How to do nude makeup (or a "no-makeup" look) step by step

Nude makeup, also known as the "no-makeup" makeup look, is one of the most imitated styles today, due to its natural look and the fact that it suits absolutely all face shapes.

It celebrates natural beautyand is free of artifice, and recreating it is very, very easy. Follow the steps below to create your own nude makeup look. You'll see how you shine! And if you like these natural makeup looks, we recommend you take a look at the 1940s makeup style and the 90s makeup style. You'll love them!

Characteristics of Nude Makeup

The main characteristic of nude makeup is achieving such a natural effect that it looks like you're not wearing any makeup at all.It enhances everyone's natural beauty and eliminates all imperfections. Its goal is to make the skin look youthful and luminous, while making it clear that it's really your own skin. It's much better than any Instagram filter.

We shouldn't confuse this type of makeup with neutral makeup, since the latter does show a slight presence of makeup, always in earth tones or nude shades.

Let's see how you should apply makeup to each part of your face to achieve this natural and flattering look.

Face

Since the trick lies in showing a no-makeup face, in this type of look we have to completely rule out high-coverage foundations, opting instead for lighter ones, and even BB creams.

The main thing isto even out your skin tone, so choose a foundation that matches your exact skin tone. Don't apply too much product, but blend it very, very well all over your skin. Use your fingers or a sponge for a more natural look.

However, what will really make the difference in achieving that "naturally perfect"" skin is using a concealer. Choose one that is one shade lighter than your skin tone to add luminosity and better neutralize imperfections. Apply it to those areas where a light foundation hasn't completely concealed them. These areas include under-eye circles or the oilier parts of the face where blemishes tend to accumulate. If these imperfections are very noticeable, use specific concealers for each one. A green concealer is ideal for red blemishes (pimples), yellow for purple blemishes (dark circles), and orange for dark spots (skin marks).

Eyes

The main goal is to make your eyes look bigger.. How do we achieve this? By emphasizing the length and volume of our eyelashes and avoiding dark shades.

It's vital that you get a good mascara that gives volume and strength to your eyelashes. Apply several layers of product, making sure there isn't too much on the brush. The important thing is to "comb" them and avoid clumps.

Forget about very bright eyeshadows; in fact, with nude makeup, you don't need to apply eyeshadow (you can even out your eyelid tone with concealer). But if you do want to use it, opt for very neutral tones, almost the same shade as your skin, or a little lighter to brighten the area.

And of course, when you do this type of makeup, put your eye pencils or eyeliners away. If you're addicted to them and absolutely can't do it, opt for brown tones, but always on the lash line, never on the waterline.

Lips

Nothing dark or flashy like reds or burgundies. Opt for light tones that give volume and a juicy look to the lips. The best options are gloss-type lipsticks or creamy formulas, since a matte lipstick hardens and accentuates features, which would be completely counterproductive for this type of look. Cheekbones For the cheekbones, also use tones that harmonize completely with your skin. Light, earthy tones, so that it doesn't look like an explosion of color. The best formula is cream blush (the kind that comes in stick form) since it illuminates and gives a lot of vitality to the face. You can also use it on your lips to give them a little volume and shine. Eyebrows As for eyebrows, make sure they are full and defined. If your eyebrows aren't very thick, fill in any gaps with an eyebrow pencil (it's important that it matches your natural eyebrow color) and brush them in the same direction, lifting them slightly upwards to frame your eyes.

Perfect occasions to wear a "no-makeup" makeup look

A nude makeup look is perfect for any occasion, especially for everyday wear. Wear it to work, for casual lunches or dinners, or for shopping and a stroll. As you can see, it's very easy to do and takes hardly any time, so you'll feel much more beautiful and radiant with minimal effort.

Try it!