I have always noticed that Indian or South Asian women prefer to flaunt their natural beauty rather than the the flawless foundation face (rather the no makeup makeup look). For the last few weeks, I have been rocking this look myself and wanted to share how it is possible to look effortlessly radiant.
This routine, (after prepping my skin), takes me no more than 7-10 minutes everyday.
The most important step in this look is the preparation of the skin. With the hot summers most of us are in, your no makeup makeup look can easily be ruined with a greasy looking face.
I first, wash my face with a gentle cleanser. For higher end, I suggest Lancome Clarifiance Gel Cleanser. For drugstore alternative, I really like the Neutrogena Oil Free Face Wash (They have different formulas based on your skin type). Then I like to use some Rose Water as a toner and spray it on my face. I am using the Shanaz Hussain ShaRose. It's a great non-alcoholic toner which doesn't strip your face of its natural oils; keeps your skin supple and adds a beautiful glow. Then use a moisturizer with a Broad Spectrum Sun Protection. This protects against UVA and UVB rays. I recommend DiorSnow UV Shield or as a drugstore alternative, Neutrogena Dry Touch Formula has a great formula which is non greasy.
The current foundation which I am trying is the Dior Nude Foundation which contains a high water content. I prefer a sheer or powder foundation which is not heavy for the summer but still provides enough coverage.
Next, I use a concealer for the under eye area. I am using Lancome Teint Miracle. My shade has a pink undertone and contains light reflecting particles. This helps lighten dark circles and brighten your under eye area which can look dull very easily. Loreal, as well as many other drugstore brands, have a version of this concealer.
I lightly dust a face powder over my t-zone (forehead, nose, and chin area) to set the foundation. (Currently, I either switch between Givenchy Face Powder or Lancome Color Ideal. If I am using a powder foundation, then I skip this step otherwise it looks too powdery.
Then I apply a rosy pink blush with more warm undertones. Blushes with cool undertones tend to look ashy against my warm complexion.
I apply kajal in my waterline and 2 coats of mascara on my top lashes to make them defined. I finish my eyes by filling in my eyebrows.
Then lips require 3 steps for me. This is because I naturally have dark purple lips (this might be an exaggeration, but to me they are very dark). So, because of this pigmentation in my lips, no lipstick or lip gloss shows up on them true to color. So, I first apply a lip balm to moisturize them. Then I take my Loreal Stick Concealer and apply that to my lips. This neutralizes the pigmentation. Then I continue with a lipstick. (Top it off with a gloss in the center of your lips to make them look more plump).
I know that in many Indian cultures, natural beauty is true beauty. While I agree with this, I also feel that natural beauty looked more radiant because of the fresh fruits and vegetables that women use to eat, the lack of pollution from this globalizes world, and the lack of the stress of our hectic lifestyles. It's obvious that we cannot change our environment, but just making a little effort can boost our confidence and make us look at the positive picture in this world filled with negativity.
Until Next Time!!
This routine, (after prepping my skin), takes me no more than 7-10 minutes everyday.
The most important step in this look is the preparation of the skin. With the hot summers most of us are in, your no makeup makeup look can easily be ruined with a greasy looking face.
I first, wash my face with a gentle cleanser. For higher end, I suggest Lancome Clarifiance Gel Cleanser. For drugstore alternative, I really like the Neutrogena Oil Free Face Wash (They have different formulas based on your skin type). Then I like to use some Rose Water as a toner and spray it on my face. I am using the Shanaz Hussain ShaRose. It's a great non-alcoholic toner which doesn't strip your face of its natural oils; keeps your skin supple and adds a beautiful glow. Then use a moisturizer with a Broad Spectrum Sun Protection. This protects against UVA and UVB rays. I recommend DiorSnow UV Shield or as a drugstore alternative, Neutrogena Dry Touch Formula has a great formula which is non greasy.
The current foundation which I am trying is the Dior Nude Foundation which contains a high water content. I prefer a sheer or powder foundation which is not heavy for the summer but still provides enough coverage.
Next, I use a concealer for the under eye area. I am using Lancome Teint Miracle. My shade has a pink undertone and contains light reflecting particles. This helps lighten dark circles and brighten your under eye area which can look dull very easily. Loreal, as well as many other drugstore brands, have a version of this concealer.
I lightly dust a face powder over my t-zone (forehead, nose, and chin area) to set the foundation. (Currently, I either switch between Givenchy Face Powder or Lancome Color Ideal. If I am using a powder foundation, then I skip this step otherwise it looks too powdery.
Then I apply a rosy pink blush with more warm undertones. Blushes with cool undertones tend to look ashy against my warm complexion.
I apply kajal in my waterline and 2 coats of mascara on my top lashes to make them defined. I finish my eyes by filling in my eyebrows.
Then lips require 3 steps for me. This is because I naturally have dark purple lips (this might be an exaggeration, but to me they are very dark). So, because of this pigmentation in my lips, no lipstick or lip gloss shows up on them true to color. So, I first apply a lip balm to moisturize them. Then I take my Loreal Stick Concealer and apply that to my lips. This neutralizes the pigmentation. Then I continue with a lipstick. (Top it off with a gloss in the center of your lips to make them look more plump).
I know that in many Indian cultures, natural beauty is true beauty. While I agree with this, I also feel that natural beauty looked more radiant because of the fresh fruits and vegetables that women use to eat, the lack of pollution from this globalizes world, and the lack of the stress of our hectic lifestyles. It's obvious that we cannot change our environment, but just making a little effort can boost our confidence and make us look at the positive picture in this world filled with negativity.
Until Next Time!!
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