A Whisper of Foundation
Step away from thick, heavy coverage foundations and allow your skin to look like skin - with the thinnest veil of hydrating coverage. A BB or CC Cream would be perfect - we love the finish of
LA Girl Pro BB Cream. A lightweight water-based makeup like
MAC Face and Body Foundation would also be a great choice.
Another easier way to get a more natural look is to mix in a little moisturiser in with your normal foundation. And if you want to dial up the glow, try adding a few drops of a liquid highlighter to give your skin an instantly natural, dewy finish. A must-have addition to your glowy skin makeup kit is
Essence Insta Perfect Liquid Highlighter.
It’s not only your foundation that is the trick to a natural glow, but also how you apply it. Lightly patting it on with a
buffing brush or a wet sponge is the best way to seamlessly blend it into your face.
Cover up Those Flaws
Rather than covering your whole face with foundation, use concealer strategically to cover up any of those unwanted dark marks or blemishes. The trick is to keep both the product and application super lightweight.
You only need a light touch of a basic liquid concealer to cover up spots and marks, but still look natural.
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer is great option. If dark under eye circles are a concern, opt for a liquid illuminating one like
Revlon Photoready Candid Concealer to lighten and brighten up the eye area.
Use a concealer brush to lightly pat it onto the odd blemish and under the eyes. And if you need a little more cover up, try
colour correcting .
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Get That Glow
The natural makeup look is all about a softly lit-from-within radiance, not the heavy strobing look of a few years back. Opt for a
creamy illuminating highlighter on the top of your cheekbones, the centre of your forehead, on the bridge of your nose and the cupids bow. If you have deep nasolabial lines, a subtle highlighter can also work wonders by giving you a mini face lift in this area.
We love
LA Girl Luminous Glow Skin Illuminator for a natural healthy glow, and
Maybelline Master Chrome Jelly Highlighter, a lightweight buildable gel formula that just melts into the skin.
If you’re feeling a little adventurous, mix a facial oil and cream highlighter for the most beautiful natural glow on your cheekbones. And for a subtle glowy shimmer that works on all skin tones, try the fresh gel texture of
Catrice Bouncy Bronzer Carribbean Vibes .
A Hint of Blush
Unless you are very shiny, skip powder and go for a cream like
Rimmel’s Royal Blush Cream or
Palladio’s 2-in-1 Cheek and Lip Tint. You don’t want to look too matte or cakey – a natural heathy glow is the aim.
You can even try a lightly tinted bronzing glow for the most natural blush look to accent your cheekbones.
Physicians Formula Nude Wear Glowing Nude Bronzer offers four gorgeous shades you can play with.
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