I learned how to do 'no-makeup makeup' at a Sephora class here's how you can easily do it at hom
2018-03-20T19:49:00Z
I went to one of Sephora's free makeup classes and learned how to do "no-makeup makeup."
The instructors consulted with me before curating a collection of products tailored to my skin tone.
Some of my favorite products were the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On eye pencil for my eyes, and Kat Von D's Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick for my cheeks.
It takes more effort than I expected to achieve a natural beauty look using makeup.
I have since incorporated many of the tricks and techniques into my beauty routine.
As a self-proclaimed beauty lover, I was thrilled to learn that Sephora offers 12 different in-store makeup classes that are completely free for Beauty Insider loyalty members.
While every course sounded appealing, it was the 90-minute "No-Makeup Makeup" lesson that intrigued me the most — primarily because I didn't understand how it could take an hour and a half to learn how to do makeup that doesn't look like makeup.
When my curiosity got the best of me, I registered and discovered that it takes reasonable effort to achieve the au naturel look. Read on for my favorite takeaways.
It's crucial to work with colors that complement your skin tone.I took my seat in front of an illuminated makeup mirror, ready to get my glow on. Brenna Opelka/INSIDER
Beauty trends are constantly changing, but, at the end of the day, you should try to consider products and colors that will enhance your skin and natural features. To ensure that everyone in class was equipped with the best products and tools, Sephora instructors consulted with each person individually. For my no-makeup makeup look, I expressed my desire for fresh and dewy products that wouldn't hide my freckles.
We kicked off class by preparing our skin and learning why you should never apply makeup unless you've moisturized your face.Pro tip: Stash gentle cleansing wipes in your gym bag to keep your skin clean. Brenna Opelka/INSIDER
With cleansing water and wipes in hand, I removed everything from my face to prepare for moisturizer. The instructors told us that it's crucial to keep the skin hydrated. After all, it's the body's largest organ. They cautioned that if the skin isn't moisturized before foundation is applied, it will absorb the makeup, which can lead to clogged pores and breakouts.
Next we moved onto complexion, where I learned that I had been drawing the wrong triangular shape with my concealer.
Do not center the triangle point on the middle of your cheeks! Brenna Opelka/INSIDER
The Sephora pros explained that to bring focus and light to your central facial features, you should make a right triangle with your concealer. This is often referred to as "the triangle of light."
For a geometry refresher, draw a line that runs from the inner corner of the eye straight down to the nose. Then, meet that point with an angled line that begins at the outer corner of the same eye. Fill the shape by gently tapping the concealer into place using your ring finger.
Once I mastered beauty mathematics, the Sephora pros taught me how to put lipstick on my cheeks.
Match your blush to the color you see when you pull down your lower lip. Brenna Opelka/INSIDER
To my surprise, rosy matte lipstick can provide a perfectly subtle contour when it's warmed on the skin and applied on the cheeks with the ring and the middle fingers. I used gentle sweeping motions along each cheekbone, starting from the top of my ear and working to the center of my eye.
I did not expect to wear eyeliner in a no-makeup makeup look, but it actually appeared soft and romantic.Here, my right eye has gently smudged liner and mascara. Brenna Opelka/INSIDER
Sephora instructors steered us away from the harsh definition you would typically associate with an eyeliner look. Instead of applying a clean black line, we were encouraged to mark our upper eyelids with a few dots of natural-looking liner. I used gray. We then connected the dots by buffing them out with a small smudge brush.
While it's obvious that I'm wearing makeup, this glowy, natural result was exactly what I had hoped to master.
You can tell that I'm wearing makeup, but it looks natural. Brenna Opelka/INSIDER
It took the entire 90 minutes to go through demonstrations, practice, and questions, but I found that the routine goes much faster once memorized. The Sephora instructors had a wealth of knowledge, and I left with new techniques that I can confidently apply to my routine with the beauty products I already own.
Learn more about the store's free classes on Sephora's website.
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