Alia may not have that many real freckles, but she’s made a pretty good case for why we all need to get a faux freckle pen, STAT. After posting a carousel of photos on Instagram showing off her insanely gorge makeup look, Alia surely wasn’t thinking that her subtle little specks would be all over the app. If you are lacking in the freckle department, the snap may trigger some covetous feeling. Her sun-speckled face was the star of her minimal makeup look.
Between her stunning white gown, Victorian hairdo, and her fresh-faced makeup look, Alia nailed it on every front. Her makeup look hit the sweet spot of being approachable enough to draw us in, but brave enough to score our admiration. A standout lip and cheek stain paired with soft tangerine eyeshadow acted as visual italicizes, resulting in a look that’s straight out of a fairytale. This is the kind of beauty look you’d like to bookmark for special occasions – whether you’re clad in a summer dress or cosy layers. Wondering how to recreate it yourself? Here’s how to do it.
Let Alia’s Freckled Makeup Persuade You To Give This Look A Try
Step 1: Glowy Skin That’s Too Good Not To Try
Use the skin prep routine you normally would. If you have dry skin, start with a spray mist and then pop a facial oil on your skin, focusing on the high points of your face. For the gorgeous natural glow, apply an illuminating primer before going ahead with complexion products like concealer or foundation. Next, choose a dewy foundation as your base and buff it on the skin with a brush. Dot concealer under the eyes and on areas where you may need it, and until it melts into the skin.
Step 2: Your Brows But Better
Brush your brows in place. Then, use a brow pencil to draw thin, hairline strokes and fill any sparse areas. Then, comb through them with a clear gel.
Step 3: Make Your Eyes Pop
Take a nude orange eyeshadow and apply it all over your lids and along the lower lash line. Grab a precise brush. Next, take a champagne gold shadow and apply it on your brow bone as well as on the inner corner of your eyes! Next, curl your lashes and coat them in mascara.
Step 4: One Last Swish!
Take a darker shade of concealer and use it to sculpt your face. Apply it across the temples, hairline and jawline, and along the hollows of your cheeks. Use a damp sponge to press and dab the creams into the skin.
Step 5: For Those ‘Gram-Worthy Freckles
Using a lip liner to create faux freckles will do the trick for you as it’s the easiest way to fake them. Use a precise lip liner pencil to subtly create freckles. You don’t have to worry about the placement as it can be easily removed, just carelessly dot colour over cheeks, bridge of your nose and temples.
Step 6: Cheek Stain To Nail That Perf Flush
To mimic Alia’s flushed skin, apply a lip and cheek stain on the apple of your cheeks, blend it upwards towards the temple. Apply a liquid highlighter on cheeks and high points of the face, using your fingers to pat and press the product.
Step 7: Ultra Lush Lips FTW!
Use the same lip and cheek stain and apply it on your lips. Spritz your face with a setting mist to seal the deal.
Copy this makeup look and you’ll be set for any brunch party.
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