A LIGHT TOUCH LETS THE TRUE YOU SHINE THROUGH
Natural-looking makeup starts with healthy skin and colors inspired by Mother Nature. The best way to get your complexion ready for neutral tones is to use an exfoliator that gently sloughs off dead skin cells to smooth and brighten skin.
During the summer months it’s important to use a lightweight or oil-free moisturizer with sunscreen. Tinted moisturizers work well to even out skin tones, but you will still need a concealer for blemishes and under-eye shadows.
Bobbi Brown, who started the natural look in the early 1990s, epitomizes classic beauty that isn’t overly done. Try in browns and grays for a natural-looking eye color.
Cheeks can have a pink flush on the apples, but use a bronze tone for contouring. Lips can range from nude to subtle pink — even a light brown looks sun-kissed.
As with any makeup, try, try again until you achieve the effortless look you’re going for.
Nearly Nude: Bobbi Brown’s no-makeup look is for women who want to be seen before their makeup. Her new Beach skin-care line includes a Sandbar soap that smells like summer, with a hint of jasmine and mandarin. The Buffing Grains for Face contain Japanese Adzuki beans, which gently exfoliate skin. Light coverage for the summer can be achieved with the Tinted Moisturizing Balm, which contains sunscreen. Sandbar $16, Buffing Grains $40, Tinted Moisturizing Balm $50, Halls Plaza
Barely There: Bare Minerals 100 percent natural makeup gives you a fresh appearance without the cakey look of liquid foundation. It’s easy to apply: simply brush on more where you need more coverage and less where you don’t. The Sun Goddess Eye Quickie shadow has a translucent look that can warm up the lids, and proceeds go to the Skin Cancer Foundation. A natural lip color is essential for a nude look. The Parfait lipstick is made with natural waxes and oils and doesn’t contain any artificial dyes or preservatives. Foundation $25, Eye Quickie $13, lipstick $15, Bare Escentuals, Plaza