Beauty Blog
How To: Contour
The art of contouring, like any make-up look, requires some know-how and practice. Whether it’s your first time or you’re simply trying to hone your craft, here are easy guides and video tutorials to achieve that naturally sculpted look. Become an expert on how to contour and highlight the face. Nude by Nature’s NEW Contour & Highlight Collection features 2 contouring options: Contour Fluid Trio ($39.95) and Contour Palette ($39.95). If you’re not sure which product is right for you, our first tip is to consider your skin type. If you have oily skin, using powder-based contouring products such as our Contour Palette will help add depth and definition to your face while controlling oil and shine. If you have dry skin, we recommend using a lightweight, liquid-based product such as our Contour Fluid Trio to hydrate and contour simultaneously. SHOP THE COLLECTION After selecting your contour product of choice, start with a fresh clean face and prime your skin with Airbrush Mineral Primer. The primer extends make-up wear and smooths the skin to create an even, luminous base for make-up application. The next step involves applying your desired foundation and/or concealer before contouring. This step is optional and dependant on what look you would like to achieve. For an every-day look, simply apply the BB 5-in-1 Miracle Cream or a lightweight foundation such as the Liquid Mineral Foundation or Natural Mineral Cover. If you’re after a full coverage look use the Pressed Mineral Cover and conceal any dark spots or blemishes using the Liquid Mineral Concealer. SHOP FOUNDATIONS For a simple guide, watch our “How to Contour” video with the face of Nude by Nature, Elyse Taylor. For a detailed guide, scroll down to view our Contour Fluid Trio and Contour Palette face guide. How To Contour Using The Contour Fluid Trio The Contour Fluid Trio are three shades in a fine fluid texture which melts into the skin to create a soft, dewy finish. For best results, we recommend using the Pointed Precision Brush for application. SHOP CONTOUR FLUID TRIO How To Contour Using The Contour Palette The Contour Palette has 3 matte shades to create depth and dimension that is buildable from a natural finish to a deeper intensity look. For best results, we recommend using the Ultimate Perfecting Brush for application. SHOP CONTOUR PALETTE Once you’re happy with your look, lightly brush a finishing powder such as our Mineral Veil or Pressed Mattifying Mineral Veil all over the face using a Finishing Brush, focusing on the T-zone and under the eyes to finish your look and extend your make-up wear. SHOP FINISHING POWDERS Love our NEW Contour & Highlight Collection? Don’t forget to join the conversation on Instagram by using #contourcollection We can’t wait to hear what you think!
How To: Highlight
When highlighting your skin with make-up, you should aim for that healthy, natural, ‘glow-from-the-inside’ look. It’s important to not go overboard by accentuating only the areas of your face that would naturally catch the light. Let us take you through a few simple steps on how to identify these areas and highlight like a pro. Nude by Nature’s NEW Contour & Highlight Collection features 2 contouring options: Highlight Palette ($39.95) and the Touch of Glow Highlight Sticks ($24.95). If you’re not sure which product is right for you, our first tip is to consider your skin type. If you have oily skin, using powder-based highlight products such as our Highlight Palette will give you the perfect glow while controlling oil and shine. If you have dry skin, we recommend using a lightweight, cream based product such as our Touch of Glow Highlight Sticks to hydrate and highlight simultaneously. If you want to intensify your luminosity, you might prefer to mix and match. You can do so by first applying the Touch of Glow Highlight Sticks then set your highlight using the powders from the Highlight Palette for added sheen. You can then pop your Touch of Glow Highlight Stick into your bag for touch-ups throughout the day. SHOP THE COLLECTION After selecting your highlight product(s) of choice, start with a fresh clean face and prime your skin with Airbrush Mineral Primer. The primer extends make-up wear and smooths the skin to create an even, luminous base for make-up application. The next step involves applying your desired foundation and/or concealer before contouring. This step is optional and dependant on what look you would like to achieve. For an every-day look, simply apply the BB 5-in-1 Miracle Cream or a lightweight foundation such as the Liquid Mineral Foundation or Natural Mineral Cover. If you’re after a full coverage look use the Pressed Mineral Cover and conceal any dark spots or blemishes using the Liquid Mineral Concealer. SHOP FOUNDATIONS Before we begin highlighting, our Highlight Palette and Touch of Glow Highlight Sticks come in 3 luminous shades to add dimension, colour and luminosity to emphasis facial features and it is important to understand the role of each shade and where it should be applied. Use the diagram and instructions below as a guide to assist you in application. Notice how we’re concentrating on the areas where light would naturally touch your face, keep within these areas for a ‘natural glow’ Bronze: This is used to add warmth, definition and depth. Apply this under cheekbones and to hairline, temples and jawline making sure you blend upwards. Rose: This is used to add a hint of radiant colour and warmth. Apply this onto apples of cheeks blending up the cheekbone. Champagne: This is perfect for instantly illuminating and adding sheen. Apply this to tops of the cheekbones, under the brow and bridge of the nose. Here’s a video to demonstrate how you can easily apply your highlighters: SHOP THE COLLECTION Once you’re happy with your look, lightly brush a finishing powder such as our Mineral Veil or Pressed Mattifying Mineral Veil all over the face using a Finishing Brush, focusing on the T-zone and under the eyes to finish your look and extend your make-up wear. SHOP FINISHING POWDERS Love our NEW Contour & Highlight Collection? Don’t forget to join the conversation on Instagram by using #contourcollection We can’t wait to hear what you think!
