Ace The No Makeup Look: 8 Simple Steps For Effortless Glow

Many don't realise but the key to a good no makeup look, or any makeup look for that matter is proper skincare. You must follow three important steps: cleanse your face, apply moisturizer, and use SPF. If you ask us, the Sebamed Cleansing Foam is one of our top picks for a cleanser; it maintains the pH level of your skin and fights bacteria to prevent acne. The Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base is an excellent 2-in-1 moisturizer and primer that gets absorbed quickly and will plump-up your skin. And then, for sunscreen, we recommend the Minimalist's SPF 50 sunscreen with PA ++++, but if you need more options, check it out here.

An uplifted, sculpted, and toned face makes you look younger and healthier. Of course, facial yoga and exercises are a good start, but also, there are many tools out there that can do that for you. Nykaa Naturals Gua Sha Stone is my personal favourite because it does what it says, from firming up the skin to even reducing scars. Other than this, Bronson Professional 3D Body Massager and Le Marbelle Rose Quartz Face Roller are other products to help relieve facial tension. 

In a no makeup look, there's no need for a heavy foundation; just concealer over the pigmented areas of your face can do the trick. You can blend this with a brush, beauty blender or your fingers. Beginner or expert, the Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer range is a superb buy for the price. The coverage is decent, and the concealer blends pretty easily. The Huda Beauty Faux Filter Concealer range will be a no-brainer if we look at a high-end brand. It gives full coverage, and we love the fact that a little product goes a long way.

This step probably takes two to three minutes.

Pro-Tip: Need more concealer recommendations? We've got you.

The job of a powder is to set the concealer in place. You can either buy loose powders or go with the more traditional route with compacts, both get the job done alike. We like the Maybelline New York Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder. This one works well and doesn't become cakey or too drying on the skin, but it's only available in 4 shades. We also love Innisfree's No Sebum Powder, which is a translucent powder that works for most skin tones. Another compact powder that is loved by people worldwide is the M.A.C. Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, available in 38 different shades and gives flawless coverage.

Easily our favourite step of this routine! Cheek and lip tins just bring a nice flush of colour and warmth to your face. Apply it on the apples of your cheeks and a little bit around your nose to give that sunkissed effect. Blending it properly is very important. Moreover, cream-based products ensure a glowy finish, which we're all about!

Top picks include Earth Rhythm and Just Herbs Enriched Lip and Cheek Tints. Not only do they work as great blushes but you can also use them as a lip tint, and if you're feeling a little extra you might as well add a little colour to your eyelids.

We prefer wearing mascara over eyeliner for a no-makeup makeup look. It'll instantly wake up your eyes and make a massive difference. Multiple LBB Crew members use Brash by FAE Beauty. It works great as a mascara and doesn't clump your eyelashes, but that's not even the best part, because you can use this as a brow gel too. Also, don't forget to accentuate the arches of your eyebrows with small strokes, possibly with e.l.f. Cosmetics Instant Lift Brow Pencil because it instantly fills in the desired areas and gives a natural finish. 

Pro-Tip: We've got some lovely mascara recommendations for you here.

For this look, we recommend something that enhances the natural colour of your lips, nothing too striking. Forest Essentials Tinted Lip Serum Madhu Rasa Jamun is worth every penny. It gives a great flush of colour and stays surprisingly longer than we thought. Another standout in the realm of subtle makeup is the lip tint or lip stain—a product that offers a lasting touch of colour to your lips. We've heard some rave reviews about the e.l.f Lip Stain, making it an ideal choice for achieving that effortless no-makeup makeup look.

Now that you've mastered the no-makeup look, ensuring that it lasts all day is another challenge which is where setting sprays come in! This is an essential step after you've finished applying makeup. M.A.C Prep + Prime Fix+ Setting Spray is our #1 makeup fixer since it is alcohol-free and keeps you moisturised for almost 12 hours. Another excellent choice is from Lakme Absolute; it is affordable and non-sticky too! Using blotting papers, hydrating mists, or a light powder touch-up are a few measures you can take to make your makeup last all day.