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No-makeup makeup, step by step

A no-makeup makeup look uses minimal, skin-colored products so you look rested rather than made up: hydrated skin, a BB cream or tinted moisturizer, concealer only where needed, groomed brows, mascara on the top lashes, a cream blush and a lip color close to your natural shade.

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Woman with fresh, natural skin and a barely-there no-makeup makeup lookBeginner · 5 steps

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  1. 1

    Prep and prime

    Hydrated skin is what makes barely-there makeup work.

    • Cleanse gently, then tone if you use a toner.
    • Moisturize with a lightweight formula.
    • Optional: prime only where you have large pores or shine.
  2. 2

    Subtle base

    Keep coverage light so your real skin shows through.

    • Blend a tinted moisturizer, BB or CC cream with your fingers or a sponge.
    • Conceal only dark circles and blemishes.
    • Set just the T-zone with translucent powder.
  3. 3

    Soft definition for the eyes

    Define the eyes with natural shades and quick strokes.

    • Fill sparse brow spots lightly and brush through with a spoolie.
    • Optional: a quick wash of soft brown or taupe on the lids.
    • Curl lashes and apply a thin coat of mascara to the top lashes.
  4. 4

    Subtle glow and color

    A whisper of color keeps you looking awake.

    • Dab cream blush onto the apples of the cheeks and blend outward.
    • Optional: a small amount of highlighter on the cheekbones.
    • Optional: dust bronzer lightly around the edges of the face.
  5. 5

    Natural lips

    Finish with your lips, but a little better.

    • Start with lip balm.
    • Choose a tinted gloss or sheer lipstick close to your natural lip color.
    • Optional: line lightly with a nude pencil for a neater edge.

Questions

Questions people ask

What is the difference between clean girl and no-makeup makeup?

They overlap. No-makeup makeup aims to look like you are wearing nothing, while clean girl makeup is a little more styled, with slicked brows, a visible dewy glow and glossy lips.

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