50 No-Makeup Makeup Looks That Are Legit Easy to DIY
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Bright-red lipstick, party brows, and glitter eyeshadow may be having a moment on IG, but IRL and on red carpets natural makeup still reign supreme. Natural makeup looks—like a wash of cream blush on cheeks or a swipe of neutral color on lips—are timeless, look gorge for any occasion, and are basically as reliable as your go-to LBD. Plus, you don't need a bunch of trendy makeup products on hand to DIY natural makeup looks. The basics, like a lightweight foundation, neutral eyeshadow palette, black or brown eyeliner, and mascara, are really all you need to nail a natural makeup look at home.
Keep scrolling for some major no makeup-makeup inspo—plus the best makeup products to recreate the looks—from our favorite celebs, including Selena Gomez, and Hailey Bieber, JLo, and more.
Hilary Duff's Natural Makeup Look
Duff is practically the queen of the no-makeup-makeup look. Ever since her Lizzie McGuire days, she’s been known to rock neutral shades that accentuate her natural features. In the past, she has collaborated with Nudestix, who makes great multi-sticks that you can use on your eyes, cheeks, and lips for a monochromatic nude look like this one.
💫 Recreate it with: Nudestix Nudies Bloom All Over Dewy Color
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Natural Makeup Inspo: Ruby Campbell
Sometimes all it takes is super luminous skin to look like you have your life together. Without layering on tons of foundation, focus on skin care first. An illuminating primer like Kosas Glow IV works great as a base to even out your skin tone—plus it's packed with skin-loving ingredients like peptides and amino acids to boost your glow too.
💫 Recreate it with: Kosas Glow I.V. Vitamin-Infused Skin Enhancer
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Dua Lipa's No-Makeup Makeup Look
Dua Lipa is known for some of her more intense, bold makeup looks, but she looks just as gorge in a more stripped back look IMO. Here, she’s pictured with what appears to be a tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation, simple cat eye, and a subtle flush on her cheeks and lips.
💫 Recreate it with: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Tinted Moisturizer
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Amber Valletta's Neutral Makeup Look
Makeup artist Romy Soleimani created this simple yet stunning look to enhance super model Amber Valletta's already chiseled features. Tawny hues such as Pixi On-The-Glow Blush with a matching smudged out eyeliner or shadow stick like Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick Duo make her green eyes pop.
💫 Recreate it with: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Tinted Moisturizer
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Neutral Makeup on Emrata
Emrata’s brushed up brows, pillowy lips, and sunkissed skin take center stage in this pared back look. To recreate the look of a day in the sun without actually exposing your skin to harmful UV rays, use a fluffy makeup brush to sweep blush across your cheeks and nose in a “w” shape.
💫 Recreate it with: Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Blush
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Lindsay Lohan's Matching Natural Makeup
In this image, captured “Happy Monday,” Lindsay Lohan appears well-rested and ready to take on the week thanks to a sheer wash of matching coral color on her cheeks and lips.
💫 Recreate it with: Milk Makeup Lip and Cheek Tint in Perk
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Lori Harvey's Sultry Natural Makeup
Natural makeup doesn't have to be boring, and Lori Harvey’s look is proof. It's definitely a bit more glam, but still doesn’t feel too over the top. It’s all about the major glow here, thanks to a glossy lid and lip combo and dewy decollete.
💫 Recreate it with: Gucci Luminous Face & Lip Gloss
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Natural Eye Makeup: Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson is a natural makeup girly through and through, and I'm obsessed with this shot of her rocking a natural eye makeup look. Makeup artist Quinn Murphy did a little bit of a smokey eye for her here, but the shadows aren't too dark or heavy so it still reads as low-key.
💫 Recreate it with: Catrice Cosmetics Pure Nude Eyeshadow Palette
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Olivia Ponton's Monochrome Makeup
This monochrome look on Olivia Ponton can be done in under five minutes with just a few products. Snag her laminated brow vibe with clear brow gel and then use swipe a multipurpose cream color in a ‘90s-style brown shade on your cheeks and lips
💫 Recreate it with: Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush in Mood
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Natural Makeup Inspo: Eva Mendes
Eva’s ultra-smooth skin can be achieved with the help of a blurring primer that smooths rough texture and minimizes pores and fine lines. Use it as a base under a lightweight foundation and then throw on your fave mascara and lip balm and you’re good to go.
