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5 Steps for Flawless No-Makeup Makeup

It’s crazy to think that the makeup world is obsessed with makeup that looks like we aren’t wearing any. And although I love a bold makeup moment, the natural, dewy, off-duty model kind of look is my favorite for everyday. The ‘no-makeup makeup’ look is an easy way to enhance your natural beauty and to look more rested and put together. With just a few steps and just a few products, you can achieve the perfect natural makeup look.

Now get your camera ready for that selfie!

Es medio ridículo pensar que el mundo del maquillaje está obsesionado con el maquillaje que parece que no estamos usando maquillaje. Y aunque me encanta un look más atrevido, un maquillaje natural es mi favorito para todos los días. El look ‘sin maquillaje’ es una manera fácil de realzar tu belleza natural y lucir más descansada y rejuvenecida. Con solo unos pocos pasos y pocos productos, puedes lograr el look de maquillaje natural perfecto.

¡Ahora preparen sus cámara para esa selfie!

SKIN FIRST

When you think of any makeup look, the first thing that comes to mind is of course, the makeup. But when it comes to achieving an effortless looking ‘no-makeup makeup’ look, it all starts with the skin. It’s super important to start with clean skin and tons of hydration. After cleansing my skin (I love the Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel), my go-to is the SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel. It’s a Hyaluronic Acid with vitamin B5, which restores moisture and brightens the skin. After allowing the gel to sink into my skin, I follow up with the Origins Original Skin Pore-Perfecting Cooling Primer. It has a cooling effect and does wonders in minimizing the appearance of pores and giving my skin a hydrated base. Now time for makeup! To keep my skin looking natural, I like to use a tinted moisturizer instead of a heavy foundation. I like the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer because it’s lightweight and has just a hint of color to cover any uneveness in my skintone!

CONCEAL CONSERVATIVELY

Since the ‘no-makeup makeup look’ is all about looking natural, I like to be conservative with my concealer. I still use a fuller coverage concealer because my eyes typically show the most signs of tiredness. My absolute favorite concealer for looking more rested is the Tarte Shape Tape (my shade is light medium honey). For a more natural look, I would definitely choose a shade that matches your skin tone or one shade lighter. For any imperfections, I like to spot conceal any with the same concealer applying it with a small brush and blending it with a clean finger.

ADD SUBTLE DEFINITION

For those of us who aren’t genetically blessed with Bella Hadid cheekbones, well, there’s contour for that! To add subtle definition and give the illusion of sculpted cheekbones, I use an angled bronzer brush to apply a bronzed powder. Right now I’m loving the Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Duo. It’s sooo good for creating natural definition along the jawline and slimming the the nose too!

FAKE THE GLOW

I’m obsessed with that dewy, just left the beach glow. I swear by adding a bit of highlighter to brighten and waken the face. For my highlight, I used the DIOR Backstage Glow Face Palette. I love that this travel-friendly compact palette comes with four shades so you can mix and match shades to customize your glow. I used the golden shade to highlight above my cheekbones, the rosy shade on the apples of my cheeks, and the lighter champagne shade to add an inner corner eye highlight.

FINISH THE LOOK

And lastly, all the finishing touches. I like to top off my look with a hydrating face mist because it feels amazing and adds that dewiness I love. I’ll also add a bit of lengthening mascara to open up the eyes and a hydrating tinted lip balm.

 

What’s your go-to ‘no-makeup makeup’ product or brand!? Please share in the comments!

64 Comments

  1. Shloka
    January 25, 2019 / 3:15 am

    You look beyond beautiful! I also totally agree it really is skin first. If you take care of that the rest comes easily!

    x
    Shloka
    http://www.thesilksneaker.com

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    • Mariana
      January 25, 2019 / 1:12 pm

      I love makeup 😍 And also your last looks And your recomendations of products, thanks✨ #FreebieFriday
      Ig: mariana_miv

      Reply
  3. Janinzka
    January 25, 2019 / 12:08 pm

    I love these looks! #FreebieFriday
    Ig: janibelendez

    Reply
  4. Madeline
    January 25, 2019 / 12:08 pm

    Thanks for this!! #freebiefriday

    Reply
  5. Valeria Nicolas
    January 25, 2019 / 12:10 pm

    Me encantaaaan y felicidades por tu 1m en insta! #freebiefriday
    @valerianicolas

    Reply
  6. keiko tanaka
    January 25, 2019 / 12:11 pm

    Wow, Glass skin! IG:keikoinsandiego

    Reply
  7. keiko tanaka
    January 25, 2019 / 12:12 pm

    Wow, Glass skin! IG:keikoinsandiego #freebiefriday

    Reply
  8. Vanessa Ospino-Cuquejo
    January 25, 2019 / 12:14 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing these great facial care/makeup tips! As always you look beautiful! ^_^ Feliz Viernes!
    #FreebieFriday

    IG: sarah1212_nessa1212
    Email: Ospinov@hhbrown.com

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  9. fernanda
    January 25, 2019 / 12:15 pm

    #FreebieFriday
    ig:ferjimenezz

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  10. Xiomara Rocha
    January 25, 2019 / 12:21 pm

    Love it, so fresh and beautiful!
    #FreebieFriday

    Reply
  11. Samantha
    January 25, 2019 / 12:22 pm

    I’ve been on the hunt for a good moisturizing primer so I’ll have to check that one out! Thanks for sharing all your tips! #freebiefriday happy weekend! 🙂 @sammysaysbest

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  12. Xiomara Rocha
    January 25, 2019 / 12:22 pm

    Love it, so fresh and beautiful!
    #FreebieFriday

    IG: xiomararocha

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  13. Mariana
    January 25, 2019 / 12:22 pm

    Love the look! #freebiefriday

    Reply
  14. Maria Gabriela Abuin
    January 25, 2019 / 12:29 pm

    Hello Paola!

