Looks - Ultra Natural, The “I’m Not Really Wearing Makeup” Look
Posted On: 01/29/08
Despite spending most of my day with my head in the beauty realm, I honestly don’t find I wear full makeup as often as I used to. Maybe it’s because I’m busier, or maybe it’s because I’m lazier (I’m going with the latter), but nonetheless, I tend to go for a minimal face. There are even a few days (when my skin is being nice) where I will even go sans makeup altogether!
What exactly does the “I’m Not Really Wearing Makeup” look entail? I have discovered that with the right mix of products you can get that totally natural look and look good in it.
I used Studio Fix Fluid in NC30 applied in dabs using the 194 brush, then buffed in with the 182 brush. Sculpt sculpting powder to contour cheeks using the 168 brush. Select Sheer Loose Powder in NC25 applied using the 187 brush (stippling brush). Dior Skin Shimmer in Amber Diamond with the 150 brush on apples and high planes of cheeks. Espresso and Carbon eyeshadows to fill in brows with a 266 brush. I finished by wearing 3N lipstick with 2N lipglass on lips.
What do you need? Since we are not all the same shade of skintone, nor do we all own the same products, let me give you some more generic ideas as to what you need for that super natural look.
Find out…
For the face | Start out with a foundation that is lightweight but really evens out your skin. I have always felt like liquid does a better job than pressed powders, personally. Many achieve the look of flawless skin with mineral foundation, too! Conceal if you choose to (I generally just put a little extra Studio Fix Fluid over any trouble spots) with a product that is creamy and not drying. If you contour lightly, it helps to accentuate your cheekbones without calling too much attention to them; just enough to polish. Choosing a contour color is not actually that difficult; you simply need a product that is a shade or so deeper than your natural skintone. Try matte blushes or bronzers, or even products designed for contouring (e.g., sculpting powders). Apply a light dusting of loose powder to set your foundation so it doesn’t fade or move throughout the day. You want a blush/cheek color that is incredibly subtle, that’s “barely there.” I have found love in Dior’s Skin Shimmer in Amber Diamond; it gives me the perfect touch of bronzy-rose flush. I like to use a product with a modicum of shimmer in it, just to help highlight at the same time. Sometimes for extra punch, I use Margin blush underneath Amber Diamond. Some ideas… Well-Dressed blush, Springsheen blush, MSFs.
For the eyes | I opt for no shadow, but sometimes a dusting of a matte or semi-matte neutral shadow on the lid is nice. Even a matte contouring of the outer crease area can help to define the eye without making it look “done.” Normally, I would apply two coats or so of mascara (I didn’t in the photo, because I was planning to do a full makeup look later on), but I don’t line the eyes. Filling in brows really does polish a look for most, because not everyone has full, natural brows that are well-shaped and have no sparse spots. You want to choose a brow color that is a shade lighter or the same as your natural brow, as a rule of thumb. Going darker can often be too stark (which is why many artists do not recommend black as a fill-in color) and unnatural.
For the lips | I like nudes, neutrals, and light to medium pinks. If you want to truly stay in the “I’m Not Really Wearing Any Makeup” look, choosing light colored lipsticks gives your lips some color without drawing attention to them. Of course, with everything else so natural, this just might be the perfect time to use that Russian Red lipstick you keep stashed away!
lisa
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Love this type of look!
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thanks, Lisa! It’s my “everyday” look these days.
Rebekah
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
It’s good to see a post about this–I love over the top makeup to go out, but I don’t do a full face every day for work either!
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Hey Rebekah! Me, too - I just don’t have the time (and sometimes I’m really just lazy) to do it everyday before school.
Carrie
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
This is really beautiful. you naturally look like you have a bit of subtle eyeliner on! lucky!
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thanks, Carrie! I never noticed that before!
victoria
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
you have lovely features. the makeup just enhances them, oh that’s what this is all about right, duh.
