The sexy low-key makeup look you need in your arsenal

Sexy Low-Key Makeup Look You Need In Your Arsenal - Jessica Gomes

Master subtle sultry in seconds

marie claire Contributor / April 10 2018

You know what’s sexy? Looking like you didn’t even have to try to look that good. That’s what this makeup look is – effortlessly smokin’. Five steps that take five minutes max – what more could you want?!

1

Base

“You want a radiant complexion,” says makeup artist Nigel Stanislaus. Our Review Crew® loves COVERGIRL Vitalist Healthy Elixir Foundation.

COVERGIRL Vitalist Healthy Elixir Foundation

2

Cheeks

“Apply bronzer or peach blush from the temples to the centre of the apple of the cheeks,” says Stanislaus. Try Too Faced Papa Don’t Peach Blush.

Too Faced Papa Don't Peach Blush

3

Eyes

Peach and bronze shades keep everything mono-chromatic. Reach for Revlon Colorstay Crème Eye Shadow in Caramel, Honey and Crème Brulee.

Revlon Colorstay Crème Eye Shadow in Caramel, Honey and Crème Brulee

4

Brows and lashes

Go for groomed brows and “soft lashes defined with a little spike for a doll-like effect”, says Stanislaus. Try Sisley Phyto Sourcils Design on your brows, and L’Oréal Paris Paradise Mascara on your lashes.

Sisley Phyto Sourcils Design and L'Oréal Paris Paradise Mascara

5

Lips

Think creamy mattes in peach and nude (prep with a lip balm first to ensure your pout is in peak condition). For your lip colour, try Maybelline New York Color Sensational Inti-Matte Nudes Lipstick in Peach Buff.

Maybelline New York Color Sensational Inti-Matte Nudes Lipstick in Peach Buff

Want an equally effortless hairstyle to match? Then you'll love this imperfectly perfect swept-up bun.

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Do you love this subtle yet sexy makeup look or do you prefer something more smoky or bold-lipped?

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A beauty editor and vitamin C fanatic who has worked across a range of print and digital publications, including Stellar, marie claire, Gritty Pretty and Badlands Journal.