When it comes to creating the perfect makeup look, less is more. As trends move away from heavy foundation, bold eyeliner, and daring lips, teaming up with INIKA Organic, we’ll show you how easy it is to create a subtle, natural look that makes you look and feel your best. A charming look is all well and good, but it’s not always practical for everyday occasions and doesn’t suit every face.
A natural, “no-makeup” look works to enhance your best features rather than hide flaws. It’s a simple approach to makeup that highlights your best parts in a subtle way. You’ll use fewer products, take less time, and don’t need to know complex techniques to achieve the look. Here are 3 easy subtle makeup looks, with steps on how to recreate them at home.
The Classic “No-Makeup” Look
This look is all about achieving a fresh and flawless appearance without appearing like you’ve made any effort at all. It can be trickier to pull off than you might imagine, but here are some top tips from experts.
Cleanse Your Skin – Ensuring your skin is cleansed, moisturized, and feeling fresh is an essential step when it comes to any subtle makeup look. For that barely-there makeup perfect look, you’ll want to take extra care in prepping your skin to help your natural glow shine through.
All About Base – A makeup primer will provide the perfect base to work with. Starting your makeup routine with a primer means you only need to use a light coverage BB cream or concealer to smooth over any small blemishes. A cream blush will also work to give the skin a natural flushed look.
Eyes That Sparkle – Natural eye makeup is easier than you might think – you just need to work with what you have! Full, fluffy brows will help frame your face – keep them looking natural with a clear gel to shape and set them. And give your lashes more of a natural curl with an eyelash curler, followed by a simple, single coat of lengthening mascara to keep the eyes looking natural and not overly done.
Easy Glossy Makeup
For those looking for a makeup look that enhances your natural beauty without being too over the top or using bright colors – this easy glossy makeup routine is for you.
Prime Glow – A glossy makeup look always starts with a makeup primer. Layered under a thin coat of foundation or BB cream, a radiant primer will give your skin a natural, healthy glow.
Beautiful Eye Makeup – Keep your makeup look subtle by embracing your natural brows. A tinted brow gel is the perfect tool to set stray hairs in place. Choose a color that best matches your hair’s natural color to create subtle definition that helps frame your eyes. A light coat of mascara is all you need here, but why not add a subtle shine on your eyelids with an eyeshadow for that final finishing touch.
A Touch of Color – For glossy lips with a subtle pop of color, try INIKA’s Lip and Cheek Cream. A luxurious cream enriched with nutrients, with a soft-satin formula that blends seamlessly onto lips or cheeks for the perfect subtle, natural color payoff. Infused with sweet almond oil and vitamin E to beautifully hydrate and protect the skin, this long-lasting color can be worn alone or over BB cream and primer.
Natural Glam Makeup
For those special occasions or days when you want an extra touch of glam in your life, this is our natural take on the classic glam makeup look. Opting for neutral tones and soft, open-eyed colors, use these steps to add to your already perfected subtle glossy makeup look.
Tones – Use earthy, neutral eyeshadow tones to create a soft glam eyeshadow look. Think smoky eyes without the heavy eyeliner and dramatic wing. Steer clear of the harshness of black eyeliner and opt instead for a brown eyeshadow used along the lash line for a softer look. Your trusty eyelash curler will add shape and length to your natural lashes, and a few coats of lengthening mascara will enhance your eyes, giving you that subtle yet glam look.
Nude Lips – When someone says “charming” makeup, it usually conjures up images of bold, glossy red lips. While we love a classic red lip, try a nude-colored lipstick to keep your look subtle. Pair it with a clear lip gloss for a classic yet striking finishing touch to your makeup look.
Creating subtle makeup looks suitable for any occasion doesn’t have to be complicated. By following these steps and embracing your natural features, you can achieve a flawless look that enhances your beauty in a subtle and effortless way.