Many girls have asked me what is the easiest and most natural looking makeup you can use?
The answer is simple, and most of you will roll your eyes to it.
Don’t wear any makeup…
It’s as easy as that.
Believe it or not, your skin benefits from makeup. Wearing foundation gives your skin sun protection, about SPF 8. Now you need at least 15, but SPF 8 is better than nothing right?
Don’t let this give you an excuse to wear makeup at every waking hour. You should give your skin a break from makeup. I usually don’t wear makeup on Sunday. I just wear a light moisturizer and lip balm.
The trick is, when you don’t need to wear makeup, remove it right away. If you have to go out later, apply a fresh application of makeup instead because your pores will build up sebum and block your pores if you leave your makeup on for more then 10+ hours. Thus clogging them and later forming nasty pimples.
I ALWAYS remove my makeup before I sleep. Even after I am so so tired that I can barely brush my teeth, I remove every inch of makeup on my skin. It takes a great deal of discipline to grow accustomed to this routine, but it is a MUST if you wear makeup on a daily bases. It will pay off later. Sleeping with makeup on ages your skin faster…unless you crave to have wrinkles now then go for it!
Now I am not one of those girls who takes photos of herself with no makeup and claim how ugly I look. I don’t fish for compliments from people to reassure me that I look good without makeup. I know I’m not hideous without it (rememeber it’s not ego, it’s confidence), but I know for a fact I look a BAGILLION times better with makeup. It’s okay, I’m confident to post photos of myself without makeup. Heck, you’ve seen videos of me with no makeup. Shrugs, doesn’t bother me. No one is perfect.
So give your skin a break, and let it breath. You air out your carpet and house, so why not your skin?
But I’ll tell you this. It’s easier to pull off the all natural look if you have clear skin. You don’t need big doe like eyes, a tiny nose and great hair. You can have all of the above, but if your skin is in bad shape, you’ll have a harder time pulling off the no makeup look.
Remember, reduce your dark circles. Clear your blemishes. Even out your skin tone, and you can pull off the no makeup look with ease. Haha, I know it’s easier said than done, but I am confident you can do it!
I’ll help along the way too =)
Kindly,
Michelle Phan
I agree with every word you said =D I always take my make-up of when I go to sleep. It just doesn’t feel right when I wear make-up at night. I like the way I look without make-up (though I have spots and acne, I’m 14 and I’m in the middle of my puberty!) But I’m working on my skin now by applying once in a week the Facial Cupcake Mask from Lush, it works so well! But I agree with what you say, I look way better with than without =D
It was so much fun to read all the articles on your site. Your vids are entertaining and I’ll be a subscriber till the end =D
Hugs ‘n kisses, Bear. =D
I think there are a lot of girls who can still pull off the zit-faced look with their other features. Good looks isn’t everything and neither are pictures that don’t really show what one looks like in person, W/O the cake.
You are so right!!
Hi, Michelle. I love your tutorials , they really help me so much.
I agree with every word you say in here.
I have horriblly large pores and you can imagine what my nose is suffering.
I really need cure advice from you.
Love you !
Hey Michelle,
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I love you with makeup, or without! You’re beautiful either way
I do think you’re an inspiration to all girls out there, and I really appreciate your tips on how to reduce aging (now when we’re still young) i.e. by not tugging on our eyelids etc.
You are amazing!
Keep going
Hi Michelle I love your videos
I’m eight and I asked my mommy to type this 
I love how you tell us all to be confident and believe in ourselves and stuff.. I am now trying to be confident.
You look great w/o makeup btw!
