Although you may be feeling less than beautiful due to the most common pregnancy symptoms, it is the perfect time to go light on the makeup and let your natural beauty shine through. Here are some simple tips for flawless makeup during pregnancy:

Lighten up on the cover up. Hormones are driving your body to change your face's moisture-balance and the added pounds add more softness to the face. Let your natural skin shine through whenever possible. If you're going to cover-up, consider your skin's changes. For dry skin, try a light, tinted moisturizer. For oily skin, use a tiny bit of tissue paper to dab at any oily areas throughout the day to achieve glowing, but not shiny skin. A mineral-based powder is your best bet for cover-up. If you have acne or irritated areas, look for more yellow-toned cover-ups to counteract the redness. Always wear some type of sun protection  if you are going to be spending time outdoors. The sun's rays react with skin cells to produce melasma - dark splotches of skin that can take a long time to fade.

Waterproof your eye makeup. Increased sweating and crying are both common during pregnancy. Switch to waterproof mascaras and eyeliners to keep your eyes looking fresh.

Accentuate your lips. People pay a lot of money for larger lips, but you've come by yours naturally. Play them up with your favorite lip color. Wine-stained lip colors are fall's hottest trend.

Has your makeup routine changed since becoming pregnant?

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