Category: Makeup

How To Look Beautiful Naturally [Without Makeup]
Honestly, makeup always felt pretty foreign to me. There would have hardly been days that I did full face makeup. Maybe a couple times so far in life. Makeup is the cherry on the cake for me. What I, in all sincerity, believe is the cake should be so attractive that you forget about the ‘cherry’. Yes, because if someday you had to come forward without makeup, you should, confidently. That’s what this article’s all about — how to look beautiful naturally (without makeup).

And when I say without makeup, I mean without even a single makeup product.

Some of the benefits why I prefer going natural to wearing makeup is
- It’s effortless — just a little care here and there and you’re all set.
- It saves a lot of money as well as time.
- Less consumption — good for the environment.
It is achievable, girls!

Ready to feel confident and flaunt your natural beauty?

Here we go —

HOW TO LOOK BEAUTIFUL NATURALLY [WITHOUT MAKEUP]

Haircare:

Gorgeous healthy locks can take years off your face. Keeping the scalp clean, applying natural hair masks, and less heat-styling are some of the healthy hair habits you can follow. My grandma said, “our hair is our greatest asset”. Care for them a little and you’re going to make a statement for sure.

Skincare:

Women who ditch makeup follow an effective skincare routine. They religiously remove makeup before bed. They cleanse, exfoliate, and apply face masks. And they never skip their moisturizers and sunscreens.

They not only focus on their face but the entire body.

Brow and lashes:

Brows can make or break your look. Keep them in perfect shape and you don’t need a single makeup item. The same goes for lashes.

You can get your eyebrows professionally done for once. After that just plucking the new grown (extra) hair and trimming the outgrown can do the trick.

For lashes, brushing with a clean mascara wand or similar brush or using an eyelash curler really opens up the eyes and makes you look awake and fresh.

Lip care:

Again, exfoliation or gently scrubbing off with a wet towel can remove the dead skin layer. Follow up with a good lip balm or almond oil for that plump, smooth, and glossy effect.

Teeth:

Another important point to look beautiful naturally is paying attention to your teeth. Oral hygiene is so important not only for your health but your looks. Especially to look good without lip color.

You can try natural and safer ways to care for your pearly whites.

Nails:

I think, nails or hands caught second attention after the face. It makes a great impression of how much you care about yourself.

I have a complete article on easy-peasy ways to keep your hands and legs in great shape all the time.

Dress appropriately:

Dressing or styling correctly for your body type can make a huge difference in how you look even without makeup. Try a few different looks by changing your footwear, and accessories to see what compliments your appearance.

Physique/health:

Drinking plenty of water for well-hydrated skin; getting good sleep; cutting down on junk food; eating lots of fruits and vegetables; leading a stress-free life; exercising regularly are some factors vital for good health and to keep you looking young and beautiful naturally.

Final words:

Following these few hassle-free things every day, you’ll never want to wear makeup anymore.

Did I miss anything? Let me know and don’t forget to share your tips and tricks in the comments section below. Thank you so much for reading.
January 9, 2022
3-Minute Makeup Routine For Busy Moms

One of my new year’s resolutions has always been looking a little more presentable than being just plain out of bed. But like usual, keeping resolutions is hardest and a way to stick to it is by adding a quick makeup routine to my schedule.

Since many of us are work-at-home and stay-at-home mommies, our health itself is on the back burner, then doing full-on face makeup — you kidding? You ask.

Because honestly, who has time and would intend to cake up like a spectrum only to run errands at the grocery store or for a usual coffee date with your partner?

The idea behind a 3-minute makeup routine using only 3 products — Is that it’s something really achievable for an active mama.

Anyone and everyone can undoubtedly squeeze in a 3-minute makeup routine into their day and grip 3 makeup products easily.

The primary reason most homemakers and stay-at-home moms are put down compared to working women is because of their appearance.

That’s the power of dressing up. Others will respect you when you respect yourself — your appearance is a marking of that.

Since the dressing affects your attitude, you’re more graceful, positive, and productive when well-dressed.

Having said that, looking all pulled together is only doable when it’s quick and easy; when putting on a nice outfit and makeup is just a matter of a few minutes.

