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How to Be a Natural Beauty This Year

These pro makeup and hair tips will let your natural beauty shine through

January 4, 2012 | 57 COMMENTS

Natural flush

Applying blush is an art. Too much and you look like a 5-year-old who found her mother's makeup stash; too little and you look sallow and "tired." Celebrity makeup artist Stephanie Flor tells us how to perk up those cheeks for a healthy glow like the one seen on Michelle Williams:

Step 1: Apply a tinted moisturizer like Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer SPF15, $24.50, as it's great for coverage, but light enough to let your natural skin show through.
Step 2: Apply a bit of concealer under your eyes and on your lids to get an even tone.
Step 3: Pat a peachy-pink cream blush onto the apples of your cheeks (try Josie Maran Cream Blush, $22).
Step 4: Apply a light pink lip balm like CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in Marble, $5.99.

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I'm not into a lot of makeup, so these tips are great.

by Monique3 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 08:17AM Report as inappropriate

I like a lot of these looks!

by NillaButterfly Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 04:49PM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaF123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:15AM Report as inappropriate

I love natural looks. They are so versatile but I love adding a bright lip.

by Sari Friday, October 19, 2012 at 05:17PM Report as inappropriate

love the messy bun!

by Chris213 Monday, October 15, 2012 at 02:53PM Report as inappropriate

I'm definitely planning on doin the natural look. Its more refreshing.

by nicky22 Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 07:04PM Report as inappropriate

Love it:)

by Emxox123 Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 06:20PM Report as inappropriate

cute

by Nicole2814 Friday, March 9, 2012 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

nice

by teema Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 07:47AM Report as inappropriate

I love a messy bun

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 04:32PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the step by step instructions!

by alictasia Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 08:52AM Report as inappropriate

I love these, they all look so beautiful and natural

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 07:32PM Report as inappropriate

Very helpful hints for all-age groups....enjoyed all these little tricks tremendously!!!!!

by margaret_babyak Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 06:04PM Report as inappropriate

Love the just rolled out of bed waves!

by ladyboarder9669 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 01:05PM Report as inappropriate

With that kind of time, why not a full makeup look then?

by Only1KimmieD Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:30AM Report as inappropriate

seems a little unnatural that some of these "natural" looks take so many steps! i get that you don't want to totally look like you just rolled out of bed but really?

by jenstar313 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:28AM Report as inappropriate

I like that this website is encouraging everyone to tap their natural beauty. Some of the trending fixes, hairdos and make-up being discussed on TV these days are weird bordering on surreal.

by grass Monday, January 9, 2012 at 11:00PM Report as inappropriate

some of these would take a good hour to make, if not more.... Natural should not take THAT much time :D

by venenumletalis Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 06:54AM Report as inappropriate

Natural beauty = less is more!

by MissXu Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:27PM Report as inappropriate

interesting

by Nicole2814 Friday, January 6, 2012 at 06:44PM Report as inappropriate

I have very little hope for myself. I can bare do a braid properly, and there's just a few too many steps in these tips. But the Celebs do look beautiful. i wonder if they did it themselves or they had a stylist

by Minibear Friday, January 6, 2012 at 12:55PM Report as inappropriate

A no-makeup eye look in 8 steps - that's hilarious.

by krycekov Friday, January 6, 2012 at 12:14PM Report as inappropriate

I'm going for more natural looks this year, so these tips are great.

by LittleBunny Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:18AM Report as inappropriate

I'm so jealous of Michelle Williams.

by volta Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:04AM Report as inappropriate

love all these looks

by naomihy Friday, August 12, 2011 at 08:15PM Report as inappropriate

I didnt find any of these Hairstyles particularly elegant or sexy or anything, i mean come on, A BUN?

by ssilkgirl Monday, August 1, 2011 at 02:55AM Report as inappropriate

Call me bull headed but when describing "how-to" hairstyles, I need some more visual assistance. Blake's hair is lovely though.

by beccaw2kids Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 03:44PM Report as inappropriate

by doglova Friday, July 22, 2011 at 02:14PM Report as inappropriate

lol so true NJKat26

by nikita_tadri Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 09:48PM Report as inappropriate

