Return of the Matte

Cosmetic brands this season are positively matte about you! This summer the makeup trend revolves around the understated elegance of a matte finish. So sideline the glossy lipsticks and the shimmery eye shadows and embrace your beauty in the buff. The greatest advantage of matte colors is that they look completely natural and creates a more youthful appearance.

Begin with a Matte foundation; NARS and YSL have a few trusty products on the market. Be mindful of your color matching, your skin tone for the summer months will drastically change in the Fall and Winter. In preparation of your matte makeover, apply an oil controlling gel beneath your makeup, as well as, keep on hand oil absorbing sheets to keep your face free from shine throughout the day.

For your lips, first exfoliate them. Then apply a lip balm as matte lipsticks tend to have a drying effect. Next, dab a bit of concealer on your lip line. Now apply a matte lipstick, Sheseido is the brand of choice for this look.  An alternative way to achieve the no-gloss lip look is to apply the concealer to your pout, then apply your lipstick, and dab it off.  Repeat the process several times until you reach the desired look.

The matte trend fashion the fever of a “fresh out of bed face”. So when you choose an eye shadow, keep it subtle; for instance, opt for shades such as brown, beige, grey or gold. For a smoldering look, use a black matte eye shadow or eye pencil.

Deliver your inner most Damsel with matte make up for a natural, more youthful allure!