Hello Beautiful Ones! Spring is upon us and I wanted to take a moment to push some beauty trends in makeup that are often overlooked and discounted in the quest to create the perfect "flawless" face. I was recently on vacation in my home state of California and was able to enjoy the awesomeness of California sunshine every day! When I'm in work and business mode, I usually wear makeup every day, not because I don't like myself without it, but because I love creating new looks on a daily basis and sharing my love for the art of makeup with the world. However, when I'm on vacation I tend to not wear anything on my face except moisturizer, mascara, and lip gloss. I really enjoyed this break from makeup as much as I enjoy wearing it!
The idea of less being more is definitely a theme this spring in makeup. If you check out the makeup looks in high fashion magazines, beauty work, and on the runways of some of the world's fashion capitals you will discover that the looks of the season are fresh, dewy skin and natural eyebrows. A nicely shaped, well-groomed eyebrow is essential to framing the face and pulling your whole look together, however lately I've been embracing a more natural brow aesthetic that finds the beauty in imperfection. Some days I may sculpt my brows to an extent, and on others I may just groom them with an eyebrow brush and go. I've found that both looks are just as complementary. A naturally groomed brow that is not overly highlighted and contoured is great for a natural beauty look that features glowing skin. Don't be afraid to go with a more natural looking brow as an alternative. There is a time and place for crisp lines but your natural brow shape without additional concealing and "carving" can be just as beautiful.
Glowing skin is, of course, always in style and with the many different makeup formulas on the market this is definitely achievable. Of course, the first base is your skin care routine, which should always involve cleansing, exfoliating, toning, and moisturizing. Also, remember that you are what you eat and drink! If you want clear, beautiful skin be sure to drink lots of water and eat fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis and minimize the junk food and processed stuff. You may also want to invest in regular facials to rectify any skin challenges you may have. Foundation always looks better on skin that is healthy, and also allows you to use less product to achieve a flawless look.
For the spring and summer you want a makeup routine that lets you achieve a fresh look that doesn't look flat and matte, but allows your natural skin texture to show through. I recommend the MAC Mineralize Foundation line coupled with mineralized concealer and a highlighter like MAC strobe cream on the temples and high planes of the face. Another great "less is more" foundation is Urban Decay Naked foundation, which comes in a wide array of shades. Cream blushes rather than powder ones are also great for a natural flush of color on the cheeks that doesn't look flat but builds on the natural skin texture and can be worked into the skin for a natural glow.
Makeup's possibilities are endless so play around with products and see what works for you! Remember, less can definitely be more. Don't be afraid to pare down your makeup routine and let your natural beauty shine through!
