“Your face, but better”. Today we’re exploring how to wear it. A natural makeup look is about looking like yourself, but snatched. Whether you’re short on time or just in the mood for a fresh look, this one can be your vibe any day.
Imagine clear, fresh skin, soft eyes, a hint of lively colour on cheeks and hydrated lips. With a few basic, natural makeup products, you can create that trendy, glowy natural makeup look. This is your full beginner guide that explains the process step-by-step, what products to use and how to place them exactly. Let’s get you started!
Products You Need for Natural Makeup Look
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Prep: Moisturizer, Primer
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Base: Foundation or Skin Tint, Concealer
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Brows: Brow Pencil and Spoolie
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Eyes: Neutral Eye Shades and Mascara
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Cheeks: Blusher
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Lips: Tinted Lip Balm or Lightweight Lipstick
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Fixer: A Setting Spray
Step-by-Step Natural Makeup Tutorial for Beginners
Skin Prep
First things first, prep and protect! Good makeup starts with good skincare. You don’t want that dry or patchy look, so make sure of your cleansing and moisturizing routine. Give it a couple of minutes to sit before applying any layer. If your skin is oily, keep moisturization as lightweight as you can. If you’ll be outdoors, don’t forget your sunscreen.
Beneath the layers, your skin needs hydration to look plump and fresh. Pick a primer that nourishes while feeling weightless. Our 3-in-1 Primer Spray promises refreshing hydration while prepping your skin. A few spritzes and your smooth, poreless canvas is ready!
The Lightest Base
Light, thin layers in strategic places are all you need. Keep your foundation and concealer very minimal. Creamy formulas can be amazing for that natural finish; all you need to make sure is matching them the closest to your complexion.
Pick a formula accordingly:
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If you want a polished matte finish, use a lightweight matte foundation. Apply in areas that tend to get oily sooner and blend out well.
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For a dewy finish, you can use a nourishing BB cream.
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If you’re aiming for that wet-skin, glowy natural makeup, you can use a skin tint or skip the base and move on to the next step: spot-concealing.
Always start with less. You can build the base however you like, but toning it down could be a mess. Don’t worry if the face doesn’t look perfect at this step. You don’t have to cover everything at once.
Soft Spot Concealing
This step is all for areas that need extra attention. Once your base is done, use concealer only where coverage is needed.
To conceal dark circles, dot a slightly brighter shade near the inner corner and towards the outer one for instant lifting. If the area is dry, moisturise it properly before applying concealer to avoid fine lines.
For blemishes, apply tiny dots directly on the spots and gently tap around the edges. Pick the shade closest to your complexion for a natural finish. Don’t go for dramatically lighter shades because they leave a greyish hue. Our Hide It All Cover Concealer comes in eight shades to choose from, including a corrector shade and blends incredibly into the base. Place small amounts where the darkness is most visible and blend out with a fluffy brush.
Eyebrow Definition
Brows can completely change how your face looks, but natural brows don’t need to be perfectly sculpted. Avoid sharper lines; instead, go for a softer definition. For gentle sculpting, start by brushing them upward using a spoolie. See where you have a sparse area and then start filling, instead of filling the entire brow.
Now, add colour only where needed. For natural brows, use small and light strokes that mimic your actual brow hair. Keep the edges softer and lighter so they don’t look blocky or artificial. Once you’re done with the shape, brush through them again to soften the colour and blend everything.
You can finish with a clear brow gel. If you don’t have one, spray a little fixer on the spoolie, brush lightly, and your brows are done!
Natural Eye Makeup
You can keep the eyes totally simple yet awakened and defined. For a natural makeup look, start with a neutral eyeshadow of your skin tone or slightly deeper. Our Play n Blend Eyeshadow Palette has a variety of warm matte shades that last all day long. Apply a small amount on the eyelid and blend evenly into the crease. You can then take a deeper brown shade and apply it close to the lash line. This will give a subtle definition without looking overdone or too intense.
