We all follow these impossible-to-fake beauty accounts as an escape from Slack, texting, and the rest of the world. But that’s what these accounts are: an escape, a fantasy, if you will. You don’t follow them hoping to get any photos; you follow them because they’re beautiful.
Unlike those beauty accounts, we’re here to help you learn how to create looks that you can do yourself. Whether it’s a statement matte lipstick or an electric eyeliner, effortless makeup looks for beginners are below. Here’s everything you need to know about how to try them at home.
1. Self-tanning contour
This makeup look is also known as tandoor. It uses self-tanner to contour, so the look lasts longer and is waterproof for summer. Use a brush to apply it, and then blend a self-tanner like ST. TROPEZ gradual tanning tinted lotion. Apply it to all the areas you want to contour, such as your cheeks, nose, and hairline.
2. Flecks of Colour Eyeliner
I understand that full-colour eyeliner and designs can be intimidating, so I love this trick that lets you add a small, random drop for a pop of colour. Draw on a cat eye or regular eyeliner as usual, then dip a flat eyeliner brush into a liquid eye colour, like Halsey’s ABOUT-FACE Eye Colour in Dionysus. Draw a drop of colour on top of your regular eyeliner, under it, or anywhere between.
3. Overlined Lips
This is one of the most straightforward makeup techniques because you only need your liner skills. Line the outer part of your lips, then line over with a liquid, non-stretchy lip liner. We love REALHER lip pencils.
4. Burnt Blush Hack
Before you start panicking, no, I’m not saying you should go out in the sun without SPF (just the thought is traumatic for me!), but this trending TikTok look is easy to fake if you want to look a little flushed and sun-kissed.
Apply your makeup as usual, and then, instead of using blush on the apples of your cheeks, extend it just under your eyes, up your temples, and across the bridge of your nose. A blush-pink colour will do the job.
5. Instant Concealer Eye Lift
Using a concealer 1-2 shades light than your usual shade can give your face a “lifting” effect. Draw a concealer line starting in the centre under your eye and extending it upwards to match your brow. You can also draw diagonal lines from your cheeks and mouth. We love DOSE OF COLORS concealer for this trick.
6. Dewy Complexion
Miss Hailey Bieber has become almost synonymous with “glazed doughnut.” From her nails to her complexion, a dewy look is in demand, even when it’s not too hot outside. The secret to achieving this look is ultra-hydrated skin. Look for ingredients in your conditioner, such as hyaluronic acid, and opt for an oil-based primer before applying makeup. We love SMASHBOX Photo Finish Primer Oil.
7. Doll-Eye Mascara
We all want our eyes to look more significant and expressive at times, which is one of the easiest ways to achieve that. Apply the mascara tube to your upper lashes as you normally would. Then, scrunch the mascara wand with the tip of the tweezers. Instead of using the wand to apply mascara to your lower lashes, tweezers coated in mascara will curl the tiny lashes. The result is Twiggy-inspired lashes that look larger than life.
8. Glitter eyes
Using glitter eyeshadow can help your eyes look vibrant, and it doesn’t require any special skills to apply. Line your eyes with an eyeshadow primer (we’re obsessed with LOVE+CRAFT+BEAUTY primer), apply a matte nude eyeshadow, and then swipe on your favourite glitter eyeshadow. You’ll instantly look more awake without having to figure out where to apply them; just spread them all over your face.
9. Glazed Doughnut Lips
For a “clean girl” makeup look, keep your eyes simple (seriously, just a few swipes of mascara tops!) and let your lips be the show’s star. A dainty lip gloss can pull your look together for work, a coffee date, or anything else the day throws at you. Try a colourless gloss like POWER POSE Complex Culture.
10. Eyeshadow Liner
If you can’t keep a steady hand long enough to create a liquid cat eye, practice your skills by starting with winged shadows. Blend the shadow into the corners of your eyes using a thin brush to create a winged effect.
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