How To: Wash Your Make-Up Brushes
Not sure how to look after your brushes? Here’s a tutorial we’ve prepared to show you how in 5 easy steps: For optimal brush condition and hygiene it is recommended to clean your make-up brushes weekly. For quick cleanse or to avoid contamination the best is to spray with an alcohol based brush cleanser such as our Pro Brush Cleanser. For breakout prone skin, it’s recommended to clean before each use to prevent the spread of bacteria and further breakout. For a more thorough makeup brush clean, it’s recommended to shampoo your brushes. This method is recommended at least every few months, ideally monthly depending on use: Pour out a small amount of soft shampoo into a shallow bowl. Soak the tip of the brush and gently swirl, being careful not to wet the base of the brush. Rinse the brush under warm running water pointing downwards. Repeat steps two and three until water runs clear from the brush. Use a cloth to wipe the brush clean, reshaping bristles as needed. Lay the brush flat on a cloth until completely dry. View our brush collection here.
How To: Find Your Shade
Being able to perfect your base is a fundamental make-up skill which all starts with finding the right foundation shade to match your skin tone. Once you’ve determined the correct shade, you’re setting yourself up for success! So let us take you through simple steps to help you determine your shade. Already know your shade? CHOOSE A FOUNDATION Before we begin, it’s important to understand your skin tone. Your skin tone is made up of your surface colour and undertone. Your surface colour can change depending on sun exposure and skin condition, however, your undertone never does. The best make-up shades will match both your surface colour and undertone so let’s split this into two steps: Your surface colour is essentially the colour depth of your skin. Using the below chart as a guide, determine your surface colour by categorising your skin depth into either Light, Medium or Dark. If you’re an in-between shadesuch as Light/Medium, consider where you’ll be spending most of your time this season. If you anticipate being outdoors in the sun, we would suggest selecting the darker shade and vice versa. Once you’ve determined your surface colour on the chart, it’s time to determine your skin tone. Your skin tone is the underlying colour underneath your skin which come in three basic hues: - Cool: Red or pink undertone- Warm: Yellow or olive undertone- Neutral Once you’ve found your undertone, using the chart, keep within the same row as your surface colour and navigate to the right of the chart to to match your skin undertone and find your shade. If you’re still not sure what your undertone is, here are some quick tricks: If you have very prominent veins, check the inside of your wrist and assess the colour. If your veins are more purple or blue, you’re cool toned. If they’re green, you’re warm toned and if you’re not too sure, you might be neutral. Although this is more of a loose guide, your eyes and hair colour can also help you determine your skin tone: Another method is seeing whether gold or silvery jewellery/accessories are most flattering on your skin. Warm tones look better in gold while cool tones look better in silver and those that are neutral can usually wear both with equal grace. The paper test is quite overly simplified but can sometimes take the guess work out of selecting your tone. Tie your hair back and wrap a white towel around your neck or hold a white piece of paper by your face. What colour does your face look next to the white? Warm tones will see a yellow, orange or gold hue whereas cool tones can see red, blue or pink. If you’re not too sure, you could be neutral. Generally cool tones tend to tan minimally but burn easily in the sun, whereas warm tones tan easily but do not burn. Hopefully by now, you’ve been able to determine the right foundation shade for you. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below.
Natural Make-Up Look
The key to a Natural Look for Race Day is all in neutral tones and touches of Shimmering Lights. Let us take you through the steps on how you an achieve this look using just our most popular neutral shades from our Eye Collection. Nude Look Collection SHOP NOW Step 1: Create Your Base Colour Apply the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Dune to the lid using the Base Shadow Brush. This will brighten your eyes and intensify the colour of other eyeshadow shades used on top. It also creates a velvety finish to allow you to seamlessly blend your eyeshadows together. Step 2: Contour The Eyes Using Shade 2 of the Nude Natural Illusion Eyeshadow Trio with the 15 Blending Brush, start applying this shade to the middle of your eyelid blending into the outer corner of your eyes to enhance your eye shape. Bring this colour down towards the middle of your lower lashline and blend outwards towards the outer corner of your eyes to further define. Step 3: Hints Of Light Using Shade 1 of the Nude Natural Illusion Eyeshadow Trio, apply this to the inner corner of your eyes and blend this towards the middle of your top and bottom lashline to add a hint of light to your look. To further intensify the look use the Shimmering Sands Loose Eyeshadow in 01 White Sand to go over the same area. This will brighten your eyes and make you look more awake as well as bring out your natural eye colour. Step 4: Line The Eyes Taking the Contour Eye Pencil in 02 Brown, Line the upper lashline focusing on the outer corner of your eyes. Slightly extend your upper lashline into a subtle cateye and using the smudging tip of your Contour Eye Pencil, blend the eyeliner to soften the lines. Step 5: A Few Coats To Go Finish the look with a few coats of the Allure Defining Mascara in 01 Black. This will give you intensified, lengthened and separated lashes in an instant while your lashes remain soft and flexible without any flaking. Don’t forget to complete the look with a neutral flower crown or fascinator, wispy waves and a light Spring dress to complement your eyes.
