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Diffused and perfectly blended, here’s why watercolour is trending for winter.
Lately, it seems like ‘maxxing’ has taken over our trends cycle, and that’s not excluding our make-up routines. The trend focuses on making the most of pigments and opting for full-coverage colours and bases. However, there’s a trend that’s emerging which is the total opposite: watercolour make-up.
Diffused, soft and seamlessly blended, these watercolour products opt for a gentler pigment to deliver a hint of colour and a soft-focused effect. It makes it impossible to go over the top, no matter how many layers you apply, which means it will always deliver a natural finish to the skin.
Rather than bold hues, sculpted cheekbones and scorched cheeks, this is a fresh take on our make-up bags. Less is definitely more with the watercolour trend. To help you nail the look, we’ve rounded up the best breathable formulas to nail the soft, watercolour look.
From the lipstick that perfectly nails a blurred pout to the diffused bronzer, here are the make-up products you need in your bag to get that perfect watercolour finish.
Refy Water Blush
You know that skin-like finish a cushion foundation delivers? Well, this is the same, except it’s in blush form. The colours may look bright and bold, but the watery texture of the formula allows for a seamless blend and adds a dewiness to the cheeks. It’s sheer, weightless and the perfect antidote to dry cheeks.
Violette_FR Plume Eyeshadow
Whether you’re after the perfect cool-toned brown to recreate a 90s era look or looking to experiment with a sheer wash of bright colour, this delivers a diffused veil to the lids. I opt to apply these with my fingers, rather than a blush, to allow for a more concentrated wash of colour without any harsh edges.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder – Tinted Primer & Foundation
Delivering a ‘your skin but better’ finish, this comforting balmy texture coats skin in hydration, while also mattifying any excess shine. Use it on its own or under your favourite foundation for a silky smooth base.
Hourglass Phantom Blur Balm
This gel-based balm leaves lips with a diffused, velvetiness without clinging to dry patches. It’s easy to layer if you’re looking for a bolder punch of colour and the shape is the perfect size to help trace your lips.
Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Souffle Pressed Mousse Cream Bronzer
I always struggle with bronzers looking too orange, dirty or golden on my skin, but this velvety mousse texture allows you to build up the colour little by little for a softer, more natural finish. It’s also sweat and humidity resistant too, so it’s not going anywhere once applied.
Merit Signature Lip Blush
This sheer-matte balm is ideal for people that hate the faff and mess that comes with a traditional lipstick. It leaves a blurred effect behind and doesn’t smudge or bleed once it’s on. This is the ideal formula to apply in the back of a car or on a Tube – it’s impossible to mess up.
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