Quick and Easy Natural Makeup Tutorial

Hey guys! So, I love doing different things with my makeup. But sometimes, especially when I have to get up early anyway to go to college, I find that 20 extra minutes in bed win over getting up earlier to put on makeup - and I'm sure I'm not alone! So this is just a super quick and easy makeup look that's nice and natural for school or work when you can't wear over-the-top colours and a face full of product.

First, pump 2 drops of tinted moisturiser onto your middle finger. Of course, if you prefer full coverage, this tutorial doesn't provide that, but it does give a light, fresh faced look. Smooth the tinted moisturiser over your whole face, and blend down the neck too.

Next, dab concealer onto any blemishes and blend into the skin. Because we're using tinted moisturiser and not full coverage foundation, it's even more important to match your concealer as closely as possible to your skin. This is Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection (sorry, the name's rubbed off the packaging a bit).



Now, I use the black side of this brush to sweep my eyebrows into a neat arch. I then use clear mascara (a gift that I never used on my lashes) to fix them in place.

I wear eyeliner nearly everyday but, in keeping with the natural look of this tutorial, I used brown liner for this look. Of course, if you don't wear eyeliner for an everyday look, or if you're really pushed for time, you can just skip this step.

When your eyeliner is dry, gently curl your lashes (I sometimes skip the curling, especially if I've done a full eye makeup look, as I spend so long putting eyeshadow and liner on that I don't want to risk it rubbing off or smudging onto the curlers). Then apply a coat of mascara to both the top and bottom lashes. The mascara used here is AVON Super Extend in Black.

Once the mascara has dried, I use a fluffy powder/face brush to apply powder. This is Natural Collection powder in Natural Translucent - it doesn't provide much coverage but, when coupled with the moisturiser, it does give a bit of coverage while also keeping the look very minimal and natural. Make sure you blend out the powder, and always tap any excess off the brush back into the pot to avaid looking cakey. Then sweep a thin layer of a setting powder over you T-zone and any other oil-prone areas.

Finally, apply a coat of lipgloss. I really like this AVON plump pout lipgloss in Luscious Mauve - you can feel the tingly sensation which tells you it's plumping you up! This is quite sheer, but that's perfect for this look. If you wanted a stronger lip, you could always apply this over a lipstick or lip stain. If you have time, you can apply another coat of mascara to your top lashes to really make them stand out.

And there you have it! The finished look is a nice, natural look that's incredibly quick to complete. You can always skip a step or use foundation instead of the moisturiser if you want, but I hope you enjoyed this fresh faced, minimalistic tutorial. Leave a comment if you try it out and tell me what you think! See you soon.

Alicia xoxox