Here’s how you can create a decent look with the lowest as 3 multi-tasking products.

3-MINUTE MAKEUP ROUTINE FOR BUSY MOMS

Tinted Moisturizer:

Amongst the broad range of face products — liquid foundations, stick foundations, cushion foundations, cream compact foundations, airbrush foundations, bb creams, and cc creams selecting an ideal everyday product for yourself can be challenging.

It may also feel impractical to wear a foundation or even bb/cc cream on an everyday basis being a busy mom.

So what’s the best bet?

My suggestion —

A tinted moisturizer!

A tinted moisturizer could be your silver bullet to slightly — cover redness, conceal under-eye dark circles and spots, and even out the skin, giving you a natural-looking radiant complexion.

Most tinted moisturizers come with SPF (sun protection factor). Thus, nailing two birds with one stone — moisturizer plus sunscreen.

A tinted moisturizer can help cut two different routines – skincare and makeup routine into half by combining both skincare (toning & moisturizing) and makeup routine (primer, corrector, concealer, foundation) into ONE STEP.

Unlike foundations and bb/cc creams, tinted moisturizer is forgiving on the skin and is easier to remove.

Tinted moisturizer is the better bet for this sort of short and precise makeup routine since it can be applied by fingers, allowing you to forgo brushes, beauty blenders, or sponges.

A mattifying variant would also let you go without a setting powder. Thereby, proving to be a multi-tasking, time and effort-saving, affordable, and easy-to-use product.

Just take a pea-size amount on the tip of your finger and dot it around the area where you need coverage; blend it well into the skin and you’re good to go. It’s that easy, mommies.

Brow and lash mascara:

Eye-makeup preference isn’t the same for everyone.

Women with thinner eyebrows and lashes require a brow kit/pencil and volumizing mascara for lashes; some want to line their water-line with a flesh-toned pencil to open up the eyes and make yourself appear more awake and fresh; while those blessed with thicker brows or lashes can entirely skip this step. You can pick alternatives as per your requirement.

But a brow and lash mascara is one product that can come in handy for everyone. It’s again a super simple-to-use product that can make your brows and lashes look healthy and polished.

Just one coat is enough for thicker brows and lashes beauties and sweethearts with thinner brows and lashes may need another coat.

Related: Why I Love Wearing Minimal Makeup

Lip and Cheek Stain/Tint:

No makeup is complete without a little pop of color.

Whether you’re a neutral and muted lipstick lover or a fan of fresh rosy pink and red lips.

A little splash of color on lips and cheeks is going to make you look brighter and attractive and feel great about your appearance.

And a multi-tasker product like lip and cheek stains/tints proves useful in many ways.

You don’t have to worry about harmonizing your blush and lip color. Second, it’s easy to apply and the formula is comfortable. Thirdly, it’s easy to carry as it can stay even in your wallet.

The application is easier — just take 2-3 drops on the back of your hand and dab it on your cheeks and lips with your fingers.

For better results, apply on cheeks with the help of a beauty blender, and make sure not to wear any setting powder before you apply the cheek stain.

That’s all, I think, stay-at-home moms, work-at-home moms, or moms on the go need to quickly pull the look together and feel more confident.

How do you look more gathered, mama? Share your tips in the comments section below. Thank you so much for reading.

February 27, 2021
10 Quarantine Beauty Tips

Stuck at home and casting around for some quarantine beauty tips? Or want to ditch the makeup and go fresh-faced for a while? Then this post is for you.

Not all women like to wear full-face makeup at home. I don’t like it either.

Home is a place to be ourselves. And not get caught up in one more job of putting on the makeup. Also, in a stressful state like this, doing a full face of makeup daily won’t be enjoyable, especially when you know you won’t be stepping out.

That’s a small part about makeup. But what about the other beauty treatments that you get done in a salon?

You need a beauty regimen in place to look and feel confident naturally, without salon treatments or makeup. Particularly in a lockdown situation like this, when beauty salons or at-home salon services aren’t accessible. You need to make a move before things become unmanageable.

In here, we’ll see how to look beautiful without professional salon beauty treatments. And consider not only facial beauty but appearance in general.

