7 Sneaky Beauty Tricks For Women

7 Sneaky Beauty Tricks For Women

It�s ironic that nailing the �natural� look often takes a crazy amount of time and products. Luckily, that doesn�t have to be the case. Bobbi Brown makeup artist Cassandra Garcia says that one of Bobbi�s biggest mottos is that every woman wants to look like themselves�just more beautiful and confident. That seemed to the goal on an episode of Good Morning America last week when Bobbi gave three breast cancer survivors some well-deserved makeovers to bring out their natural beauty.

Check out these seven beauty tweaks to play up�not cover up�your already awesome features: 

1.Pick the right base 
You want something that gives enough coverage without totally covering you up. Bobbi always says that she doesn�t want to see foundation and concealer, she wants to see skin, says Garcia. Look for oil-free products if you have especially oily skin, and opt for moisturizing foundations or tinted creams if you�re on the drier side, says Garcia. And steer clear of the matte finishes. �If you go too matte, it starts to look like makeup and not skin,� says Garcia.

2.Find your perfect blush 
Not sure if you should go pink, red, or peach? �When picking a cheek color, you always want to use the color of your lips or your natural blush color,� says Garcia. So if you can�t think of how rosy your cheeks typically get, just hold options up to your lips to find the right hue. 

3.Use the chest test for bronzer 
Avoid a code orange over-bronzing by using the color of your chest as a guide. The key is thinking about your skin�s undertones and how you tan, says Garcia. Since your chest is typically a more even tone than your face, you can use this as a starting point. Once you find your shade, don�t forget to sweep a little on your neck and upper lip�two of the most commonly overlooked spots, says Garcia. 

4.Get a subtle glow 
Highlighter is one of those tricky products that�s easy to get wrong. If you go too light, you�ll risk a whitish or silvery effect. �Pick one in your skin tone so it just looks like you�re glowing,� says Garcia. Apply it right at the highest point of your cheeks for a little shimmer when the light hits you. 

5.Fill in your brows 
One thing Bobbi mentioned on GMA was the importance of defining your brows. Her secret weapon: eye shadow. Use a shade slightly darker than your hair color and fill eyebrows in with shadow and a brow brush, rather than a pencil, says Garcia. This will give off a softer, more natural look. But don�t be afraid to consult a makeup artist for the right product, since finding your perfect shade can be difficult, says Garcia.

6.Have a signature lip color 
�Bobbi always says a woman should have her no-mirror-lip-color,� says Garcia. �That means that you carry it around in your purse, you don�t need a mirror to put it on, and you know it�ll look great.� To find this magical shade, look at your natural lip color and go one shade brighter or a shade darker, depending on what you prefer. Garcia also suggests opting for a creamy formula, which tends to be more forgiving and natural looking. 

7.Brighten up your eyes 
You don�t need to go full-on smoky to make your eyes pop. After choosing your favorite eye shadow, line your eyes using a shade darker than your eye color (brown eyes will want to go with black or dark brown, while blue or green eyes can be a little more creative). �It should be thinner at the inner corner and a little thicker at the end, that way it gives the eye a lift,� says Garcia. Then top with a few coats of mascara, making sure to go all the way to the lash line, which helps define and lift the lashes, says Garcia. 

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