A Makeup Artist On The Key To No-Makeup Makeup (A+ For Mature Skin)

Let me be clear: You don’t have to wear a stitch of makeup at all to look put together. The concept of makeup inherently making you look more professional is outdated, so don’t let anyone make you feel like you have to enhance your appearance to be taken seriously. 

Stiles agrees: "I don't think it's fair for women to have that extra burden of not only needing thousands of dollars' worth of products but needing to feel like they need to wear 20 products at a time," she says.

If you want to wear a full face every day because it makes you feel good or scratches your creative itch, then more power to you! However, it’s fair to say that many makeup wearers crave an easy routine that embraces their natural look while adding just a bit of spice. 

So now, how do you keep your look natural while adding a bit of structure? First thing's first: Start with your brows. 

“I think a good brow does wonders," says Stiles. "It gives an anchor to the face and gives your face definition. Having that tidiness on that part of your face does a lot of heavy lifting." 

You’ll want to find a brow product that works for your unique arches and desired finish. As brow expert Joey Healy once told mindbodygreen, different products serve unique functions. As a rule of thumb: Brow gels help to hold the hairs in place, brow powders add soft density, and brow pencils will define your shape and fill in any gaps. Feel free to experiment with a range of products to find your go-tos. 

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