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.
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1. A Hint of Red Lip
This is the perfect gloss of color. Look how the flush of red on the lips brightens everything else.
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2. A Blush of Pink
A pinky-brown or pinky-beige or pinky-peach shade works every time.
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3. Light on the Eye Shadow
Just a brush of subtle color, really.
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4. Almost No Makeup
Keyword almost. Light coverage and mascara can make a lot of difference.
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5. Just the Lashes
You can also go with just one bold statement – like your eyelashes.
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6. Use Your Glasses
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.
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7. Some Subtle Color Blending
Keep it light and blend it well. It's that simple.
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8. Find the Light
Dewy skin, glossy lips, and lightly flushed cheeks – perfect!
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9. Focus on Your Eyes
Make your eyes and/or eyebrows the focal point, then keep everything else soft and natural.
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10. Go for the Gloss
Oh, this is so gorgeous. Add a little liner on your lower lids and you're good to go.
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11. Step out with Long but Natural-looking Lashes
Here's a different take on the eyelash tip. Wow, those lashes ...
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12. Embrace Your Glow
Everything about this is fabulous. She is serving and making it look effortless.
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13. Try a Little Light Contouring
Honestly, if you really do keep it light, you can pull off a natural look. Focus on your cheekbones, just like this beauty.
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14. Take Inspiration from Another Era
Ooh, those brows, those lips, that hair!
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15. Be a Little Bold with Your Lipstick
This peachy shade is so … ripe!
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16. Create a Bit of a Blush
A light brush of blush on your cheeks will brighten your eyes and give your face definition.
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17. Just a Little Liner
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.
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