There’s a reason most beauty influencers are pushing the “natural” look. While there are plenty of trends floating around Instagram, think glass skin and yoga skin, the latest no-makeup makeup technique is all about embracing going au naturel, or at least faking it. We’re talking about enhancement makeup, where you figure out your best features and then enhance them to make your glow-up really shine.
Enhancement makeup relies on weightless, blendable products to complement your complexion and enhance your skin tone. The first step is to ascertain which features you want to focus on, whether it’s your cheekbones, brows or jawline. Once you get that sorted out, you just need to highlight your top picks. It’s just that simple. Don’t believe us? Here are a few products to help you go natural.
Go (Almost) Au Naturel for Fall By Embracing Enhancement Makeup
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Milk Makeup
Cooling Water, $24 at Sephora
Milk Makeup's de-puffing gel stick is like a wake-up call for your skin. If you plan to enhance your temples or cheeks, start with this every morning. The caffeine boosts circulation, while seawater keeps your skin hydrated.
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Tata Harper
Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer, $116 at Saks
This weightless gel moisturizer is a great way to prep your skin for a no-makeup makeup look.
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Korres
Wild Rose Vitamin C Active Brightening Oil, $54 at Revolve
No matter which feature you choose to highlight, make sure you add a facial serum to your ritual. This one not only makes your skin smooth, it also makes your makeup last. Bonus: Its wild rose oil promises to plump your skin and perfect your skin tone.
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Guerlain
L'Essentiel Natural 16H Wear Foundation SPF 20, $60 at Sephora
A long-lasting foundation with buildable coverage is a must so you can avoid repeated touch-ups as you go about your day. This 97 percent naturally-derived formula provides a natural-looking glow no matter the weather.
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Glossier
Generation G Sheer Matte Lipstick, $18 at Glossier
We love Glossier's sheer matte lip color because it gives us that just-blotted vibe. It's perfect for a dialed-down look.
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E.L.F. Cosmetics
Jelly Highlighter, $6 at E.L.F. Cosmetics
If you want your cheekbones or jawline to shine, you obviously need a highlighter. Opt for one that gives a natural finish. You can slip this jelly-based highlighter under your makeup or just add a bit to bare skin.
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Benefit Cosmetics
Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel, $24 at Sephora
If you plan on playing up your brows, you'll need a water-resistant gel that gives you natural-looking, fuller brows.
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Tom Ford
Complexion Enhancing Primer, $76 at Bergdorf Goodman
An even tone is absolutely essential for enhancement makeup. This hydrating primer evens out your skin's undertone and also helps cover up discoloration for the perfect canvas.
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Glossier
Lash Slick, $16 at Glossier
Glossier's mascara adds a dramatic finish to your lashes. And it does so without any telltale signs you had a little help.
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RMS Beauty
Living Luminizer, $38 at DermStore
This luminizer is your secret weapon for achieving a natural-looking contour. It highlights your features while imparting an organic glow.
