'Nearly natural', 'no make up make up' - we are no strangers to the barely there look but this time round 'raw' beauty has an undone edginess to it.
Flawless skin teamed with either bare eyes or tonal shades on the lower lid of subtle pinky red wash or even grey tones and zero mascara.
This look involves a lot of skin prep and focuses attention on the base: concealer, foundation, light powder. Skin is meant to look natural so no bronzer, shimmery highlighter or heavy blush. Brows are left natural and bushy.
Here's how I fake a perfect flaw-free face: Cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin and leave to sink in for ten mins. Then prep with a small amount of Daniel Sandler retexturising face primer all over, apply Revlon photoready liquid foundation with a stippling brush paying attention to any problem areas. Then apply Laura Mercier secret concealer to undereyes and gradually build coverage. Use Benefit Boiing concealer on any red or dark areas and on any blemishes. I tend to apply using a clean ring finger. If I have a bad spot then I'll use a MAC 217 brush to really pack on and layer up the concealer. Then dust all over the face with Chanel natural finish loose powder using MAC 150 brush and finish with a must of MAC fix+ spray.
For a natural hint of blush use a colour close to your natural skin tone, I currently like Make Up For Ever second skin creme blush in 335. Use your ring finger to put a few dots on the apples of the cheeks and blend in for a subtle look.
If you are brave enough to try this look without mascara then I salute you! Otherwise a more achievable and wearable option for those of us not blessed with supermodel looks is to try this with mascara (I like Benefit They're Real) - perfect for work as quick, simple and flawless skin makes you look fresh, healthy and ready to face the day. Embrace your rawness :-)
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