How to Apply Makeup to Achieve a Natural Look

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1. Step 1
   Understand that a 'natural' look is one that uses colors that are right for your skin tone. How much you use, and where, depends on your personal style.
   
2. Step 2
   Make sure your concealer is yellow in tone since it mutes imperfections without adding color, giving your skin a natural look.
   
3. Step 3
   Apply foundation that matches your skin tone. The right foundation will seem to disappear on your face. If you are African-American, it's a good idea to have light, medium and dark shades of your foundation to allow for different gradations of color on different parts of your face.
   
4. Step 4
   Apply eye makeup in earthy tones'beige, brown, gold or plum for shadows and brown and charcoal gray for liner and mascara. Skip liner or shadow entirely if you want to keep makeup light.
   
5. Step 5
   Choose a blush color that is close to the color of your cheeks after you've exercised.