Pearl Skin, luminous make-up for spring
How to shine more than a fine jewel
G-Club
April 30th, 2024
April 30th, 2024
With over 40 million views, the hashtag #pearlskin decides a new makeup trend that invites us to play with iridescent shades to illuminate the face, giving it a bonne mine touch and a radiant finish, delicately silky and ethereal. The goal? Capture light and reflect it to give the complexion dewy highlights that evoke the glow of pearls. This new interpretation of luminous makeup for spring fits perfectly among the already popular no-makeup makeup, wet look, and mermaid aesthetics. However, unlike these beauty trends, pearl skin does not focus on a glossy, reflective, wet look finish, but aims to enhance the natural beauty of the skin through the use of creamy products and the application of highlighter in strategic areas. The technique is rather simple and does not require too many cosmetics to achieve. The important thing is, as emphasized by beauty content creator Zoe Kim Kenealy, to create the illusion of a "daily and accidental glow, as if someone took a photo of you and, looking at it, wondered: is she wearing makeup or is she just that lucky?".
What is pearl skin?
As the name suggests, pearl skin draws inspiration from the refined shine of pearls, which, interpreted in makeup, enhances the complexion with a milky iridescence, but without being too shiny as happens with glazed donut skin or glass skin. The secret is to find a balance between an almost invisible base and strategic points of light on the face. It's not about saturation, but opting for sophisticated pearlescence, achieved through a palette of champagne and ivory tones to be applied lightly, ethereally, and seamlessly blended with the complexion.
How to Achieve Pearl Skin
If you want to achieve a pearly effect, you need to start with an excellent skincare routine. The skin should appear healthy, elastic, firm, plump, and well-hydrated. It's better to focus on double cleansing, exfoliating the skin once a week, and, above all, hydration by choosing serums and creams that suit our personal needs, perhaps with ingredients like vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, peptides, collagen, and vitamin C.
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The first step of actual makeup? Prepare a flawless face base that seamlessly blends with the complexion and masks skin discolorations, as well as minor imperfections. For a second skin effect, easy to layer, many creators suggest using a CC Cream, such as Erborian's, or alternatively, a lightweight, liquid foundation with good coverage like Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation. For extra radiance, it's recommended to use a primer like Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow or Armani Beauty's Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer in shade 02 before the foundation. Then, proceed to add some dimension with contouring or simply concealer, which, through play of lights and shadows, adds three-dimensionality to the face. Among the favorite products are Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Skinstick and Sephora's Skin Ever Glow Concealer. To set the base and make it long-lasting, you can apply some powder to the T-zone.
Champagne Highlighter - MASQMAI
25,60€
Wonderglow Primer - CHARLOTTE TILBURY
49€
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation - MAC COSMETICS
52€
CC Cream - ERBORIAN
43€
Match Stix Matte Skinstick - FENTY BEAUTY
30,90€
On-The-Glow Blush - PIXI
23,50€
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer - RARE BEAUTY
33€
Glow Seeker Highlighter - ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS
40€
Pro Volume Lip Gloss - MAKEUP BY MARIO
24€
Keyword? Highlighter
Now, you can add blush and bronzer in stick or cream, preferring matte products to add contrast to the other areas of the face that will have a pearly finish. It's time for the true star of pearl skin: highlighter. Where should it be applied? On the highest point of the cheek, on the cheekbone, on the forehead above the brow bone, and at the corner of the eye for an extra pearly touch. You can opt for a creamy and liquid formula like Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer or Benefit High Beam Liquid Highlighter, or a powder texture like Champagne Highlighter by Masqmai, REM Beauty Interstellar Highlighter, and Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Seeker Highlighter. To complete the makeup, you can add some more luminosity to the lips with a creamy lipstick and gloss. And the eyes? You can leave them bare, add just mascara and eyeliner, or opt for pearlescent eyeshadow.