If you don’t want the depth of eyeshadow shades at all, skip it. The mascara and a bit of eyeliner can be enough to give that wide-awake look. Use our Twin Twister Mascara, placing it close to the roots of upper lashes and gently wiggle it upwards. One coat will leave a natural effect, while the second or more can add extra definition. The goal is to have lifted, defined eyes without making the eye makeup the focus of your face.
Subtle Blush
This one can entirely make or break your look. A tiny difference can go a long way: a fresh, lively face or a polished makeup face. You need what naturally complements you.
Choose a blush shade for your skin tone and undertone: cool, warm or neutral. Start with a very small amount and blend well. For a lifted effect, apply it slightly higher on the cheeks and blend toward the temples. The most beginner-friendly choice is a cream formula because it can be tapped onto the skin and melts naturally. If you have very oily skin, powder blush can work beautifully.
Don’t apply too much too quickly. Apply and step back to take a look at your whole face. Build more only if the colour is needed. Your blush must blend into your base rather than an awkward colourful patch on your cheeks.
Hydrated or Blurred Lips
You have options to choose from when it comes to a natural makeup look. You can have juicy, hydrated lips or softly blurred lips.
If your lips feel dry, apply lip balm before starting and blot away the excess. For a natural blurred lip look, you can pick a muted, dusty or peach-toned lipstick. They sit just slightly deeper than your tone for a blurred, cushiony lip look. Apply some in the center of your lips and blend outwards.
For a fresh, hydrated finish, reach for a tinted lip balm or a non-sticky gloss. You can very lightly line your lips with a liner, then fill in and blend the edges. For that glowy natural makeup, there’s no need to completely change your lip shape. A little colour and hydration can be just enough!
Finishing The Look
Finish by setting everything with a fixer spray. If your skin gets oily, you can use a translucent powder in shiny areas.
If something looks too heavy when you take the final look, soften it rather than starting over.
Too much foundation? Press a clean, damp sponge and dab lightly.
Brows too dark? Brush through with a spoolie.
Blush too strong? Tap over it with your foundation sponge.
Powders or lip colour too intense? Blot it gently.
You can always make your natural makeup look more natural!
Why a Natural Makeup Look Works Any Day
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It doesn’t need you to carry a huge vanity. A few essentials and you’re good to go!
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It’s one of the easiest, most customisable looks. Keep it super minimal for the initial day and build more coverage whenever needed.
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A natural makeup look will always be a timeless classic, irrespective of the trends coming and going around.
Your Own Kind of Natural Makeup Look
If you ever thought natural makeup meant barely wearing any makeup, by now you would’ve known it better. All you need to learn is doing the right amount in the right places. Start by taking care of your skin, then build makeup in the thinnest layers possible. Conceal only where fixing is needed, softly define your brows and eyes, add a touch of blush and finish with a comfortable lip colour.
If your first attempt doesn’t look like those inpos, it’s still not a fail. Figuring out what works for your face is half the fun. You might eventually end up liking more blush, a little eyeliner or a statement look that just speaks to you.
For now, keep it simple! Start with a few products, build slowly and always let your features show through. There’s never one hard-and-fast way to do natural makeup. Start simple, play around and find that version of “natural” that feels like you.
FAQs
What are the steps of natural makeup?
Start with skin prep, followed by a light base, spot concealing, brows, soft eye makeup, subtle blush and a hydrated or blurred lip.
What can I use as a natural makeup primer?
Go for a lightweight, hydrating primer that smooths the skin without feeling heavy. Apply it after skincare and before your base.
Where can I buy natural glamour makeup?
You can buy easily buildable, long-lasting makeup from the Hilary Rhoda website.
Can makeup look natural?
Yes! The trick is to use lightweight, sheer layers and strategic placement.
How to do natural makeup without foundation?
You can skip foundation and focus on skincare, smoothing the base with a primer, and spot-concealing only where needed.
What makeup should I use for a natural look?
Use hydrating skin prep products, a lightweight foundation or skin tint, neutral and muted shades and a blush that naturally complements your tone.
