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NYFW’s Softest Trend: Sleepy Girl Makeup

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Fashion Week beauty doesn’t always shout—sometimes it barely whispers. At Sandy Liang’s FW26 show, the most compelling statement came in the form of sleepy girl makeup: soft, flushed, and intentionally undone. Created by makeup artist Romy Soleimani in collaboration with Rare Beauty, the look leaned into vulnerability rather than polish. Think pastel pink cheeks, luminous skin, and gently emphasized under-eyes that capture that just-woke-up haze. It’s hyper-feminine, quietly intimate, and refreshingly wearable—here’s how to bring sleepy girl makeup into your real-life rotation, without losing its softness.

Glowy Base

Glow starts before makeup ever touches the skin. Begin with generous hydration, misting the face with a dewy spray to create a fresh, light-catching canvas. Opt for a fuller-coverage foundation, but use it sparingly—buffed in thin, seamless layers only where needed to preserve skin’s natural luminosity. Concealer follows the same philosophy: precise, minimal, and softly blended.

Skip sharp sculpting in favor of subtle definition. A creamy, matte contour lightly placed adds structure without disrupting the glow. Finish with a cool-toned, pastel pink blush, tapped gently onto the center of the cheeks with a fluffy brush. The result should feel airy and internal—like a flush that’s rising from within, not sitting on top of the skin.

Sleepy Girl Eyes & Lips

Sleepy girl eyes are all about softness with intention. Start by sweeping a muted brown shadow through the crease to add gentle depth, then layer a pearlescent liquid shadow across the lids for a glazed, light-reflecting finish. The contrast matters here—keep the lids luminous while subtly deepening just beneath the lower lash line with a reddish-brown shade to mimic that barely-rested haze. Trace the upper lash line with brown eyeliner, softly smudged, to define without sharpness. Curl the lashes, but leave mascara behind to preserve that airy, undone feel.

For lips, press a sheer pink lipstick into the mouth, letting the color blur naturally at the edges. Finish with a clear or pale pink gloss for a glassy sheen that echoes the flushed cheeks.

The result feels intimate and ethereal—proof that sleepy details, when done right, read less tired and more romantic.

@thezoereport

The glam at Sandy Liang FW26, dubbed “sleepy girl makeup” by MUA @Romy Soleimani, leaned into end-of-fashion-week fatigue. The team used a cool-toned @Rare Beauty brow pencil and pink lip liner under the eyes to create subtle dark circles. Team TZR is rocking the look au naturel today. 📷: TZR / Erin Lukas

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Filipino Bebot Makeup Is the Ultra-Glam Beauty Trend Taking Over

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Filipino beauty culture is quietly reclaiming space in today’s digital landscape, with bebot makeup reemerging as a striking expression of confidence, glamour, and self-definition. Rooted in early-2000s Filipino pop culture, the bebot aesthetic is unapologetically bold—defined by ultra-thin brows, frosted lids, glossy lips, and sun-warmed skin that radiates intention rather than excess.

Across social platforms, beauty creators are revisiting this look through dramatic before-and-after transformations, often set to Bebot, a cultural touchstone that amplifies the nostalgia without reducing the look to parody. The timing feels especially resonant. As Y2K beauty continues its cyclical return, bebot makeup stands apart by blending sultry maximalism with a distinctly Filipino sensibility—one that values presence, polish, and personality in equal measure.

What makes Bebot makeup endure is its adaptability. It can be worn at full intensity or subtly distilled into modern routines, offering a way to experiment with bold femininity while remaining deeply personal. Ahead, we break down the defining elements of bebot makeup and how to interpret the look in a way that feels intentional, contemporary, and true to its roots.

Base

Bebot makeup begins with complexion work that reads polished, bronzed, and deliberately sculpted. Start with a foundation one to two shades deeper than your natural skin tone, blending seamlessly to create a sun-warmed finish rather than an obvious contrast. The goal is coverage that looks perfected, not heavy.

Use a full-coverage concealer strategically—brightening under the eyes and carving beneath the brows to emphasize their dramatic, lifted shape. Set only where necessary, pressing a finely milled powder into the T-zone to maintain a smooth, matte balance while allowing the skin to retain dimension.

Warmth is essential. Sweep a matte bronzer across the temples, cheekbones, and jawline, blending thoroughly to contour without harsh edges. Finish with a warm, pink-toned blush placed high on the outer cheeks and diffused upward toward the temples, reinforcing the lifted, confident structure that defines the bebot look.

Eyes & Lips

Brows are precise and architectural. Using a fine-tip pencil, sharpen and slightly exaggerate the natural arch, keeping the tail clean and intentional rather than softly diffused. This structure anchors the rest of the look.

For the eyes, trace the upper lash line with a black pencil liner, then softly smudge it using a fingertip to create a sultry, worn-in effect. Run the same liner through the lower waterline to deepen intensity. Sweep a gunmetal-gray shadow across the lids, then press a metallic-silver shade at the center to catch the light—this frosted contrast is essential to the bebot aesthetic. Finish with a crisp, elongated wing using liquid liner, then curl lashes and apply generous coats of mascara for emphasis.

