Natural Makeup Looks for Warmer Weather
Currently trending (and with no signs of slowing down), natural makeup looks may seem like a subtler everyday choice. But thanks to its versatility, this style frequently graces magazine covers, runways and the sculpted faces of celebrities. With a focus on enhanced skin, golden hues and soft tones, the ‘no makeup’ makeup look is a natural fit for summer.
Especially in warmer weather, natural eye makeup and base products take precedence. Skin looks its best in summer when it’s able to breath – and the applications and formulations specific to this makeup look are lightweight, skin-boosting, and usually non-comedogenic (meaning they won’t block pores).
While natural makeup looks appear minimal, there’s a certain degree of precision and strategy involved to achieve a soft, subtle end result. In this guide, we’re lifting the curtain on natural summer makeup looks with our seven-step expert-approved routine. But first – a quick note on why we’re so enamoured with natural makeup looks in warmer weather.

Why we love natural makeup looks for summer
More activity and time outdoors in hot weather means increased oil flow, so it’s important to consider makeup as seasonal. Enter: natural makeup looks for summer.
Blemish-prone skin, dry and sensitive skin can experience stress in hot weather, but supportive and light makeup can actually assist skin types against environmental triggers.
Some other advantages to wearing natural foundation, blush and eye makeup in warm weather include:
How to do the ‘no makeup’ makeup look in 7 steps
To avoid product drying, caking or sitting on top of your skin, it’s important to start with a well-nourished base and avoid overapplying makeup. Alongside the right products, minimalism and simplicity really is the key to natural makeup looks for summer – but there are, of course, ways to apply each step for an elevated final result.
Read on as we demystify application techniques to help you master soft, natural makeup looks. Soon enough, these steps will simply become second nature.
Step 1: Focus on essential skincare
The radiant skin you see in the best natural makeup looks is a result of real complexions, and not just products alone; and, to achieve a long-lasting glow, makeup artists apply natural foundation onto beautifully hydrated and refreshed skin. Before creating your soft natural makeup look, then, make skincare your first step.
Skincare routines are unique, but there are at least three universal products for natural summer makeup: cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen.
- Cleanser: Always remove impurities from skin as a first step so you can work from a clean canvas. Designed for clarity and comfort, Crema Nera Supreme Foam-In-Cream Cleansing Moisturiser is suitable for all skin types.
- Moisturiser: Firmed, plumped and bouncy skin is integral to natural makeup looks, and everyday application of deep moisturisers can help achieve this. Crema Nera Neocream hydrates skin and helps to improve texture at an intercellular level.
- Sunscreen: With summer comes more sun exposure, meaning it’s more important than ever to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Ensure that you always apply a broad-spectrum SPF over your face and neck as the final step before makeup.

Step 2: Prime the skin
After you’ve applied skincare, your skin will have absorbed supportive ingredients. But to create the right base for your natural summer makeup look, primer is essential. This step stops makeup from sitting on top, fading, or transferring – and provides further hydration.
Armani beauty’s UV Master Primer enhances and illuminates complexions to provide a soft halo effect. Included in the formula is hydrating glycerin to brighten and improve skin’s texture, and SPF40 UV protection from UV radiation. For best results, apply with clean hands: massaging the primer from the centre outwards until absorbed.
Step 3: Apply a natural foundation base
Complexions are the focal point of natural makeup looks in summer – and here, we’re aiming for hydration and enhanced natural tones. So opt for a lightweight foundation that nourishes the skin, but doesn’t transfer in hot weather. Luminous Silk Foundation unifies with natural skin, using Microfil™ technology to brighten skin and radiate light. For added dewiness, you can mix two parts foundation with one part moisturiser, applying from the centre outwards with a Designer Shaping Foundation Brush. If you need a little help finding the right shade, explore our expert guide on how to choose foundation for your skin tone.
If you prefer an even lighter natural makeup base when the weather gets really warm, simply apply the Luminous Silk Lightweight Liquid Concealer. We suggest using a ‘pinprick’-sized amount and only applying where needed (for example dark under eye circles and on blemishes), before buffing well into your skin.
Step 4: Warm up the cheeks
The key to all good natural makeup looks for summer is to amplify the skin’s natural tones and flush. This is where a touch of bronzer and blush can really warm up the complexion and emphasise that sun-kissed glow.
Start with the Luminous Silk Bronzing Powder, dusting across areas of the face that the sun would naturally hit – along the hairline, the bridge of the nose and the highest points of the cheeks. Then, finish off your ‘no makeup’ makeup look with Neo Nude A-Blush: dabbing along the natural contour of your cheekbone and gently blending, before moving upwards to sculpt and define.
Step 5: Keep it light on eyes and brows
A ‘no makeup’ makeup look is primarily about avoiding over application. The focus here is realistically natural eye makeup – so sidestep the eyeshadow or heavy mascara here. Instead, light swipes of Eyes To Kill Classico Mascara are all you need to open up and extend the eye area and achieve the perfect soft makeup look.
Soft, fluffy brows are the perfect accessory to any natural makeup look to gently frame the face. Depending on how thick or sparse your brows are, you may opt to lightly fill them in with the Smooth Silk Brow Pencil or apply a clear brow gel, brushing upwards and outwards.
Step 6: Go for gloss
When it comes to lipstick for a soft natural makeup look, we prefer to take a ‘less is more’ approach. Lip gloss is the perfect hydrating summer alternative to a liquid lipstick and is easy to re-apply when on the go. We suggest a swipe of the Prisma Glass Lip Gloss over your lips for enhanced shine and hydration. You may opt for ’Clear Shine’ for a truly minimal look, a summery pink shade like ‘Candy Halo’, or Cherry Glaze’ for something more striking.
Step 7: Set your final look
The best way to stop makeup transferring throughout the day is to set your makeup. There are a couple of ways to do this, and the most effective method will depend on your skin type and desired effect. For instance, if your skin is on the drier side, a setting spray is a great option for locking in your soft makeup look while promoting hydration.
If your end goal is oil control, however, a setting powder will be perfect for extending the wear of your makeup and mattifying those shine-prone areas. Our pick is the Luminous Silk Glow Fusion Face Powder, a thin-textured powder that gently fuses with the skin to amplify your natural glow.
Now you’ve mastered the technique for natural makeup looks – but maybe your complexion is looking a little lacklustre. If so, join Armani Beauty as we share our foolproof radiant skincare routine for dull skin.