    Love the look. It is very subtle! I am dying to try that Dior blush palette!
    #freebiefriday

    IG: gabyabuin

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  15. daisy ruiz
    January 25, 2019 / 12:31 pm

    I’ve been drying to try the orgins primer! #freebiefriday
    @daiss_

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  16. Patty
    January 25, 2019 / 12:39 pm

    Beautiful! Great tips! #freebiefriday
    @pconrad3

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  17. Valeria
    January 25, 2019 / 12:42 pm

    Wow can’t wait to try them all!! You look beautiful btw! Congrats on your 1M!!!! You deserve it!!

    Ig: @valevar87

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  18. Karina Gonzalez
    January 25, 2019 / 12:46 pm

    Thanks for your tips, Pao! Also so happy for you on your 1 Million!!!

    #freebiefriday @karidiaries 🙂

    Reply
  19. Alejandra
    January 25, 2019 / 12:51 pm

    I just love how I can relate with you.

    @alevaldesg

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  20. Alejandra
    January 25, 2019 / 12:52 pm

    I just love how I can relate with you. #FreebieFriday

    @alevaldesg

    Reply
  21. Jessie
    January 25, 2019 / 12:54 pm

    Thanks to you, I am obsessed with the Erborian CC cream. Like you, I don’t really like wearing heavy foundation and honestly working in NYC lives me with very little time in the morning. I am excited to try some of these products too! Thank you so much for sharing! #FreebieFriday @vulcanlover

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  22. FERNANDA
    January 25, 2019 / 1:03 pm

    Me encanto! Gracias por los tips!!
    Y felicidades por el primer millon!!
    #FreebieFriday

    IG: ferborjaa
    fernanda_borja@hotmail.com

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  23. Mariana
    January 25, 2019 / 1:13 pm

    I love makeup 😍 And also your last looks And your recomendations of products, thanks✨ #FreebieFriday
    Ig: mariana_miv

    Reply
  24. Fernanda
    January 25, 2019 / 1:22 pm

    Thank you for sharing Paola! Feeling good in my own skin is important so I will check these products out. #FreebieFriday

    Insta: fercas.93

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  25. Flor Aguilar
    January 25, 2019 / 1:39 pm

    Lo mas cool de todo el look son las cejas!! Como logras que se vean despeinadas pero con sin que se vean como desarregladas 🤷‍♀️ #FreebieFriday
    IG: floraglr

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  26. Gabriela Fitzmaurice
    January 25, 2019 / 1:44 pm

    Woow!!! Me súper encanto este look!!Bueno todos!!!
    Muchísimas felicidades x el big 1M
    #freebiefriday
    Ig @gabiifitz

    Reply
  27. Maria Mahindra
    January 25, 2019 / 1:52 pm

    Love all the products you have here… I own majority of them! Beautiful.. Happy Friday! #FreebieFriday

    IG: Mia_M86

    Reply
  28. Emma Kayachanian
    January 25, 2019 / 1:53 pm

    Te vez muy bonita! #FreebieFriday IG: Emma_Kayachanian

    Reply
  29. Angela Cho
    January 25, 2019 / 2:08 pm

    Definitely going to use your blog to help my makeup styling!! I’m a newbie haha thanks Paola!
    (angelasunhyungcho@gmail.com)

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    • Angela Cho
      January 25, 2019 / 2:11 pm

      Definitely going to use your blog to help my makeup styling!! I’m a newbie haha thanks Paola!
      #FreebieFriday (angelasunhyungcho@gmail.com)

      Reply
  30. Nicole
    January 25, 2019 / 2:08 pm

    FreebieFriday

    IG: nicolassaaa

    Reply
  31. Lorena
    January 25, 2019 / 2:33 pm

    Love it! #FreebieFriday @chanlorena

    Reply
  32. Ana Sofía Legarreta
    January 25, 2019 / 2:38 pm

    Awesome!! #FreebieFriday ig: topilopop

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  33. Cristina
    January 25, 2019 / 2:53 pm

    I just added these product to my shopping cart! thanks for sharing!! #FreebieFriday
    @titigomez91
    titi_gg8@hotmail.com

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  34. Mariam
    January 25, 2019 / 3:02 pm

    Girl your skin is flawless :O
    Ordering that DIOR palette ASAP! Thanks for sharing!
    #FreebieFriday
    Ig: mariamaalfaro

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  35. Sharabeth Galindo
    January 25, 2019 / 3:09 pm

    #FreebieFriday

    Hola Paola,

    Congratulations on your first million!!!!
    Gracias por ser tan real y compartir tanto con nosotros.
    Saludos desde Mexicali.

