'No makeup' makeup, the Carolina Herrera way

When you need to look polished but don’t want to step out with a full face of makeup, Global Makeup Artist Lauren Parsons shares her easy-to-follow tutorial for creating a beautiful, naturally polished look that will see you through the day. Recreate the look in just a few steps, using just a few hero products.

Open Sesame

Before you even start on your makeup application, wake those peepers up by curling your lashes. Not only will this open-up the eyes, but it ensures you get even more volume, lift and curl out of your mascara.

Mascara, On

Now that your lashes are prepped, take our Fabulous Eyes Mascara in the Waterproof finish and apply in light coats from root to tip, using a zig zagging motion for separated, defined lashes.

Shimmer and Shine

When it comes to nailing the ‘No Makeup’ makeup look, a healthy, dewy looking complexion is key. To achieve this, take our universal Highlighter (shade n° 01) and apply to the high points of your face using your finger to blend the cream-to-powder formula. This sculpts the face, creating a beautiful candlelit glow.

Color me Pretty

When it comes to laid-back elegance, a touch of lip color goes a long way! Using a bold shade like Red Emergency (color n° 411), apply straight from the bullet onto your lower lip, then rub your lips together and repeat on the upper lip to perfect the stain.

A Hint of Gloss

Using the Lip Balm of your choice in a similar shade, in this case Lauren’s gone fo Orange Splash (color n° 005), apply onto the center of the lips. This pro tip gives the lips added shine and dimension, creating the illusion of plumper, juicier lips. Perfection!

Before and After
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