Saturday 30 August 2014

The Foundation Free Face



Trust me girls, I never thought I'd be writing a post with the words 'foundation free' in the title. It's not that I have terrible skin or am really self conscious without makeup, but I do have things I want covered up and usually a good medium coverage base makes me feel a lot more confident. On holiday however it was far too hot for foundation and I also didn't fancy getting up earlier to apply it, so I went without. I know lots of people go without their base on holiday, but I've now had plenty of days back home where I've also decided to ditch the doublewear and I really like it. Not only does it take mere minutes to put my face on, but it allows your natural glow to come through, gives the skin a break and I don't have to worry about getting shiny or cakey half way through the day. So seeing as it's the weekend and time to tone things down a bit and take chill time, I have some steps that will make you feel human without all the usual warpaint...

1. It's all about the Collection Concealer- this stuff covers anything so just blend it over blemishes, redness, pores, dark circles and whatever else might be going on and you're already further to foundation free flawless.
2. Bronze it up. It's a whole lot easier to strip back the base if you're bronzed, so fake tan if you can but if not just be liberal with the good old Bourjois Chocolate Bronzer.
3. Add a subtle pop of colour to liven up the look. The peachy Maybelline Cream Blushes are perfect for this as the cream texture will give you a beautiful glowy sheen. 
4. Dem brows. In this Cara Delevingne era it's more important to have your brows on than almost anything else, but obviously you want don't want to go all out so popping Benefit Gimme Brow through them gives great subtle definition and volume.
5. Bring the focus to the eyes now with a wash of neutral shadow over the lid and under the waterline to make you feel a little more done. This Sephora Copper Shadow  is my new fave.
6. You could leave the liner but I think smudging the Maybelline Master Smokey round the corners of your eye gives the illusion that you've put more effort into your makeup and makes you look more awake.
7. Apply mascara as usual -I'm still in my Bourjois Volume Clubbing phase- but just don't go too spidery.
8. This is when tinted lip balm comes into it's own as it offers a subtle pop of colour alongside lazy day replenishment. I'm obsessed with the Kiko Kiss Balm that I bought from Barcelona but you all know the baby lips and rosy pot Vaseline deal.

And voila! A fresh and natural pretty look perfect for weekends and when you're running late in the mornings. You glow girl!

Will you brave the foundation free face? 

13 comments:

  1. Im loving the no foundation look at the moment, my skin feels so much lighter and It means you can see my freckles which I quite like. I also find I'm getting less spots with wearing less make up.
    Emma x
    Writing Essays With Wine

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  2. I love this look. You have gorgeous skin! I'm having winter-skin blues at the moment (thank Australian winter!) but maybe in summer I'll try this out. :)

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  3. I love the collection concealer xx

    http://cristynottingham.blogspot.co.uk/

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  4. I love this! You look great and its probably good to give your face a break every now and again. I've just got back from holiday and all my freckles have come out so I've been going foundation free quite a lot recently and I'm enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would! Charlie x

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  5. Your skin looks so glowy and healthy :) I have a lot of scars so if I want to look nice I do wear foundation, but most days I don't bother.

    India /Touchscreens & Beautyqueens

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  6. I've been loving the no foundation look recently, it's great to give your skin a break especially in the summertime!

    http://indiemaria28.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. Lovely look! That Sephora eyeshadow looks beautifu! x

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  8. I absolutely love this look! Definitely want to recreate the eye makeup!
    Natasha x
    bellesplash.blogspot.co.uk

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  9. I've never really worned foundation, I just hate the feeling of covering up my skin. I prefer concealer x

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  10. You look beautiful, Meg!

    I really want to get my hands on that Bourjois chocolate bronzer, but unfortunately it's not sold in the states and it's sold out online.

    Love that topknot by the way!

    xx

    Shree
    PorcelainShree | A Charming Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

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  11. You look gorgeous!

    http://shewhoisshort.blogspot.co.uk/

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  12. Wow! I wish I looked like this without foundation, you look absolutely gorgeous Meg!

    Megan xo
    Thumbelina Lillie | UK Beauty Blog

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  13. i love the bourjous bronzer defiantly without a doubt my favorite

    http://misslaurenmorgan.blogspot.co.uk/

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