EFFORTLESS & ELEVATED NATURAL MAKEUP TUTORIAL, by Emily Heal on YouTube. 17 min 58 s.
- Video length
- 17 min 58 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, moisturised skin. Apply a moisturiser with SPF and let it sink in for a minute so makeup sits smoothly.
Dot a light layer of tinted moisturiser or sheer foundation over your face. Blend with a damp sponge or your fingers, building thin layers instead of one heavy coat.
Tap concealer only where you need it, such as under the eyes or on blemishes. Pat it in with your ring finger or a small brush.
Brush your brows upward with brow gel to tidy them. Fill any sparse spots with light strokes of a brow pencil that matches your hair.
Warm a little cream blush on the back of your hand, then tap it onto the apples of your cheeks and blend outward.
Curl your lashes and apply one or two thin coats of mascara, wiggling the wand from root to tip.
Add a tinted lip balm or sheer lip tint. Press the leftover colour into your cheeks for a matching flush.
Check your face in daylight near a window. Blend any edges and blot shine on the T-zone with a tissue.
Tips and common mistakes
Use thin layers and build up slowly, since sheer products look more natural than one thick coat.
Match your concealer to your skin tone rather than going several shades lighter.
Cream products blend best with warm fingers, so rub them between your fingertips first.
Keep a spare mascara wand clean for separating clumpy lashes.
Questions
Do I need a full set of brushes?
No. A damp sponge and your fingers handle most of this look. One small brush for concealer and one for blush is plenty.
How do I stop foundation looking cakey?
Use less product and apply it in thin layers. Make sure your skin is moisturised first and avoid powdering the whole face.
Can I do this look in under 10 minutes?
Yes. Skip the concealer step or use a tinted moisturiser with SPF and focus on brows, mascara and lip tint.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
