Here’s the thing: glowing skin will always be in – there’s a reason why glass-skin or dolphin skin craze has struck around for so long. However, the new beauty trend taking over the world is that of cloud skin. There’s something so alluring about the cloud skin that skincare savants can’t get enough of. TBH, it’s like an instant IG filter for your skin. Don’t know what we’re talking about? Well, we’re here to give you all the deets.
In contrast to glass-skin which is about our skin a wet-look shine, the cloud skin fad refers to creating a blurry, soft-focus base with a lit-from-within glow that looks great IRL too. So if you wanna give your makeup base a smooth, buttery finish, keep scrolling for the complete guide to nail the cloud skin trend.
Cloud Skin Trend Is Taking Over The ‘Gram, Here’s How To Rock It Like A Pro
Step 1: Prep Your Skin
Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro – cloud skin is super easy to achieve. The key here is to use a few soft-focus and luminous products in conjunction with your skin-perfecting routine. We recommend using a luminescent moisturiser on your skin that gives it a hefty dose of hydration and a radiant glow. Then follow it up with a primer to get a silky-smooth canvas and diffuse the appearance of skin texture and fine lines giving a blurred finish. Wait for at least 5 to 10 minutes to ensure the products really sink into your skin and then proceed with the other steps.
Step 2: To Ace The Base
Then grab your foundation and use a buffing brush to get an even base. It is best to apply foundation starting from the centre of the face and then blend it out evenly using a makeup sponge or a brush. Use a push-press and patting motion for a more second-skin like finish. Opt for a liquid texture foundation like this one to retain max glow.
Step 3: Set It With A Powder For Dimensional Look
Next, go in with your powder to give that dreamy, hazy feel to your skin. All you have to do is dab the powder in the hollows of your cheeks, your upper forehead, and a teeny bit on your nose and chin. It not only helps in taking down some of the wetness but also in blurring out the pores. To make these matte areas even more creamy, add some concealer on top of the powder, dabbing and blending it on with a fluffy brush. Then go over the concealer with a light dusting of powder, this will give you that really fluffy, cloudlike look.
Step 4: Finish With A Blush And Highlighter
Cloud skin trend doesn’t involve layering the skin in an OTT highlight, so if you’re exacting use a shimmer-less, lightweight highlighter. Dab it on top of your cheekbones to toe it all together. To add a peachy warmth to your face, use a semi-sheer cream blush in a peach-toned shade and then blend it in for a seamless finish.
Be a glow-getter!
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