How to Get the "No Make-up" Make-up Look

The “no make-up” make-up look calls for a base that feels like a second skin: sheer, dewy, and glowing from within. The trick? Skip heavy foundations and reach for radiance-boosting formulas that enhance, never hide.

Enter the best tinted moisturisers – the quiet heroes of your beauty routine. They offer just enough coverage to blur imperfections, boost hydration, and deliver that natural, lit-from-within glow.

We always return to Clinique’s Moisture Surge Hydrator, loved for its dewy finish, featherlight feel, and built-in SPF for everyday protection. Prefer a little more coverage? A lightweight foundation is a seamless swap.

How to achieve the perfect base:

1. Start with a glow-activating primer to smooth and brighten

2. Blend a tinted moisturiser or light foundation with fingers for the most natural finish

3. Add concealer only where needed – under eyes, around the nose, or to calm redness

4. Lightly blend for a seamless, natural-looking result

The final touches are all about subtle refinement. Start with the eyes: the best nude eyeshadow palettes offer soft definition without stealing the spotlight. Think warm beiges and gentle browns – perfect for sculpting the crease and brightening the lids with a barely-there wash of colour. Follow with brown mascara to add depth without drama; its warm, natural tone softens and frames the eyes effortlessly.

Next, dab a touch of highlighter across cheekbones, brow bones and your cupid’s bow to catch the light in all the right places. And finally, don’t forget nails – apply the best nude nail polish in creamy beige, soft pink or warm caramel to tie the whole look together.