    IG: Sharabethblog

    Reply
  36. Arantxa Castillo
    January 25, 2019 / 3:13 pm

    Thanks!
    #FreebieFriday
    @harcas

    Reply
  37. Alejandra Garcia V
    January 25, 2019 / 3:55 pm

    Thanks for sharing!!! 👌🏻 #freebiefriday

    Reply
  38. Laura Barrera
    January 25, 2019 / 4:25 pm

    Awesome. Thank you for sharing! #freebiefriday
    IG: lalabarrera24

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  39. Bianca
    January 25, 2019 / 4:40 pm

    Thank you for this post Paola! I’m so glad this has been on trend because it’s so much easier and I think better than putting so much makeup on! As a girl who doesn’t wear much makeup, this is perfect when wanting to look dewy and fresh. By the way, the photo is stunning!
    #FreebieFriday
    IG: soto_bianca10

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  40. Vanessa Serrato
    January 25, 2019 / 4:51 pm

    Beautiful skin! I love shape tape as well it works so well, thanks for the tips I love reading your blog posts!
    IG: nessaserrato

    Reply
  41. Marcela
    January 25, 2019 / 4:59 pm

    Gracias por las recomendaciones, me encantaron! Y felicidades por 1 m de followers! 💕

    Insta: marce_montemayor

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    • Marcela
      January 25, 2019 / 5:01 pm

      Se me olvido el hashtag!! #freebiefriday

      Insta: marce_montemayor

      Reply
  42. Nicole
    January 25, 2019 / 5:25 pm

    Love this natural look! Thank you for sharing! #FreebieFriday

    Reply
  43. Kathia
    January 25, 2019 / 6:11 pm

    The natural look always suits you.
    #freebiefriday

    Ig: kathiap21

    Reply
  44. Nydia Fda. Córdova
    January 25, 2019 / 6:12 pm

    Loving this no makeup/makeup look, my fav brand yo achieve it is GLOSSIER 💕 love using boybrow and cloudpaint!!

    Reply
  45. Emily
    January 25, 2019 / 7:18 pm

    Love a good hydrating mist!!! #FreebieFriday
    IG emdonda

    Reply
  46. Andrea Darst
    January 25, 2019 / 7:40 pm

    I love Shape Tape! And I’m dying to try the SkinCeuticals gel!! #FreebieFriday @adarst213 on IG/Twitter

    Reply
  47. Leanne S
    January 25, 2019 / 8:00 pm

    Thanks for the tips! You’re glowing, Paola! 🙂 #FreebieFriday
    IG: @leashe_

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  48. Sumbul Amir
    January 25, 2019 / 9:52 pm

    My most awaited post. I adore no make-up looks. I always use BB or CC cream for even up my skin, put some baby lips by maybelline , Great lash mascara by maybelline as well. #FreeBieFriday . ❣️ IG is @sumbul_amir

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  49. Jimena
    January 26, 2019 / 12:17 am

    Ame el post mil graciasss!! 👌🏼👌🏼 #FreebieFriday
    IG: jisigam

    Reply
  50. Ilse
    January 26, 2019 / 8:03 am

    Gracias por el post! Deberías de hacer un video de cómo aplicas cada uno de los productos! Siento que serviría mucho! Me encanta tu natural glow de todos los días!

    Reply
  51. Andrea V
    January 26, 2019 / 10:03 am

    Me encantan los maquillajes sencillos de look natural, este post fue lo mejor!
    #FreebieFriday
    @andreavr22

    Reply
  52. Ayleen
    January 26, 2019 / 6:28 pm

    #freebiefriday @callmeayni 💫

    Reply
  53. Stephanie Garcia
    January 26, 2019 / 9:06 pm

    Love it!! #freebiefridayh @helloitsme.stephie

    Reply
  54. Maria
    January 27, 2019 / 1:11 pm

    Me encanta! Gracias por el tip y felicidades por 1M! Son lo máximo los tres! Muy fan!
    Saludos.
    #FreebieFriday

    Email: tetesm_8@hotmail.com
    Ig. Tetesiqueff

    Reply
  55. Ivette
    January 28, 2019 / 10:50 am

    loveeeeeeee it! super natural!! @ivetteo16

    Reply
  57. Sabrina
    April 22, 2019 / 10:37 pm

    This an interesting article. Thanks for sharing this amazing guidance on no makeup makeup look.

    Reply
  58. Vera
    May 4, 2019 / 5:57 pm

    I would love love love to watch a video tutorial of this!
    Me super encataria ver un tutorial en video de esto!

    Reply
  60. jenni gill
    August 9, 2021 / 6:05 am

    Very simple and useful content.

    Reply
  61. Bert Fisher
    August 30, 2022 / 5:01 am

    I found this post very interesting and informative. Thank you for sharing your special thoughts with us. I definitely share this with my peeps.

    Reply

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