As much as we love our favorite makeup products, there\u2019s no denying that sometimes we can get a little heavy handed.<\/p>\n
So how on earth do celebrity makeup artists create such natural-looking makeup looks? To find out, we chatted with Carmindy Kathryn Bowyer<\/a>, founder of\u00a0Carmindy Beauty<\/a>, for her expert tips.<\/p>\n Wedge sponges make a world of difference<\/strong> Always opt for translucent face powders<\/strong> Foundation first, concealer second<\/strong> Highlight, don\u2019t contour<\/strong> Use two-in-one products for a natural look<\/strong> Layering is for necklaces, not makeup<\/strong> Heavy powders should have no place in your routine<\/strong> Don’t go overboard with eyeshadow<\/strong> Use a brow gel<\/strong> xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"As much as we love our favorite makeup products, there\u2019s no denying that sometimes we ...","author":7532800,"featured_media":142768,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6,118],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/02113303\/shutterstock_144803959.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/02113303\/shutterstock_144803959-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"July 2, 2019","category_name":"Beauty","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113828\/beauty-1.svg","author_name":"Rebecca Norris","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#83eaa4","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142763"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532800"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142763"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142763\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/142768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u201c[Applying] a liquid foundation with a non-latex wedge style sponge allows you to buff and polish it over the skin so it never looks cakey or heavy,\u201d says Bowyer. \u201cRound sponges tend to lay it on too thick, as do foundation brushes.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWhen using face powder, choose one that has no pigment, so it does the job of erasing shine and setting makeup without leaving an extra layer on the skin,\u201d explains Bowyer.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAlways apply concealer after<\/em> foundation, as you won\u2019t use as much,\u201d instructs Bowyer. \u201cIf you cover up everything with concealer before the foundation, you are adding on too many layers.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHighlighting the face is more natural-looking than contouring,\u201d Bowyer says. \u201cAlso the lightness of a highlighter in contrast to your natural skin will give the illusion that you\u2019re sculpted.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cUsing a rosy cream color stick for cheeks and lips doubles up for a natural kiss of color to the face,\u201d explains Bowyer.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAdding too many layers of products results in cake face,\u201d says Bowyer.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHeavy matte face powders make skin dull and old looking,\u201d explains Bowyer.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWearing more than three eyeshadows at once looks too heavy,\u201d says Bowyer.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cDrawn-on, perfect-looking brows look very unnatural and can look alarming to others,\u201d notes Bowyer. Instead, try eyebrow powders or a brow gel for a softer, more natural look.<\/p>\n