It is now 2016 and our infamous resolutions are set. Whether it is to hit the gym more often or to add some delicious fiber to our diet, we are indeed motivated to make sure we reach our goals by the end of this year.

As we know, makeup is a confidence applied to face. So what is your new year resolution when it comes to makeup? Will you be sticking to your same daily routine, or will you spice it up a little? Either way is fine, but a great suggestion for this year isto embrace your natural look!

Here’s a few tips on how to get this natural look going for the New Year:

Brush up those brows!

Yes, 2015 was a year of the bold brow. But this year, why not take a different route? Instead of constantly filling your brows in with a pencil and buying numerous Anastasia brow kits (which works wonders I should say), make room for easier-going arches that are effortlessly brushed-up and feathery. This leads your brows to look nicely polished and basically the way that they should be.

Go for bold beautiful lips!

Let’s make 2016 a year where we love our perfectly lined pouts and line them in a way that showcases what we got! No more need for over lining, and push away those crazy lipstick shades. This year it’s all about neutral and classic shades such as crimson, pinks, deep burgundies, and gorgeous nudes. And to take proper care of your lips, don’t forget to moisturize!

Take the contour down a notch!

Some of us definitely love to contour, but instead of making contouring your entire face a commitment, how about “spot treating” it? This basically means that you choose one area to accentuate, instead of doing an entire area, so you look more naturally contoured. Whether you choose to contour your cheekbones, jawline, or nose, you will still benefit from the effects of the contour, but this time your look will appear more natural.

Text: Sarah Ndjongo