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thank you so much, Victoria :)
lala
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
yeah I love the no makeup look as well…my day really is just, N MSF, contour/blush, mascara, lipbalm or a nudie.
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
That’s a great natural look, Lala!
ilovecheese
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Oohh..you look so glowy-pretty! Your cheeks draw attention - hey look sun kissed! Usually I have this look when I’m really really late and had no time for blush/eye-shadow. Still in search for the best foundation which can cover my acne scars without seeming like I’ve caked it up! MAC Studio Fix offers good coverage, can you suggest anything else? I’ve deep pitted scars - Do I need concealer as a rule?
toni
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
in my opinion bare minerals makeup does a great job covering exsisting acne and scars from old acne. It was my saving grace for years!
ilovecheese
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thanks Toni! Will try it out sometime very soon!
Tanya
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Ms. Cheese - have you looked into microdermabration? It really worked wonders for my acne scars. There is also lasar work done by a Derma which is a longer term solution for removal of scars. Its pricy but I did it and OMG did it work wonders on my skin.
ilovecheese
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
I’m actually very seriously considering this, but afraid of any permanent damages! (If any..just scared)
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thank you so much! I really like Studio Fix Fluid, much better than Studio Fix powder. Not sure which you were referring to. I have heard really good things about mineral makeup for coverage, though.
tricia
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
I so love this look, and again really great advice. thanks Christine.
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thank you so much, Tricia!
ham
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
any rec for the eyeshadow to use?
thanks
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
I love Ricepaper on the lid with Bronze in the crease for something very simple. Soft Brown is nice, too, as is Espresso.
Mrs. Lynne
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Your skin is definitely being nice in this one girl! But then, when is it not? Your skin always looks so flawless.
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thanks! It’s *almost* recovered from its last bout of nastiness. In photos it tends to look decent at all times (thankfully?!), but I never seem to escape a few patches of bumpy yucky stuff.
Nell
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
This is my kind of look, really great for work!
As always you are right on point, thank you, Christine!
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Yay! It definitely is a great appropriate-for-anywhere kind of look.
My pleasure, Nell!
Zsofi
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Really natural yet beautiful,easy to do and it inspires me not to go to school without a totally bare face no more :-D i used to do this because this way i could sleep a bit more in the morning.
i really like the way You wear your hair on this pic.
and i am delighted,that i’m not the only one,who’s skin is acting nice on some days,very bad on others….
sometimes i don’t even need makeup,sometimes i could cry when i look at my skin…
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Definitely! I go barefaced if I’m REALLY pressed for time and the skin is “okay” on its own. I’ve been using a new shampoo, which I’m liking, so maybe that is helping the hair.
Oh, trust me, my skin makes me feel the same way. I call myself “pizza face” whenever it’s being mean to me.
Zsofi
Thursday, January 31, 2008
“pizza face” LOL!!! :-DDDD i wish You never have a pizza face again!
stick with this new shampoo,Your hair is glossy,full of life.the word “split ends” really wasn’t invented for You :-D
this makeup makes the nice shapes of Your brows really obvious :-D
Christine
Thursday, January 31, 2008
I wish!
Thank you :)
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Lindsay
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
for my au natural look i usually use a mineralize that has no glitter or sparkly stuff (i.e. medium deep). I apply that all over with a large brush, then i shade by brow with texture, and apply three coats of zoom lash..
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
I’ve heard a lot of people use the MSF naturals as a powder :) Maybe I will have to try it sometime.
ariele
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Great ultra natural look with easy, quick steps.
You look flawless!
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thanks Ariele :) It’s definitely a quick look! I think it’s my “five minutes or less” look, actually.
Tanya
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
I adore your natural look and really apprecite you adding variety to the site, its nice to see variety in color but I really dig this very different look.
Christine
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thanks, Tanya :) I know natural isn’t always the most exciting or fun to look at, compared to bold colors, but I know at the same time, many of us aren’t sporting bright blue 24/7. I’m glad you liked it!
