All things Y2K have returned with a vengeance, and this season, the trends are a little more practical and sophisticated. Oh boy, this is the perfect timing for the ’90s kids to evolve and be roughly the same age as our favourite childhood idols (admittedly, we were Britney’s true blue fans). Join us in witnessing it.
The matte counterparts of the icy blue eyeshadow shades are already beginning to gain attention, thanks to the innumerable frosted eyeshadow glamm moments worn by today’s it-girls like Dua Lipa, Addison Rae, Hailey Bieber, and more. What is the trend’s catchy name? IG is calling it the washed denim eyeshadow. A-list celebs like Kendall Jenner, for instance, are seen blatantly endorsing this matte blue moment on their lids. Here’s everything you need to know about the makeup trend, including how to do it yourself.
What’s The “Washed Denim” Eye Makeup Trend?
Think of this aesthetic as an “enhanced neutral,” just like the fabric itself. There isn’t much on the eye—just a wash of light denim-blue eyeshadow applied to the lids, blended just past the crease, and along the lower lash line. Maddie Ziegler, Adwoa Aboah, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Bieber are just a few of the celebrities that have already embraced the “washed denim” eye makeup trend. The makeup style was first worn by Taylor Swift on the album cover of “Midnights,” and it was thereafter donned by Quannah Chasinghorse and Iris Law for fashion’s biggest night of the year, the 2022 Met Gala.
Here’s How You Can DIY The “Washed Denim” Eye Makeup Trend
Ace Thy Base!
Using illuminating products along with a skin-perfecting routine is the quickest way to mimic the glow. After performing your CTM routine, prime your face with a glow-inducing primer. Give the products five to ten minutes to get absorbed into your skin. Then, to impart that dewy sheen, apply the foundation with a damp makeup sponge. Don’t forget to apply it to your neck. To conceal any scars or blemishes and brighten the under-eye area, pat and blend a cream concealer.
Brow Pow
Use a brow pencil to fill up any lighter patches in your eyebrow. To replicate the illusion of your eyebrow arch, create hair-like strokes. Using a brow gel, comb the hair up to secure it in position.
The Only Holiday Blues
The icy blue eyeshadow should be applied to your lids using a brush or your finger, and it should be blended along the lower lash line and just past the crease. Add a lash-lengthening mascara for definition, and use a gel eyeliner or a blue eyeliner that activates with water to line your lids. Keep the rest of your makeup extremely modern with radiant, highlighted skin; if your foundation is too matte or your blush is too intense, this could give off an “80s ice skater” vibe, which is not the intended effect.
Hello, Bronze Goddess
Apply a sparkly bronzer to your cheekbones, hairline, and jawline to warm up your facial features. Dab some blush on your nose and blend it in with your cheeks. To bring out your skin’s natural beauty, use a liquid highlighter too. The warm flush on your skin will enhance the effect of the washed denim eye makeup.
Terracotta Crush
Use a lip scrub and lip balm to exfoliate and moisturise your lips to prep them for makeup. Apply terracotta lip liner first, then coat your lips with iridescent peach lipstick.
The “washed denim” eyeshadow trend is a cool way to channel the icy vibes of winter on your lids as we head into the holiday season.
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