5 Steps and the essential products I use to create an effortless makeup look

Products: Nars Sheer Glow Liquid Foundation; Chanel Eclat Lumiere Highlighter Pen; Nars Blush in Orgasm; Benefit Brow Zings; Alit Cosmetics Lipstick – All from Garden City Booragoon

I absolutely don’t believe that looking good is directly proportionate to the amount of makeup you wear. Therefore, for me, minimalism extends to a low maintenance and effortless makeup look that is polished but never over-done. It’s all about concentrating on the makeup steps that help you look your best without looking like you’re wearing any makeup at all. To demonstrate, I’ve teamed up with Garden City Booragoon to share with you my 5 step (and 5 minute) makeup routine.

The Natural Looking Foundation

The base for a fresh-faced effortless makeup look is a truly natural looking foundation that’s not too heavy and not too matte. Therefore, liquid foundation is always my preference, and after trying countless products both high and low end,  my favourite is Nars Sheer Glow, from Mecca Cosmetica at Garden City Booragoon. It has a hydrating formula that blends so well with your skin, and does not cause shine, with a soft and natural finish. Nars Sheer Glow is available from Mecca Cosmetica at Garden City Booragoon. Always have your skin tone matched perfectly in store.

The Highlighter

In a simplified daily makeup routine, I prioritise highlighter over concealer, and Chanel Eclat Lumiere is a classic love of mine that I’ve sworn by for years (and one pen lasts that long too!). A highlighter is not a concealer. Its primary purpose is to brighten the undesirable shadows around your face, such as under the eyes and around the mouth. It is also indispensable for defining and contouring the face. Chanel Eclat Lumiere is available from the Myer counter at Garden City Booragoon. Again, it’s a good idea to have your skin tone matched at the counter.

The Blush
Blush instantly gives skin a glow – if you use the right one. Nothing is worse than that red cheek clown look. Nars blush in Orgasm is legendary. It’s such a super natural looking shade that it is almost universally flattering. Blush should be built up gradually with a large brush, so always tap your brush off before applying. My Nars blush is from Mecca Cosmetica at Garden City Booragoon.

The Nude Lippy

The lippy in a could-be-your-lip-colour shade is the icing on the cake to complete an effortless makeup look. I love Alit Cosmetics Minieral Lipstick in ‘Cozy’ as it’s such a good match for my lip colour. I also can’t rave enough about the fact that it’s made from 100% natural ingredients that’s good for your skin. The Alit Cosmetics kiosk is around the corner from Zara at Garden City Booragoon.

The Eyebrow Sculptor

Perfectly sculpted brow will transform your look. I can’t do without my Benefit Brow Zings for creating perfectly defined brows. It has pigmented wax to help shape the brow and hold those unwieldy strands in place. It also acts as a perfect primer for the coloured powder, which will help fill any patchy areas. One of my tricks is to line the top and bottom of my brows with my highlighter pen, to really enhance that definition. Benefit Brow Zings is available from the Benefit counter at the Garden City Booragoon David Jones.

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