Happy Friday, everyone!
I’m here with a blast from the past… why? I have got a wedding to go to this weekend and I needed a refresher course in getting that dewey, fresh-faced look that I LOVE. Sydney to the rescue! This look is amazing on anyone, and I plan to WORK IT, SISTA~! – Bobbi
I’ve gotten requests in the past for demonstrating my daily make-up routine. Heaven knows why, ’cause most of the time I try and go for the “I’m not wearing any” look. Guess I fooled, oh … NO ONE. But that’s OK. Cause today I’m spilling my guts and showing you my 6 step daily routine for natural looking beautification. Great on its own … or as a base for more dramatic looks.
Step 1. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. This is key for getting that dewy glow. Personally, I don’t have a favorite facial lotion … sometimes I even use body lotion {eek! BAD SYDNEY}, but the point is to just moisturize. Then, I like to use a little foundation primer {I use bareMinerals Prime Time} which LITERALLY goes on like silk and doesn’t leave you looking oily or overly shiny. Just evenly toned and dewy. And then I like to smother my lips in the super moisturizing {but with a pretty pink color} Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine. Or sometimes just good ol’ Vaseline. So anything goes.
Step 2. Brush on a little foundation and/or cover up. I like using Bare Minerals or Maybelline FIT. But most people are probably fancier than me, so go ahead and use your Laura Mercier. I shop at Walmart.
Step 3. To prevent ourselves from looking dead, next step is to liven it up with a bit of color. I use a combination of powdered bronzer {on my forehead, temples and cheeks} and gel blush {for those apples}. I normally get the knock-off brand of bronzer … they all look the same in my opinion. But I really like Maybelline’s Dream Mouse Blush in #20 Peach Satin. Goes on like butter. And keeps up with that dewy glow we were going for in step 1.
Step 4. is simple. I lightly pencil in my eyebrows and then use a little lipgloss to tame and shape them. Those things can be caterpillars. 
Step 5. Highlighter. I know there are other products out there that are SPECIFICALLY for highlighting, but I just use Sephora’s Eyeshadow in Aspen Summit. It’s multipurpose. You’ll pat this on with your finger into the inner rims of your eyes focusing especially on the area nearest your tear-ducts. This will just brighten up your eyes a bit and make you look wide-awake. Even if you’re faking it. 
Step 6. Last one. Just a few brushes of mascara on the top lashes only. I swear I change my mascara preferences every week. {Don’t they come out with a new one every week?} But right now I’m loving on Revlon’s 3D Extreme Mascara. Waterproof of course. Because I’m pregnant. 
And voila! You’re done. Subtle and natural. Like you’re definitely born with it; and no it’s not Maybelline. Even though it totally is.
Cheers natural beauties!
Jo(ke) says
September 16, 2011 at 3:48 amYou look beautiful. I use a very similar routine. I never leave the house without make up but at the same time I’m all about natural looking minimalistic make up.
MyPeaceOfFood says
September 16, 2011 at 5:26 amYou look so pretty! I hope I have your glow when I’m pregnant. 🙂
Victoria says
September 16, 2011 at 6:14 amThis is super similar to my daily steps (except for the eyebrows–I might have to try that today!) but somehow it never comes out looking this good..
kelsey says
September 16, 2011 at 6:42 amYou look amazing. I love this look!
Ash says
September 16, 2011 at 6:45 amOh you crack me up, even with just morturizer on.
Luce says
September 16, 2011 at 7:47 amYou look gorgeous, though I think your little one is giving you that extra omph to your “natural” glow. 🙂
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Chelsea says
September 16, 2011 at 7:55 amLOVE! =) I’ve been wanting to try a new foundation… I guess I’m going to have to try maybelline fit.
olivia says
September 16, 2011 at 8:30 ami need to master this for the workplace. and only pop on more intense makeup for special occasions.
Heather - Chickabug says
September 16, 2011 at 9:01 amGREAT post, Sydney! You’ve inspired me to start trying a little harder with my own makeup (and to buy some new eyeshadow, woohoo!) : )
Heidi says
September 16, 2011 at 9:04 amAwesome! I’m going to try the primer. If you buy it from Amazon, it’s five dollars cheaper than the Sephora site, plus shipping is free w/ prime and if you don’t like it, you can return it in 60 days for a full refund.
