(M.B.) Summer is on its way and people are looking for new makeup looks to change things up. Whether you're looking to brighten up your skin, create dramatic-looking eyes, or wear a bolder lip, you're most likely going to want to alter your makeup look a little bit to fit the summer season. In the look to the right, upcoming singer, Rita Ora, is showing off a very natural side to herself-- something no one really sees anymore. If you're ready to show off your natural beauty, this look is perfect for you!
Makeup Directions:
- I know I always say it, but starting with a clean face is very, very important-- especially for this look. As you can see in the photo, Rita Ora's face doesn't possess a single flaw. And while makeup is probably covering whatever flaw she has, she most likely kept the product on her face to a minimum. Treat your face right: don't wear makeup to bed, wash your face one to two times everyday (morning and night), exfoliate when necessary, and drink tons of water. Before you know it, your skin will be on its way to staying clear.
- Moisturize your complexion with a product you know works and will not break you out or make you look super oily. This step is completely tailored to what your skin needs when it comes to care and nutrients.
- Prime your skin with an illuminating base. If you don't have one, that's fine. But with an under-layer of a product that will draw light to your face, you can easily achieve this look. Dot the product on your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. Blend evenly. (Benefit 'That Gal' Brightening Face Primer)
- Choose a foundation or BB cream that gives your skin that "flawless finish" you're looking to achieve. With a makeup sponge, pump some product onto it and begin working it into your skin evenly. You're going to want to make sure you have the most even coverage, so cover your forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, neck, and then blend outwards towards your hairline. *If you want a more airbrushed finish, pat the sponge into your complexion rather than using swiping techniques. This will also prevent a streaking effect.* (L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation & Beauty Blender Foundation Applicator)
- Apply a concealer with a cream-like consistency. This will blend easier and give off a more natural appearance. Use your ring finger to put this on any blemishes you may have or dark circles. Try to avoid concealers with a highlighting/illuminating formula. You definitely don't want to draw attention to whatever it is you're trying to cover up. (Benefit Boi-ing Concealer)
- One of the most important steps to this look is contouring. So with a matte bronzer and an angled contouring brush, suck in your cheeks and begin working the product into the hollow areas. Blend this back into your hairline and into a mirrored "C" formation. Then with a smaller brush, contour your nose if necessary. To do so, bring the product down the sides of your nose away from the bridge of your nose and blend outward. (NARS Laguna Bronzer)
- This step has an equal importance to step 6. Highlighting will not only brighten your face, but it will draw attention to stronger features of your face. Bring the product down the bridge of your nose, on your cheekbones, brow bones, and just above your lip. Blend away evenly. (Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighter)
- Instead of losing the glow-y finish you just created by using a powder, try a setting spray. Your makeup will last a lot longer and it will preserve the dewiness you have made. If you'd like, you can wait til the very end of applying your makeup to use this. This way, you're eye makeup will be set. (Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray)
- In the photo, Rita doesn't seem to be wearing anything on her eyes. If she is, it's most likely a cream shadow of some sort. If you feel as if you need something to wear on your lids, use a tinted primer. One with shimmer or a champagne-like finish would be perfect. (Urban Decay Primer Potion in "Sin")
- Curl your eyelashes.
- Apply three to four coats of mascara to create a spidery effect on your eyelashes.(L'Oreal Butterfly Mascara in Black)
- Moisturize your lips with a lip balm of choice. (EOS Lip Balm)
- Apply a nude or fairly light pink lipstick to your lips evenly. You can find a formula with a shine finish so that you won't have to apply gloss on top. (NARS Lipstick in "Belle de Jour")
- If you want to, apply a lip gloss for extra shimmer. (Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in "White Russian")
