One beauty trend we can’t stop spotting on our FYPs is the Mermaidcore aesthetic. In fashion, pop culture, beauty, and beyond – all things mermaid-inspired are having a main character moment. The trend gained popularity ever since it was seen on the SS23 runways, and now, it’s dominating the red carpets as well as our IG feeds.
Blame it on Disney’s upcoming remake of The Little Mermaid – aquatic hair and makeup are making a splash right now. The general vibe? Glamm. The big names of the “IT Girl association” are already endorsing the trend. Dua Lipa is the latest celeb to join the movement. Hailey Bieber is also a subscriber. From wet-look hair to oceanic glow and larger-than-long mermaid lengths – mermaid-inspired beauty looks are set to dominate in 2023. If you want to look like you’re attending a party under the sea – here are all the ways to give off the mermaid vibe.
The 411 On Mermaidcore Beauty Aesthetic
Mermaidcore is trending on all social media platforms and it hit the runway with mermaid-inspired beauty looks everywhere at Fashion Week. Countless celebs have given the trend their stamp of approval by sporting wet-look hair, lacquered skin, and oceanic blue eyeshadow. The key difference between “glazed doughnut” trends and mermaid beauty is that the latter is more about a “wet” look with a slick opalescent glow. It’s all about shine and reflection that’s guaranteed to pop in the club.
Mermaidcore Is The Latest Beauty Fad In Town
Oceanic Shades Of Eyeshadow
One of the easiest ways to hop on the trend wagon is by sweeping shades of blue across your lids. Hues like cerulean, cobalt, or seaweed green can be diffused around the eyes to create an off-beat yet ethereal beauty look.
Sparkle Away!
Iridescent silver or gold can be swooshed over your lids – like scales, let it glisten in the light.
Wet-Look Hair
Wet-look hair isn’t new to the beauty scene but it’s making a comeback in a major way. It’s set to eclipse all other hair trends in popularity in 2023. Thanks to Nensi Dojaka’s damp salty strands or Victoria Beckham’s grunge-slicked look – all of which were given an undone finish.
Mermaid Lengths
Larger-than-life mermaid lengths – both straight and braided hair dominated the Bluemarine catwalk. In addition to that Botticelli waves – like those belonging to the famous Venus – is also perf to give off those much sought-after mermaid vibes.
Glossy, Lacquered Skin
Want skin so glossy that they’ll need sunglasses? We saw glossy, lacquered skin ruling the runways, and it is one of our fave ways to try the Mermaidcore aesthetic. Plump, extra dewy, and hydrated skin when paired with a sun-burnished bronze glow will make you look like you’ve been lying on the rocks all day in the same manner as Ariel.
Making a splash!
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