Why do some of them look so oily, like Jessica Alba?

by odie Monday, July 11, 2011 at 05:50AM Report as inappropriate

You need a $90 hairbrush to make a "messy bun" like Heidi's? Well, I think you need to make more than minimum wage to afford that and how many 20-somethings are making a decent salary these days???

by NJKat26 Monday, June 13, 2011 at 05:15AM Report as inappropriate

Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel look lovely!

by selma Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 02:49AM Report as inappropriate

I like the hair style on Blake Lively--she's also very beautiful!

by awan0912 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 04:42PM Report as inappropriate

Great ideas, thank you for sharing this with us!!

by kikina Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 08:15PM Report as inappropriate

love this

by oboechix296 Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 03:28PM Report as inappropriate

I shall try to look natural from now its very good.

by hema_koli Monday, May 16, 2011 at 12:45AM Report as inappropriate

I like Heidi Klum's and Blake Lively's hair the best.

by LipglossandSpandex Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 10:48PM Report as inappropriate

I love these more approachable looks.

by alictasia Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 07:56PM Report as inappropriate

I will be trying more natural looks for day time

by AmandaAmanda Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:55AM Report as inappropriate

How does hair look natural, unless it's not dyed?

by sarahsuperstar Friday, May 13, 2011 at 06:27PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips! Always looking for some ideas... :)

by martha85 Friday, May 13, 2011 at 04:30PM Report as inappropriate

Jessica Biel is so lovely

by modinosaur Friday, May 13, 2011 at 04:24PM Report as inappropriate

nice tips

by kiofairy Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 02:49PM Report as inappropriate

cool

by doana_marcellus Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 11:20AM Report as inappropriate

Love all the great looks, especially jessica albas bun and kristin bell's half updo.

by ladyboarder9669 Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:35AM Report as inappropriate

i realli like her look its so natural and its like her skin is glowing

by azngrl25 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 03:33PM Report as inappropriate

I like the brow tip, never thought of lining them before. Thanks!

by voyager24 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 12:50PM Report as inappropriate

loving the nude lips!

by kenya Friday, April 22, 2011 at 01:31PM Report as inappropriate

Simple, easy and attractive makeup and hair ideas!

by Jewelrydesigner Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 12:46PM Report as inappropriate

I love to wear natural makeup looks, so I really like to learn new tips and tricks to get a flawless, effortless, and natural look. I really liked most of these styles. Some of the hairstyles however I can mimic on my hair because of my tighter curls, well maybe ill just do my own version.

by stephgal Monday, April 18, 2011 at 09:20PM Report as inappropriate

I love natural makeup looks

by LittleBunny Monday, April 18, 2011 at 09:27AM Report as inappropriate

Some of the hair looks a little toooo "natural" for that much time to have been spent on it (at awards shows anyway). Rosario Dawson looks great--her makeup really enhances her gorgeous features.

by LipglossandSpandex Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 04:32PM Report as inappropriate

I love how Kerry Washington always looks like she isn't done up. My hair isn't as long as hers, and I don't have a clue what to do with it. That's what I need help with.

by msbrown822 Friday, April 15, 2011 at 11:20AM Report as inappropriate

I really love the soft, natural make-up and hair styles. The loose twist of Blake's hair and the softness of the smokey eyes done for Kerry's make-up. All so pretty and doesn't take away from the warm "summery" glow we get during the warmer months!

by Spudit Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 11:53PM Report as inappropriate

I like Heidi & Uma's hair and love the bold brow tip!

by attagirl Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 09:53PM Report as inappropriate

i love the make-up looks in this. i will have to try some of these tips for eyeliner colors and lip colors. a truly natural make-up look is hard to accomplish, but these are great examples.

by mlenaei Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 08:46AM Report as inappropriate

I always want to be able to pull this off, but every time I try to do it, my thin hair just fails to do what I want. I always end up spraying the heck out of it with hairspray and then trying to get it to work. I need some lessons!

by NotoriousGOT Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 07:33AM Report as inappropriate

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