Tiffany says
September 16, 2011 at 9:10 amLove this! Thanks for the tutorial!
Shelley says
September 16, 2011 at 9:21 amLove this post Sydney. I need to get me some gel blush. Love your ‘natural’ look. 🙂
PeaceLoveTerri says
September 16, 2011 at 9:32 amSo lovely!!
jackie says
September 16, 2011 at 9:43 amlove this look and you make it look so easy. guess i gotta start actually trying 🙂
Jill says
September 16, 2011 at 10:48 amYou need to put more color on your lips!
Whitney says
September 16, 2011 at 11:40 amI need that blush!
Gina A. says
September 16, 2011 at 4:43 pmI once had a roommate make fun of me by saying “I’ve never known anyone to take so long just to look like you haven’t done anything” when I was putting on makeup 🙂 always love the natural but not natural look…but you’ve given me a few new tips to try. thanks.
Tori Thompson says
September 16, 2011 at 10:32 pmWow! You look good without make-up but your little routine just maximizes all your beauty!! And, Your eyes are so gorgeous!!!
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Carissa says
September 17, 2011 at 10:08 amI love this! I want to make a shopping list and go get all these products right now! Thanks for the “how to”.
Sandy says
September 17, 2011 at 3:41 pmLove her….she’s so funnny!
inhale fashionandbeauty says
September 18, 2011 at 9:49 amSimple and beautiful. Love natural looks.
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Meredith says
September 18, 2011 at 5:07 pmJust discovered this blog and absolutely loving it! I’m following via bloglovin’.
Keep the great posts coming 🙂
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Leanna says
September 19, 2011 at 11:23 amHow did you style your hair in these pictures? My hair is my biggest problem it is long and pretty, but I no longer have an hour or more to sit and curl it with kids so it never looks pretty. I love the soft curls… please tell me how to do it!!!
Jessica Bland says
September 19, 2011 at 11:40 pmI love this and will definitely give it a try! I’m the total opposite! I don’t wear makeup, but want to just enough to brighten up my skin and eyes a little! And I love that you’re very flexible and affordable when it comes to the products! This sounds like a perfect regimen for me!
Ashley says
September 20, 2011 at 10:27 amWhich brow pencil do you use?
Thanks for the peek into your make-up routine. As someone who is hopeless in that department, I love seeing how other people get “put together.” You look beautiful!
Emily says
September 20, 2011 at 2:38 pmforgot step 7: nude lipstick
Emily says
September 20, 2011 at 2:39 pmyou forgot step 7: nude lipstick
Kim says
September 20, 2011 at 3:58 pmYou look amazing…very pretty!!
Kate C says
September 21, 2011 at 11:31 amDid you really say you put lipgloss on your eyebrows? The clear kind? I’ve used clear mascara before, but this is a new one to me….
Fay fay says
December 12, 2011 at 5:23 pmYou are soooooo beautiful. I can feel your insides glowing with beauty too. That baby will inherit GREAT genes.
Aisha says
October 28, 2012 at 7:10 amYou look so fresh-faced and pretty without the make up!
Jocelyne says
November 4, 2012 at 10:13 pmOh my gosh this is perfect and you look B-E-A-UTIFUL! Can’t wait ti try this out, hopefully I look as nice as you.
Elizabeth says
January 21, 2013 at 5:24 amI have used this a couple times & it looks fantastic. Thanks so much 🙂
Heidi says
February 2, 2014 at 3:58 pmI love how your makeup looks! I looked up the eye shadow you used as a highlighter and it looks like they discontinued it. Is there something else you would recommend? Thanks!
Deana says
February 5, 2014 at 11:44 amYou look beautiful, but I would make a couple of suggestions. First of all, never use Vaseline on your face. Vaseline is a petroleum product and can be very toxic to your body. Second, I would not suggest body lotion for your face; but definitely moisturize!
Mindy says
February 5, 2014 at 3:04 pmso simple and pretttty!
via says
August 4, 2014 at 11:31 pmyou don’t look pregnant on your pictures.. you look radiant and fresh 🙂
cass says
August 28, 2015 at 3:23 pmWow! So very pretty 🙂
Bernadette says
April 22, 2016 at 1:47 pmShe looks very refreshed and naturally beautiful
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