Bold looks with a red lip or smokey eyes will remain classic, howvever, women from all over the world are embracing the nude makeup look. This is because nude makeup look is simple and classy; it requires minimum products and matches every outfit.
Nude look is the go-to makeup look to wear everyday as well as on occasions for most women. Celebrities have joined the bendwagon of this makeup trend, not leaving out brides who prefer to wear nude makeup on their wedding day. This most sought-after makeup look is easy to achieve, all you have to do is follow the steps below:
1. Cleansing
In order to get any makeup look right, it is important to indulge in skincare. Cleansing, toning and moisturising are essential if you want your makeup to look flawless. Use a little amount of face wash in your palms and apply all over your face in gentle, circular motions for at least a minute. Then wash it off with warm water. Make sure you choose the right face wash.
2. Moisturising
Moisturing your face would make your nude makeup look as natural as possible. If you noticed your foundation or concealer may be settling into fine lines, it is because your skin is not well hydrated. Go for either a cream or gel-based moisturising formula. depending on your skin type. Apply in tiny dots all over the face and then spread evenly until it is fully absorbed. Do not rush into any step even if you are in a hurry, as this may make your skin look greasy, especially if you have oily skin. Hold on for a minute or two to allow it settle into the skin before taking on the next step.
3. Apply primer
The next step is not to be ignored. It involves applying a primer. This wonderful makeup product plays a vital role in how your makeup looks at the end. Applying primer fills in pores, smoothes out fine lines and wrinkles and also controls the oil on your face. This will also ensur your makeup stays in place for a long time and does not smudge.
4. Wear the right Foundation
This is a most crucial step in the makeup process. While choosing a foundation for your nude makeup look, you should consider the right shade, the right texture and formula. For a minimalist look, try not to pick a heavy foundation that gives full coverage. The perfect foundation shade is always one that matches your skin tone or a shade darker. Do not take any lighter shades as it may appear unnatural and ashy. Put a small amount of foundation on the back of your hand then apply it on your face using a damp makeup sponge for the perfect finish.
5. Eye makeup
From your nude eyeshadow palette, pick a fawn or taupe shade onto the brush. Choose a shade that is closest to your natural skin colour. Next take a slightly deeper shade of brown and apply it to the outer corners of the eyes, this will contour as well as make your eyes pop. For the dramatic look, use a cream coloured eyeshadow and apply it on the brow bone, just below your brows to enhance your eyebrows instantly. Finally, no eye makeup look is complete without eyeliner and mascara. You can use gel eyeliner, preferably in brown and draw a smooth line along your lash line, finish the look with two coats of mascara.
6. Cheeks
For your cheeks, a little amount of blush would do wonders to your face. Your nude makeup look will instantly appear a lot more natural after you add a hint of colour to your cheeks. Avoid using a contrasting shade. For a more natural look, use a blush close to your skin tone. There are many powder and cream based blushes available in the market in beautiful shades, choose accordingly.Be careful when applying your blush so you don’t go overboard. To emphasise your cheekbones, be careful with the use a little bit of highlighter. Make sure that your best features are highlighted.
7. Lips
Your lipstick is the last step as it will tie the whole look together and give you the perfect nude makeup look. If you like your reds and pinks, you don’t need them for your nude makeup. It is ideal to pick a shade that is closest to your skin tone. Start by drawing an ‘X’ on your Cupid’s bow, then apply lipstick to the corners of the lips, and cover up everything. For the glossy effect, you can add a dash of transparent lip gloss on your nude lipstick.