Cold winter seasons bring with them an array of beauty trends that perfectly echo sultriness and sweetness. With the fading away of summer’s carefree, pretty messy insouciance, winter is about embracing dramatic glamour with some playful indulgence-A bold, moody eye, frosty skin, and elsewhere finding ease in looking chic with these trends as temperatures go down. Prepare for a delightful exploration with the all-new beauty looks that will storm your feed and your mood.
- Glass Skin Chic: The Glow-Up We All Need
Cold weather in winter makes one’s skin usually feel depressing, but the big skincare trend of 2023 is here to perk up. Think of glass skin: this seems like a complexion that would be kept radiant, dewy, and fresh at any time. Glass skin offers the illusion of healthiness, hydration, and shine to such a point that it appears almost transparent-like glass. This beautiful desire is rooted in the Korean beauty (K-beauty) concept.
Glowing dewy skin isn’t just about layering highlighters or putting heavy makeup on your skin. It focuses on nourishing the skin from the inside out. So first things first: Make sure your hydration routine is on point. Brightening serums, deep hydrating creams, and gentle exfoliators are the way to go. When your skin is hydrated from underneath, its natural luminosity shines through; therefore, heavy foundations need not apply, and let the skin do its thing. Another perk? You don’t have to be worried about getting oily—glass skin is all about an equilibrium. For an even base, use something lightweight, such as a tinted moisturizer or light foundation, and follow up with a dewy setting spray to seal that glow in.
Pro tip: When searching for products, consider using anything with hyaluronic acid or niacinamide to achieve that smooth, plump look. - Blush Draping: Sculpt and Glow
Blush isn’t just used to create a flash of color-Wouldn’t you just love to be feminine and gentle in its sculpture and lift of a face? Enter blush draping, a major comeback for this winter. The aforementioned technique spread like wildfire through makeup artists and influencers, and it relies heavily on using blush (rather than contour) for face definition.
It’s easy to create an impactful blush-draping effect using a bright dark rosy or maybe berry-hued blush: You sweep it across your cheekbone all the way up to the temple area. The idea is to go for an elevated sculpted effect rather than a harsh contoured one. Soft tones or warm tones of blush are going to give you that fresh, flushed-from-a-winter-walk-in-the-snow type of vibe. It’s all about femininity with a youthful twist, and that is so now!
Perfect for those who enjoy creating definition with makeup yet prefer to keep it simple. The trick is to not hold back on your blush application; apply somewhat more than you usually do, ensuring you blend in a contour-like fashion, yet with a fresh, soft touch.
A pro tip: Feel free to mix blush shades to create some dimension on the cheek that complements your skin tone. - Jewel Liners: Add Some Sparkle and Shine
Winter is the prime time to really glam it up. Add some sparkle to your eyes with jewel-toned eyeliner. Think rich emeralds, deep sapphires, and fiery ruby reds. These gem shades are sure to enhance any look, from less formal to prepared for a glamorous night out.
Just because they are the strongest member of the makeup family doesn’t mean jewel liners cannot be versatile. If you want to be a little more subdued about it, swipe a brush of metallic gold or silver across the lid just to catch a hint of light. But if you are feeling adventurous, grab a beautifully deep jewel tone and spread some sapphire blue wings or emerald green liner across those eyes. Keep the rest of the makeup neutral so that these bold liners can be the shining stars.
Pro tip: If drawing bold, cracked liner isn’t your comfort zone, apply these jewel tones smudged as a smoky liner along the lower lash line instead for a softer yet very eye-catching version. - Frosted Looks: Glam for the Cold Season
Frosted makeup is all about cool tones and is perfect for winter days when the setting of snowy surroundings seems to befit the chilly air. The trend, however, is not confined to just cool shades; it’s about embracing the cool winter winds and being inspired by that for your beauty look.
Frosted makeup contains icy shades of blue, lavender, and silver, almost exclusively on the eyes. Think of glittering frosted eyelids catching the light, an allegory to glimmering snowflakes! Combine with a neutral blush and soft dewy lips for full-on glam look with icy charm soaked in beauty. Alternatively, turn up the volume with intense metallics or glistening sparkles for maximum winter glamour.
Pro tip: Do keep lips soft, with a hint of gloss or a nude lipstick, to maintain focus on the frosted eyes. - The Short-N-Neat Glam: A Winter Wonderland for Sabrina
For a combination of classic glamor married with modern souls look no further than The Short-N-Neat Glam-the inspiration for Sabrina Carpenter’s latest frosty makeup look. The trend is all about boldness together with sparkle with icy blue shades and glittery soup that shout holiday party season.
The most important element of this look is balance. Apply icy blue eyeshadow or holographic glitter to your eyelids, bold lashes for emphasis, and soft contouring to highlight your features. Sabrina’s looks are effortless yet glamorous, which makes this look ideal for winter when you want to shine bright.
Pro Tip: Keep the look fresh by choosing one adorable feature—like frosty blue lids—and neutralize the rest of your makeup.
What Do I Think? Bold Is the New Cozy
As we enter winter, we begin to say farewell to all the laid-back makeup trends we have been seeing, and bold in-your-face makeup is the way to go. Whether glass skin shining with dewiness, sculpted blush draping, or shimmering jewel-toned liners, winter beauty trends of 2024 are all about self-expression and having fun with makeup. So grab your favorite makeup items, let your creativity run wild, and make every makeup moment yours to radiate!
FAQs
What are the most exciting makeup trends of winter 2024? Bold berry tones, frosty blue nuances, smudgy grunge eyeliner, and metals that sparkle like jewels are what to watch for this season.
How should one wear berry colors in their makeup look? Stick to berry tones on cheeks, lips, and eyelids for a monochromatic, fresh look. You could also use various shades to create dimension and depth.
Is the frosty blue look suitable for day-to-day? Yes. You may choose to keep the frosty blue on a subtle level by using it as an accent on the eyes with neutral lips or go loud with a striking eye for that glam evening look.
Make extremely dramatic or adorably charming work fiercely for you this winter.
