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Minimalist Makeup Must-Haves

As the master of nudes, minimalist, skin-first makeup has been a go-to for me for decades. But not everyone knows how to achieve a barely-there look, or which products are needed to get the look at home.

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Come spring, minimalist makeup comes into its own, with fresh spring skin and a natural glow taking centre-stage once more. But how easy is it to look like you’ve just rolled out of bed with a totally flawless complexion?! When it comes to achieving natural-looking minimalist makeup, there are a few essentials that can help you achieve that effortless beauty. This season, embrace your natural beauty and let your skin take centre stage with this understated chic approach to beauty.

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The minimalist makeup trend is all about enhancing your natural features and achieving a fresh, understated look. It’s about letting your skin shine through and using makeup to subtly enhance, rather than mask, your features. Here are my top tips for getting the look at home.

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Prep Your Skin

You should be used to me saying this by now: great makeup starts with great skin! Start with a good skincare routine to ensure your skin is well-hydrated and smooth before applying any makeup, and support this with a healthy, balanced diet and plenty of water.

Less Is More

When applying makeup, don’t use too much product. Use a light hand and build up the product gradually to keep the look natural.

Enhance Your Features

Instead of trying to change your features, use makeup to enhance what you already have. This could mean adding a touch of highlighter to your cheekbones or defining your eyes with a subtle coat of mascara, rather than going for dramatic sculpting or overlining lips.

Keep it Simple

Stick to a neutral colour palette that is made up of soft, earthy tones for your eyes and lips to complement the minimalist makeup aesthetic perfectly.

Minimal Makeup Shopping List

  1. YVES SAINT LAURENT | Nu Bare Look Tint Skin Tint Foundation
  2. SARAH CHAPMAN | Skinesis Skin Insurance SPF 50+ – Perfecting Tint
  3. SUPERCHEEK | Cream Blush (french Raspberry)
  4. MILK MAKEUP | Sunshine Under Eye Tint + Brighten
  5. GLOSSIER | Perfecting Skin Tint
  6. WESTMAN ATELIER | Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm
  7. CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Legendary Brows – Dark Brown

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