Foundation as the name suggests is the starting point of most makeup routines.
Most of us use foundation mindlessly and it makes sense, in order to build up your face you need to get the basics done first.
But what if you skipped the foundation step? All the #nomakeup selfies filling your Facebook feed might make your skin crawl at the thought of baring your skin but you don’t need foundation to look good, skip it and let your skin breath.
Here are our top tips for facing the world with no foundation:
1. Prep your skin
It isn’t unusual to fear the bare faced natural look, make up is our mask against the world, but are you wearing the mask or is it wearing you?
Many of us slather on make up to hide blemishes but good skin care can help reduce and remove spots, blackheads and give a youthful glowing look.
3 simple steps can help reverse the clock and protect against the perils of time in just 5 minutes!
2. Cleanse you skinÂ
Get your face wet and rub cleanser on in a circular motion paying attention to your nose and around the hair line. Your nose is an area at risk of extra oil and using the cleanser up to your hairline helps get rid of all dirt and makeup. The rinse with cold water.
3. Tone up with toner
Toners tend to get skipped by people, but it is a vital step. Apply your toner on a cotton pad or ball and wipe it all over your face and don’t forget to pay attention to your nose. Toner gets rid of any traces of cleanser on your skin and temporarily shrink pores, helping to fight the stubborn blackheads that tend to rear their ugly heads.
4. Moisturise
Moisturise straight after your toner and apply it before your toner has had a chance to fully dry as this seals in extra moisture to help maintain a youthful look.
5. Make up next!
Foundation can make your make up last longer, but a good primer works just as well, use a pore less primer to matte your skin and an eye primer to help hide any dark circles round your eyes.
Use neutral natural colours for your eye makeup, but you can have fun with eyeliner and mascara just don’t go wild and look like a panda!
Bronzer and blush can help add some colour to your face, but don’t slap it on and remember, blending is your friend.
Lipstick is a great final touch, but with this natural look you don’t want too vibrant a colour or you will look like a clown. Try for a natural colour or look for a green colour change lipstick which will emphasise your natural colour.
Don’t worry about blemishes, if after your skin care routine, you still have a few, use some concealer and embrace the bare faced look.