Creators have discovered a new muse for their latest beauty trend: Shalom Harlow, the supermodel and actress known for her sultry ’90s glamour. Her look features effortlessly arched eyebrows, silver smoky eyes, and ruby-red lips, all of which epitomize sophistication. Given the recent resurgence of nostalgic beauty trends, it’s no surprise that the Shalom Harlow makeup style is finally gaining attention. Scroll ahead for a step-by-step guide on how to recreate her iconic look.
Shalom’s thin, high-arched brows are a defining feature. Start by brushing your brows upwards and filling them in with a precise brow pen for definition. Apply a brightening concealer to the brow bone and under-eye area to create a lifted, illuminated effect. Blend seamlessly for a flawless base.
Eyes
Her signature silver smoky eye is both striking and elegant. Using a gray-toned eyeshadow palette, like Makeup by Mario’s Master Mattes, apply the lightest shade all over the lid, extending up to the brows. Use a medium gray to shade the outer corners, blending with a touch of soft purple for added depth. Tap a shimmery ivory shade onto the inner lids to brighten the eyes. For definition, line the eyes completely using a sharp black pencil, encircling the upper and lower waterlines for an edgy effect. Deepen the lower lash line with black eyeshadow for added drama. Finish by curling your lashes and applying a lengthening mascara.
Cheeks & Lips
After completing your base routine, use a contour stick to softly sculpt the cheekbones and nose for a lifted effect. Add a touch of blush to the apples of the cheeks, blending upward, and highlight the high points for a luminous finish. Finally, overline your lips using a deep brick lip liner, blending slightly for a diffused effect before topping with a rich red gloss for a plump pout.
And just like that, you’ve perfected the essence of Shalom Harlow’s beauty – sultry, bold, and effortlessly chic.
YouTuber Teaira Walker shares her flawless everyday makeup routine in this tutorial. She gives herself a glossy lip, a natural eye, and a matte complexion. Our favorite part? Her fake lashes. They give her extra oomph without going over the top.
Foundation-Free and Fly
If you’d rather skip the foundation or CC cream, give this tutorial by Melanin Michie a try. She uses minimal product and artfully placed concealer on areas of discoloration to achieve a luminous, healthy complexion. It accentuates her skin without covering it up. In the market for a new concealer? Check out the Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer. Just don’t forget to put on SPF if you’re going outside.
Glow Baby, Glow
In the no-makeup makeup tutorial ahead, YouTuber Briana Monique shares some tips for getting your glow on without looking slick or oily. She opts for lightweight, dewy, and radiant complexion products, sparkly liquid highlighter, and high-shine clear gloss (we love the Dior Lip Glow Oil). If you’re just looking to even out your complexion without applying a lot of products, this is the tutorial for you.
YouTuber Dana Alexia creates a skin-focused look that’s full coverage and emphasizes the inner corners of the eyes with a sparkly eyeshadow. Plus, it’s super easy to follow. For this look, we recommend reaching for the Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow Stick or Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Shadow, since the crayon format will allow you to concentrate the pigment in the inner corners of your eyes as Alexia does in this tutorial.
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Expert Makeup Tips for Black Women
Tip 1: Prep Your Skin Before Applying Makeup
Any makeup artist will tell you that flawless makeup application starts with prepping your skin. “Always start with prepping skin with a proper skincare routine to create a smooth base for makeup application,” says pro makeup artist Cherish Brooke Hill. “This will help your makeup last longer and create a smooth canvas.” Above all, you’ll want to make sure your skin looks and feels hydrated. For lightweight, and refreshing moisturizers, check out the Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Refillable Invisible Face Moisturizer SPF 30 with Niacinamide/ LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer.
Tip 2: Know the Difference Between Setting Powder and Finishing Powder
According to Hill, “Knowing the difference between setting powder and finishing powder is key.” If you’re new to doing your makeup, we don’t blame you for not realizing there was a difference. “Setting powder keeps makeup in place and controls shine while finishing powder blurs imperfections for a polished look,” she says. When using both, be sure to use setting powder first, then follow it up with finishing powder, like Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder, as the final step in your makeup routine.
Tip 3: Understand Your Undertones
Undertones refer to the shades that underlie your natural skin tone, and they can be cool, warm, or neutral. Once you identify your undertones, you can “pick makeup shades that harmonize with your natural complexion,” Hill explains. Your undertones should help inform the shades of makeup you opt for, and we’re not just talking about foundation or concealer. You can apply your knowledge of your undertones to choosing blush, eyeshadow, lipstick, and everything in between. “Makeup colors that align with your undertone create a harmonious and balanced appearance,” says Hill. “The wrong undertone can make colors appear ashy, dull, or overly vibrant.”
Not sure what kind of undertones you have? Take a peek at the veins on the inside of your arm. If you have blue veins, you likely have cool undertones, while having green-hued veins may mean you have warm undertones.
Tip 4: Test a Few Different Foundation Shades
When trying to find your closest shade match for foundation, you’ll have the best luck if you try a few different options. When standing in the drugstore beauty aisle, “based on your undertone, select a few foundation shades that seem close to your skin tone,” says Hill. “Putting bottles or doing swatches next to each other is great because it makes it easier to detect undertone.” She recommends testing the shade options on your jawline at the spot where your face meets your neck. “The ideal shade will blend in without creating a noticeable contrast.” If you are still not sure which is the best match, go outside and take selfies. Comparing the shades in natural outdoor lighting should help you choose.