💫 Recreate it with: StriVectin Line BlurFector Instant Wrinkle Blurring Primer
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Brianne Howey's Natural Makeup
Makeup artist Amber D used Pat McGrath’s Moonlit Seduction Palette to create this natural, yet polished look on Ginny and Georgia’s Brianne Howey. To DIY, don't forget to add a touch of eyeliner, mascara, and a neutral lipstick to complete the look.
💫 Recreate it with: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Nude Dury
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Jenna Ortega's Natural Makeup Look
It’s not all about goth and grunge for Wednesday’s Jenna Ortega. Makeup artist Vincent Oquendo kept her skin looking fresh and brought a *hint* of drama to the eyes with touch of black eyeliner and sheer shimmery shadow.
💫 Recreate it with: Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow in Smoke
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Saniyya Sidney's Peachy Natural Makeup
I'm obsessed with the hint of peachy color on Saniyya's cheeks and lips, it’s just so fresh and pretty for the spring and summer seasons. Shoutout to makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis who used Armani Beauty products to create this stunnig natural look.
💫 Recreate it with: Neo Nude Color Melting Cream Blush in 30 Warm Coral
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Lana Condor's Light Pink Lip Look
Frosted pink lip gloss—as seen on Lana Condor by makeup artist Clarissa Luna—is the ideal mix of low-key and unexpected, don't you think? The shimmery pink eyeshadow is the perfect cherry on top too.
💫 Recreate it with: Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream Gloss in Pink Champagne
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Natural Makeup Look Inspo: Ana de Armas
Red carpet glam can still look natural. Just look at Ana de Armas' makeup look here—it's pretty minimalist, except for a sheer swipe of shimmery gray shadow on her lids to go with her metallic gown, which pulls the whole thing together in a natural way.
💫 Recreate it with: Julep Eyeshadow 101 Creme to Powder Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick
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This Natural Makeup Look on Whitney Peak
Whitney Peak’s mascara-free look is giving I-woke-up-like-this, and I'm totally here for it. A little bit of stain on the lips and cheeks are all you need to perk up your face and recreate this carefree makeup vibe.
💫 Recreate it with: Benefit Benetint Lip and Cheek Stain
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Hailey Bieber's Natural Makeup Look
If Hailey’s known for one thing (other than her glazed donut nails) it’s her naturally luminous skin. To DIY, use an ultra-rich face moisturizer (hydration = the key for plump, dewy skin) as your base and then layer a liquid foundation on top.
💫 Recreate it with: Rhode Barrier Restore Cream
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Avani's Natural Makeup Vibe
Sometimes when the look is all about the hair—as it is with this retro flippy number—it only makes sense to go simple with the makeup. Avani’s sultry brown-lined eyes are accentuated with full lashes and a peachy pout.
💫 Recreate it with: Makeup by Mario Moistureglow Plumping Lip Color in Baby Coral
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Lucy Hale's Natural Makeup with Bold Lashes
Hale’s fresh-faced look is all about the lashes. When you’re doing natural makeup, it can help to pick one feature to focus on, so if you’re doing eyes, think about using a lash curler, primer, and mascara to really get that doe-eyed effect.
💫 Recreate it with: Photo Finish Extension Nourishing Lash Primer
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Alicia Keys' Doing Natural Makeup
Alicia Keys was at the forefront of the no makeup-makeup trend back in 2016 when she vowed to start going makeup-free. For a while, she turned her attention to skin health, but has started wearing makeup again as seen with her classic cat eye, here.
💫 Recreate it with: e.l.f. Intense H2O Proof Eyeliner Pen.
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Meghann Fahey's Glam Natural Makeup
Fahey’s makeup look for the SAG awards is on the more glam side for sure, but it’s natural glam, if you will. Her makeup artist Emily Cheng used Armani Beauty products to create this subtle smokey eye and tawny brown lip look.
💫 Recreate it with: Armani Beauty Smooth Silk Eye Pencil
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Storm Reid Wearing Natural Makeup
Storm Reid’s makeup here is dewy and fresh, which plays well with her accessory of choice: an oversized Prada headband. I love how she keeps things in the same tone family with rose gold color on her eyes, cheeks, and lips.
💫 Recreate it with: Wander Beauty Double Date Eyeshadow Duo
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Natural Makeup on Simone Ashley
On deeper skin tones, a sheer berry lipstick can brighten up your whole face, as seen on Simone Ashley. Pair it with a wash of matching purple shadow to really make brown eyes pop.
