How to nail the minimal make-up look

Step 1: Prep your skin

Any make-up artist worth their salt will let you know that in order for your make-up look to last all day, you need to start with some good skin preparation. To start your routine, choose a cleanser that contains oil-sapping actives like eucalyptus or tea tree oil like Sukin Blemish Control Clearing Facial Wash, Clicks Skincare Collection Tea Tree & Cucumber 3-in-1 Face Wash, or The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foam. After you’ve cleansed your skin of impurities it’s time to add in hydration. To do this, apply a hyaluronic acid-based serum like Skin Republic Hyaluronic Acid Serum 1%. 

Step 2: Create your canvas 

To achieve a minimal make-up look, you’ll have to choose the right foundation. Go for a hydrating formula and only apply to the areas of your face that need it most. A few drops of Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation buffed in with the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush will help ensure an even finish. Next, with your fingertips, tap on Maybelline Cheekheat Sheer Gel-cream Blush in Nude Burn for a natural looking flush.

Step 3: Tame those brows 

This make-up trend is all about well-groomed eyebrows, so set them in place with a tinted brow gel like Elizabeth Arden Statement Brow Perfector if your brows are sparse, or a clear one like Rimmel Brow This Way Clear Brow Styling Gel if you’ve been blessed with full arches.

Step 4: Finishing touch 

To finish off the look you’ll need a bold, statement lip colour. Choose a fiery red or deep orange shade to nail the trend. Revolution Satin Kiss Lipstick in Ruby or Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Orange Flip are flattering picks.

Step 5: Lock it all in

Finally, lock your look in with a misting of dew enhancing setting spray. Wet ‘n Wild Photofocus Natural Finish Setting Spray, Sorbet Under & Over Hydrating Primer Duo Spray, and Revolution Hyaluronic Fix Hydrating & Plumping Makeup Fixing Spray all give skin a healthy glow while providing a soft-focus finish for your foundation and helping it to last throughout the day.

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