Makeup techniques can sometimes be overwhelming. I still remember the first time I heard about contouring. YouTube was supposed to show me how. Let's just say that after blending, the war paint with dark and light streaks looked more like a carnival than a Kardashian look.
I learned two things from this experience. First, no matter what trend is currently IN, I don't have to look like a Kardashian; I can find my own unique look. Second, makeup made from natural ingredients helps me adapt the texture evenly to my skin tone. So, no more carnival—at least not involuntarily.
All colors in our UND GRETEL products are made from natural pigments. The textures are designed to be easy to apply and adapt to your skin tone. So, there's really no such thing as a "wrong" color when choosing foundation. Thanks to natural minerals, UND GRETEL products blend in with your complexion. However, to achieve a completely even skin tone, choosing a foundation that suits your skin type is beneficial.
To find the right tone, it helps to identify your skin undertone. You can ask yourself a simple question: What color do the veins on your wrist appear? Bluish? Then your skin undertone is rather cool. Do your veins have a greenish shimmer? Then you have a warm undertone.
We've compiled six more makeup tips and techniques so you can shine even as a beginner. Here are the makeup classics everyone wants:
No. 1 FLAWLESS SKIN
An even complexion with just two products
Let's start with the insider tip: Be sure to apply UND GRETEL makeup with your fingers. This way, body heat helps the LIETH Foundation bond better with the skin, and the makeup corrects the entire complexion while providing light coverage that looks very natural. For the perfect complexion, you only need two UND GRETEL magic words: LIETH and ILGE .
But now, let's go back to the beginning, very slowly. The same applies to perfect makeup as to the perfect dinner: wash your hands first. And in this case, your face too. Cleansed and well-cared-for facial skin is always the best basis for an even complexion.
The foundation can then be applied to the back of your hand and then to your facial skin with a fingertip. For redness and unevenness, it helps to dab a small amount of foundation onto the affected areas and let it dry briefly. Afterward, do not wipe the transitions back and forth; just dab to blend.
ILGE is your friend for the perfect finish. As a transparent, pressed powder, it's suitable for all skin types and complexions. Simply apply it to your face using the powder puff as desired. Because the powder doesn't build up, you can apply it as often as you like without weighing your skin down. The ultrafine particles act as a soft focus for facial features. When used in conjunction with LIETH, it perfectly sets your foundation.
No.2 GET THE GLOW
The tip for radiant, glossy lips and cheeks
For a natural glow look, the KNUTZEN gloss in the shade APRICOT SHIMMER is ideal for inexperienced hands. Let's start where you normally use the gloss—your lips. First, apply KNUTZEN generously to your lips. If you're looking for a glassy, mirrored look, you can't go wrong with this color. Then comes the trick for even fuller-looking lips: Simply dab the gloss slightly beyond the lip line. This creates a slightly shimmering glow on the lip line that also looks very well-groomed.
For a particularly fresh complexion, you can now apply the gloss to your cheekbones by lightly tapping. If you're unsure where exactly to apply the gloss, first feel the area of your cheekbone that stands out the most. This varies slightly for each cheekbone.
Then, at the highest point, begin dabbing KNUTZEN in. Et voilà—you'll be radiant with spring.
And now comes the coolest hack. You can also use KNUTZEN on your eyelids. To better control the intensity, apply a little of the gloss to the back of your hand. With your index finger, dab the gloss from the outer lid to the inner lid, creating a subtle blend. This way, you can conjure up the perfect glow look in just three minutes.
Anyone who is a little more experienced can also choose other colors depending on their look, mood and desire.
No.3 Natural Volume Doll Lashes
For a natural eye look with a WOW effect
Silky shimmer, as light as feathers – no matter what your look, creating beautiful, naturally long lashes has a secret recipe: curl them upwards with the first coat. With UND GRETEL WINT Mascara in CHESTNUT, you can create a natural look or a dramatic lift for an evening out. Once the first coat has dried, you can repeat it up to two times – the more intense the look will be.
Afterward, you can use the layering technique to lengthen your lashes. To do this, simply brush the lash brush to the tips and apply the color to the ends of the lashes. This way, WINT will give you the longest yet most natural-looking doll lashes. A perfect complement to the get-the-glow look.
No.4 Smokey Eyes
A classic for the eye
If there's one UND GRETEL product that's perfect for anything, it's the LUK Cream Eye Stick for expressive eyes. This little all-rounder isn't named that for nothing. LUK is the Middle High German word for happiness. In the shade BRONZE, the delicate golden shimmer makes brown eyes glow and brings out the depth of blue and green eyes.
LUK can be used as a kohl pencil in and around the eyes. For a unique eyeliner look, apply LUK directly along the lashes from the beginning to the end. Whether wide or narrow, the conical shape allows for easy application.
For a perfect yet simple smoky eye, sweep LUK over your eyelid. Blending is easy thanks to the soft and creamy texture with carnauba palm wax.
No. 5 Sun-Kissed Skin
The ideal contouring powder for inexperienced users
Remember my contouring faux pas from the beginning of this post? With SUNNE Contouring Powder, that won't happen. This multifaceted highlighting and tinting powder duo finely emphasizes individual facial features and visually lifts them. The lighter shade mattifies the face extensively and creates an even complexion. Pigment spots and wrinkles disappear in an instant.
The two custom-designed brushes make application child's play. The softer brush with the slightly longer bristles is ideal for applying the light powder all over the face. It's important to always start at the highest bone and spread the remaining powder all over the face.
Cheekbones and contours are highlighted with the darker counterpart, giving the face a Mediterranean warmth and a sun-kissed complexion.
With the slightly stiffer brush and shorter bristles, you can contour like a pro. To do this, gently apply the dark shade under the cheekbone, at the temples, and along the contour with the shorter brush, using circular motions to create optical depth. Those of us with the beginnings of a slight double chin can even use this shade to slightly enhance the chin shadow. This will accentuate the chin shadow, and the slight double chin will disappear as if by magic.
No. 6 Two lipsticks
Three different looks
True to the motto "make two into three," you can create a third berry tone by mixing the two TAGAROT lipstick shades PINK BLOSSOM and DAHLIA . This way, you can become your own makeup artist.
And here are the instructions for the color creation “BERRY BLOSSOM”.
For this look, it's important to first apply the color DAHLIA very heavily to your lips. Then, dab the color off with a paper towel (preferably unbleached) to apply a little more of the same color and blend it in with your fingers. To do this, simply tap the color lightly onto your lips. This is important because this technique allows the natural pigments to penetrate. The lipstick color will be even more intense and will last forever.
Then, apply a generous amount of TAGAROT PINK BLOSSOM to the center of your lips. Don't dab this layer—you're done!
Your custom color, "BERRY BLOSSOM," will make you shine with an incredibly fresh, berry-like, and springlike glow. Experiment and combine your favorite colors—there are no limits with this technique.
The confusion in front of the makeup mirror is now over. With these tips and tricks, you'll be well-equipped, even as a makeup beginner. You can find all the products for these techniques in our UND GRETEL shop . So, with that in mind: Make it up with makeup.
