Nuances of Nude Makeup: Beginners Guide

The nude makeup look is gaining more popularity with each passing day Not just beauty influencers or movie stars but women from all walks of life are developing a penchant for this makeup look And the one aspect that seems to fascinate women is its minimalism and natural characterA budding actress of the Malayalam film industry a finalist of Miss Kerala 2019 and a former beauty writer Amrutha Balakrishnan says ldquoI opt for nude makeup because it can be natural and elegant at the same time I think no other makeup can make you feel like that Its as if you are not wearing any makeup at all when really you arerdquoMiss Kerala 2019 finalist Amrutha Balakrishnan Pic by Jinson Abraham MUA Samson LeiShe adds ldquoThe idea of makeup and fashion has tremendously changed and people are now embracing the less is morerdquo lookOwing to the ongoing pandemic and lockdown more and more people are choosing mindful consumerism and a sustainable lifestyle Therefore a barelythere make up look is not just elegant but also practical in the current timesAnd while we love a minimalist look we do not really know what products to use and how much to use So to give you a better idea about the nude makeup aka the nomakeup look and what it entails we spoke to two celebrity makeup artists who gave some expert tips which would help you nail the nude makeup look like a pro the next time you attend an official zoom meeting or catch up with friends via video callsMinimalism is keyThe idea behind the nude makeup look is to let the freshness of your skin shine You do not want your foundation to cake up or worse reveal that the color of your foundation does not suit your skin Therefore go for less Celebrity makeup artist Seema Tabassum who has worked with the likes of Aishwarya Rajesh Priyamani and various other Bollywood and Tollywood celebrities says ldquoNude Makeup means makeup with just right neutral colors You go lighter or darker by understanding your skin tonerdquo Pick up colors that compliment your skin tone ldquoBeige browns peaches are commonly used shades for creating nude makeup It can give you a simple to high fashion lookrdquoConceal the right wayAnother celebrity makeup artist who has worked with TV superstars like Hina Khan and Krystle DrsquoSouza Aafreen Petiwala believes concealer is absolutely necessary to achieve the perfect nude makeup look She says ldquoA concealer will help you correct the dark circles and pigmentations that we all have so as to give your skin an even appearancerdquo Tabassum adds ldquoYou cannot go wrong if you have the right foundation for your skin amp a box of brown powder which can be used as eye shadow contour powder amp eyebrow fillerrdquoKeep your eyes amp lips naturalBoth Tabassum and Petiwala suggest keeping the eyes and lips as natural and lessdramatic as possible While Tabassum believes no pop color should be applied on the lips Petiwala says the lip color should be very close to onersquos skin color For the eyes they both suggest a generous helping of mascara with curled up lashes and a tinge of highlighter in the inner corners of the eyes Pro tip Apply the lip color with your finger to give it a more natural lookPrep your faceldquoSince summers are approaching the best rituals to achieve the perfect nude look is toning and using a gelbased moisturizerrdquo says Petiwala Tabassum adds that understanding your skin type is important to choose the correct cleanser toner and moisturizerThe nonnegotiablesBoth the experts suggest not overdoing the makeup and sticking to colors that would not conceal your original skin tone They also emphasize having a good skincare regime which includes drinking lots of water and having fruitsPro tip Never forget to remove your makeup before going to bedCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news