Pia
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Great natural look, Christine. Very natural yet made up. I was wondering, though, how do you decide on which SFF shade to choose? Do you go darker that your natural color or go lighter? The same with the choice of powder? I see that your powder is lighter than your foundation. Any guideline here?
The reason why I ask is I use select loose powder nc20. But when I went to MAC counter yesterday to try out SF powder/foundation, the MA said I should try NC35 as NC 20 will be too light on me. However, when I put it on, it’s still very light. NC40 looks better on me. I went home empty handed (powder wise as I still bought Avarice lg and bronze powder).
Your thought will be much appreciated.
Christine
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Hey Pia!
Thank you so much :)
Actually, I’m NC30, based on when I got matched at MAC. Your foundation should be the same shade as your skin - probably go lighter rather than darker if there isn’t an exact match… My powder is a different color only because I bought it like, five years ago, and only started using it (and I figure, it’s only a slight difference, and I use it sparingly). Otherwise I’d have a matching one :)
Tonee
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Nice make up, Christine! I use similar colors (Smashbox Soft Lights instead of Dior) and MAC Blot pressed powder when I do a “no make” up look. I love Touch topped with Revealing for a nude lip - haven’t tried N lipsticks and glasses yet.
Christine
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Thanks, Tonee! I actually just picked up a Soft Lights, though it’s just been laying on my desk for the past week or two, lol.
LALALALALOVE
Thursday, January 31, 2008
OMG I LOVE THAT LOOK!…I’ve been waiting for this for a long time LOL. I basically look like that everyday, but I never thought of using contour before=/.
Christine
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Thank you so much! I find that just a LIGHT contour is great, just to add some polish.
Hannah
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Hey! Finally, a more natural and do-able look that I can walk out in public in without looking like a nightwalker!!! I like the natural look, and you look so much prettier here. The fresh and natural look is my favorite look for you =)
Christine
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Hey Hannah! It’s a look I often wear, but rarely post because it’s kind of “boring,” you know?
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Monday, February 4, 2008
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Sunday, February 3, 2008
I love this look too! This is how I usually wear my makeup to work :)
Christine
Monday, February 4, 2008
Thanks, Lydia :D It’s such an easy look that looks fab!
Sara
Sunday, February 3, 2008
you look GORGEOUS, with or without a lot of makeup.
this is a semi random question: the studio fix makeup i use is C2, what type of undertones does that mean i have? the sales person who was trying to find my shade picked that but when i wear it i feel like i am a slightly different shade than i am with out it.
sorry i know that was random but i know you can help me. :D
Christine
Monday, February 4, 2008
HEy Sara! Thank you very much :)
I believe if you are C2 that means you are cool toned… 2 is the shade, which isn’t too dark.
Leanne
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
You are gorgeous and your tips are really helpful =]
Christine
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Thank you Leanne! :) Happy to help!
cilla
Thursday, March 27, 2008
omg, I love this look! thank you for putting this up, I found your site really helpful. this is my favorite look because of my daily circumstances and the convenience. I’m just starting to get into makeup, MAC mostly, and I love everything you have here!!
btw, for the eyeshadow, do you think something like soba, seedling, shroom from mac would be good for this natural look??
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thanks, Cilla! I’m so happy to be able to help.
And yes, those would work really well for a natural look! Seedling is a great color!
Michelle
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
I think You are Very beautiful. Keep up the good work!!! Also thanx soooooo much for your tutorials, I’m becoming a MACaholic,Teehee.
Christine
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Aw, thanks, Michelle! I’m happy to help you become a MACaholic ;D
gaby
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Thanks …. you look cool. I use an awesome mineral makeup range from New Zealand called Radiessence. Their foundation and bronzing powder rocks.Hardly looks like I’m wearing any makeup cause I love a no makeup look. Check it on http://www.radiessence.com
Christine
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Thanks, Gaby!