💫 Recreate it with: Dior Addict Lipstick in 980 Dior Tarot
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Natural Makeup Look Inspo: Barbie Ferreira
Known for her bold and daring makeup looks as Kat on Euphoria, this minimal makeup on Barbie Ferreira is a nice departure. She’s right on trend with siren eyes, which means her liner extends to the inner corner and down to the bottom lash for a more sultry appearance.
💫 Recreate it with: Kulfi Underliner Kajal Clean Waterproof Long-Wear Eyeliner in Cheeky Chiku
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Selena Gomez's Natural Makeup Look
Everything about Selena Gomez’s low maintenance look here is on point, but our favorite part is that her skin still looks like, well, skin. Mimic her dewy complexion with a tinted moisturizer and hint of rosy cream blush.
💫 Recreate it with: Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen
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Mindy Kaling Matte Natural Makeup
Mindy Kaling’s natural makeup look is all about matte skin. Keep yours looking just as smooth (but zero percent chalky or cakey) by dusting a blurring powder on top of your favorite foundation.
💫 Recreate it with: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Twist & Light Loose Powder
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Kate Bosworth's Signature Natural Makeup Look
Kate Bosworth is known for keeping things casual—whether she's taking selfies on IG or walking the red carpet. Her signature look consistents of the no makeup-makeup essentials, like lightweight foundation, sheer blush, neutral lipstick, and a clear brow gel.
💫 Recreate it with: Mented Cosmetics Semi-Matte Lipstick in Pretty in Pink
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Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi is makeup chameleon who is known for continually changing up her look, but I personally love her in a natural makeup moment like this one. It's all about glowing skin, feathery, brushed up brows, and extra-long lashes.
💫 Recreate it with: CoverGirl Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara.
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Kelsey Asbille's Natural Liner Look
Kelsey Asbille is proof that natural skin and a neutral lip look even better when paired with black liquid liner. I especially love how makeup artist Emily Cheng kept the liner extra crisp and clean, but not *too* OTT to take away from the glowing skin.
💫 Recreate it with: Maybelline New York Hyper Brush Tip Liquid Liner Cle de Peau Rouge Shine Lipstick 204.
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Zoë Kravitz's Glowing Natural Makeup
For skin that shines to the gods like Zoë Kravitz's, skip foundation and try a tinted face serum instead—preferably one that's infused with moisturizing ingredients (like squalane or hyaluronic acid) for extra hydration. You'll get minimal coverage (so you may want to go in with some concealer after), but the sheen it'll give your skin is next level.
💫 Recreate it with: Typology’s Tinted Face Serum
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Natural Makeup Inspo: Ashley Park
Ashley Park's face makeup looks natural, but her lashes are anything but. To mimic Park's look, keep your skin nice and clean and then get yourself a set of false lashes to really dial up the drama in the eye makeup department.
💫 Recreate it with: Lilly Lashes Faux Mink Miami Lashes
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Rosie Huntington Whiteley
Celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo knocked Rosie Huntington Whiteley's natural makeup look out of the park with a deep mauve lip and pink-toned eyes and cheeks to match.
💫 Recreate it with: Rose Inc Satin Lip Color in Persuasive
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Zendaya's Luminous Natural Makeup
If her slicked back wet hair was any indication, Zendaya is going for a fresh, dewy vibe with radiant skin that looks like it hasn’t seen a stitch of powder. To mimic this high shine look, you can add a little bit of face oil after your complexion product, using the heels of your hands to press it into the high points of your face.
💫 Recreate it with: The Outset Ultralight Moisture-Boosting Botanical Oil
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Mandy Moore In Natural Makeup
Mandy Moore’s makeup artist Kindra Mann used Beautyblender’s Bounce Magic Fit Creamy Bronzer & Highlighter Duo to create her glowy, golden skin. And I'm equally obsessed with the pearlescent pink color on her lips too.
💫 Recreate it with: Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss Moisturizing Glossimer in 726 Icing.
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Gemma Chan's Take on Natural Makeup
In a word, Gemma Chan’s look is radiant. Makeup artist Naoko Scintu used a warm golden highlighter to illuminate her skin and a satin lipstick in a warm rosy hue to add a touch of natural-looking color to her lips.
