Last year was all about skin minimalism meaning minimal skincare and makeup was the way to go. Now, it’s a trend called status skin that has got everyone talking. From influencers to models, everyone in the beautyverse is jumping on the bandwagon and we’re loving it. So, if you’re one to keep up with the fads then here’s everything you need to know about it.
What Is Status Skin?
While skin minimalism required you to use fewer and multi-tasking skincare products that only target your skin concerns alongside tactical use of foundation and concealer only to cover up problem areas on your visage, status skin is quite the opposite. It is all about flaunting your skin condition with this trend. This means freckles and spots come to the forefront, dewy skin takes centre stage, and light coverage, skincare infused base makeup is the product of choice. Bare-faced-looking skin is touted to look even more luxe and it’s proven by runway models at this year’s fashion week. Even celebs like Hailey Beiber, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Dua Lipa, and Ashley Graham are making a case for the trend.
How The Trend Came To Be?
As beauty aficionados are more focused on skincare than ever before, skincare is the new makeup for many. People are making dedicated efforts to work on their skin concerns rather than hiding them under layers of makeup and that’s what has fueled this trend. Since skincare routines are getting more solid, the visible results in the improvement of skin texture are making people want to flaunt their natural beauty more and get with the skin positivity movement.
A Guide To Rocking Status Skin
Skin Genesis
Build your skincare routine well so that your skin feels naturally healthy and soothed. Consider adding serums after toners and before moisturiser to really work on your skin concerns and help diminish them. Using sunscreen after moisturisers is also the best thing you could do for your skin because without it all your skincare efforts just go to waste. Sun exposure is super damaging and therefore without SPF you are only reversing all the effects of your skincare products.
Alternative Sculpting
Moving over contouring, face tools like the Gua Sha, jade roller, and microcurrent tools are the new best way of getting that sculpted effect you’ve always longed for. Status skin totally ditches contouring, because these babies are hard at work when it comes to draining toxins from your skin and sharpening your jawline. With regular use, you are bound to notice a difference in your skin and facial structure that you will want to flaunt unfiltered.
Juicy Skin
Illuminating serums are the first choice for achieving status skin. If you’re not ready for that yet, lightweight dewy skin tints and BB creams are your best bet. The whole idea is to get your skin cared for by enveloping it in skincare-infused base products. If you have oily skin, you can just use a tinted matte sunscreen so as to eliminate excess layering of products and then you can boost your glow with highlighters, shimmery bronzers, or just blush.
Natural All The Way
Wear your imperfections uncovered to make a statement. If you have beauty spots or freckles that have been covered or lightened under your base makeup products, use eyeliner to darken them as your final step. This adds character and makes your skin look natural and luxe. Since your base is more skincare and less makeup, you can use a face mist at any point to freshen up your skin and you will love how your skin looks and feels.
Believe it or not, even if your base is the most skin-like ever, imperfections and all, your desired eye makeup looks or lipsticks will still look absolutely bomb against it. Hop on this trend is for the sake of your skincare goals because you deserve to feel beautiful with or without makeup.
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