Velvet Vibes, Trendy Touch
It’s all about taking what we now know about skin, texture, and subtle enhancement, and channelling those once-intense, super-powdered fantasy vibes into something softer, more wearable.
If you love a makeup look that looks like makeup, this is a trend with your name on it. While we were expecting to go back to more glamorous red-carpet styles this year, we didn't quite know what kind of glamour to expect, in particular, the classic sophistication of Old Hollywood. Celebrities such as Zendaya at the Golden Globes and Cardi B at the Grammys are emulating vintage screen sirens with historic gowns, old-school updos, and glossy makeup that's like paying homage to legendary figures of bygone eras.
But this is not your usual throwback. Red-carpet old Hollywood-inspired looks have been done before, but this comeback has a distinctly modern spin. Rather than dramatic contouring and thick powders, this updated look features luminous skin, gently chiselled contours, and softly painted lips. Think Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, but updated. The result? Elegant, luminous retro that looks completely new. The contemporary take on Old Hollywood begins with skin that appears real. Rather than covering up every pore, the aim is to bring out natural beauty, allowing freckles, beauty marks, and texture to peek through.
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Red-carpet old Hollywood-inspired looks have been done before, but this comeback has a distinctly modern spin.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation
(Weightless full coverage with a natural-matte finish that’s sweat-proof, humidity-proof, waterproof, and transfer-resistant)
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer
(A soft-matte, long-lasting foundation that is not drying, suited for all skin types, and non-acnegenic as it doesn’t clog pores)
Lancôme Artliner Precision Felt-Tip Eyeliner
(With a gentle foam tip that smoothes on effortlessly across the lid, this highly pigmented eyeliner creates a smudge-proof, long-wearing finish)
Tom Ford Lip Colour Matte
(Lip Color Matte is a rich, hydrating lipstick that applies smoothly and provides a smooth, velvet matte finish.)
Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder Blush
(This weightless blush melts into the skin for a natural-looking second-skin finish, or layer it up for higher color impact.)
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