10 Quarantine Beauty Tips

Radiant skin:

Build an effective skincare routine. In order to have good skin, you should create a good morning and nightly skincare regimen. Wash your face twice daily. Preferably, once in the morning upon waking and second at night before going to bed. A clean, clear complexion is more important than anything to look good without makeup. Check out the detailed step-by-step guide to establish a good skincare routine.

This doesn’t stop here. To look great without makeup, you have to care for your body as well. Shower daily to cleanse, pamper, and polish your skin. Clean clothes should go next to clean skin.

Soft and shiny locks:

Keep your hair smelling fresh by shampooing regularly. Letting them air-dry. Applying a leave-in conditioner. Brushing twice a day.

Don’t forget to take a break from heat-styling tools.

In the case of overgrown hair, try styling it in different braids or a bun, a great way to explore new looks.

Body Care:

If you aren’t exfoliating your skin regularly, then you’re missing out on an important skincare factor. Get rid of the dead skin by exfoliating your face, lips, arms, and feet from time to time. Scrubbing the skin removes the dead skin layer and stimulates blood supply, leaving the skin soft and healthy.

In case you are still unfamiliar with the pros of shaving your arms and legs, then you’re missing out on an important benefit of having silky, smooth skin in the comfort of your home. Be sure to do some research and get yourself a good razor and creamy, moisturizing shaving gel or a soap bar.

Moisturizing matters:

Moisturize your face appropriately. Care for the skin around the eyes. Apply a moisturizer right after the shower to let the moisturizing cream finely absorb into the warm, damp skin to lock in extra moisture.

Apply a rich and creamy lotion to hands to soothe them from all the drying effects of frequent handwashing. Soften the dry, cracked feet by putting a generous amount of foot cream all over the feet and pulling on a pair of socks.

Shipshape eyebrows:

Eyebrows frame your face. Well-groomed eyebrows can instantly make you look beautiful without makeup more than 60% of the time.

First, decide on the thickness of your eyebrows. Do you want to grow them thicker? Applying castor or coconut oil or a mixture of both, in a circular motion for a minute daily, can help promote hair growth.

Understand the shape of your eyebrows before you start to carve them. If it’s been long and your eyebrows have grown out, then don’t overplay. Just follow the natural shape of your eyebrows. And, start small by removing the extra hair only.

To shape your eyebrows at home, you need a plucker/tweezers to pluck the hair, a thread to remove hair, a spoolie to brush your eyebrows, and a small pair of scissors to trim longer, grown hair.

Undressed nails:

Nail art or expensive nail lacquer shall not be required at all times. In fact, the well-trimmed and clean nails (yes, without paint) look more classy. Needless to say, bare nails are trending currently.

Instead of having broken, chipped, or uneven nails, you can always opt for going bare. For that, you may need a nail buffer, emery board, or nail filer to keep them in a polished shape.

Foot file:

Feet pamper session, once a month, will promote blood circulation, soften the skin, and improve the appearance. A foot filer can do a whole lotta the job of a pedicure. Read my complete article on Super Easy Manicure Pedicure Tips For Beautiful Hands Feet here.

Au Naturale Makeup:

You can check out our 5 Minute Makeup Routine and No Makeup Makeup Look For Busy Women articles to learn more.

Smell pleasant:

Perfumes not only lift up your spirit but they calm and soothe your mind. They work as a stress-reliever. And, make you feel attractive and lively to others around you. So be sure to spritz your favorite one.

Piece of jewelry:

A simple ear stud livens up your face and makes you look so much better. It adds character and enhances the look of your outfit. Even the other accessories, like an elegant wristlet or necklace, can play up your beauty naturally.

Final words:

A well-stocked bathroom cabinet can make a huge difference in caring for your body, top-to-toe. Those are some ways you can ensure you look as good as possible during this lockdown time.

I would love to know what beauty tips you are following during this quarantine period. Thank you so much for reading!

May 8, 2020
5-Minute Makeup Routine Using Only 5 Products
Tell me if you agree with me — regardless of how much do we love to follow today’s makeup trends, at all times, we love our good old 5-minute makeup?

Today, we’re going to recreate the same old-style makeup from the ’80s with a little modern touch. Yes, it literally takes 5 minutes and looks as good as any trendy makeup.

