Nude makeup for blondes, brunettes, brown-haired women and blond hair

Makeup experts say that nude makeup is an excellent solution for daytime going out – to work and school. Therefore, we decided to find out what the nude style is in the beauty industry, what cosmetics can be used in order to apply the nude technique, what shades of cosmetics are suitable for women with different types of appearance.

What is nude style, advantages and disadvantages

Nude is a new trend in the modern beauty industry. This is the pursuit of maximum naturalness in the image, as the term Nude literally means 'naked', 'naked'. This is the art of making makeup, which is almost invisible on the face, because the layer of makeup is minimal, as is the amount and degree of saturation of pigments. Make favorably emphasizes the advantages of appearance, but at the same time looks as natural as possible. As a rule, Nude Look uses pastel shades – beige, pink, light brown, gray, peach, terracotta, green, blue, etc.

Benefits of nude makeup:

1. Versatility – it can be safely performed in order to look great at work, on a walk with friends, on a sports jog, in the gym, on a romantic evening.

2. Nude makeup is great for teenage girls who do not have the opportunity to use makeup in bright colors and who have not yet fully formed a sense of style.

3. Natural look that is in trend now.

4. Use of a minimum amount of cosmetics.

5. The chances that you will “miss” with the palette tend to zero, since the colors of cosmetics for Nude Look are universal, they suit almost any type of appearance.

6. Simple techniques for applying cosmetics, ease and speed of make-up. The last aspect is especially important, considering that there is always not enough time for make-up in the morning. Make-up can be done 'hastily', which is very important for those girls who are always in a hurry and late in the morning.

Disadvantages of nude makeup:

1. Such a make-up can look rather pale at a gala evening, especially in combination with a bright or extravagant outfit.

2. The overlapping properties of the cosmetics used are not high. Therefore, if you have problem skin with significant aesthetic imperfections that require careful camouflage, Nude Look may not suit you.

Obviously, the disadvantages of Nude Look are much less than the advantages. This style is even used in fashion shows. Hermes, Isabel Marant, Miu Miu, Valentino, Chloe, as well as many other fashion houses have abandoned bright colors in their models' makeup, preferring modesty, restraint, naturalness and naturalness. The same applies to film stars, singers – many of them have long switched to Nude Look both in everyday life and when attending special events.

General principles of nude makeup – cleansing

Cleansing the skin is a must before applying cosmetics to the face. But if you intend to apply the nude style, then the use of cleansing drugs and techniques becomes even more relevant. Experts justify this as follows:

1. Cleansed skin will not start to shine a few hours after you apply makeup. And the oily shine on the face does not at all look like the natural radiance of the skin.

2. Hygiene procedures will help evacuate the contents of clogged and enlarged pores that a translucent foundation cannot camouflage.

3. After cleansing and moisturizing, the condition of the skin is normalized, areas of redness and peeling disappear.

4. Cleansing, scrubbing, steaming, moisturizing and toning is a comprehensive prevention of the appearance of aesthetic defects and inhibition of the aging process.

5. Clean and healthy skin is the basis of nude makeup, so let's look at the stages of cleansing:

6. Washing your face using a special product – milk or foam (every day in the morning and in the evening, but not more often). It is advisable to wash your face not with tap water, the chemical composition of which leaves much to be desired, but at least bottled mineral water without gas.

7. Scrubbing (once every 3-4 days) allows you to remove a layer of dead skin cells from the skin, because of which the surface of the face may look untidy. Scrubbing improves microrelief and optimizes the process of penetration of useful substances of care cosmetics into the deep layers of the epidermis. If you don't have a store-bought scrub on hand, use one of the home remedies, for example, coffee grounds mixed with sour cream.

8. Peeling with preparations based on fruit acids (once every 10-14 days or less often – depending on the condition of the skin) allows deep cleansing. Such procedures start the processes of self-healing of the epidermis and dermis.

9. Steaming (once every 4-5 days) allows the pores to open and get rid of sebaceous plugs, toxins and toxins.

10. A face mask such as a sticky blackhead film mask or a nourishing fruit mask. Promotes cleansing and saturation with vitamins, micro and macro elements.

11. Using a moisturizer or nourishing serum (every morning and evening after washing). The care product helps to normalize the skin condition.

12. Toning the skin with a tonic or a piece of ice (every day in the morning) allows you to get a slight lifting effect. It also contributes to the fact that the pores are closed, not clogged with foundation.

13. After cleansing and other treatments, your skin is completely ready for nude makeup.

General principles of nude makeup – selection and application of a primer, concealer

The use of a primer in nude makeup is optional, but desirable. Especially if you want the skin to become smoother and the cosmetics to last longer. You can use a silicone primer to give your face a natural glow from the inside out.

The use of the corrector is necessary for all women who have any skin imperfections – pimples, scars, dark circles under the eyes. A translucent foundation with weak concealing properties will not be able to fully hide such aesthetic defects; it needs to be 'helped' by using a concealer where necessary, applying it in a dotted or very thin layer. The corrector can be light, highly pigmented, thick. One drop of such a remedy is enough to reliably mask the flaws. There are also specialized correctors for green, pink, yellow, orange colors. They are designed to solve specific problems and mask defects that have a particular color. For example, red acne becomes almost invisible under a thin layer of green corrector. And the product with an orange-pink tint will help to hide unaesthetic bruises under your eyes from prying eyes, which may arise from lack of sleep or overwork.

