Friday, April 1, 2011

How to Look Great Without Makeup?

 

Although makeup is a wonderful tool that helps us define our facial features, it is not a necessity. In fact, giving your skin a break from time to time is advisable. Looking great without makeup is
entirely possible as long as you keep a few things in mind. Incorporate some of the following principles in your daily routine to be able to feel and look gorgeous.

With so many makeup products available nowadays it's virtually impossible not to be tempted to experiments with various makeup products to create various looks. Although there's nothing wrong with gaining a little confidence boost with a little makeup, going makeup free from time to time can be extremely beneficial. Although a no makeup look can be a great time saver, looking pretty will still require certain efforts from your part.

First of all, a good skin care routine is an absolute must to be able to get perfect looking skin without makeup. Exfoliating, cleansing, toning and moisturizing are a few essential whether you decide to wear makeup or not and so is wearing sunscreen. Aside from these recommendations, you should also include additional rituals that are meant to help you look your best depending on your age. Steam facials might be particularly useful in your teen years, while a retinol cream is beneficial if you are trying to fight skin aging. Homemade facials, when chosen properly, can also help you get a more radiant skin naturally.



Although a proper skin care is a must, a perfect skin is not the only aspect you should worry about if you want to look your best. Emphasizing your facial features adequately is also a must. When it comes to emphasizing the eyes, curling your lashes is a simple and quick solution. This simple gesture will open up your eyes while also emphasizing your eyelashes, even if you don't wear mascara.

The shape of your eyebrows will also influence your overall look so make sure they are properly groomed. It's a good idea to have your eyebrows plucked or waxed professionally initially to ease your efforts and ensure the best results.


Not using concealer can be a real challenge for those who want to correct dark under eye circles. However, there are plenty of options you can use to diminish this problem naturally. Although cucumber slices and tea bags are two popular homemade remedies that are used to solve this problem, some say that is a low temperature is the secret to get rid of dark under eye circles and puffiness. Therefore cold water or even an ice cube can be an effective solution to solve this problem relatively quickly

Choose flattering hairstyles. A good hairstyle can be just as important as a flattering makeup style. A hairstyle that flatters your face shape can hide a lot of flaws by changing the main points of interest or by creating all sorts of optical illusions. Do your best to find the hairstyles that most compliment your features and you will be one step closer to the desired look.

A sensible clothing style is also essential in order to look great in spite of wearing no makeup. Paying attention to the color choices you make is extremely important. Choosing hues that compliment your skin tone and that flatter and suit your body type. The right pop of color along with a few accessories can do wonders for your overall appearance, not just your face.

Last but not least, don't forget that your lifestyle choices are decisive when it comes to your overall look. Make sure that you have a diversified, healthy diet to ensure most of the nutrients your body needs, exercise regularly and don't forget to drink lots of water to be able to have a clear, radiant skin