Just like clothing, makeup has new trends every single season. Staying abreast of these trends is not easy, but that’s what we’re here for. From mesmerising lips to stunning eyes, we have you covered with the season’s hottest makeup trends, and how to get on board.
The eyes have it
With the years 2020 and most of 2021 forcing us all into face masks, and with all of us confined to the home, there really wasn’t much to do in terms of makeup last year. But then, as the lockdowns were lifted in various parts of the world and in India, we could all go out albeit with masks on our faces. This left one with no choice but to accentuate the eyes as best they could – and makeup brands didn’t disappoint. The focus shifted to glamorising the eyes as much as possible. So out came coloured mascara and wet lined eyeliners. The best online cosmetic stores also offered a bevy of deep shades in eyeliners, from plum to indigo. Coloured mascara took the West by storm this year, and the trend is just hitting Indian shores. You can find these products in best cosmetic shops online – do ask for a product trial before buying the makeup.
Coloured eyelids
This is one more extension to the trend mentioned above. If there are coloured mascaras and wet eyeliners, can the eyelids be far behind in displaying some colour? The season’s hottest trend is to colour the eyelids in rainbow hues for a standout look. Dig deep into the product suite of top online cosmetic stores to recreate this runway look, using colour blocks or lines for the most dramatic eyes ever.
Lip stain, not a uniform hue
Lipstick is a staple for every woman that wears makeup, and though you might have one or two preferred shades, you still like to experiment with other hues. This season, though, it’s out with a uniform, matte lip and in with long wearing lip stains. The accent is more on bold lip stains that hold for long hours, and long wear lipsticks from top brands like Faces Canada can help you achieve this look. Here’s how you work the stain into your lips: apply two coats of the favourite stain and blot your lips with each application. This prevents smudging the stain all over your face when you wear a mask. You can experiment with staining the lip more at the centre before evening out the colour at the corners of the mouth. Look for long wearing stains so that you don’t need to refresh the colour for hours. Since it’s winter season, opt for creamy lipsticks and seal in the colour with a light dot of lip gloss.
Fresh skin is in!
Who would have thought that one would advocate a no makeup look in an article about makeup trends? And yet, here we are. Clean, fresh skin that is ostensibly scrubbed of all makeup is the flavour of the season – and the best cosmetic stores have the goods to help you achieve this look. This means that you must adopt a regular skincare routine using the right products. Start with a cleanser from a premium brand like Mama Earth. Massage it in the skin and don’t rinse it. To this, add a facial scrub and work it in the chin, forehead, cheeks and nose – these areas see a lot of dead skin and stale makeup. Wipe the face gently with tissue paper. Now apply a detoxifying sheet mask to remove any surface impurities and to hydrate the skin. Leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse your face with cold water, patting the skin dry. Finish with a hydrating oil to lock in moisture. Or you could use the O3 Facial Kit a few times a week to get the baby-soft, glowing skin you always wanted.
Always remembers to take your makeup off before bed, and to use cosmetics and skin care products from top brands like Faces Canada, Lotus Herbals, Mama Earth, etc. The best online shopping app retail products that accentuate your beauty, no matter the season.
