Going Natural

The hottest trend in makeup right now is a very natural look.  You would be surprised at how many of our eyelash extension clients at Salt City Lashes go natural everyday thanks to the confidence they get from having even the most natural looking eyelash extensions.  Just look at this article from royalgazette.com

Achieve that natural look with subtle make-up

by Nadia Arandjelovic

Best way to impress a date? Go natural.

It’s the one style that’s a proven keeper, according to New York-trained make-up artist Maria de Braga.

“You can never go wrong with that,” she said. “Always remember the most important tip: less is more.”

The 27-year-old, who has been in the business for five years, says she has seen tons of make-up trends rolled out on the runways at international fashion weeks.

The natural look remains her staple.

Applying too much foundation is one of the biggest mistakes women make, she said.

Her advice? Skip it entirely and use a tinted moisturiser or lightweight foundation that matches your skin tone instead.

Add concealer to any areas that need further correction, if necessary.

She said: “When it comes to buying new products, always try before you buy. Make-up is expensive, so you don’t want to invest in products that don’t deliver the results you desire. And most department stores will give you a sample of the product.”

Most women want their look to be a mix of sweet and sexy when they hit the town for a special night out, Ms deBraga said.

The most requested make-up trend at the moment is the ‘smoky eye’. The make-up artist recommends that women keep it subtle if they want an understated yet polished look.

“I always recommend that a woman sticks to a look that she’s comfortable with by playing up one feature; eyes, lips or skin,” Ms de Braga said.

“If you’re a woman who likes a good smoky eye, substitute the black and grey hues for brown and nude colours. Dust your cheeks with a soft blush colour and pair this look off with a natural shade of lipstick [or lip tint].

“Or if you like bold colours and want a simple yet chic look, opt for bold red lipstick with simple eye make-up, adding a bit of mascara and filling in your brows. If you’re a statement woman, add a winged tip liner for a more classic look.”

She believes that dewy skin, paired with really soft pink or neutral colours can help women achieve a more romantic look.

But she insists you have to invest in the right make-up to pull this look off.

“Use products that have a satin pearly finish, not glittery ones,” she said.

Ms deBraga’s philosophy with everyday make-up is that it should subtly enhance and conceal some features, but not take away from the actual person.

“However, I do believe that make-up and confidence have a reinforcing relationship,” she explained. “I’ve seen first hand how make-up can instil confidence just by looking at my clients faces after seeing themselves in the mirror after a makeover.”