Woke Up Like This – Intomodel

Recently, even major beauty brands have shifted away from heavily pigmented products and thick foundations, embracing a more natural and radiant appearance. This trend of minimal makeup is ideal for those who favor a fresh-faced look!

Achieving that effortless “woke up like this” glow may require some effort, especially if you’re unsure of how to get started. Here’s a guide on how to do it.

The Return of Natural Beauty

Nav Uppal, a makeup artist from Vancouver, observes the rising popularity of the no-makeup aesthetic. “Many clients are leaning towards the ‘no makeup’ makeup style, which I also appreciate,” she notes. “Creating this look can be quite challenging as it requires the makeup to seamlessly mimic the appearance of skin.”

Prioritize Skin Care

Uppal advises that achieving this look starts with solid skin care. “If you maintain your skin well, applying makeup becomes significantly easier!”

A straightforward daily regimen featuring products from natural health stores can prepare your skin perfectly.

Layering Principles

As a rule, apply skin care products from the lightest to the heaviest texture, allowing sufficient time for each layer to absorb into your skin. Adhere to the sequence presented in this article.

Serums

Serums, being lighter and more potent than moisturizers, target specific skincare issues and are essential in any routine. Key ingredients to look for include licorice for evening skin tone, vitamin C for anti-aging benefits, and willow bark for acne prevention. A small amount goes a long way with serums.

Moisturizers

Regardless of your skin type, moisturizing is crucial, and there are suitable options for everyone. Oily skin types may prefer lighter moisturizers, while those with dry skin should opt for richer creams. An effective moisturizer can enhance the youthful appearance of skin.

Consider incorporating eye creams—formulated for the delicate skin around the eyes—into your daily regimen. Natural options often include soothing agents like cucumber and green tea, known for their anti-aging properties.

Application Technique

Your ring finger is the most delicate and ideal for applying eye cream to the sensitive skin under and around your eyes.

Natural Sunscreen

It’s well established that sunscreen should be applied daily. It protects against harmful UV rays that can lead to skin cancer and premature aging. A good rule of thumb: an SPF of 30, reapplied frequently, offers superior protection over a higher SPF applied less often.

“Investing in skin care means investing in your SPF,” emphasizes Uppal. “Many of my clients are unaware of the need for reapplication—it’s astounding! The protection typically lasts only about one and a half to two hours.”

Mineral sunscreens containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide in traditional liquid formulas are among the safest and healthiest choices available.

Primers

For those with oily skin, makeup can fade or slide off by mid-afternoon. Primers can help maintain makeup integrity throughout the day. Aim for natural options that incorporate beneficial antioxidants, plant extracts, and vitamins C and E, avoiding artificial preservatives such as parabens, which may disrupt hormonal balance.

Assemble the Ideal No-Makeup Kit

Utilize these minimal makeup products to complete your look.

Foundation Alternatives

For a more natural effect, forego heavy foundations. Instead, opt for tinted moisturizers, BB (Beauty Balm), or CC (Color Correcting) creams, finishing with a light layer of mineral powder. Both BB and CC creams provide the benefits of traditional foundations or tinted moisturizers while providing added smoothing and radiance.

For those worried about using powder on dry skin, Uppal recommends mixing a mineral powder with a nourishing facial oil, such as pure argan oil.

“This method can also create a radiant, ‘lit from within’ effect for normal to oily skin types,” she suggests.

Natural Mascara

For a subtle enhancement to your eyes, consider using brown or soft black mascara instead of dramatic smoky shades. Look for formulas that primarily lengthen lashes rather than add volume.

When to Discard Mascara?

Due to the risk of eye infections, mascara has a shorter shelf life compared to other makeup products. It’s recommended to replace it roughly every three months.

Tinted Lip Balm

Finally, finish with a touch of tinted lip balm! Available in a variety of shades, these balms enhance your lips’ natural hue without overwhelming it. You can find many natural options enriched with ingredients like beeswax and coconut oil.

Is Going Makeup-Free the Answer?

While the no-makeup look still requires some makeup, a trend is emerging where people are opting out of cosmetics to enhance their skin’s condition. Approaches like the “5:2 skin diet”—wearing makeup five days a week followed by a two-day break—are gaining traction, alongside the more extreme “caveman regimen”—abstaining from any skin care products entirely.

Dermatologists generally endorse occasional breaks from makeup to allow skin to “breathe,” particularly for individuals experiencing acne. However, they also stress the importance of continuous cleansing and moisturizing practices.

Understanding Your Skin Type

Uppal emphasizes that knowledge of your skin type—whether dry, normal, combination, or oily—is crucial when selecting skincare or makeup products.

To ascertain your skin type, try this simple method: cleanse your skin and leave it bare for about 10 to 15 minutes before applying any further products. Observe how your skin feels or looks during that brief period; this will indicate your skin type.