Beauty is always finding inspiration in fashion, and the latest makeup trend comes from buttery-soft suede. Existing firmly between the dewiness of glass skin and the powdery matte looks of the past, suede skin has a velvety finish that captures light without looking too glossy, and diffuses it without looking too dull.
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How to get the suede skin look
Suede skin takes its name from the texture of suede fabric: a soft surface that subtly absorbs and reflects light. To achieve this finish, the makeup industry has versatile formulas to create supple, diffused textures. Yepoda’s The Dewy Day cushion foundation, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s Colour Wash Bronze Water Tint, and Merit’s Flush Balm are just a few products that fall into this category. They can all be blended with your fingers, which helps create the impression of an organic luminosity.
Previous makeup trends called for expertly placed highlighter or generous amounts of powder, suede skin is all about simplicity. A lightweight foundation (ideally, blended by hand), a touch of concealer, a quick dab of cream blush—the application is freer and less precise, giving the skin a modern and fresh charm fit for the times.
Dior
Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation
L’Oréal Paris
