Q: Hi all, I don't wear makeup very frequently, maybe once a week on the weekends. I'd like to start wearing makeup more frequently during the week, but I just want a soft, healthy, natural look, nothing fancy or really obvious. I'm 19, brown eyes, medium length brown hair, yellow/light olive skin tone. I have no idea how to do a natural everyday makeup look for school. Help much appreciated! Edit: I also use Retin-A. I don't know if that matters.
A: Use a sheer foundation that matches your skin tone exactly. Wear a blush that is soft and natural on the apples of your cheeks. Use a base neutral color (beige-ish) of shadow all over your eyelid. Wear an eye liner in a soft color that compliments your eyes (lavender or a soft purple is a nice alternative to brown) and finish with some waterproof mascara (so you don't get smudging) that doesn't clump. You will look fresh, natural and pretty and not made up at all.