Do You Need a Makeunder?

Why "less is more" can change your life.

Less Is More - There is something amazing about discovering the more natural you — the one without the outrageous eye shadow, the extra-long false lashes or the heavy foundation. Just look what it did for Nicki Minaj!   See what a makeunder can do for you and get some tips on how to pull it off. By Kellee Terrell  (Photo: Inti St. Clair/Blend Images/Corbis)
Sign of Maturity - We won't tell you when, but at some point, you’ll want to toss or at least set aside the heavy liners, eye colors and other over-the-top choices for special occasions. Scaling down means that you may be growing up, which isn’t a bad thing.   (Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)
Look More Contemporary (And Younger) - While makeup can unquestionably enhance your appearance, too much of it can, in fact, make you look dated, dull and older. Caked-on is what you don’t want. Instead, learn to use a minimalist approach that will not only slash years off of your appearance, but also help you in loving the skin you’re in.  (Photo: GettyImages)Change the Perception - While your outward appearance doesn’t define everything about you, sometimes a makeunder can really change the way you are perceived — for the better.   (Photo: Benjamin A. Peterson/Mother Image/mother image/Corbis)

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Less Is More - There is something amazing about discovering the more natural you — the one without the outrageous eye shadow, the extra-long false lashes or the heavy foundation. Just look what it did for Nicki Minaj! See what a makeunder can do for you and get some tips on how to pull it off. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Inti St. Clair/Blend Images/Corbis)

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