Tip 5: Consider Your Skin Type
Picking the right makeup formulas may seem intimidating, but once you consider your specific skin type, it becomes much easier to narrow down your search. With a foundation, it is a good idea to shop for formulas best suited to your skincare concerns and needs. For example, if you have dry skin, look for hydrating foundations infused with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, such as the YSL Beauty All Hours Foundation. If you have oily or breakout-prone skin, you may want to opt for a mattifying formula, like the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation. Additionally, think about the type of makeup looks you gravitate towards. If dewy makeup is your vibe, you’ll love products with radiant or luminous finishes.
Tip 6: Try Underpainting
Underpainting is a method of makeup application in which you apply your bronzer, contour, concealer, and blush before applying your foundation. It gives your makeup a more natural-looking, glowy finish. “This [technique] works better for deeper skin because you don’t want to have harsh lines that come from adding a darker color on top of skin that’s already really deep,” makeup artist Jonet Williamson advised. “You get the benefit of adding structure underneath and having it look like it’s coming from within, so it looks more natural.” A liquid blush formula, like the Urban Decay Hydromaniac Dewy Liquid Blush, works great for this.
For adventurous beauty enthusiasts, bold graphic eyeliner and latte-inspired bronzer steal the spotlight, but most of us prefer a more evergreen approach with minimal makeup for daywear. Embracing your natural beauty is timeless, but achieving the flawless no-makeup look requires the right products and techniques – let us guide you through it all.
To achieve a filter-like finish in real life, it all comes down to the right choice of products. From the get-go, we recommend Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint which provides an effortless, natural finish. Note that you don’t have to apply this all over your face. You can choose to spot treat where necessary. For extra coverage under the eyes, Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Under Eye Brightener is an immaculate option for an organic finish. Step three of our go-to minimal makeup routine requires a brow gel to gently fluff up your brows. To wrap up the eyes, simply sweep on your favorite mascara for wispy lashes.
If you’re in a crunch for time, you can certainly stop here, but these next few products will give you that long-lasting glow. Add some flush to your cheeks with a sheer cream-based blush. You can further accent this with a touch ofhighlighter. As the penultimate step to this natural look, lock in your base with a featherlight powder. Laura Mercier’s setting powder is a cult favorite for a reason but ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder has been the go-to for weeks now and hasn’t disappointed us. Lastly, seal the deal with a tinted oil or lip balm to enhance your lips.
This quick and easy minimal makeup routine is a great way to boost your confidence and celebrate your natural beauty.
During the summer, it’s common to scale back your makeup routine to prioritize comfort in the heat and show off your beautiful natural skin. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still plenty of opportunities to get glam, whether your calendar for the next couple of months is jam-packed with weddings or you just like to wear makeup every day regardless of the rising temps. Between dewy skin, bronzed cheekbones,glossy lips, and more, there’s so much to love about summer makeup. In need of some inspo? Ahead, we’ve rounded up some editor-approved summer makeup tutorials to try.
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An Easy, 5-Minute Tutorial
If you’re crunched for time but can’t bear the thought of leaving the house without a little makeup (trust us, we get it), this simple everyday makeup tutorial takes just five minutes to do. Seriously. YouTuber BlissfulBrii’s summer makeup routine starts with a lightweight yet full-coverage liquid foundation to stay cool and comfortable on hot days. (We love the breathable, weightless feel of the YSL Beauty All Hours Foundation, which also has SPF 30 to keep your skin protected from the sun.) She locks her foundation and concealer in place by setting it with the Maybelline New York Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder, then keeps the rest of her makeup simple — cream blush and bronzer to warm up the cheeks, a swipe of brow gel and a coat of mascara.
Warm Bronze and Copper Tones
In this tutorial, creator Joanna Maria Kutkinademonstrates how you can get a faux sun-kissed look and add warmth to your complexion using makeup in bronze, copper, peach and orange shades. Instead of foundation, she layers SPF, tan drops and the L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum for a glowy and natural-looking base. What really makes this look standout, however, are the peachy and copper shades of eyeshadow she uses on her eyelids. For a palette with a variety of sunny, orangey pigments, check out the Urban Decay UD x Smiley Naked Mini Eyeshadow Palette in Mucho Happy.
Everyday Glam
Maybe you’re the kind of person who loves a full-glam look — lashes and all — regardless of the season or occasion. We hear you. This everyday makeup tutorial keeps the skin glowy and lit-from-within while using full-coverage products. For the eyes, this YouTuber does a soft, blended-out wing and fluffy false eyelashes (our faves are the NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Lash! Vegan False Eyelashes). The creator’s look also features a full lip moment, finishing with a swipe of theL’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick.
A Colorful Monochromatic Look
Washes of bright pink on the cheeks, lips and eyelids make for a colorful and creative summer makeup look that’s still lowkey enough to rock during the day. Creator Alexandra Anele achieves this monochromatic flushed vibe by layering candy-colored blushes and blending out the same color on her eyelids. Anele uses cream blush in the video, but the Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Glow Blush has a silky feel and comes in stunning pink shade options.
No Foundation Summer Makeup
When the temperatures start to soar, it can be uncomfortable to layer on the foundation when you want to let your skin breathe. Enter: Naakie Nartey’s summer makeup routine to cover up scarring and hyperpigmentation without using foundation. Nartey blends out concealer and uses color-correcting techniques to cover dark spots. To try the technique yourself, invest in a concealer that matches your skin tone as well as a lighter option for highlighting and a darker option for contouring. TheValentino Beauty Very Valentino Concealer is a hydrating longwear concealer that will feel comfortable on even the hottest days.
A Cry- and Heat-Proof Wedding Guest Look
Wedding season is in full swing and while weddings are the perfect opportunity to glam it up, heat, sweat and the occasional tears can quickly undermine a makeup look. This cry- and heat-proof wedding guest makeup tutorial will be your savior this summer. Remember to start with primer to make your makeup last and opt for budge-proof, waterproof products like theL’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara.
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