How To Build a Natural Makeup Routine, Plus 15 Fresh-Faced Looks

Even while we adore a full face of glitz, it’s good to occasionally freshen things up with a natural makeup look. Bold red lipstick and glittering eyelashes are not common in natural makeup looks, but they are also not as simple as a “no-makeup” approach. In essence, natural styles achieve a balance that makes them appropriate for both special occasions and daily wear.

The nicest thing about applying makeup that looks radiant and natural is that it’s easy to do with the correct tools and methods. Here are some of our finest beauty tips, tactics, and products to help you achieve the most natural-looking makeup. Learn how to apply natural makeup for any occasion or mood by continuing to scroll.

What Do You Need To Create a Natural Makeup Look?

Simplicity and subtlety are key components of natural makeup, and it all begins with your base. It’s better to use a lighter, more translucent foundation instead of your full-coverage one. Sheer coverage foundations, tinted moisturizers, and colored serums are some excellent choices.

You could also want to get your daily necessities, such as concealer, mascara, blush, bronzer, and lip gloss or lipstick, in addition to your base. While certain natural looks may only need one or two products, others may require all of these. Everything relies on your own taste and desired appearance. Having said that, bear in mind that the majority of natural makeup looks typically work better with cream or liquid formulas (as opposed to powder or extremely matte formulas); these products are typically more successful in producing a dewy, natural-looking finish.

How Can I Make My Makeup Look Natural?

Choose light, sheer, and natural-coverage products to keep your makeup looking natural. Generally speaking, powder formulas should be avoided because they can mask the natural texture of your skin. Powers can occasionally settle into small wrinkles and pores when overapplied, giving the finish a cakey or artificial appearance (more on that later).

Using products that produce a skin-like look is the key to getting a makeup look that accentuates your natural features. This will make it appear as though you are bare-faced, even when you are not. Another useful tool is a cosmetic sponge; when you apply makeup with a moist sponge, the finish should look natural, blended, and radiant.

How To Create a Natural Makeup Routine

A natural makeup look simply calls for applying lighter coverage, cream or liquid formulas, and a light hand; it doesn’t necessarily mean using fewer products or steps. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a natural makeup routine.

1. Prep your skin

Actually, skincare comes before makeup in a healthy natural makeup regimen. Specifically, using a moisturizer is a crucial step in preparing your skin for makeup. For all skin types, the L’Oréal Paris RevitaLift Derm Intensives Micro Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides Line-Plumping Water Cream is a fantastic choice. It is perfect for morning applications because of its rapid absorption (especially when you’re short on time).

2. Prime your skin

If you want your makeup to last, priming your skin is crucial. In certain situations, it may even assist reduce the amount of foundation you need to achieve even coverage. Try the L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer for a primer that encourages skin that looks radiant. For fast hydration and a natural-looking glow, choose the hue that is closest to your skin tone and apply it all over your face.4

3. Choose a light-coverage foundation or tinted moisturizer

Instead of trying to cover up your skin, you want a base product for natural makeup looks. These are some of our top choices for hydration.

This weightless skin tint will give your skin a soft-lit, healthy-looking shine. Reflective pearls, blurring pigments, and an 82% moisturizing serum are used in this 16-shade mix to give your complexion a second-skin appearance.

With the skin-like effect of this buildable, medium-coverage foundation, you can maintain the natural appearance of your makeup. You can find the perfect fit for your skin type among the 47 tones arranged by undertone.

If you want coverage that looks natural and has a consistency reminiscent of your favorite skincare products, reach for this tinted serum. With regular application, this hybrid product, which contains 1% hyaluronic acid, leaves your skin feeling moisturized and appearing noticeably smoother and brighter. It is a great option for anyone looking for a radiant, natural finish and comes in 14 hues.

4. Go light on concealer

When it comes to coverage, a tinted moisturizer might not be sufficient for some of us. A full-coverage concealer can be a great way to add extra coverage where you need it while you’re applying a light base. Keep the remainder of your base light, but apply a small amount of concealer to any trouble spots and imperfections. Because of its ultra-pigmented formula and long-wearing, matte coverage, we recommend the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer up to 24 H Full Coverage.

5. Put down the contour stick

Use blush to highlight your cheekbones and bone structure instead than contouring your face to keep it looking as natural and fresh as possible. The Dewy Worth It, Dewy Bright Pink, and Dewy Rich Coral L’Oréal Paris Lumi Le Liquid Blush are our favorites. The buildable pigments in the liquid solutions give your cheeks a dewy, natural-looking wash of color that completes the look.

6. Add a touch of bronzer

To further highlight your cheekbones, consider adding a bronzing powder such as the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Bronzer. It doesn’t highlight texture or appear cakey because the smooth matte formula melts into the skin. Choose the previously stated L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer in a slightly darker hue if you like a creamy consistency. With glycerin and shea butter, this hydrating glow lotion provides luminosity for a natural, healthy-looking finish. Use it on your nose, cheeks, and hairline—areas where the sun may naturally tan your skin.

7. Apply highlighter

Your complexion will appear more natural if you apply a small amount of highlighter on your cheeks. After all, exposed skin typically has a natural rosy tint and isn’t entirely flat. We advise using a cream highlighter, such as the L’Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glass Highlighter Stick, after blushing. With just one swipe, the reflected, multidimensional glow is produced by the simple stick structure. Choose from six colors: three glow shades for a radiant satin glow and three glass shades for a translucent appearance.

Try the previously mentioned L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer if you prefer liquid highlighters. The formula is a perfect addition to your natural makeup toolbox because it can be worn alone, under foundation, or as a highlighter on the brow bones and upper cheekbones.

8. Apply soft, neutral eye makeup

Even if you’re going for a natural look, long lashes usually finish it off. Our fave for a natural makeup look is the L’Oréal Paris Big Deal Buildable Washable Mascara, which has infinite buildable volume and length. However, because the Black Brown hue is a little softer than our Black or Blackest Black tones, you might want to think about going with it.

In a similar vein, using brown eyeliner instead of black will help maintain the definition of your eyes without being overdone. To give your makeup look more dimension, we recommend applying the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Grip Mechanical Gel Eyeliner in Brown Denim.

To achieve a natural look, you don’t need to completely avoid using eyeshadow. Just think twice before reaching for certain tints. For delicate, natural looks, earthy browns, beiges, and creams are ideal.

9. Fill in your brows

To shape your arches into place, use a clear brow gel such as L’Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24HR Brow Lamination. Use a brow pencil to softly fill in any areas that are sparse. The ultra-fine tip and included spoolie of the L’Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Definer Mechanical Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil are ideal for producing brows that seem natural.

10. Opt for a glossy lip balm or nude lipstick

Use a sheer, moisturizing lip oil, such as the L’Oréal Paris Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil in Cristal Clear, to finish off your natural makeup look. Rich in tripeptides and hyaluronic acid, this non-sticky oil smoothes your lips and gives them a noticeable volume boost.

The L’Oréal Paris Glow Paradise Lip Balm-in-Gloss Pomegranate Extract is another one of our favorite pout perfecters. The subtle gloss adds a wash of sheer, natural-looking color while hydrating and conditioning.

11. Set your natural makeup look with setting spray

Use a light setting spray, such as the L’Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Micro Fine Setting Mist, to secure your appearance. For a simple, uniform application, hold the bottle 6 to 8 inches away from your face and spray it in a circular motion for 3 to 4 seconds. And just like that: Your clean, natural makeup look is finished.