Natural Makeup Looks That Are Actually Natural ...

There's a difference between wearing no makeup and wearing natural makeup, of course, but finding the balance is a delicate art. The natural makeup look isn't for everyone, and that's cool – but if you want a natural look that actually looks natural, unlike the faux natural looks you so often see in pictures, I think these gorgeous Instagrammers can offer up a few lovely examples.

1 A Hint of Red Lip

clothing, dress, gown, sleeve, hairstyle, This is the perfect gloss of color. Look how the flush of red on the lips brightens everything else.

2 A Blush of Pink

hair, human hair color, face, eyebrow, nose, A pinky-brown or pinky-beige or pinky-peach shade works every time.

3 Light on the Eye Shadow

hair, black hair, clothing, eyebrow, brown hair, Just a brush of subtle color, really.

4 Almost No Makeup

hair, face, eyebrow, nose, hairstyle, Keyword almost. Light coverage and mascara can make a lot of difference.

5 Just the Lashes

hair, face, nose, black hair, eyebrow, You can also go with just one bold statement – like your eyelashes.

6 Use Your Glasses

eyewear, glasses, hair, vision care, face, Larger frames can hide all kinds of things. Focus on your lips, your brows, and your hair. By the way, I am experiencing hair envy.

7 Some Subtle Color Blending

hair, face, black hair, clothing, nose, Keep it light and blend it well. It's that simple.

8 Find the Light

hair, human action, clothing, person, photography, Dewy skin, glossy lips, and lightly flushed cheeks – perfect!

9 Focus on Your Eyes

hair, face, black hair, eyebrow, clothing, Make your eyes and/or eyebrows the focal point, then keep everything else soft and natural.

10 Go for the Gloss

hair, face, person, woman, black hair, Oh, this is so gorgeous. Add a little liner on your lower lids and you're good to go.

11 Step out with Long but Natural-looking Lashes

face, eyebrow, cheek, nose, beauty, Here's a different take on the eyelash tip. Wow, those lashes ...

12 Embrace Your Glow

hair, black hair, face, eyebrow, person, Everything about this is fabulous. She is serving and making it look effortless.

13 Try a Little Light Contouring

hair, face, facial expression, person, eyebrow, Honestly, if you really do keep it light, you can pull off a natural look. Focus on your cheekbones, just like this beauty.

14 Take Inspiration from Another Era

hair, human hair color, face, black hair, eyebrow, Ooh, those brows, those lips, that hair!

15 Be a Little Bold with Your Lipstick

hair, human hair color, face, eyebrow, blond, This peachy shade is so … ripe!

16 Create a Bit of a Blush

hair, face, clothing, black hair, photography, A light brush of blush on your cheeks will brighten your eyes and give your face definition.

17 Just a Little Liner

hair, human hair color, black hair, brown, face, Well, and some light coverage, too, of course.

How do you define your own natural look? I stick with blush, mascara, and a light dusting of powder foundation, myself. Okay, and the eyebrows. Always with the eyebrows.