Makeup has existed since time immemorial. Most of our ancient scriptures have mentioned the art of adorning the body as a traditional ritualistic practice. Indian natural makeup practices like the use of lamp soot as kohl/ Kajal are known to all and were seen as an essential part of Shringar’. The new makeup industry appears to be undergoing a revolutionary shift. There is a backward movement towards the use of natural beauty products and minimalist makeup selections that create a naturally dewy and flawless look. Terms like Natural makeup, organic cosmetics, no makeup, and natural makeup look are the new buzzwords that have been taking the beauty industry by a storm. Let’s take a look at what comprises the no makeup look and what kind of organic skincare products can be utilized to create this look.
What is a No Makeup look?
From main stream celebrities, to fashion influencers and bloggers and ever our friends, everyone appears to be trying this trend to some degree and extent. Several hundred tutorial videos exist on the internet, promising you the ultimate natural makeup look. Let's take a look at what truly comprises a no makeup or natural makeup look.
Even the most subtle of natural looks appear to have been created with a great deal of precision, finesse and a lot of cosmetic products. The idea of these looks is to make one appear flawless or at least match up to the idea of what is considered flawless. The most common no makeup look follows these general steps:
1. Base
A base for the makeup is created using primer to ensure that makeup sits well on the skin. Primer helps the makeup last long and makes the skin texture seem flawless.
2. Concealer
Concealer is then applied to the under-eye region, outer eye, chin area and the T-zone to make the skin appear even toned.
3. Highlighter
Once the concealer has been blended into the skin, highlighter is applied on the skin to give it brilliance and glow.
4. Blush
In order to impart the face with an almost natural looking flush, blush is applied to the apples of one's cheeks.
5. Lip tint
Finally, natural looking lip tints are applied onto the lips to make your pucker appear plump and gorgeous. One can replace the blush entirely and just stick to a subtle lip and cheek tint that keeps the skin underneath hydrated while imparting an ever so slight, natural looking and long-lasting flush to the cheeks and lips.
Alternatively, one could look to bring about an overall holistic change in one's regime to promote healthier functioning of the body resulting in naturally glowing and healthy hair and skin and use very little or subtle makeup to enhance the existing features. This is the kind of ritualistic bodily care has also been talked about in our ancient Vedic scriptures. Today most brands are trying to draw a page from the ancient text and introduce their own rage of natural beauty products. These products are generally vegan, cruelty free and created from the finest and the highest quality 100% organic ingredients in order to ensure that they are gentle on the skin and do not clog or damage it in the long run. Natural moisturizing lip and cheap tints enriched with the goodness of fruit extracts and herbal kajal are just a few of the several hundreds of such products present in the market. Ayurveda doesn’t emphasize as much on external beautifying agents as it does on building a healthier mind and body. Let's take a look at how Ayurveda suggests one to create the ultimate no makeup look using natural makeup and lifestyle changes.
Ayurveda and Natural Makeup Look
Ayurveda is the art of holistic wellbeing. There are two ways in which ancient scriptures explore the concept of beauty, I.e., from outside and from within. Beauty from within looks at a lifestyle that seeks to employ preventive bodily care. Following a daily regimen and dietary routine that make us healthy from within and keep ailments at bay is also bound to make us appear gorgeous even without makeup. Ayurveda prescribes several measures including seasonal and body type-based skin care routine, complimentary diet, pranayama and Vayyam, svedana I.e., steaming and incorporating some essential Ayurvedic herbs and oils within everyday regimen. A healthy mane is also likely to be luscious and thick while healthy skin presents itself in all its flawless glow. Therefore, a part of the Ayurvedic natural makeup look comes from a healthy body that glows on the outside owing to the care and nourishment given to it from within. The scripture also lays great emphasis on exercise, and regular sleep that are all, necessary for healthy mind and body.
Second aspect of this natural makeup comes from adornment of the body I.e., its ‘shringar’ on the outside with ‘abhushana’ and things such as kajal, naturally extracted tints, Itar's, ubtan and other ornaments. The idea of these adornments is merely an attempt to emphasis and highlight existing bodily features. The intention isn't to use cosmetic for cover up but to employ organic skin care products and a healthy lifestyle for a you that is beautiful from within. Following an ayurvedic regimen on regular basis can therefore nurture the body and maintain heathy and supple skin and thick and shining locks, making the need for excessive makeup completely redundant and frankly unnecessary.
TAC’s Range of Natural Tints
Bring home TAC’s range of natural tints. Pucker up for that perfect pout and a natural blush with organically sourced and scientifically formulated tints. The lip and cheek tints do not just add colour to your lips and cheeks but also to your eyelids. The natural fruit extracts protect the skin from aggressors and provide intense hydration. The creamy texture glides smoothly on the area giving a bold and sassy look. These lip and cheek tints are Skin-friendly, Chemical-free & without any Paraben and Minerals. The ingredients are neither derived nor tested on animals. These tinted lip conditioners will keep your lips from drying out and give them a natural looking and long-lasting hue.
1. TAC Beet Mighty Pink Lip & Cheek Tint
Powerful & Mighty, this bold combination of Deep Pink with hues of Red is all you need to make your style game strong. Be confident and slay the bold & beautiful face with natural beetroot colour with TAC Beet Mighty Pink Lip & Cheek Tint.
Just apply a thin layer of beetroot lip tint on your lips and cheeks and blend it out with your fingers to achieve that healthy glow. Get soft, plum and luscious lips with hydrating butter and oils. The natural fruit extracts protect the skin from aggressors and provide intense hydration. Your face will always have a hint of colour no matter where you are. Just smack these lip and cheek stains on and go about your day rocking that gorgeous, glamorous glow. You can also add it to your eyelids if you’re going for a monochromatic look.
2. TAC Peach Nude Pink Lip & Cheek Tint
The Peach tint gives a gentle, soft look on the lips and cheeks, leaving a dewy effect. TAC Peach Nude Pink Lip & Cheek Tint leaves your pucker with a soft peachy plump and adds a natural blush to your cheeks making them appear flushed. This is the best lip tint for an everyday look.
3. Satsuma Orange Lip & Cheek Tint
Enter a tropical state of mind with Satsuma Orange! A pocket full of sunshine, this lip and cheek tint has the freshness of Satsuma Tangerine & Shea butter giving your lips and cheeks an everlasting peachy glow! Using a clean fingertip, apply gentle strokes of TAC’s Satsuma orange lip and cheek tint, can be used on top of Lip Butter too. Dab the tint on to the apples of your cheeks and blend along the cheekbones. Repeat to intensify the tint impact.
4. TAC Hot Pink Pie Lip & Cheek Tint
Calling all Pinkaholics to indulge themselves into this candylicious hot pink that’ll have you profess to be a hot mess! Made with Roses & Shea Butter, this Hot Pink Pie lip & cheek tint hydrates & highlights at the same time!
5. TAC Urban Blush Lip & Cheek Tint
Felt cute, might conquer the world later with this Lotus infused lip and cheek tint ideal for that blushed pink look which’ll make your life La Vie En Rose. This Urban Blush Lip & Cheek Tint is all-vegan, natural and safe for everyday use.
6. TAC Mocha Brown Lip & Cheek Tint
Cuddle up and with a hot cup of Livin’ La Vida Mocha! This Brew-tiful cocoa brown lip & cheek tint is 100% vegan, skin-friendly & easy to use, making it perfect for a long day at the office.
Now that you have yourselves familiarized with this our range of organic and 100 % natural tints, go ahead and create yourself the ultimate no makeup look
