Megan’s Quick Natural Makeup Tutorial For Normal-Dry Skin

Updated:

14 Nov 2024

I am the Content Manager here at Adore Beauty. I have been a makeup artist for over 6 years now and love all things beauty.

Need a quick and simple makeup look to throw on just before you leave the house, or go into your next Zoom meeting?

In this routine, Megan Miloshis from our Social and Content Team shows you how to put a cute look together when you’re low on time.

This look is easy to replicate at home and can be achieved by using your favourite products from Adore Beauty.

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Megan's picks for the best products for a natural makeup look

Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-balm - Peach$11.96 $14.95

Real Techniques Setting Brush$15.19 $18.99

Real Techniques Sculpting Brush $27.99 - Currently not available

Benefit Hoola Lite$50.40 $63.00 - Currently not available

Eye Of Horus Goddess Mascara$39.00 $29.25

Designer Brands Luminous Hydrating Foundation SPF 15 30ml$24.99 $19.99

MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Loose Translucent Powder - 4g$25.20 $36.00 - Currently not available

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer$19.99 $15.99

R+Co Magic Wand Brow Gel$35.20 $44.00

MAKE UP FOR EVER Buffing Foundation Brush N112$56.80 $71.00 - Currently not available

Designer Brands Pigment Pout Longwear Lip Liner$11.99 $9.59

INIKA Organic Blending Brush$14.50 $29.00 - Currently not available

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Megan’s Quick Tips:

Skincare prep is the key to creating a luminous base, so start your look with hydrating products like a Vitamin B serum or a Hyaluronic acid.

Target your primers to your concern area. For example, if you get oily of your T-Zone, use a mattifying primer on this area, and if you get dry on your cheeks, use a hydrating primer there.
When using cream products always start lightly, as you can always build up the product in light layers.

How do I get a natural makeup look?

Achieving a natural makeup look is all about minimal coverage, a glowing complexion and using neutral tones.

In this routine, Megan shows us how you can achieve this look quickly with some of her favourite Adore Beauty products.

This luminous look is perfect for people of all ages, who want to accentuate their inner glow.

Megan’s guide to quick, easy makeup:

Step 1: Create a smooth and hydrated base

Step 1: Create a smooth and hydrated base

There are a few ways Megan suggests you can make a smooth and hydrated base for flawless makeup application. The first is by using hydrating and nourishing skincare like a Vitamin B serum or a Hyaluronic acid. The next option is a hydrating primer like the

Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer - GOLD

which plumps and smooths the skin. However, if you’re going for a daytime look you can always stick to a priming SPF like the

Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating Facial Sunscreen 75ml

for perfection, with the added protection!

Step 2: Luminous finish foundation

The next product Megan uses is the

Designer Brands Hydrating Luminous Foundation

for a light, glowing base. Squirt one pump onto the back of your hand or palette and take a buffing brush like

MAKE UP FOR EVER Buffing Foundation Brush N112

to blend the product into the skin.

Step 3: Creamy concealer

Conceal your under eye area with cult favourite concealer, the

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

. Apply to the under eye area and eyelids with the doe foot applicator and blend in with your fingers or a fluffy setting brush.

Step 4: Setting power

Set your entire eye area using the

MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Loose Translucent Powder - 4g

. This finely milled powder is great for dry skin and does not accentuate dry patches. Apply with a small fluffy setting brush like the

Real Techniques Setting Brush

Step 5: Cream blush

Take a pea-sized amount of the

ICONIC London Sheer Blush

in “Fearless Flush” onto the back of your hand or palette and pick it up with the

Real Techniques Sculpting Brush

before blending it into the apples of your cheeks. Use a stippling motion at first before blending the product back towards your temples. Add any excess to the sides of your nose for a natural sunkissed look.

Step 6: Everyday eye

For a simple, everyday eye look take some of the

Benefit Hoola Lite Matte Bronzer

and blend it into the crease with the

INIKA Blending Brush

. This creates a slight definition.

Step 7: Voluminous mascara

Coat your lashes with the

Eye Of Horus Goddess Mascara

for mega volume. This mascara will help separate and elongate the lashes.

Step 8: Brow set

Comb up your brows with a clear brow gel like the

R+Co Magic Wand Brow Gel

. Wipe off any excess gel before you apply this product.

Step 9: Line and shine

Lightly line the centre of your lips with the

Designer Brands Pigment Pout Longwear Lip Liner

in “Blushing Nude”, and then go over this with the

Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-balm - Peach

for some subtle shine.

The Final Look: In-and-Out Natural Makeup

We hope you enjoyed this simple, natural makeup look for normal-dry skin. If you’re interested in replicating this look for combo-oily skin, just take Megan’s advice and swap out the hydrating primer, foundation and cream products for mattifying and powder options!

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This routine was transcribed by India Williams.