Look Like a Filter in REAL LIFE: Beginner-Friendly Soft Glam Makeup Tutorial

Introduction: Achieve the Filter Look in Real Life ✨

Hey beauties! 👋 Have you ever wanted to look like you’re wearing a filter in real life? Well, you're in luck because Nicki Marie is here to show you how to achieve that flawless, soft glam look that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're getting ready for a night out or simply want to feel like a supermodel in your everyday life, this tutorial will guide you through a beginner-friendly makeup look that makes you glow without trying too hard. Let’s dive in and create that filter-like beauty! 💖

Step 1: Skin Prep – Hydration and Glow 💧

Before jumping into makeup, you need to start with a healthy skin base. Nicki begins by using her favorite skincare products:

• The Ordinary Niacinamide: For evening out the skin tone and controlling oil.

• Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue: Perfect for hydrating and prepping the under-eye area.

• Supergoop Glow Screen: This sunscreen also gives a beautiful glow to the skin, leaving a radiant finish.

Pro Tip: Start with hydrated skin to ensure that your makeup looks smooth and dewy. Skincare is key to achieving that natural glow that makes you look like you're wearing a filter! 🌟

Step 2: Foundation – Glowy, Filter-Like Skin 🌞

For that filter effect, the key is using a foundation that provides good coverage without feeling heavy. Nicki uses the NARS Liquid Radiant Foundation in the shade Fiji, which gives her that flawless, glowing skin without looking cakey. This foundation is a game-changer, providing medium coverage while still letting your skin look like skin.

Apply foundation evenly and blend upwards to avoid pulling your face down. You want to create that lifted look from the start! Pro Tip: When applying foundation, use a damp beauty blender to ensure it blends seamlessly into your skin for that smooth, airbrushed finish. 💖

Step 3: Concealer and Contour – Lift and Brighten ✨

To get the supermodel glow, Nicki uses a combination of concealer and cream bronzer to sculpt her face. Here's how to achieve that snatched look:

• Concealer: Use a brightening concealer under your eyes and along the high points of your face (like the forehead and chin) to create lift. Nicki loves using Makeup by Mario Concealer for this.

• Contour: Apply cream contour to the sides of your face, jawline, and forehead. This creates natural-looking dimension and gives your face a lifted, sculpted appearance.

Blend, blend, blend! The longer you take to blend, the flawless your makeup will look. Pro Tip: Use a fluffy contour brush to get a soft, airbrushed finish. You want to create shadows, not harsh lines! 💕

Step 4: Blush – Rosy Glow 🌸

Nicki opts for a soft, peachy blush to add warmth to her face. She uses Charlotte Tilbury Glow Blush in the color Peach, which provides the perfect amount of color without being too overpowering.

Apply the blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend it upwards to lift the face. You can also apply a little bit of blush to your eyelids for that rosy, sun-kissed look.

Pro Tip: Use a small blush brush for precise application, and don’t forget to blend well so it looks seamless with your foundation. 🌞

Step 5: Setting – Matte Finish with a Glow 💫

Now that the face is looking flawless, it’s time to set everything in place. Nicki uses a translucent setting powder to lock in the concealer under her eyes, making sure it doesn't crease. She also lightly applies powder to the T-zone to control shine but leaves the rest of her face glowing.

For the rest of the face, Nicki uses a fluffy brush to apply a light dusting of powder, ensuring a natural, dewy finish. Setting spray comes next to lock everything in place and keep that fresh glow throughout the day. 💖

Step 6: Eyes – Soft Glam with a Smoky Touch 👁️

Nicki keeps the eyes simple yet sexy, perfect for a soft glam look that enhances your natural beauty. Here’s how she does it:

• Cut Crease: Nicki uses a brown eyeshadow to create a subtle cut crease. It’s not too bold, just enough to give the eyes a smoky, sultry look.

• Shimmer: She adds a little shimmer to the lid to give her eyes that glassy effect, making them pop.

• Liner: Use a brown eyeliner on the lower lash line to create definition without being too harsh. Nicki loves using Maven Beauty Palette for this.

Pro Tip: For that “supermodel stare,” make sure to curl your lashes and apply a thick coat of volumizing mascara. If you want a more dramatic look, apply half lashes for that perfect lifted effect! 👁️

Step 7: Lips – The Perfect Nude 💋

For the lips, Nicki goes for a nude lip combo that enhances her natural lip shape:

• Lip Liner: Start with a brown lip liner to define your lips. Overline slightly for a fuller look.

• Lip Gloss: Nicki uses a nude gloss to add some shine and make her lips look plump.

Her go-to gloss is from Ruby Kisses Butter Bomb in the color Nude, topped off with NYX Butter Gloss in Fortune Cookie. It’s the perfect subtle nude that complements any soft glam look! 💖

Step 8: Setting the Look – All Day Glow 🌟

To finish off the look, Nicki uses a setting spray to ensure that everything stays in place all day long. She loves using One Size Setting Spray for that extra glow that sets the makeup without making it look too matte.

Spray your face evenly and let it dry for that fresh, filter-like finish! Pro Tip: Hold the setting spray about 6-8 inches away from your face to ensure an even application. 💦

Conclusion: The Filter Look is All About Natural Beauty 💖

And there you have it—a soft glam look that makes you look like you’re wearing a filter in real life! From dewy skin to smoky eyes and a natural lip, this makeup tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their natural features with a touch of glam. Whether you're a beginner or a makeup pro, this step-by-step guide will help you achieve that supermodel glow.

Let me know in the comments if you're going to try this look, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more makeup tutorials! 💖✨

Credits

Huge thanks to @Nicki Marie for this gorgeous tutorial! Check out the full video here: Look Like a Filter in REAL LIFE Makeup Tutorial | Beginner Friendly Soft Glam.