Gone are the days of heavily winged-out eyeliner and strong 80s contouring that were oh-so-hot in 2009. This spring, the trend in makeup is all about looking au naturale. Read on to find out how you can use makeup to look flawless while keeping it subtle.
Face
Step 1: Start by prepping your skin with an oil-free moisturiser. This will give a bit of slip so your makeup goes on smoother.
Step 2: For those who are blessed with issue-free skin, apply a tinted moisturiser to even out your skin tone. If you need more coverage, use a liquid foundation with a dewy finish.
Step 3: Apply your foundation or tinted moisturiser with a sponge. Pay extra attention to the edges to make sure there are no visible lines. Remember, real skin is never matte so finish by only powdering areas that get oily throughout the day.
Step 4: To get the most natural healthy glow, opt for a cream blush. Using your fingers, apply three dots on the apples of your cheeks and blend towards the temples.
Step 5: Spritz your face with a facial mist to tone down any cakiness and to keep your skin looking dewy and fresh.
Eyes
Step 1: Natural eyebrows never look penciled in. So ditch your eyebrow pencil and use a powder that matches with your hair colour instead. Apply with an angled brush and blend with a clean mascara wand or brow brush to soften the look.
Step 2: Skip eyeliner and really work the mascara wand into the roots of your lashes to make them appear fuller. If you must wear eyeliner, keep the line thin and stick to softer colours like brown or grey. Alternatively, try lining the inner rims of your eyes with a cake eyeliner. To do this, lift up your eyelid gently and push the eyeliner into the rim of your lids with a flat brush.
Step 3: Apply one to two coats of mascara and run a lash comb through your lashes to get rid of clumps. Don’t have one handy? Swiping your lashes gently with your fingers works just as well.
Step 4: If you want more definition, add a pair of thin, long fake lashes. The trick is to use the right glue and wait until the glue turns tacky before you apply.
Lips
Step 1: Exfoliate your lips with an old toothbrush and Vaseline to get rid of nasty dead skin.
Step 2: Forget lip liner. Instead use a tinted lip balm for a subtle pop of colour and shine.
