Minimal Make-Up Is Bang On Trend For Autumn! Get the Look with Our Simple Tips

While you may shudder at the thought of going to work without your make up it actually turns out that less is more this season with many designers showcasing models with make-up that compliments their natural skin tone and makes clever use of nude and cream shades.

Here’s our advice when it comes to keeping your look clean, fresh and bang on trend for Autumn 2012.

Treat your Skin Well

This trend is all about showcasing your natural beauty so it’s important to keep your skin in top nick. Making sure you drink the recommended amount of water will help your skin fight dehydration and ward off a dry and flakey T-Zone. Thoroughly cleanse every morning and evening and make toning and mositurising your beauty priority. Treat yourself to a gentle facial at least once this autumn in an effort to achieve a clear complexion.

Treat yourself to at least one hydrating facial this season to help clear up your skin

Highlight Your Cheekbones

Because this look requires hardly any make up, it is important to highlight your bone structure. Lightly sculpting your cheekbones with a bronzer will sculpt your face and add some definition to your look. A light dab of Vaseline on your cheek and beneath the arch of your brow will highlight those areas in the light.

Simple Lips

This autumn, glossy lip balm and neutral gloss is your best friend. Keeping your lips simple will add to the bare faced look. The shine of the gloss will highlight your lips in a subtle way and won’t over power your face.

Vaseline will help to highlight your cheek bones and give a nice shine to beneath your brow

Well Groomed Eyebrows

It is important to keep your eyebrows in check, as they are the focus of your minimalistic make-up. Because this look is all about highlighting your natural features it is important that your brows are shaped and groomed throughout the autumn.

Well groomed brows are extremely important this season

Nude Eye Make Up

Nude and cream eyes shadows are a big trend this season because they tie in with the natural tones of Irish skin. By sticking to creamy and natural hues that match your skin tone, you highlight your eyes, no matter the colour. Finish off your lashes with a light coating of mascara and avoid eyeliner.

Urban Decay's Naked 2 palette contains neutral shades to help you complete the look (€40)

Matt Finish

Finish off your look with a good quality powder. This will ensure a matt finish and minimalise shine and oil on your skin.