When you think about a full face of makeup, the first thing that comes to mind is foundation. Whether you go for a dewy foundation, matte, medium coverage or full coverage foundation, we all want that even complexion with an airbrushed finish look. However, there is also something beautiful about a no foundation or foundation-free makeup look.
The first secret to having a flawless no foundation makeup look, is by prioritizing skincare. Having a fresh and hydrated skin gives you a radiance that will make your makeup look beautiful and natural. Although there is still a rush for foundation, there is also an increase in hype for an effortless no-makeup makeup look. These looks are also considered clean makeup/clean girl makeup looks. However, there are tricks to creating a no foundation makeup, that will give an illusion that you have foundation on.
how to achieve a no foundation makeup base.
My skin is always prepped to perfection, which is also the case in a foundation base makeup routine. I also mix some skin enhancing products, like the Iconic London radiance booster with my tinted moisturizer. Blending is always key and for the most part, once you use a good concealer to spot conceal and brighten the areas you want the light to catch, everything pulls together for a flawless base. These steps are key to building the rest of your makeup look. The Chanel bronzing cream is also a good skin enhancer which can be used in place of a foundation.
Perfect your look by using a cream blush for that flush youthful look, a finishing powder and of course a good lipstick/lip gloss, having done a good brows and lashes. For my look, I mixed the Iconic London radiance Booster with my Smashbox Halo Glow Tinted Moisturizer. I used my Pat Mcgrath Sublime Concealer, Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream, The New Urban Decay Hydromaniac Dewy Blush, Smashbox Always on Liquid Lipstick, Ctzn Cosmetics Eye Element Shadow Stick, Lancome Lash Idole Mascara.
benefits of wearing no foundation.
While I write these, I am not saying I never wear foundation or I will never wear foundation. I wear no foundation 99% of the time. This helps my skin breathe, saves time as I have to worry less about one step in my makeup routine, and my skin always look fresh.
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