The true irony in the beauty community is the constant pursuit of nailing the ‘no-makeup’ makeup look. It’s considered one of the pinnacles of makeup skill – applying a careful assortment of products to achieve a bare-face look.
While a full glam face certainly has its time and place, many beauty devotees also take great pride in finding the perfect natural product combo. After all, everyone wants to look like they ‘woke up like this’.
Miranda Kerr is a great example of the ‘no-makeup’ look in action. The supermodel is often pictured fresh-faced and naturally flushed. But were you aware it’s the result of carefully applied products?
WATCH: Miranda Kerr applies her glowing wedding day makeup. Article continues after video.
To achieve the undetectable, glowy ‘no-makeup’ makeup, look no further. With these products you’ll look like the absolute best version of yourself.
Primer
Golden Glow SPF50+ Dreamscreen, $46.95 at Airyday
Primer and SPF wrapped into one? Airyday’s Golden Glow Dreamscreen packs a glowy punch, while also protecting your skin from the harsh rays. Applying like a lightweight cream, the formula will deliver a hydrating glow that wears well on its own or under makeup. Despite its SPF purpose, the Dreamscreen also promises no white cast. Double win!
Naked Sundays SPF50+ Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Perfecting Priming Lotion, $39.95 at Mecca
Because we love a multi-tasking product, we present to you another great glow-inducing SPF option. Naked Sundays’ Collagen Glow Priming Lotion is zinc-based and, thus, performs well on oily, acne-prone skin. With a slightly thicker consistency (due to its mineral base), this one leaves a beautiful satin finish on the skin – sans white cast! Say hello to sun-kissed, sun-protected skin.
Base
Ultraviolette Daydream Screen Tinted Veil, $55 at Adore Beauty
Ultraviolette’s Daydream Screen is a lightweight tinted serum, perfect for your sheer coverage days. The easily-blendable liquid formula can be sheered out or built up depending on your desired coverage.
Rare Beauty Positive Light Under Eye Brightener, $42 at Sephora
Rare Beauty’s newly-launched Under Eye Brightener has been an instant hit. The sheer brightener can be substituted for concealer for a fresh-faced, I-got-eight-hours-sleep look. For those carrying extra under eye baggage, the lightweight formula can also be layered under a more full-coverage product. With a metal tip applicator, the brightener also delivers a beautiful cooling effect.
Powder
Revlon Colorstay Pressed Powder Translucent, $36.95 at Chemist Warehouse
Revlon’s OG Colorstay Powder controls shine and oiliness with ease. The translucent pressed formula layers easily on a minimal base.
Blush
Saie Dew Blush in Rosy, $39.60 at Cult Beauty
Skin first makeup brand Saie have risen up the ranks recently – and the Dew Blush is one of our top must-trys. Described by the brand as “weather-flushed blush in a bottle” the dew blush is a water-based gel formula that adds a touch of dewy rosiness to the cheeks.
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Brows
Benefit Fluff Up Brow Wax, $48 at The Iconic
Benefit’s most recent brow launch delivers laminated brows in a bottle. Rivalling their gel alternative, the beloved 28 Hour Brow Setter, achieve the naturally fluffed up brows of your dream all with an easy spoolie applicator.
Lips
Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm in Nearly Apricot, $35 at Sephora
As one of their more underrated products, Rare Beauty’s Glossy Lip Balm is not to be overlooked. The long-wearing, yet hydrating, gloss/balm duo is a ‘no-makeup’ makeup must-have. Perfect for bare-face days, the shade ‘Nearly Apricot’ brings a sense of life to otherwise dull lips.
Clarins Water Lip Stain in Water Orange, $43 at Myer
Don’t let its orange colour deter you! Clarins’ Water Lip Stain in Water Orange is the perfect product for imperceptible makeup days. In four bright shades, you’ll find Clarins’ tint will last you a long time due to its pigmented formulation. Simply apply a dab and blend it out for naturally tinted lips.
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