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Weve been seeing the no-makeup makeup look everywhere lately, especially on the red carpet.
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There is a method behind this look that calls for strategic product usage and placement.
What is the no-makeup makeup look?
Makeup shouldnt walk into the room before you.
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And with this look its all eyes on you, not your makeup.
The next step is essential.
Before we use any makeup products, we must hydrate the skin properly!
The no-makeup look needs the base to be dewy and delicious," Gabbard says.
Apply a light base.
Now for the makeup that makes you look like youre not wearing any.
The irony is not lost on us, but trust the process.
Mix a drop of dewy product into the foundation; I loveIconic London Illuminator Liquid Highlight.
Kosas Revealer Concealer
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Correct and Brighten Concealer
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Add blush and highlighter.
For a healthy glow, go for acream or liquid blush.
Unlike powders, a creamy formula will melt in seamlessly so it appears natural and has a skin-like finish.
Next, highlighter is applied delicately on the upper cheekbone for a radiant glow without looking glittery.
I repeat: no glitter!
For a subtle shimmer, tryMilk Makeups Dewy Cream Highlighter Stickor the aforementioned Iconic drops.
Go for subtle eyes and brows.
On eyes, keep it simple.
The key is to do it very subtly and use your fingers to diffuse it, says Dempsey.
who lovesAnastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz.
AnotherGlamourfavorite for a super simple yet striking brow look isKosas Air Brow Gel.
Finish with nude lips.
Finish with a natural lip in either a nude or a rosy pink.
Lip balms, glosses, and tinted lip products create a hydrated, natural lip color, says Gabbard.
Swipe on some clear or matching gloss and youll be good to go.Glamoureditors are also especiallyobsessed with Glossiers Ultralip.
Find more no-makeup makeup look inspiration, below:
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