Makeup, that is. Think you can get away with it?

Shu Uemura's "No makeup makeup" for summer isn't about naked faces - it's more complicated than just skipping the mascara.

The cosmetics firm's Attamet Watchararattapan says that the natural look they're aiming for has to start with beautiful skin.

That means wearing the right moisturiser and having frequent facial massages to help replenish the skin cells.

With great-looking skin, it's easier to look good with the least amount of makeup.

"Most women today already know a lot about makeup, so the main focus is more on highlighting and shading techniques," says Attamet.

"You look at your face in the light. Wherever the sun hits your face, that's where you should highlight it."

Of course, that's a little tricky in sunny Thailand.

As a general rule, Attamet says women with plump cheeks should highlight the lower cheeks, and women with more defined cheekbones should highlight that ridge of bone itself.

You highlight all of your strongest points: that sharp nose or, if you have beautiful eyes, the area just above the eyelids.

The colours you use should look natural - beige, light pink and soft browns on the eyelids, cheek and lips.

Follow up with loose powder to complete the look.

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6 quick steps

Here's how to achieve that "no makeup makeup" look:

* Wear a primer to set the makeup.

* Use concealer on the dark eye circles and freckles, but just enough to cover them.

* Follow up with UV under base or light base.

* Use pastel eye shadows instead of darker colours.

* Follow up with powder that matches your skin tone.

* Highlight your nose or cheeks with a highlighter, focusing on your best features.