Well…I can’t agree with Michelle anymore…I do not wear makeup everyday…as a matter of fact, I ONLY wear makeup when I am going out like Thursday and Saturday nights….and I try to restrict it to the night time when I am about to go out then I put on my makeup…and as for daily life, I will go by without any makeup…I only apply moisturiser with SPF protection…and lip balm…
And what I am trying to say is that having beautiful and spotless skin is 1000 times more beautiful than putting on makeup…I am not bragging but I do have skin like Michelle which is spotless and smooth…and my ’secret’ is to avoid alcohol and cigarettes…MOST importantly, drinking tea with a lot of anti oxidant…it is just my personal opinion…=)
I agree thanks for all your help
Your youtube fan, Jackie
a girl for macau. you have a great skill in making up-v-
You’re so right.
Every time I sleep with makeup I only find new pimples all over my face.
Great advice!
/Biz
your so insiprational
Michelle…we love you w/o makeup. you look so great…i wish we could see more of the natural gorgeous you!
great advice! The only thing is I have hereditary dark circles that are *real* bad- can you suggest anything? I drink enough water, limit my salt intake and sleep for 7/8 hrs…and have heard the tea bag, cold spoons etc. and nothing works!
Hey Michelle,
I just kind of stumbled across one of your videos one day on youtube and thought you had a very elegant and beautiful look, then i realised that you where actually doing a makeup tutorial but i was literally captured by your beauty, and even though i am a guy and have absolutley no interest in makeup i just could not stop watching!….the moral of the story?…i dont know….but i did get my girlfriend to watch some of your videos so she could pick up some makeup tips, lord knows she needs em!…also it makes her jealous when i talk about how pretty you are..lol!..
Hey, what camera do you have?
hi
Michelle
my name is Pierina i’m a 16 year old girl and i live in Lima, Perú .. i’m inspired by your videos .. the first time i saw your videos i started to take care of my skin and my body .. i’m more self confident now!
Please help!
i’m loooking for a webpage that gives tips for BODY CARE .. like for example .. legs, bows, hands etc!
would be so awesome if you start making videos for that!
i will appreciated..
love and kisses!
from Peru
Pierina
sorry for some mistakes in the writing
i´m learning
LOVE!
by the way!
you look amazing without makeup!
i do the same on Sundays!
naked skin! right?
muahh
I agree with you, michelle!
Anyway, i do have hideous dark eye circles. Can u recommend any products or any ways to reduce it a few shades? Its really dark -__-
Hi Michelle, you are totally right, and thanks for this post, I didnt know you should remove make-up before its been 10 hours. I also always remove m make-up even if Im to tired. It does require discipline, but you do get alot in return. Much love, zsuzsi
Bella, you should use a concealer-stick that has a salmon-colour, not a light colour. Your circles will disapear.
Hey, I was wondering about your thoughts on glycolic acid? I’m looking to clear my skin and remove the scarring, and I was wondering if you ever tried it.
I do use that.. but how nice would it without makeup? Im using skII signs eye cream but it doesnt seem to have any effect.
Hi Michelle,
On the days you do wear make up, what brand and shade foundation do you use? I watched your CVS foundation video and am inspired to try a few. However, being an Asian girl I find it hard to find a foundation color that is not too red or too white for my skin tone. Can you offer some top recommendations (drug or department) so I can cut down the number of trial and error?
Thanks!
that is sooo true.
I have a huge pinple on my face now….T T….
Hi Michelle,
I was searching for oil paint tutorials when I stumbled upon your make-up video’s. I was really impressed by the professionality and your skills as a make-up artist. I saw in your post you having difficulties with wordpress, if you like I can help you out and change your template. You can contact me on my emailadres.
PS: No charges, just offering help from one artist to another
Kind regards,
Nancy
AWWW…you look so good, finally someone that agrees that thinking you look good is confidence dont ego.
Here is my photo without makeup (fear the freckles) http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs211.snc1/7827_145150382311_613342311_3230183_7721391_n.jpg (lol, so many freckles)
lol, So many red head hates there freckles, i love my freckles, cos they make me, me!
