.
Moisturizing is a key step to this look because it creates a great base for any makeup, says Almodovar. Hydrate by applying Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer to your face and neck with your fingertips, then massage it in using upward circular motions.
2. Even out your complexion.
Using
a foundation brush or sponge, apply liquid foundation only where you
need it — covering any redness or blemishes so you're leaving as much
natural skin exposed as possible. Then go over just the T-zone
with powder to create a matte finish.With your ring finger,
delicately tap concealer under your eyes to even out any darkness.
3. Define your brows.
Enhance your brows for symmetry in length and color using a thin brow
pencil and short, slanted strokes to mimic real brow hairs.
4. Enhance lashes.
Add
subtle definition by tight lining your eyes with a flat brush, gently
pressing eyeliner into the lash line. Apply a coat of mascara to curled lashes, jiggling the brush at the base of your eyelashes for a boost of volume.
5. Add color to the cheeks.
Use a blush brush to apply a pretty powder blush to the apples of your cheeks.
6. Line & shine your lips.
Define your lips using a liner in a shade close to your natural lip color. Dab on a touch of lip gloss or balm to finish off your look. The result: a natural look that works for every occasion.