Photo by Manoel Marinho from Pexels

Anyone can follow this for their go-to makeup look when they don’t have more than 5 minutes and still want to look fresh & gathered.

(P.S. This makeup is not Hollywood/Bollywood style or what celebrities wore in those days. This is something that women wore in their day-to-day lives.)

A few steps to imitate even today are:

Good makeup starts with good skincare. Ensuring apt skincare is vital to get your makeup base right. If you remember, in those days too, makeup started with good skincare. Women washed their faces clean and put on moisturizing cream. There was Ponds cold cream only available in those days which was stated as a “cold cream” and not as moisturizing cream. And, despite the “cold cream” tag, everyone used it all twelve months. Now, there are many options available to choose from.

Make it simple, but significant – Don Draper

5-Minute Makeup Routine Using Only 5 Products

What you need:
- Primer.
- Powder foundation/Medium-high coverage compact powder/wet & dry compact powder.
- Eyebrow pencil/product.
- Eyeliner pencil or Mascara.
- Lip product.
Face Primer:

Earlier, they rubbed an ice cube over the face to help the makeup last longer. As decided to add a modern touch, primer is going to be an additional product. A primer will keep the makeup intact for a longer time. Here we’re not going to use any base makeup products like concealer/foundation/BB/CC cream. So, primer is necessary to hold the makeup in place, minimize the appearance of pores, avoid creasing, and provide a smooth makeup look. Choose a primer appropriate to skin type (oily/dry skin). Take a tiny bit amount on your fingers and spread it all over the face. You can skip a primer if you’re at home and this is your everyday makeup. Also, if you don’t opt for.

Powder Foundation:

Previously, there were a few loose powders with white/rose tones. But now, with a wide variety of options handy for each and every skin tone, you can make smart choices in terms of formulation, texture, finish, shade, etc., I strongly advocate powder foundation as it does the job of concealer, foundation, and sometimes sunscreen lotion as well. Thus, three lesser steps. Apply with a puff for high coverage. Take care to blend nicely.

Eyebrow Product:

In those days, eyebrows were never given their due attention. Threading was the only eyebrow grooming method. In fact, the eyebrow grooming step was entirely omitted by many women. However, we cannot afford to do that now. Notably, in this era of selfies & HD cameras doing the brows is of much importance. Pencils give a natural finish, essential with this kind of neutral makeup. Buy a pencil that comes with Spoolie to make it simple.

Eyeliner or Mascara:

Formerly, there had been several eyeliner styles but the most favored was classic eyeliner with tiny wings. Talking about India, heavy kajal on the lower lashline was the beloved way. So, the heavily kohled look remains admired by people like me. As far as I remember, Lakme kajal in a crayon form and liquid eyeliner were the first entrants in the market. Picking a style relies on your individual taste. Pencil eyeliners are comfortable to work with, on-the-go. But if you like winged eyeliner then liquids/gels/felt tip pens are great choices. You can put to use colored pencil eyeliners to add a little pop of color.

If you’re a mascara person, then it is going to be too simple for you. It’s the only product you need for your eye makeup.

Photo by Matt Seymour on Unsplash

Lip Product:

Finally, the major component of makeup – Lipsticks. Glossy and shiny – pinks and reds were the lipstick trends of the 80s. To be quite honest, I didn’t like lipsticks back then at all. I dislike them both in terms of colors and finishes. Thankfully, much like all the other cosmetics, lipsticks have improved a lot over the period of time. Nowadays, there are lip shades for every occasion. Lipsticks or lip stains can double up as a blush. Opt for matte lipsticks, creamy ones, or glosses according to your outfits and events.

Final Words:

This super quick makeup routine is for anyone short on time and cannot spend more than 5 minutes on makeup while getting ready. Also, for those who don’t like a made-up look at all times. By keeping simple, it’ll look classy and take less time and effort. It is easier to carry 5 products in your handbag as well. This is how I recreate the old-style 5-minute makeup.

Would you like to share your quick makeup tips and tricks? I would love to hear your suggestions in the comments section below.

