As the sun-kissed days of summer transition into the gentle hues of fall, maintaining that radiant, sunlit glow is a makeup art worth mastering. While the golden tan might fade, your post-summer glow can endure with the right makeup techniques. Here’s a guide on how to keep that radiant summer look all year round.
Before diving into makeup, always start with a well-moisturized canvas. A light layer of moisturizer prepares your skin for the makeup application, creating a smooth base and ensuring a radiant, natural glow finish. For a year-round tan and defined features, embrace the concept of contouring using self-tanning drops. This technique will deliver that perpetual vacation vibe and trim minutes off your daily makeup routine. Apply the self-tanner strategically on areas you’d typically contour, enhancing your natural glow and facial definition. Blend the self-tanner using a dense blending brush, carefully applying it to the contours of your cheeks, forehead, eyelids, outer eye corners, temples, nose, and jawline. We love how this color corrects your complexion while imparting a lifting effect.
To emulate that dewy, naturally lit skin, mix your foundation with a liquid highlighter. This concoction provides a luminous glow but also infuses a radiant, fresh look into your complexion. Blend this mix evenly, ensuring a seamless blend for that sun-kissed effect. For the finishing touch, opt for a glossy lip using a high-shinelip gloss oil. The result accentuates your pout, reflecting the light and adding to the overall glow of your makeup look.
By following these steps and incorporating self-tanning drops into your makeup routine, you’ll maintain a healthy luminous, radiant post-summer glow all year round.
Monochromatic makeup is currently in the spotlight, captivating celebrity makeup artists and beauty creators alike. This trend not only simplifies the getting-ready process but also, delivers a harmonious and unified final look. The concept revolves around centering your makeup on a single shade or color palette, resulting in a cohesive beauty ensemble. While you can explore a spectrum of hues, the autumn season often leans towards rich, neutral tones. To demonstrate the effortless charm of monochromatic makeup, we’re here to guide you through each step, helping you master this captivating beauty trend.
Now, it’s time for the eyes. After brushing and filling in your brows, it’s time to add some color. For the ultimate monochrome makeup look, use the same bronzer from before and apply all over your lids as the base color to your smokey eye. Next, use a brush and apply a slightly darker brown to your crease for added dimension. The Huda Beauty Matte Obsessions palette has every color you might need (and more). Grab the darkest brown shade and use this in the outer corner of your eye. Smoke this out on the bottom lash line as well. From there, line your eyes and add a few coats of mascara!
From coffee nails to glazed donut skin to strawberry girl makeup, TikTok beauty trends are bound to make you a little hungry. The latest iteration to join the foodie-obsessed lineup is latte makeup: a.k.a a bronzy makeuplook inspired by everyone’s favorite morning caffeine fix. “Latte makeup is a warm, dreamy look made up of brown tones, bronzed glowy skin, and a brown, nude glossy lip,” says makeup artist Rose Grace. There’s no shortage of latte makeup looks on social media, from shimmery cafe au lait hues to rich mocha tones to pumpkin spice-inspired looks, so we’ve rounded up our favorites to share as inspo, below.
Perfectly on trend for fall, this latte makeup look includes a pumpkin spice upgrade thanks to the gold and orange cut crease and corally flushed cheeks. Replicate it for yourself with the Nudestix Nudies Cream Blush All-Over-Face Color in Picante.
Worlds collide with this bronzy and flushed skin makeup look. Use the Subtl Triple Threat Makeup Stak in En Route to get the bronzer, blush and highlighter that you need to complete this viral sensation of a look.
Take a cue from Gen Z’s favorite coffee topper and use white eyeshadow for a cold foam-inspired element that pairs deliciously well with your latte makeup.
We’ve all had those days when our schedules seem to spiral out of control, leaving us with little time for a makeup overhaul. That’s where creative solutions come in handy, especially when transitioning from a busy workday to evening plans. Our go-to solution for a seamless day-to-night transformation? The soft metallic smokey eye. It’s versatile, easy to achieve, and perfect for adapting your look as the day unfolds.
The key to success with this makeup routine lies in the preparation. Start your morning routine with products known for their long-lasting properties. Begin with a primer to create a smooth canvas and follow up with a longwear foundation. To set your makeup for the day, consider using a translucent powder for a flawless finish that stands the test of time. Now, let’s focus on the eyes. Apply concealer or primer to the eyelids, then sweep a silver eyeshadow across the entire lid and lower lash line, adding a touch of sparkly white to the inner corners. This step alone can give you a subtle daytime smokey eye. But if you’re a lash enthusiast, enhance the look with your favorite pair of fluffy falsies.
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