The basic difference is that 'natural' is referring to the style of makeup and 'neutral' refers to the colour tones you're using.
Natural makeup is typically neutral because the primary goal of natural makeup is to enhance your features while maintaining a minimalistic and understated appearance. It's often used for everyday looks and occasions where you want to appear fresh-faced and effortless.
The goal of a natural look is effortless skin and gently enhancing natural features such as cheek bone structure, jaw line and eye shape. It doesn't necessarily mean that you look like you don't have any makeup on, but it's not meant to be highly noticeable.
You may have heard this type of makeup being referred to as 'barely there' makeup or 'every day' makeup.
Here are some examples of natural makeup.
Neutral makeup refers to tones that match your skin's natural colouring. It's versatile and can be used in various styles including glam, which is what most people nowadays actually want for their wedding day.
The goal of this makeup is to create a look in whatever style you choose, using mainly taupe, browns and muted pinks.
Here are some examples of neutral makeup with various styles.
In summary, natural makeup aims to create an understated and barely-there look, emphasizing a fresh and simple appearance. Neutral makeup, on the other hand, encompasses a wider range of colours and techniques, allowing for more versatility and adaptability to different occasions and preferences.
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