I have an almost translucent complexion, so I'm big on a good foundation and powder. I rely on matte lipstick that is a color that looks genuinely natural on me, whether closer to a nude or a darker variety. Mac makes some great ones, like these named "Naturally Transformed" and "Persistence", respectively. I suppose I like to trick people: "I woke up like this!"

I like to use a soft but nearly-black eyeliner as well, and sometimes eyeshadows, in nice dark greens or blues which offset my dark eyes and hair nicely. But that's pretty much it.. I don't use concealer, just use more foundation and powder under my eyes or other spots that are especially translucent, because I think it ends up looking more natural without involving the additional texture of a concealer. Most people don't think I wear makeup at all, except when I've put on colorful eyeshadow. (Success!)

I mostly just do it so that people don't ask me if I'm sick or what's wrong with me, which the translucence of my skin tends to cause them to do. But having an artistic eye, I do end up enjoying the process and getting it right. I have kind of a huge collection of eyeshadow, and can get fairly creative with them for the right event, along the lines of: