You may love to leave the morning routine of carefully applying makeup and go fresh-faced instead. However, you feel vulnerable and exposed without your makeup and you are afraid of how you would look without it. You can still look good and attractive even without makeup
Here are some tips on how to look good attractive without makeup:
Skincare is a key factor in looking good and attractive without makeup. Spend what time and money you would spend applying and purchasing makeup on skin care that will make you look good and attractive.
- Over-washing can make your skin dry and irritable, causing it to look worse rather than better.
2. Wear moisturizer daily
Every time you wash your face, you should follow it up with an application of facial moisturizer. Pick a quality daily moisturizer and apply it every day after washing.
- Always choose a moisturizer that’s suited to your skin type. If you have sensitive skin, go for something gentle and unscented. If you are prone to pimples, try something light and non-oily.
- Drier skin types should go for heavier moisturizers with soothing, nourishing ingredients like shea butter or aloe vera.
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Exfoliation removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, leaving your face looking fresh and radiant. It can really help to give a healthy glow to your skin, which is a bonus when you are aiming to go makeup free. Find a skin wash with special exfoliating particles which you can use at least once a week, but as often as every 2 to 3 days, for best results.
- Alternatively, you can exfoliate using a clean washcloth soaked in warm water. Rub your face gently with the washcloth, in slow circular motions. This option is good for people with skin that is sensitive to the ingredients in any facial washes.
- Never scrub your face too hard with the exfoliator or use it too often. This will dry out your skin and leave it feeling irritated, which is the last thing you want.
4. Always remove your makeup
Whenever you wear makeup, remember to take it off completely before bed. Makeup that is left on overnight can clog the pores and lead to pimples.
5. Take care of any pimples
Pimples can be one of the main reasons that people are afraid to go bare-faced in the first place, so if you can get rid of those, you will feel a lot more confident about going makeup free.
Make sure to follow a rigorous skincare regimen to avoid pores from becoming blocked and remove any excess bacteria from the surface of the skin. Use products targeted at oily or acne-prone skin and look for moisturizers, sunblocks and makeup that are non-comedogenic (non-pore blocking).
If these measures do not seem to be working, consider seeing a dermatologist who can prescribe a stronger medicated cream or even a round of antibiotics or other oral medications.
9. Dress well
Feeling good without makeup will rely on how confident you feel about the rest of your appearance.
- Wear clothes that you feel comfortable in and that fit you perfectly. Don’t try too hard to fit in with the latest trends or squeeze yourself into tight fitting clothes. You will look your best when you feel your best.
10. Style your hair
Make sure that your hair looks clean and neat at all times. It makes you look more attractive. Try a new haircut, like adding layers or bangs or even taking the leap with a pixie cut. Experiment with different styles: straighten your hair, curl it, put it in a bun or plait—use your imagination!
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11. Eat well
Looking and feeling healthy has a lot to do with what you put into your body. Skin, especially, can be affected by a poor diet and healthy skin is essential to looking good and attractive. Try to cut out as many greasy, fatty, sugary foods as possible and load up on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats instead.
- Remember to drink plenty of water to flush out your system, keep skin looking healthy, attractive and prevent you from feeling bloated. When thirsty, opt for a cool and refreshing glass of water with fruits or try to consume more fruits and vegetables full of water content, such as watermelon and cucumber. Avoid sugary drinks and your skin will thank you!
12. Be confident
True beauty shines from within, so stop believing that you need your mascara to feel confident and start believing in you. Stand up tall, with your shoulders back and your chin up, you will look attractive. Make eye contact with people and smile frequently. Remember that makeup is simply a tool used to emphasize certain features—your natural beauty has been there all along.
If you follow these guides, you will look good and attractive without artificial makeup.
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