Add some luminosity to your look this summer with the best of shimmer and shine makeup.
Fashion dipped its well-heeled toes into the depths of the ocean this Spring/Summer with everyone from Chanel to Yves Saint Laurent showcasing all things aquatic. From iridescent dresses to starfish motifs, the mermaid trend has been a huge success, and as usual beauty has followed suit with the shimmer and shine makeup look.
Dewy youthful skin, glistening cheekbones, glossy eyes and pale shimmering lips are the key to getting this trend right. Here’s how:
MAC Strobe Cream
MAC’s iconic Strobe Cream is a backstage favourite with Fashion Week makeup artists. Use all over the face for an illuminating quick fix or wear under your usual foundation for a dewy look. This hardworking must-have will become an old favourite in no time.
Laura Mercier Metallic Crème Eye Colour in Alloy
New CID i-Gloss Light-Up Lip Gloss with Mirror in Moonstone
Keep lips simple with New CID’s crystal clear gloss. With just a hint of pink and heaps of gloss this long lasting lip colour will add an underwater feel to your look. It also comes complete with mirror and light – perfect for makeup retouches in the back of a cab.
Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Island
The aquatic trend sees no sign of slowing down as Karl Largerfeld entered a water world of shimmer and shine at his AW12 Paris show earlier this year. The makeup took on a more dramatic edge for Autumn/Winter with statement brows and deep shimmering lips. Follow suit with Chanel’s Le Vernis in Island for mermaid inspired nails.
Bobbi Brown Rose Shimmer Brick
This beauty editor favourite is as much a makeup bag essential as it is a key piece for achieving this look. Using a blending brush, sweep it through all five shades of rosy shimmer and then dust over the cheekbones on top of your usual blush. The illuminating pigments will hit the light and add angles to your face.
Nars Super Orgasm Illuminator
Use as a base for your makeup and add instant luminosity and radiance to your usual foundation. This product feels really light and refreshing – perfect for summer.
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector
This water-based moisturiser is sprinkled with ultra-fine, light diffusing shimmer particles that add a gorgeously dewy appearance to the skin. Ideal for all skin types and with added SPF20, this is perfect for creating the shimmer and shine look where it’s most at home – in the sun on the beach.
Givenchy Ombre a Fleau de Peau No.1 Pearly Rose
If you’re after something a little more dramatic on the eyes but still want to achieve aquatic shimmer and shine, Givenchy’s Ombre a Fleau de Peau is the product for you. Apply in seconds with your fingers for a deep, shimmering and long lasting pop of colour.
Mii Mineral Divine Illuminator
New kid on the makeup scene, Mii has become a firm favourite here at StyleNest HQ. This 100% mineral product will add healthy glow and ethereal sheen to your skin without clogging up your pores or causing breakouts. Use it to finish off your look with a sweep from brow to body.
To channel the trend head-to-toe, click here to Get the Look: Mermaid Trend.