How do I make my makeup look more natural?

Here’s the deal. I have green, blue, orangey eyes, freckles, and blonde hair. I use black liner, and that new glittery Covergirl lash blast for green eyes. My makeup is waaaaaaay too strong for my light features. How do I look natural? P.S. I can’t live without liner or mascara and my acne is kind of bad so I need foundation. PLEASE HELP!

Hey Doll!

Looks like you’ve got a case of the naturals! Just kidding…I’m not really even sure what that is. But whatever it is, it’s a good thing. Unfortunately, heavy makeup has negative connotations on young girls. It can imply that they are trying to appear older and attract the wrong kind of attention. Or, it can simply convey self-doubt. So, what you don’t want to do is hide your natural beauty behind loads of makeup. Instead, wear just enough that it will highlight all your pretty features…in the right way.

Try starting your makeup by moisturizing, this will ensure an even and smooth application. Next, apply a semi-heavy concealer for your blemishes and blend using a clean face sponge (I like the little triangle ones you can find in large quantities).

Allow the concealer to dry and then apply a light, translucent foundation. One important thing to remember when it comes to foundation is making sure it’s blended really well along the jaw line. That’s usually a problem area for streaking. After that, if you still feel like you need more coverage, use a a bit of loose powder with a large brush all over the face. This will set the liquid foundation.

Then, use a light brown or gray liner instead of black. Sometimes black can be too harsh for a light complexion. Then try sweeping a soft copper shadow over the lid. Only two or three swipes of the brush should do it.

And unless it’s Halloween, stay away from glitter. There is nothing natural about sparkling eye lashes. Sorry to put it so harsh…but you have to be careful about what you put on your face. It can be easy to look overdone and glitter doesn’t help the problem. Try Great Lash mascara by Maybelline. It comes in a brown-black shade that is just enough to add emphasis, but isn’t overwhelming.

And last, apply a tinted lip gloss to your pout. I love Burt’s Beeswax lip shimmer. It comes in a variety of shades and gives your lips a bit of color while it moisturizes. But any type of gloss that combines a little bit of color and shine will work. This is a great idea because lipstick can sometimes be too loud for fair features. Just remember… everything in moderation, and you’ll be a glowing natural beauty in no time! Hope I helped and good luck!

Stay classy!

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