Not only does keeping our makeup use to a minimum save us time and money, going with the bare essentials enables us to show off more of our natural beauty. Natural is in and gone are the days of the `Tammy Fay` look. Keeping it fresh and simple is the way to go and we`ll give you the tips you need for keeping it basic, playing up your natural features, and learning how to keep that beauty kit to the bare minimum.

The Natural Look Is In

Women everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief and enjoying the fact that the natural look is in. It`s about time we started celebrating our natural beauty instead of trying to add to it artificially by covering it up. Instead, we`ll share with you some tips for working with your natural beauty. Cosmetics now come in a wide variety of selections that are looking more and more natural and there`s no shortage of natural looking options to choose from.

Enjoy Your Eyes Naturally

Eyes are a great place to enjoy and play up your natural beauty. You can go as simple and easy as a single, quick layer of mascara or add a quick layer of shimmery eye-shadow. These simple and easy makeup tricks are a quick way to accentuate the eyes without going into all the traditional mess. Keeping it simple around the eyes can actually draw attention to them by allowing our natural beauty to sparkle.

Naturally Pouty Lips

There may be a time for bold and daring lips with lots of color and drama. But for the natural look, you won`t need all that business. Cosmetic lines are keeping up with the trend in lips by supplying the demand for sheers and pastels. Anyone looks great in these shimmery, neutral shades that accentuate the lips, make them appear fuller, and keep things looking simple and clean. Sheer, shimmery glosses are in high supply and give lips the appearance of being fuller.

Put the Foundation Away

Many women who want the natural look opt for no foundation - especially in the summer months when the heat can add to the unnaturalness of foundation. Instead, you may opt to go with a simple and translucent powder. This is a great way to avoid shine and give the complexion evenness without the coating of liquid foundation that sometimes has a tendency to look "cakey" or clog pores. There are several cosmetic lines that specialize in sheer powder foundation and these continue to grow in popularity as do the powder-foundation combinations that give you a more natural look in one easy step.

Forego the Rouge?

Keeping it natural can mean foregoing the rouge if your skin already has a natural glow. If not, beauty experts again recommend a sheer and shimmery shade for the cheekbones that highlights them while adding slight but natural color.

As a whole, keep in mind the natural equals simple, fresh, and easy. The fewer the steps in your beauty routine, the more natural a look you`ll achieve.

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