How to Achieve "No Makeup" Makeup

Image courtesy of Steve Blazo

Normal Skin:
1.) Concealer is an absolute must!  Everyone will benefit from this product.  Concealer instantly brightens the eye area.  You can also use concealer to hide redness around the nose or on a blemish.
2.) Dust a sheer powder all over face to even out complexion.  If you need more coverage, use a dual foundation/powder.
3.) Smile and pop a healthy looking blush to the apples of your cheeks.
4.) Curl your lashes and apply mascara for an instant eye opening effect.
5.) Finish with a sheer lipstick or gloss.

Dry Skin:
1.) Mix concealer with eye cream and apply under eye.
2.) Use a cream or liquid foundation.  You can mix with moisturizer to make it more sheer.
3.) Apply a cream blush to the apples of the cheeks for best results.  You can use powder blush if you prefer.
4.) Apply pressed powder.  This will set the foundation and blush.  Optional: To give dull skin a glow, add a sheer, luminizing bronzer to the cheek bones, forehead, and chin.
5.) Curl lashes and apply mascara for an instant eye opening effect.
6.) Finish with tinted lip balm or lip gloss.

Oily Skin:
1.) Use concealer only where needed.
2.) Apply an oil free tinted moisturizer or foundation.
3.) Set with translucent powder.
4.) Smile and pop a matte blush to the apples of the cheeks.
5.) Curl lashes and apply mascara
6.) Finish with a lipstick or lip stain

*if you have more time and want a more defined look, nothing works better than lining the eyes.  Smudge with a q-tip to soften.

*Transforming from day to night differs for everyone.  I recommend adding a warm-toned bronzer all over and in the crease of the eye.  I love multi-functional products! Throw on an extra coat of mascara and finish the look with an opaque lip color.

*Smokey eyes don’t have to be over the top.  To achieve this look, simply swipe a charcoal or golden bronze eye shadow to the eyelid, a hi-lighter to the brow bone and blend well-remember to balance the look with a soft lip!