The ‘natural’ look: a fresh, hydrated face with minimal makeup and a soft glow.
We often talk about the so called ‘natural’ look; a fresh, hydrated face, with minimal makeup and a soft glow. A beauty look which is simple and fuss free, allowing the skin to breathe naturally. Here at Amanqi, our team often gets fed up with a constant routine of high maintenance makeup looks, so for our usual day-to-day errands, we like to keep our makeup regime minimalistic. That being said, unfortunately our ‘straight-out-of-bed’ look is not something we can happily boast about, so we do use the help of a few light and airy beauty products, to give our face a little boost. Best used in combination, or sometimes even separately, each of these products has that ‘pick-me-up’ factor, which will get your face looking refreshed to start the day.
1) Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream
Hydrating your skin is the first and most essential step in creating the perfect ‘no-makeup’ makeup look. This best selling product from Bobbi Brown instantly moisturises the skin and is the ideal base for any further makeup application.
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2) Clinique Dark Circle Corrector
As concealer can often crease and look cakey, applying this corrector does just as good a job at hiding those undesirable under eye circles. Not only does it cancel out the darkness temporarily, it also illuminates the eye area, giving a refreshed look.
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3) Urban Decay Brow Tamer
This clear gel simply sets your brows in place, still keeping the look as natural as possible. The product is also available in four different shades to add definition to those brows which need it.
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4) Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder
To further enhance the glowing effect, apply this powder all over the face, especially on the cheeks. This product will illuminate the skin for a long length of time, while still feeling lightweight for the duration of the day.
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5) Bobbi Brown Eye Opening Mascara
As we’re skipping any eyeshadow and even eyeliner for this look, a powerful mascara is essential. This Bobbi Brown mascara opens the eyes significantly, making up for the lack of any other eye makeup.
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6) Dior Glow Maximiser Primer
For the days when you’re going for the subtle, ‘no-makeup’ makeup look, this Dior primer works as the perfect highlighter. Simply one small pump of this product applied and blended into the cheekbones and tip of the nose results in an effortless glow.
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7) Clinique Chubby Stick Lip Colour Balm
To finish off the look, this chubby stick moisturizes the lips while simultaneously adding the perfect amount of colour to them. The nude shades, such as Bountiful Blush, ensure that the look stays natural.
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