Starting the day with a touch of natural makeup is an understated yet powerful reminder that being presentable empowers us — it’s a chance to start fresh, welcome the day with confidence, and radiate a source of personal power. However, many people associate the term ‘natural makeup’ with a boring or lacklustre look. The reality is that when done correctly, a natural makeup look can illuminate your face’s best features and add an extra layer of sophistication without being overpowering. This article will give you the lowdown on the luxe way to do natural makeup.
The Golden Rule of Natural Skin Care
Next up on our list is natural skincare. By dedicating ourselves to a routine that’s targeted, efficient, and adapted to our unique skincare needs, we’re not just investing in short-term beauty success, but we’re also setting ourselves up for long-term skin health. The golden rule here is consistent use of refreshing cleansers, replenishing toners, nutrient-rich serums, hydrating face primer, and moisturisers with SPF. Good skincare means half the battle is already won.
Enhance your Natural Hue
When it comes to natural makeup looks, colour palettes play a crucial role. Your foundation, concealer, blush, bronzer, highlighter, eyeshadow and lipstick should all be in tones that are as close to your natural skin, lip and hair undertones as possible. The goal is to enhance, not to modify. Dust on just a hint of bronzer where the sun would naturally kiss your face, dab on a whisper of pink blush on the apples of your cheeks and gently stroke your lashes with a lightweight mascara.
The Art of Light and Lift
We now approach the subtle but pivotal aspect of natural makeup – the art of light and lift. It’s all about using the right products in the right places to highlight, contour, and enhance natural beauty. Select a light-enhancing complexion perfector to brighten dull spots and lift under-eye darkness. A cream-based highlighter applied to your brow bone, tops of your cheek, down the ridge of your nose, and on the cupid’s bow of your lips will reflect the light in all the right places, giving the illusion of a naturally radiant complexion.
The Accent on Details
The luxe way to do natural makeup indeed cherishes beauty in the details! Eyebrows frame our eyes and give structure to our faces. No natural makeup look is complete without attending to your eyebrows. Use a fine eyebrow pencil in a colour that matches your natural hair shade to sketch a perfect arch and fill in sparse spots.
The Final Touch of Luxe
The final touch to a polished ‘au naturel’ face of glam is a good quality hydrating lip balm followed by a sheer lipstick. Both should be close to your natural lip shade. This not only pampers your lips but also adds a flush of healthy colour.
In a nutshell, the luxe version of natural makeup is about understanding your skin and enhancing your natural features subtly, rather than painting on a new face. It’s knowing that ‘less is more’ when it comes to makeup and that perfect skin does not always mean heavy foundation. It’s about discovering the beauty in the details and understanding the role of each product. It’s beauty at its most sophisticated and comforting — putting on your best face, the one that is naturally, confidently, beautifully you.