General principles of nude makeup – choosing and applying foundation, powder, blush

To even out the tone and relief of the skin, you need to use a foundation. It can be one of these means:

1. A classic foundation with a translucent light texture and no shimmer effect. The finish of such a preparation should be matte or satin.

2. Foundation fluid – the product is suitable for owners of good skin without significant drawbacks. It creates the perfect matte tone that looks as natural as possible.

3. BB or CC-cream is a low-pigmented foundation with an airy consistency, which has not only a decorative, but also a healing effect. Such a cream creates a weightless veil, it is invisible on the skin, the face does not look like a mask.

4. The foundation must be selected in exact accordance with the shade and tone of the skin on the face and neck. A flawless natural skin tone is the ultimate weapon in your hands when creating a nude make-up. And since the face in this case comes to the fore, you need to try to mask all the flaws, which only a cosmetic product is capable of, which creates a natural and invisible coating.

If you have fair skin, an Asian or European product will help you to perform nude makeup. If you have dark, tanned skin, most likely only products made in Europe or products from domestic brands are suitable for you. To choose the right foundation, take 2-3 samples, the name of which indicates the color that theoretically can suit you. These options may include:

1. Very Fair (very light).

2. Fair (light, pale).

3. Medium (medium, natural beige).

4. Olive (olive).

5. Dusty (swarthy).

6. Tan (tanned, very dark).

7. Dark (dark).

Take off your makeup at home, apply a sample product to the skin on your chin, compare which shade suits you best. You need to evaluate the result in daylight, that is, during the day, being near the window.

To highlight certain areas of the face, for example, a beautiful high forehead or a graceful nose, you can use a highlighter in addition to foundation. Although this tool is usually not used in nude makeup. But there are no clear prohibitions here, if you see that the general image not only does not suffer, but even wins, do not be afraid to experiment and set your own rules.

In nude makeup, powder is used as desired. If you want to achieve perfect matte and velvety skin, and at the same time not lose naturalness, use a colorless mineral powder or a finely dispersed product from a reliable brand that will not fall on the foundation as a continuous 'mask'. To apply the powder in the finest layer and not overdo it, buy a large fluffy barrel brush made of natural bristles, as well as a flat, wide fan-shaped brush, which removes excess powder from the face.

Whether to use blush in nude makeup depends only on you and your preferences. If a gentle blush already adorns your cheeks, there is no need to apply such a cosmetic product. But if you have pale skin, giving your cheeks a healthy pinkish tint will not hurt. To do this, you need to use a blush of natural pale pink or peach shades. You need to apply cosmetics with light strokes using a round brush with fluffy and soft natural bristles.

General principles of nude makeup – eyebrows and eyes

Before you paint your eyes, you need to take care of the beauty of the eyebrows. Naturalness is also encouraged in this matter. Therefore, an eyebrow pencil, mascara is not applied. It is enough to correct the shape of the eyebrow arches using tweezers or another device, removing excess hairs at the base, at the tip of the eyebrow and under the lower contour.

If the shade of the eyebrows is very pale and inexpressive, you can use special shadows, which give the most natural effect. Better yet, dye the hairs of the eyebrow arches with henna, the result of such a procedure will last at least 1-2 weeks. Henna-based dye products are available in several color options, so both blonde and dark-haired girls can use them.

After the eyebrows are tidied up, you can do nude eye makeup. The following rules and restrictions apply here:

1. Use only shadows of translucent, desaturated colors. Or just blend your makeup well to keep the layer to a minimum. Makeup in the nude style allows the use of shadows of one, maximum two pastel colors.

2. The eyeshadows should be matte, without nacre and, especially, without large shiny particles. The only exception is that light pearlescent eyeshadows with a delicate unobtrusive shine can be applied to the inner corners of the eyelids and under the eyebrows to refresh the look and make it more expressive.

3. Mascara should be black or brown. No other bright colors of nude mascara are acceptable. You need to apply the product along the entire length of the eyelashes or only on the ends, but in one layer. You may not use mascara at all, replacing it with a curler, which will give your eyelash hairs a charming curve without a gram of makeup. You can fix the result with a transparent eyelash gel.

4. False eyelashes are discouraged as they don't look natural enough for a Nude Look. If you want to do eyelash extensions, give preference to a technique that allows you to get the most natural result.

5. You can give expressiveness to the look without even using shadows, but armed only with a black, dark brown or dark beige contour pencil. With a pencil, you need to gently process the space between the eyelashes, draw the thinnest arrow along the line of growth of the eyelashes, shade the line to get the effect of a light haze.

6. Nude makeup does not involve the use of liquid eyeliner or kayal oily pencil. Such cosmetics are too noticeable on the face, which does not help preserve the natural look.

By following these rules and guidelines, you will be able to achieve a great Nude Look without breaking the natural charm of the look.

