Less Is More: Why Using Less Product Enhances Your Makeup Look

When it comes to popular makeup looks, it goes without saying that the ‘no makeup’ makeup look or the minimal makeup styles are truly one of the most prominent makeup looks in recent years.

Although simple to replicate, some makeup gurus are still using a lot of products when completing a natural makeup look. Not only in the number of products being used but also the number of products being used up.

So, how can using fewer products enhance your makeup look?

Minimal Makeup Looks

Minimal makeup has become extremely trendy in the last few years, particularly with more emphasis on skincare and simply using makeup products to enhance your natural beauty.

With a minimalistic makeup look, you will only need a few products such as:

• Foundation (optional) – light coverage
• Powder
• Eyebrow pencil/powder
• Blush
• Mascara (optional)
• Contour (optional)
• Highlight (optional)
• Lipstick/lip tint/lip gloss

You can pick and choose what makeup products to use when going for a minimal makeup look, so the choice is yours if you’re undecided between the foundation or no foundation. Keep in mind that these types of looks are also reliant on an excellent selection of skincare products that prep your face for makeup application.

Smooth and flawless-looking makeup can be achieved through hydrating and moisturizing skincare products pre-application of makeup. You don’t need to use an excessive amount of product when applying both your skincare and makeup as this only leads to a waste of product.

Reasons Why you should use less makeup product

Although you should definitely use fewer makeup products to help reduce waste in general, there are also other beneficial reasons why you should use fewer products. In fact, you might even see some positive effects on your skin in particular when you use fewer products.

How often do you really clean and wash your makeup brushes and blending sponges? One survey actually found that 26% of those who participated have never washed their makeup brushes! In the same survey, only 37% clean them every 6 months and 18% just once a year.

That is a lot of time for dirt, grime, oil, and bacteria to build up, ultimately impacting your skin as you continue to use your brushes without cleaning them. This can clog your pores and even potentially cause skin irritation. As a result, you may experience more breakouts and skin problems.

Additionally, using less makeup can make you appear younger by helping both your skin and makeup appear more youthful. Dramatic makeup tends to make you look older, and constantly applying makeup on your face can also be a cause for premature aging due to all of the pulling and tugging of the skin that occurs during makeup application.

Makeup Look: The Bottom Line

With minimal makeup styles in vogue, it is clear that you don’t need to apply 10 different makeup products to feel beautiful. Embrace your natural beauty and enhance your unique features with minimal makeup products. In 2023, we’re becoming more comfortable with our true beauty and feeling confident in our own skin! Less is truly more when it comes to makeup application.