Thank you so much for reading! Also, let’s connect on Instagram. I would love to know you in person!
October 29, 2019
No-Makeup Makeup Look For Busy Women
If you get simple beauty and naught else, you get about the best God invents. – Robert Browning

With No-makeup, makeup trend all over the place, mastering the art can be a favor to yourself.

Tired of being late to the office every day? Fed up of applying too many makeup products daily? But, still, want something on your face? No-makeup makeup can be your best friend.

Makeup plays a significant role in your professional life and so does going overboard. And, what if it steals the precious time of your mornings? Applying a lot of products every day also seems impractical.

A no-makeup, makeup can be worn anywhere – from office to grocery shopping, when hosting a party at home, for a day time formal event or a casual outing with friends.

So, what is a no-makeup, makeup look?

Basically, a no-makeup look involves makeup using the bare minimum products, for an ‘au naturale’ look.

First, let’s determine how do you want your makeup to be?

Do you prefer enhanced eye-look, well-defined lips, or an even complexion? Choosing a style is a great way to make most out of your no-makeup look. We all love to intensify at least one part of our face. A no-makeup look should enable you to add a personal touch to your makeup.

I highly recommend having a separate bag for these products so you don’t have to sift through all the products when in a hurry.

Read:
Before starting with the makeup, ensure good skincare i.e., cleansing, toning & moisturizing, sun protection, and lip balm 10-15 minutes prior to applying makeup.

Look #1

Flawless skin:

What you need:
- Concealer
- BB/CC cream (since these are easy to blend with fingers)
- Setting powder
- blush
- Highlighter
- Bronzer (optional)
- Eyebrow pencil
- Mascara
- Lip stain/gloss
1. Apply a BB/CC cream and blend it well.

2. Conceal only the required areas.

3. Apply setting powder with a brush.

4. Define the eyebrows.

5. Tight-line using a flesh-colored eye-pencil (optional).

6. Put a couple of coats of mascara.

7. Apply a natural-color blush on the apples of the cheeks.

8. Use very little highlighter on the high points of the face for a glowy finish.

9. Bronzer can be used as a contouring product to balance the highlighter effect.

10. Dab some lipstick on the lips for a stained look.

Look #2

Enhanced Eyes:

What you need:
- Concealer
- Compact powder
- Blush
- Eyebrow product
- Brown/Black pencil eyeliner (pencils, because they’re easy to work with than liquid formula)
- Mascara
- Lip gloss/stain
1. Apply concealer on the under-eyes, eye-lids, and on the dark spots and blend it properly.

2. Set it with a compact powder using a puff.

3. Fill the eyebrows.

4. Apply a brown eyeliner pencil on the upper lashline really close to the lashes( you can wing it if you wish to). Now, you can either keep it that way or smudge the eyeliner for a smokey look. If you like heavily kohled eyes, then only tight-line the upper lashline and apply a thick layer of kohl on the bottom lashline (in this case, a black eyeliner looks wonderful).

5. Tight-line using the same pencil.

6. Apply generous coats of mascara.

7. Use a muted blush for balance.

8. Put some lipgloss or lip stain to finish the look.

Look #3

Well-defined Lips:

What you need:
- Concealer/BB cream
- Setting powder
- Blush
- Eyebrow pencil
- Mascara
- lipliner
- Lipsticks
- lip gloss
1. Apply BB cream on the face and on the lips. If you’re using a concealer, make sure to conceal the lips.

2. Set it with powder.

3. Do your eyebrows.

4. Put some mascara.

5. Apply a light blush.

6. Line the lips following the shape of your lips. (optional)

7. Put your favorite lipstick.

8. Top it up with a gloss.

Pro Tip: Look for a medium-high coverage pressed powder or one-step powder foundation to speed up the base makeup process.

Final Words:

If there’s an option for me to get up 15-20 minutes early to do the makeup or sleep for another 10 or 15 minutes & skip or eliminate a few steps from applying makeup, then I would choose the latter one for life.

Why? Because I think you’ll look & perform better when you’re well-slept. Your makeup should include the only steps which are necessary and don’t hesitate to get rid of all the others.

Thank you so much for reading. Comment below and share your thoughts, suggestions, and techniques about the No-makeup makeup look.

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October 9, 2019

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