The best palettes for nude eye makeup

Perhaps the most important thing in following the Nude Look trend is eye makeup. It is the shadows that can give the image a naturalness, but at the same time it is beneficial to emphasize the dignity, make the look charming and attractive. Therefore, our expert consultants have selected for you three options for successful eye shadow palettes that will allow you to look natural and at the same time flawless:

1. A set of 12 Naked2 eyeshadows from Urban Decay. This palette is composed of a wide variety of pastel beige and chocolate shades from lightest to dark chocolate. This set is simply irreplaceable for those who want to experiment with makeup with a 'nude skin' effect. Shades of cosmetics are universal; they are designed for owners of warm and cold skin tones. The set has a stylish design, a branded brush with two working surfaces, a convenient flat case and a large mirror.

2. M.A.C. Eye Shadow X 15 Set Users have the opportunity to choose one of two palettes from professionals in the beauty industry. The first is called 'Cool Neutral' and is designed to perform nude makeup on skin with a cool undertone. The second is called 'Warm Neutral' and can be used by owners of 'warm' skin. Both palettes feature 15 shades from the lightest to almost black, with a matte and shimmery finish. The cosmetics are ideal for creating a daily and festive nude look.

3. Smokey Nudes Eye Palette by Bobbi Brown. The world famous brand has presented a not so extensive, but very informative palette of eyeshadows for nude makeup for any occasion. It includes eight of the most popular shades with different textures that will help create a neat and natural Nude Look for the day and a delicate smoky make-up for an evening out.

These palettes are expensive, but they do their job 100%, are economical, and help you perform high-quality nude makeup with minimal effort on your part.

General principles of nude makeup – lip cosmetics

If you focus on the eyes in your makeup, then you should not refuse to use decorative cosmetics for the lips. The fact is that this accent is so insignificant that it cannot become an obstacle for additional emphasis on the lower part of the face. The main thing is to choose the right lipstick or gloss, so that the overall image is natural and harmonious. Rules for choosing a tool for creating a Nude Look image:

1. Lip gloss can be sheer or colored (discreet pastel shades are used).

2. It is better if the lipstick is matte rather than glossy. You can also find some kind of middle option, since a completely matte product is not suitable for those with dry lips. A not very pronounced natural wet shine will give the lips freshness and add youth to the image.

3. Your chosen lip makeup should be combined with a shade of blush.

4. The selected product should have the most natural shade, close to the natural color of the lips.

5. You don't need to use a colored outline pencil. But if you want to prevent smudging of the lipstick, you can use a beige pencil.

6. Before using the product for nude lip makeup, it is recommended to apply a balm that will soften the skin and remove wrinkles that often occur due to excessive dryness of the epidermis.

Nude makeup for blondes and blond hair

Natural blondes tend to have light or very light and thin skin with a cool undertone. Therefore, a foundation with a pinkish tint and a translucent texture suits them. Mascara can be black, but it is better to give preference to a light brown version, which will not greatly weigh down the image. Blondes are suitable for shades of peach, beige, sand, gray and light purple tones. Eyeliner should be gray or brown. Lipstick should be soft pink, blush, if used, should also be pink, in extreme cases, apricot or peach.

Nude makeup for brown-haired women and brunettes

If you have brown or black hair, you most likely have beige or slightly dusky skin with a warm undertone. Therefore, the foundation should also have a warm yellowish or orange undertones. Mascara is selected in accordance with the color of the curls on the head – it can be black or dark brown, coffee. The eyeliner can also be dark chocolate with a deep and rich tone. Almost any shade of neutral, pastel colors, both cold and warm, is suitable for your color type. Lipstick and blush should accentuate the delicate warm skin tone, so different peach and apricot tones will suit you.

Nude makeup – how to complement a natural look

You must agree that everything in the image should be harmonious – make-up, hairstyle, accessories, and clothes. All this should be combined with each other, complement and emphasize the overall positive impression of a woman's appearance. Therefore, to follow the Nude Look trend, you need to pay attention to the following details:

1. The hairstyle should be as feminine and simple as possible. It can be loose hair, cut to different lengths, waves and curls, creating the effect of softness and tenderness. But if you like short haircuts, you shouldn't give up on your own preferences. A touching 'boy-like' haircut such as the famous Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) wore not so long ago or Keira Knightley's adorable bob will help you feel natural and at ease. And they will not require long manipulations over their appearance in the morning, when time is running out.

2. Jewelry and accessories should be as simple as possible, not ponderous, without a claim to luxury. It will be good if they are made of natural materials – precious metals, stones, wood. The design should be elegant, concise, not pretentious, functional.

3. In clothes and shoes, it is better to give preference to natural muted tones, natural fabrics and traditional designs. No one forbids adding variety to an outfit with bright accents, but elements like defiant minis or Louboutin shoes definitely don't go with nude makeup.

Naturalness and naturalness are now in trend, in order to correspond to these fashion trends, you do not need to make any special efforts. It is enough to complement a simple nude makeup with tastefully selected accessories and clothes, and you are guaranteed Nude Look!

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