The nude makeup, also known as makeup with a washed-face effect, it is one of the most imitated styles today, due to its naturalness and because it suits absolutely all types of faces.
It calls for natural beauty and without artifices and recreating it is very, very simple. Follow the steps we show you below to make your own nude makeup. You will see how you shine with your own light! And if you like these natural makeups, we recommend you take a look at the style of 40s makeup and to the 90s makeup. You will love them!
Characteristics of nude makeup
The main characteristic of nude makeup is to achieve a such a natural effect that it looks like you are not wearing a trace of makeup. Enhances the natural beauty of each person and eliminates all imperfections. Its goal is to make the skin look youthful and radiant, while making it appear that this is truly your skin. It is much better than any Instagram filter.
We should not confuse this type of makeup with neutral makeup, since in this last one there is a slight presence of makeup, always in earth tones or nude.
Let's see how you should apply makeup to each part of your face to achieve this such a natural and flattering look.
Face
Since the trick lies in showing a washed-face effect, in this type of looks we must completely discard high coverage foundations, giving way to lighter ones, and even BB creams.
The main thing is even out your skin tone, so choose exactly the foundation that matches your skin tone. Don’t overdo the amount of product, but spread it very, very well all over your skin. Use your fingers or a sponge to achieve a more natural look.
Although what will really make the difference to achieve that “naturally perfect” skin is the use of a concealer. Choose one that is one shade lighter than your skin to add brightness and better neutralize imperfections. Apply it to areas where the light foundation hasn't completely covered them. These areas are the dark circles or the oilier parts of the face where pimple marks tend to accumulate.
If these imperfections are very noticeable, use specific concealers for each one of them. A green concealer is ideal for red-toned imperfections (pimples), yellow for purple imperfections (dark circles), and orange for dark spots (skin marks).
Eyes
The main objective is enlarge the eyes. How do we achieve it? By emphasizing the length and volume of our lashes and forgetting about dark tones.
It is vital that you get a good mascara that gives volume and firmness to your lashes. Apply several coats of product but make sure there is no excess on the brush. The important thing is to “comb” them and avoid clumps.
Forget about very strong colored eyeshadows, in fact, with nude makeup it’s not necessary to apply eyeshadow (you can even out the eyelid tone with concealer). But if you want to apply it, you should choose very neutral tones, almost the same tone as your skin, or a little lighter to give luminosity to the area.
And of course, when you do this type of makeup, lock away your eyeliners. If you are addicted to them and absolutely cannot do without, choose brown tones but always on the lash line, never on the waterline.
Lips
No dark or flashy colors like reds or garnets. Opt for light tones that add volume and juiciness to the lips. The best are gloss-type lipsticks or creamy formulas, since a matte lipstick hardens and defines features too much, which would be totally counterproductive for this type of look.
Cheekbones
For the cheekbones, also use tones that completely harmonize with your skin. Light earthy tones, so it doesn’t look like an explosion of color. The best formula is cream blush (the ones that come in stick form) since it brightens and gives a lot of vitality to the face. You can also use it on the lips to give them a bit of volume and shine.
Eyebrows
As for the eyebrows, well thick and defined. If they are not very dense, fill in the gaps with an eyebrow pencil (important that it matches their color) and brush them in the same direction and slightly upwards to frame the eyes.
Perfect occasions to wear makeup with a fresh-faced effect
A nude makeup is perfect for any occasion, especially for everyday use. Wear it at work, informal lunches or dinners, or when shopping and taking a walk. As you can see, doing it is very simple and takes hardly any time, so you will feel much more beautiful and radiant with barely any effort.
Try it!
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