Lips lean overtly nostalgic. Define them with a dark brown lip liner, slightly overlining if desired, then layer a lighter nude or clear gloss at the center. Resist blending too seamlessly—the visible contrast is deliberate, echoing the high-glam, early-2000s finish that gives bebot makeup its unmistakable attitude.

@bellerodolfo

Replying to @__dennysart my gosh i was 14 when this was theee lewk

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Soft Lines, Lasting Impact: Romantic Eyeliner Hacks for a Flawless Wing

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Winged eyeliner has always been about effect. A slight lift at the outer corner can change the entire expression of the face—sharper, softer, more awake, more alluring. It’s a look that moves effortlessly between eras, moods, and levels of drama, which is why it never truly disappears. Achieving a great wing, however, doesn’t have to involve overworking the line or correcting mistakes layer by layer. Below, we’re sharing two simple eyeliner hacks that make the shape cleaner and the process easier, no matter the formula or skill level. The result is a wing that looks smooth, balanced, and beautifully controlled—never overdone.

Pencil Eyeliner

This hack comes from creator @lenkalul and works beautifully with pencil formulas, where control and a velvety glide matter most. Start with a short stroke from the upper lash line, extending just beyond the outer corner and following the eye’s natural downward sweep. From the lower lash line, draw a second line upward until the two meet, forming a subtle frame for the wing. Then, trace the top edge from the upper lash line to the end of the lower stroke in one smooth, flowing motion. A gentle pass with a cotton swab refines the edges before filling in the shape, leaving the wing clean, balanced, and softly defined, as if it were made to catch the light.

Liquid Eyeliner

This next hack brings a touch of whimsy while keeping results effortlessly polished. Begin by tapping a small amount of translucent loose powder onto the back of your hand. Using the flat top of a skincare bottle—like an eye cream or squeeze moisturizer—dip into the powder, and gently press along the natural line of your lower lash line. Repeat from the upper lash line to map out the wing. With a liquid eyeliner pen, fill in the space between the stamped lines, letting the shape come together in one crisp, fluid motion. Once the liner has dried, sweep away any excess powder. The result is a wing that looks sharp, precise, and luminous—carefully sculpted yet weightless, as if it were effortlessly lifted from the lash line itself.

With these simple techniques, the wing becomes more than a line—it’s a subtle lift, a soft frame, and a quiet moment of allure that moves with every blink.

@lenkalul

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Bare Lashes Are In: Beauty Girls Are Saying Goodbye to Mascara

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Bare lashes are redefining modern beauty as more makeup lovers embrace the no-mascara look for a cleaner, more intentional approach to glam.

Mascara has long been beauty’s ultimate safety net—the final swipe that makes everything feel finished, even on the most minimal days. But lately, that ritual is quietly unraveling. Beauty girls are stepping away from mascara altogether, embracing bare lashes not as an afterthought, but as a deliberate choice. What’s unexpected is how seamlessly this shift fits into bolder, more expressive makeup moments. Even as glam leans richer and more dimensional in 2026, the no-mascara look remains firmly in place.

Rooted in the skin-forward era we’ve been living in, skipping lashes feels less like subtraction and more like refinement. The payoff goes beyond aesthetics: faster mornings, gentler nights, and makeup that feels lighter yet more intentional. At first, letting go of mascara might feel like breaking a long-standing rule—but once you see how polished and modern bare lashes can look, there’s a good chance you won’t miss it. Ahead, we’re breaking down a pared-back glam approach that proves impact doesn’t require a single coat of mascara.

Base

Aligned with the skin-forward makeup trend, this base focuses on fresh, hydrated skin that feels effortless yet polished. Begin with a nourishing skincare routine to create a supple, luminous canvas that enhances natural radiance. Follow with a lightweight skin tint or CC cream to even the complexion while allowing skin’s natural texture to shine through.

Gently apply concealer under the eyes, pressing it in with clean fingers so it melts seamlessly into the skin for a soft, brightened effect. To add warmth and subtle dimension, lightly sweep a bronzer—like the Warm Wishes Soft Matte Powder Bronzer—across the forehead and high points of the cheekbones. Finish with a natural blush, keeping placement lifted along the cheekbones with a soft touch across the nose, creating a fresh, modern flush that complements a minimal, no-mascara makeup look.

Eyes & Lips

Begin by perfecting your brows so each hair is neatly groomed, framing your eyes naturally. On the lids, sweep a medium-brown eyeshadow for a soft wash of color, adding a slightly deeper shade only if you want subtle dimension. For this no-mascara makeup look, less is more—keeping the eyes effortlessly polished while staying true to the bare-lash trend.

Define your eyes without mascara by lining the upper and lower waterlines with a waterproof eyeliner, connecting the inner and outer corners to subtly enhance the natural lash line.

For lips, outline with a warm brown lip liner and finish with a clear or sheer gloss to achieve a soft, polished effect. This minimal glam approach proves that the no-mascara trend doesn’t sacrifice sophistication—bare lashes and natural definition are all you need for a modern, elevated beauty look.