For lovers of all things beauty, a new beauty trend, dolphin skin, is what everyone is currently talking about. This is a beauty trend that refers to when the skin looks fresh and hydrated.
Like how a dolphin's skin looks when it gets out of the water, the beauty trend focuses on making the skin have that out-of-the-water look created by makeup. The result is fresh-looking skin that is reflective as if water was making it glisten. This new look is what has everyone talking about and looking for ways to recreate it. Mary Philips is a celebrity makeup artist who brought this trend to life. She got her inspiration from dolphins' glossy and hydrated skin, thus the name dolphin skin. The dewy and fresh-faced looked is gaining traction because of the way it makes you look youthful.
How To Get The Dolphin Skin Look
This look starts with your skincare routine. This is because the dolphin skin look is designed to enhance the natural look of your skin. The key is to take care of your skin to maintain a youthful glow, and the makeup will enhance that to give you a beautiful and dewy look.
Routine Skin Care
Skincare is the first step to get the dolphin skin look. Drink water and moisturize religiously to keep your skin hydrated and have a healthy look. Based on your skin type, use cleansing, toning, and moisturizing skincare products that cater to it and leave it healthy. Moisture helps retain skin elasticity and avoid wrinkles. One of the ways to have a constant youthful look is to exfoliate regularly. Exfoliation removes the top layer of dead skin to reveal the more youthful skin underneath. You can exfoliate using physical means with a facial scrub or by using a chemical exfoliant. Other skincare processes that you can practice having good healthy skin include using SPF to protect your skin from harmful sun UV rays. Using a night cream will help rejuvenate your skin while you sleep. Look out for creams with ingredients such as Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, which retains moisture. Alpha-hydroxy acids, such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, or citric acid have exfoliating properties and are great for night use. Other ingredients that help maintain glowing skin are Retinol, which helps smooth fine lines, evident acne scarring, evens the skin tone, and antioxidants, which remove toxins from the skin. A healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables as well as exercise will help maintain youthful-looking skin.
Prepare The Skin
Prepping skin before applying makeup is all about moisturizing and hydrating it adequately. The skin is a canvas, and you want the surface to have a layer that quickly takes in the products. You create the dolphin skin look by using hydrating products and makeup that illuminates the surface. A hydrating treatment is always a good start if you have time. If you don't have the time, carry out your regular cleaning, toning, and moisturizing routine. Clean and toned skin will have a glowing look. These processes also help smooth out the skin surface. A glowing skin surface makes the dolphin skin look last longer and sets it up for perfect makeup application.
Putting The Base
It is important to use a foundation with a glow and preferably a lightweight one to get the perfect dewy look. A matte foundation will not achieve the look since it dulls the skin. To achieve the perfect dolphin skin look, apply a light layer of a hydrating foundation. The foundation should not be to cover up your skin but rather enhance its appearance. Blend it to achieve an even complexion. Then use concealer in the areas with blemishes that you need extra coverage and blend.
Using Highlighter
To increase a natural glow in your face, use a contour stick to give your face extra definition. To increase the warmth in areas such as the cheeks and create a look of high cheekbones, use a blush in cream or liquid form, which creates that glistening effect. For areas that can become shiny such as the forehead, do not contour too much. Use a highlighter on your cheekbones, nose bridge, temples, brow bone, and the tip of your chin. These areas are the high points of your face and will give a natural-looking reflective glow. A facial oil applied on the cheekbones, the center of the nose, and the top of your lip on the Cupid's bow will also provide extra highlights. To avoid looking shiny, use small amounts on only those areas. Blend the highlighter well to create a smooth, even finish.
Setting The Makeup
To finish off, you can use a setting powder to reduce shine and keep the makeup looking fresh for a long time. Use the powder only in the unhighlighted areas since when used in highlighted areas, it will mattify the highlighter, which you want to avoid. A setting spray on the whole face will ensure that your makeup lasts longer.
Conclusion
The dolphin skin look is easy to create, making you look youthful and fresh. However, it begins with taking care of your skin by eating the right foods to help your skin remain healthy and a good cleaning, toning, and moisturizing skin routine. The dolphin skin looks to enhance your natural skin rather than recreate a whole new look, and that is why the use of makeup is light and enhancing rather than creating a whole different look.
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