While the 2010s saw an influx in all things matte and glam, the 2020s are all about keeping things fresh and natural. This brought in a bunch of skin trends that revolved around achieving a radiant, dewy complexion, from the “glass skin” to “glazed donut.” Now, another skin trend has been going viral in the beauty world, with over 40 million views on TikTok—say hello to the “pearl skin” trend.
What is Pearl Skin?
Just as its name suggests, this trend aims to give your skin a sheer pearlescent glow. Unlike glass skin, which makes your complexion look wet, this trend appears silkier and almost ethereal.
The best part about this trend, however, is its ease. Unlike glass skin which requires sticking to a specific skincare routine, you can easily achieve the pearl skin trend with the help of just makeup, allowing you to control the intensity of the sheen.
How to Achieve Pearl Skin?
1. Start with a hydrated base.
While this beauty trend isn’t very skincare-centric, you still need to ensure that your base is properly prepped before applying your makeup. That means hydration is a must.
For this, opt for MAC’s Hyper Real Serumizer for hydration that won't make you feel oily. It also gives off a slight illuminating effect, making you a step closer to achieving the pearl skin look.
Hyper Real Serumizer, P3850, MAC COSMETICS, Available at Lazada, Rustan's, and MAC Cosmetics Stores
2. Bring out your inner glow.
There are two ways to help you achieve the pearl skin trend. The first option is to mix a liquid dewy foundation like MAC’s Studio Radiance Foundation with a liquid highlighter of your choice, or in a champagne or oyster white shade. The second option, which is a preferred method, is to layer an illuminating moisturizer such as Pure Culture’s Bulgarian Rose Glam Gold Satin Crème before applying your foundation.
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation, P2600, MAC COSMETICS, Available at Lazada, Rustan's, and MAC Cosmetics Stores
Bulgarian Rose Glam Gold Satin Creme, P1780, PURE CULTURE, Available at Lazada, Shopee, and purecultureph.com
3. Powder around the T-zone.
Now, this is a very crucial step. Powdering your T-zone makes the biggest difference between pearl skin and oily-looking skin. You want to look glowy, not oily, and you definitely don’t want to look frosty or have an over-the-top Twilight vampire glow. Just place a tiny bit of setting powder like Vice Cosmetics' Endlezz Universal Fix Baked Setting Powder. But avoid touching the parts of your face that you want your skin to glow, such as the cheekbones and brow bones.
Endlezz Universal Fix Baked Setting Powder, P445, VICE COSMETICS, Available at Lazada, Shopee, and Vice Co. stores
4. Go for cream bronzer and blush.
For that seamless dewy blend, use a cream bronzer and blush. The Teviant Velvet Drops are perfect for this step. They blend so easily and leave a dewy skin finish.
Velvet Drop, P595, TEVIANT, Available at Lazada, Shopee, and teviantbeauty.com
5. Highlight some more!
Finally, finish the off look with a highlight—liquid or powder is okay! But, instead of simply placing the highlight on your cheekbones, you’ll want to blend it onto the apples of your cheeks and onto the forehead. To achieve this look, try out MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade.
Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade, P2800, MAC COSMETICS, Available at Lazada, Rustan's, and MAC Cosmetics stores
Local Content Creators Rocking the Pearl Skin Trend
1. Jeline Catt
2. Patricia Gapay
3. Charmlaine Dela Cruz
4. Jasmin Lao
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