Make-up always looks too "made-up" on your skin? With these instructions, the make-up not only feels light as a feather on the skin, it also looks the same. "My Skin But Better" is the motto when applying this natural make-up.
Natural make-up: This routine makes every skin glow
For a natural and even complexion, the right preparation of the skin before make-up is the most important thing. After cleansing your face, these steps will give you that legendary "glow" that doesn't look greasy on the skin.
- Exfoliating toner: It neutralizes the pH value, removes dead skin cells and makes the skin glow.
- Essence: Thanks to its very liquid texture, it is immediately absorbed into the skin and moisturizes feather-light moisture.
- Niacinamide Serum: Apply a small amount of the serum to the face for the ultimate "glass skin" effect. The skin reflects the light and appears plump and healthy.
- Gel-Cream: If the skin is dry, a water-based gel-cream can then be applied to the face.
- Sunscreen: It is not only a must for every day, but also for the ultimate glow effect on the skin. The formulation should be non-greasy and non-whitening.
If you're asking yourself, "Do you really need all those layers of skincare before makeup?" the answer is yes! They are the perfect basis for a beautiful natural make-up. The liquid, thin textures are absorbed particularly quickly by the skin and therefore do not roll off when applying the make-up - so you can start applying your make-up right away!
These 6 tricks will have you looking fresh and natural in no time
When it comes to beauty routines and make-up, it's always the little things that count that shape the overall picture. With these 6 professional tricks you create a natural make-up:
- Natural eyebrows: Keep the eyebrows as natural as possible. A little eyebrow gel is enough to shape the hairs. Fill in small gaps in the eyebrows with a very fine eyebrow pencil, but do not change the natural shape.
- Apply blush: A little blush on the cheeks emphasizes the natural look. Better to do without bronzer and swap it for a luminous blush that makes you glow. A healthy glow on the skin looks natural - a face that is too matt, on the other hand, looks unnatural.
- Rouge as eye shadow: eye shadow that is too dramatic destroys the natural look. For a natural eye make-up, use some rouge as eyeshadow and blend it into the crease of the eyelid over a large area using a fluffy brush. A little highlighter in the inner corner of the eye makes the natural look perfect.
- Replace eyeliner: Eyeliner quickly makes the eye make-up look too harsh. Either leave out the eyeliner altogether or apply brown eyeshadow close to the lash line to create the effect of fuller lashes.
- Emphasize your eyes and lashes with mascara: Applying mascara to your lashes opens your eyes and makes you look more awake. Brown mascara is even more natural than black mascara. Curl eyelashes with an eyelash curler and apply no more than two layers of mascara – otherwise it will get clumpy.
- Subtle lips: For a natural make-up, keep the lips as subtle as possible. Better to do without the lip liner and replace the lipstick with a tinted lip balm.
Complexion: Individually tailored routine
Every skin and every face is different - so every make-up should be too. When putting on make-up, you quickly lose yourself and think you have to cover up every little supposed imperfection with make-up. That's why it's important to sharpen and determine beforehand: what do I want to cover up and what do I want to emphasize with make-up?
Foundation
You don't necessarily need a foundation. If you have a troubled complexion with redness, pimples or veins, a tinted serum or BB cream is a better choice. With a light coverage, the product lays on the skin like a veil of evenness and perfects the complexion without feeling heavy. It is better to avoid foundation, which often covers too much, which can quickly make the make-up look clogged.
The result is particularly natural if you first apply the BB cream or the tinted serum to the back of your hand in order to be able to dose it better right away. Then spread the product evenly over the face with a damp make-up sponge and then dab it in gently and thoroughly.
Concealer
If you're happy with the overall look of your complexion but want to cover up a few imperfections, you should ditch foundation and BB cream and just use concealer. It is particularly opaque and the smallest amount is enough to make the pimple disappear. Concealer is also a real lifesaver for dark circles: For the area under the eyes, choose the concealer one number lighter than your skin tone.
Again, wipe a small amount of concealer onto the back of your hand and then use your ring finger to apply the product to the area to be covered. Now fade in the concealer with dabbing movements. If the coverage is not sufficient, the concealer can be built up in thin layers. Finally, blend the edges with a damp make-up sponge. When it comes to concealer, less is always more!
Powder
Powder fixes the make-up and ensures long-lasting durability. However, a lot of powder makes the make-up less natural - it often lies on the skin and makes the look look very "made up".
Therefore, if necessary, use a very finely ground mineral powder, which is best applied with a large, loosely bound brush. Apply the powder more concentrated under the eyes with a smaller brush so that nothing slips into the wrinkles. Finally, for a particularly natural look, pat the powder in again with the make-up sponge.
