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Spring 2009 Makeup Trend: Barely There Makeup

January 29th, 2009 by crystal
Makeup this Spring is all about looking natural. This doesn’t mean you should skip your makeup routine. Achieving a glowing, natural look is sometimes more time intensive than an obviously made up face. Read more for how to achieve the ‘barely there’ makeup look with a listing of the top products to help you get there.

How to Achieve the Natural Makeup Look

Spring 2009 Makeup Trends
Like I mentioned above, achieving a natural look does not mean you should just skip your makeup routine. To accentuate the natural beauty of your face, follow these important steps:

Haunting, The movie download 1. Moisturize

It’s important to start with moisturized, healthy skin. Use a light moisturizer and eye cream.
High End Suggestions: Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream, Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream
Low End Suggestions: Avon Anew Face Lotion, Avon Anew Force Eye Cream

2. Conceal

The trick to pulling off the natural look is to have the appearance of a flawless face. Thus, concealer is VERY important. Use concealer to cover any discoloration you have, especially undereye circles. Use a concealer brush or pat on with your fingers. Go for a yellow concealer to cover especially dark circles.
High End Suggestion: Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer
Low End Suggestion: IDEAL SHADE Concealer Stick

3. Foundation

Foundation is very important for this look. If you can, opt for a tinted moisturizer. If you need more coverage, go for a sheer, moisturizing foundation. Stay away from matte foundations such as foundation sticks. Your face should appear to have very little makeup and have a natural glow.
High End Suggestion: Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation
Low End Suggestion: Sephora Brand Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 400

4. Blush

Peach blush is a good option for this look. Or, a better bet is to find a blush that emulates the color of your cheeks after you’ve exercised. This will vary depending on your skin tone. The point is to find a blush that is a color your cheeks might actually be naturally.
High End Suggestion: MAC Mineralize Blush in Nuance
Low End Suggestion: Sephora Brand Blush Me! Mono Corail Frisson 5

5. Eyes

Choose a light, natural color with little or no shimmer for your lids. A light gray, tan, brown or even subtle violet will work. Apply a light layer over your lids and smooth with your index finger.
If you want to emphasize your eyes a bit more, choose a shadow in a shade darker than the one you used on your lids and apply a very thin line along your lashes using an eyeliner brush.
Coat your lashes with one coat of clear or brown mascara.
High End Suggestion: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Slate
Low End Suggestion: Avon TRUE COLOR Eyeshadow Single in Classic Mocha

6. Lips

Gloss your lips with a clear gloss or a nude gloss without shimmer. If you want to add a touch of color, choose a lip stain in a color just slightly darker than your lips.
High End Suggestion: Stila Lip Glaze
Low End Suggestion: Sephora Brand Fresh Gloss
(Image from style.com)

What do you think of my tips? Do you have a favorite product that helps you achieve this look? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Check back soon for other Spring 2009 Makeup Trends!


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    [...] 2009 Smoky eyes are back this season, but in a slightly different form. In keeping with the ‘barely there’ makeup trend, smoky eyes are now being achieved using softer shades of shadow. Smoky eyes in brown and gold are [...]


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