I love all your makeup advice and you rock!!1
hi! im a norwegian girl. so im sorry tath im not so good in english. but to the point, i wonder you buy your make-up, I have not seen those brands in norway be fore, can you tell me tath (in a blog post?) and one thing seems IQQU, or is it just bullshit?
btw, you look real good !:-D
I so agree with spending every moment you can without makeup. i remove mine every single nite and to sleep with it i seriously who have to pass out with not intention of waking up and then it still feels yucky. I dont wear makeup weekend unless i am going out. I love your videos and i love what you have to say.
-Kati-
yeah…that’s right…natural beauty….love it…
Hey Michelle!Watching your videos and reading your posts is delightful,you always engage yourself for others and you are so right in what you are saying,I think it is very important for a girl to feel good also without makeup and you surely do!I think your beauty is not only physical but comes also from your inner strenght..it ’s like this for every girl.I love your advices,keep on working like you do,you are a great girl.
Yeah you do look beautiful without make-up but I guess it’s easiest when you have the perfect skin. I’m wearing make up on a daily basis because I have so many pimples… It’s just the way it is, I couldn’t go out without make-up.
Cheers !
Please, NEVER end your blog or channel. I dont care if you do it until your 35!
hey michelle its claudia I know you dont know who I am but I was on youtube one day and saw a girl who was really pretty ( wich was you ) and klicked on it and ever since Ive been obsessed with your videos ( oh and so is my mom ) o.k just wanted to tell you that peace out
by the way were can I get iQQU
AS a father I am impressed with your web site. So impressed that I told my daughter that she should spend time reading and reviewing your video’s ( heck you even gave me a run for the money on that business card trick ).
good luck on your web site and your product line.
mojomike
Awesome blog as always with or without makeup you just look beautiful I wonder how it goes for the girl I’m in love with well at least its something to talk about when I talk to her.. =3
Thank you! That is the point I have been trying to get accross to all my friends you don’t need makeup to be beautiful.the only thing I Where is coverup for my pimples. You rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks
i have blemish problems for 8 yrs and its getting worst… so make-up is the only things that makes me feel pretty!
I saw a “You Tube” video on the main page with a stunningly beautiful woman as the main focus so I was just curious. Like you need make up girl…
Michelle, can you tell us what make up remover you use?
Hi,Michelle,I really think you are beautiful!
Hey Michelle, I’m doing this project for my general education class about time management. We have to interview successful people about their time management strategies. I really want to interview you!!!! but didnt know how to get through to you because ur email is only used for business. I hope you get to read my comment here.
if you have some spare time can you please answer these questions for me?
1. Do you use a daily, weekly, and/or monthly planner or a “to do” list? If so, how do you prioritize your schedule?
2. How do you manage your time to meet both your personal and professional commitments?
3. What do you recommend that students do to best manage their time?
It would mean a lot to me, thanks
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Hi Michelle,
I just want say I think that your a gorgeous natural beauty and that I’ve NEVER seen a make up guru like you, who uses make-up in such an unique and artistic way. I always watch your video’s!
Keep up the good work!
XX
Hey Michelle,
I know you get a ton of comments on this website but I would really appreciate it if you gave me a quick advice for my question…
I know you’re really busy but my question is:
What is the best way to take off make-up?
I usually just wash my face off at night but should I invest in a good make-up remover?
Thanks!
Anne
I have an off topic question. I went back to one of your xanga posts about On the Go: CVS Skin Care Review. I’m so confused about what type of skin I have. It’s oily on my nose but dry on my forehead and nose too. I hate how dry/oily it gets on my nose. Any tips on products (cleansers, moisturizers) if you can?
Also, I see you use your 14 day Serum in your recent videos. Do you use that only for 14 days or you can use it longer?
Thanks so much!
-Nicole
michelle, what’s the best way to even out your skin tone? what toner do you use?
i am SO anal about removing all makeup before i go to bed. no matter how drunk and sloppy or tired i am, i always wash my face!!
This is so true (:
Do you consider tinted moisturizer makeup ?