No Makeup, No Makeup look
- Marki
- Feb 15, 2017
- 3 min read
So today i’m doing something pretty simple and and effective. We’ve all seen the no makeup, makeup looks that are super cute but still take quite a bit of work to achieve depending on what level of makeup expertise you have. Today i am showing you a no makeup, no makeup look. I haven’t made a grammar mistake in this title i honestly mean no makeup. These are for the days where you want to give your skin a break and just go for a quick freshen up feel. This makeup look is the bare minimum but should give you abit of extra confidence and security doing such a bold look.
*DISCLAIMER, this look will no means hide your acne or dark spots or under eye puffiness or dark circles, but help you embrace your natural beauty because all these skin properties are apart of life*

First things first, i start off by washing my face with just some cold water to keep any natural oils on my face followed by using Neutrogena’s Pore Refining toner to balance the redness in my face as well as help shrink pores and take off any makeup and dirt that could be on my face that my shower missed. I then add Clean&Clear acne spot treatment to combat any blemishes i get on my t-zone. Then because of the acne medication drying out my skin, i add Advanced Clinicals’s Coconut oil moisturizing cream to give my face some moisturizer. (I have severe dry skin, so if you have more oily skin you might be fine using something a little less oily).

(will call this my before photo, lol.)

We are starting off with NYX Honey Dew Me Up face primer (can also be used as a over night serum to smooth skin and all some moisture) its infused with gold flakes and honey extract, with a hint of lavender and jasmine to give you a brightened complexion.

So i just grab a little bit of product with its applicator wand attached to the lid, and put a strip on both my cheeks my forehead and chin and rub it in all over my face. A little of this product goes quite a long ways so use how ever you choose.

Next, i groom my eyebrows with NYX control freak eyebrow gel to keep all my bushy hairs in place. I know i do have thick eyebrows so its easy for me to just use a clear brow gel and just keep them apart, but for someone with thinner/light eyebrows i suggest a tinted brow gel. Essence cosmetics makes a really great fiber brow gel for i believe 3$ they have 3 shades and you can find them at shoppers drug mart, usually at the end of the isle.

the gel just keeps them from looking unruly

The instrument of torture. (just jokes) Revlon eyelash curler. I only recently started using an eyelash curler, it does have a huge difference in the look of your lashes and for me my lashes are quite long so i use it to lift them up a bit because there always bending down and getting in my eyes (lmao i sound so braggy but its just the honest truth, forgive me). The curler adds good length so i do recommend this.

So, i lost my eye.. (I like to joke on this blog). There are many tutorials on YouTube for people who need a reassurance on how to properly use a eyelash curler. I just set the curler part at the base of my lashes and give a good squeeze then release. I don’t recommend curling after your mascara, it usually causes clumping and makes the clamp part stick to your lashes. This tool just gives you a natural mascara look.

C’est fin! the finished look. i know what most people are thinking (you kinda look the same.. ) *cough* thats the idea.*cough* I wanted to enhance the inner beauty instead of wearing makeup and make yourself feel beautiful and put together just on those days makeup seems like a chore instead of a creative fun task. I know for sure i don’t feel the same as i did when i woke up. I feel clean and put together and over all ready to conquer the day!
bonus: I tried this look on my beautiful Mom

Before

After! (and i used the essence fiber brow gel on her to give density to her brows)
I dare my readers to try this out and even make your own routine to help you feel confident in your bare skin and have an awesome easy makeup free day ! I also love to hear what you guys think, don’t be shy to use the comments or even email me (found on contact page of this blog).
-Marki xx
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