💫 Recreate it with: Rose Inc. Solar Radiance Highlighter in Prismatic
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JLo's Natural, Glowing Makeup
I mean, nobody does glowy, neutral-tone makeup like JLo. To get her signature glow, try layering your highlighter. Start by mixing a liquid highlighter with your liquid foundation for allover luminosity, then dust a powder highlighter on the high points of your face—including cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, brow bones, and cupid's bow.
💫 Recreate it with: JLO Beauty That Star Filter Complexion Booster
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This Natural Makeup Look on Madelyn Cline
To compliment her green dress, Cline rocked a shimmery golden smokey eye and apricot lipstick. The result? A stunning natural makeup look worthy of a red-carpet appearance.
💫 Recreate it with: Chantecaille Wild Meadows Eye Quartlet
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Laura Harrier In A Natural Makeup Look
For those of us who aren’t blessed with naturally luminous skin and beautiful brows like Laura’s, enlist the help of a full-coverage foundation and tinted brow gel to recreate her natural makeup look.
💫 Recreate it with: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation
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Ashley Graham's Natural Makeup
To recreate Ashley Graham’s stunning makeup look for yourself, focus on sculpting your cheekbones with cream bronzer and blush. I personally love using a dual-ended blush/bronzer stick so you only need one product in your makeup bag to get the job done.
💫 Recreate it with: DIBS Desert Island Duo Stick
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Addison Rae Rocking Natural-Looking Makeup
For Addison Rae’s natural glam look, opt for brown eyeliner instead of your usual black and run it along your upper lash line. Then smoke it out using your fingers or a small eyeshadow brush for that ultra-cook lived-in look.
💫 Recreate it with: Glossier No 1 Pencil Creamy Long Wearing Eyeliner in Frame.
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This Natural Makeup Look on Sienna Miller
Sienna Miller has been nailing the minimalist makeup aesthetic long before it became a trend. For this look, her makeup artist Benjamin Puckey used Cle de Peau foundation to create an even, glowy base and a swipe mauve lipstick for "your-lips-but-better" effect.
💫 Recreate it with: Cle de Peau The Foundation
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Naomi Campbell Wearing Natural Makeup
Iconic makeup artist Pat McGrath created this stunning natural makeup look on Naomi Campbell for the 2023 Oscars. McGrath used her Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Medium Deep 27 on Naomi's skin and then a blend of her PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil in Brown Nouveaux and SatinAllure Lipstick in Nude Romantique 2 to create the ombre-style lip.
💫 Recreate it with: Pat McGrath Major Mini Lip Trios
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Natural-Looking Makeup on Sophie Turner
Instead of using a bunch of bronzer and gold-toned highlighter, makeup artist Georgie Eisdell, stuck to cooler tones (think: lipsticks and blushes in blue-based pink hues) to create this gorge natural makeup look on Sophie Turner.
💫 Recreate it with: NARS Lipstick in Cruising
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This Stunning Natural Makeup Look on Hoyeon Jung
IDK about you, but I can't stop staring at Hoyeon Jung's popsicle stain-looking lips in this shot. DIY by using your fingers to press (not swipe) your lip color into your lips—it'll give that subtle, diffused look.
💫 Recreate it with: NYX Professional Makeup Suede Matte Lipstick
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Rihanna's Natural Makeup
There’s nothing Rihanna can’t do, including slay a natural makeup look. She’s on trend with the draped brush technique, meaning hers is placed high on the cheekbones instead of the apples for a lifting and elongating effect.
💫 Recreate it with: Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in Crush on Cupid
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Natural Makeup with Bold Brows on Chrissy Teigen
We’ve heard the skinny ‘90s brows are back, but can we collectively agree that bushier is just better when it comes to brows? Snag Chrissy Teigen’s statement arches with a combo of brow powder and gel—and then keep the rest of your face nice and neutral.
💫 Recreate it with: Anastasia Beverly Hills Ombre Effect Long Wearing Brow Powder Duo
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Kelsea Ballerini's Sunkissed Natural Makeup
For Kelsea Ballerini’s CMT-hosting lewk, makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan used a slew of Cover Girl products (including the brand's Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation and TruBlend So Flushed High Pigment Blush) to create her sun-kissed complexion.
💫 Recreate it with: Cover Girl TruBlend Loose Mineral Powder
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Sophia Bush's Natural Makeup
Brown lipstick is having a moment, and Sophia Bush is wearing the trend perfectly. Do a light base, lines your eyes with a bit of liquid liner, and swipe on a creamy, brown-tinted lipstick and you'll nail the look too.
💫 Recreate it with: Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick in Slip
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