StyleNest team up with makeup artist Murat Aktas to bring you five steps on how to achieve this season’s natural look. 

With over ten years of experience, Murat has a wealth of experience under his makeup belt, including working with Marie Claire, Vogue and Elle as well as Christian Dior and many more. With Balmain platforming fresh faces on the catwalk last season for SS13 as well as Alexander McQueen a clean and minimalist dewy complexion, ensure you get the look with Beauty by Murad with Murat Aktas.

Pre-Makeup – Before starting the five simple steps, it’s essential to prep the skin for an even complexion and base for makeup coverage. Beauty always starts with healthy glowing skin and with that Crème De La Mer moisturiser for flawless looking skin, perfect for any age and any skin type.

Step 1. Foundation 

M.A.C Mineralize Moisture SPF15  is a fantastic protective foundation with a natural satin finish that makes your skin look rejuvenated. To get the best results, apply using fingers and blend until you have a natural looking finish. Make sure you get the right shade for your skin by testing it first.

Step 2. Natural Cheeks

M.A.C’s Loverush Powder Blush compact will give a glowing finish to the cheek areaa. Just smile and apply the blusher to the apples of your cheeks. Bend the blusher upwards, towards the hairline, then give a quick flick down, just below your cheeks, to finish. Your face should look natural and balanced. If you find yourself looking a little TOWIE just use your fingers to soften any over application.

Step 3. Eyeliner

Line the upper lash-line with Bobbi Brown long wear eyeliner gel. This creamy eyeliner will stay on all day giving you gorgeous natural eyes without any retouching.

Step 4. Mascara

Finish off those eyes with a thin coating of black YSL Waterproof Luxurious Mascara. Start by brushing your lashes from the outside in (that’s towards your nose) – this puts a neat layer of mascara under the lashes, which lifts them even more before you finish them off in your normal style.

Step 5. Lips

This spring is all about plump lips and natural pink tones. Tom Ford defined the look in his wonderfully glossy lip colour shine range. To make your lips look even fuller, apply a neutral coloured lip liner before using any of the fabulous new Tom Ford range.

For beauty dilemmas, click here to contact Murat at murataktas.co.uk.

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