13 everyday natural makeup steps

Whether you're new to makeup or you want to achieve a more refined look, everyday natural makeup can be beautiful and enhance your skin. Even if you've never tried this style before, you can easily achieve a natural makeup look through this article!

Sequence 1: Makeup for your face.

Step 1: Cleanse your face.

Put makeup remover or water on a cotton pad. Gently press or rub the cotton pad in small circles to remove old makeup. Determine your skin type and cleanse, tone, and moisturize with appropriate products twice a day. If you have skin problems such as freckles or blackheads, try exfoliating your skin.

Step 2: Moisturize your skin.

Use a fragrance-free, oil-free moisturizer and take a pea-sized amount, then gently apply it to your skin. Fragrant moisturizers can weigh down your skin and cause acne or allergic reactions, while oil-based moisturizers will stimulate acne growth.

For a more natural look, instead of using foundation, use tinted moisturizer. Tinted moisturizers can even out your skin tone and often contain SPF. This cream is best suited for people with light skin.

Step 3: Apply concealer to problem areas and around the eyes.

Applying concealer before foundation will help you use as little foundation as possible. Make sure the colored concealer matches your skin tone. When applying concealer, apply it directly to the problem area and don't apply too much to the surrounding area.

Also, beige concealer can be suitable for all skin types. Be careful and don't overuse concealer as you only need a small amount to cover problem areas.

Step 4: Apply a layer of powder foundation to the oily parts of your face.

Before you begin, it's best to determine if you're using the right shade of foundation. Stand in natural light and try foundation to ensure it matches your skin tone. Dab a few streaks of cream on your cheek and tilt your face in different directions to see if the color matches.

Use your finger or a sponge to dab foundation and apply it to your face, blending until your skin tone is even. Apply the cream to your jawline as well, because if you stop at the edge of your face, you'll accidentally create a clear demarcation line where the foundation ends, making you look like you're wearing a mask.

You don't need to apply foundation to your entire face. Just apply it to areas that don't have consistent color and blend it in well. If you have puffy eyes or dark circles, dab 3 small dots of cream under your eyes and lightly blend with your ring finger.

Step 5: Use bronzer.

Some people wait until after eye makeup to apply blush or bronzer. Bronzer is a great option to give you a natural glow. Lightly sweep bronzer all over your face (or just along your cheekbones and T-zone for a natural radiant look).

However, bronzer can look unnatural on people with pale skin if you don't apply it correctly. Practice at home with bronzer to see if it works for you. If you don't like the look bronzer creates, you can skip this step.

Step 6: Apply blush.

If you are not satisfied with bronzer, you can apply blush. Cream blush is usually preferred over powder because it gives you a smooth and longer-lasting look. Use champagne-colored blush and dab a small amount on your ring finger, then apply it to your cheekbones. Note that you should not use both blush and bronzer simultaneously, but only choose one.

Sequence 2: Eye makeup.

Step 1: Line your upper lash line with a brown, black, or gray pencil.

Some women don't like to do this, as eyeliner looks a little less natural than just mascara. Other beauty experts say to line your eyes with a coffee-colored gel liner.

Pencil eyeliner looks less natural than liquid or gel, and gel eyeliner is easier to blend. Line two-thirds of your upper lash line and one-third of your lower lash line. Then, smudge the line with a cotton swab.

Step 2: Use a white eyeliner pencil to make your eyes look bigger.

Line the inner corners of your eyes with white eyeliner or white eyeshadow to make your eyes look brighter. Some people also like to add a little white eyeliner or apply eyeshadow under their brow bone to make their eyes look brighter and more awake.

Step 3: Consider using eyeshadow.

Use two eyeshadow colors for a more professional look. The colors you choose should be gold, brown, or silver, depending on your skin tone and type. Apply a light, neutral shade all over your lid and just above your crease, then use a slightly darker shade to create a soft line along your upper lid and outline your crease. For a more natural look, remember to blend the colors together well.

Step 4: Curl your lashes and apply a coat of mascara.

Curling your lashes will give you a brighter and more awake look. If you want to make your lashes stand out against your skin, apply a coat of your favorite mascara. If you use mascara, you can avoid clumping by using the brush that comes with the mascara tube or a spoolie brush.

Sequence 3: Makeup for your lips.

Step 1: Use a nude lipstick color.

Avoid using overly dark lipstick or lip gloss. Regular lipstick is best because it looks natural and lasts longer. Use a color close to your natural lip color.

Step 2: Dab a small amount of blush onto the center of your lips.

Try this step at home first, as some people don't like applying blush to the center of their lips. Do what you feel is best!

Step 3: Finish and enjoy your fresh, radiant look.

Author: Charina Redugerio. Translator: Bich Ngoc.

Source: Wikihow. Copyright belongs to: Kallos Vietnam.

A little about the author Charina Redugerio

This article is co-authored by Charina Redugerio. Charina Redugerio is a Makeup Artist based in New York City. With over 13 years of experience in the beauty industry, Charina has worked for Sephora, NARS Cosmetics, L'Oreal, Parfums Christian Dior, Natasha Denona Makeup, and is currently a freelance makeup artist.

She has done makeup for many fashion week shows, editorial photoshoots, and private makeup for individual clients. She has worked and trained with several globally renowned makeup artists, including Dior's Ricky Wilson.