'Pearl Skin' is the soft-focus beauty trend you need to try
Up until recently, we've seen ultra-dewy skin trends like ‘glass skin’ and ‘glazed donut’ take centre stage. But now, it’s all about creating a lit-from-within luminosity that experts are calling ‘Pearl Skin’.
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It’s the soft, semi-matte sheen of everyone’s favourite gem, but for your complexion…
What is Pearl Skin?
It sits somewhere between the super glossy, glazed skin look that celebrities like Hailey Bieber went wild for last year, and the super matte finish that everyone wanted to achieve in the nineties.
Self-proclaimed “Queen of Pearl Skin” and make-up artist, Katie Jane Hughes, describes the trending look as “luminous and glowy, without looking shimmery and shiny”.
One thing we know for sure is that with 37.1M views on TikTok you can definitely expect to see the trend everywhere this Spring, as people begin to seek out ways to get a light-reflecting complexion.
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How to get Pearl Skin?
The secret to the semi-matte finish lies in creating a look that’s oil-free but still three-dimensional, which means clever product placement. Yes, it might sound difficult but we promise it’s easy to achieve.
As with most base techniques, the trick lies in prepping the skin with hydrating, illuminating skincare products first so it can glow through the rest of your make-up.
Make-up artist Zoe Kim Kenealy describes the look as an 'almost accidental glow' that looks like it's 'marinated into the skin' as opposed to sitting on top.
Her top tips to get the perfect glow? Use a light base like a CC cream instead of a foundation to get that lived in texture and to allow your natural radiance to shine through.
She also recommends using cream based products that will help the finished look appear more seamless and topping it all off with a dab of liquid pearlescent highlighter on the top of your cheekbones and above each brow.
What skin types does Pearl Skin suit?
The final finish can be tailored to suit all skin types. The carefully considered highlight brings life to dull complexions which we are all struggling with as we emerge from our Winter hibernation.
If you do have a more oily skin type TikTok MUA Steph Hui recommends using a tissue to dab away any excess skincare on your t-zone, before continuing with the rest of your routine.
Add a pop of hydrating gloss, a slick of mascara and a touch of blush and you’re good to go.
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