The botanical trend is the hottest trend, especially in interior design. It's made its way into our homes, painting walls green, adorning fabrics with leaves, and above all, beautifying rooms with an abundance of plants. Its influence can also be seen in the beauty industry. The natural trend is undoubtedly the number one trend, and it's undoubtedly something worth emulating. Cosmetic bags are also increasingly stocked with natural products, such as mineral makeup or pure skincare oils, pressed straight from plants. We love nature, so today's makeup suggestion is a loose nod to botany and the greenery surrounding us on all sides.
We propose a makeup look that's effective and easy to create, although the level of difficulty may initially seem high. This is only a facade. The shading technique uses a lighter, more subdued color in the inner corner of the eye, adding a touch of lightness to the illusion. The finishing touch is a slightly muted green, reminiscent of mint leaves, on the outer corner of the eye. Although darker colors are used, the makeup still looks elegant and isn't overwhelming. See how to apply it.
The first step is to prepare the skin. It's important to have a flawless complexion—maximum smoothness and an even skin tone. To achieve this, apply a thin layer of clay primer, which creates the perfect base for foundation, making it easier to apply, better looking, and longer-lasting. Next, correct minor imperfections with a full-coverage concealer and apply one or two thin layers of foundation (choose the same shade for both concealer and foundation, so the foundation won't stand out after applying foundation). Accentuate the cheeks with Nude blush. Annabelle Minerals cosmetics used for this stage of the makeup: Pretty Neutral clay primer, Golden Fair concealer, Golden Fair full-coverage foundation, and Nude blush.
It's time to move on to the eye area. Apply illuminating powder to this area of the face—the eyelids, brow bone, and under the eyes—to brighten and subtly camouflage dark circles, veins, and shadows. Next, move on to eyebrow correction—drawing and filling in the eyebrows with a color that closely matches the natural shade of the hair.
Time for the eyelids. Cover the entire eyelid with the Americano clay eyeshadow (leaving a small space just above the tear duct for highlighter). Apply the Mint mineral eyeshadow from the middle of the eyelid. Blend the edges of the eyeshadow so that it blends seamlessly into the skin tone. Also accentuate the lower eyelid with shadows – from the inner corner to the middle with the Americano eyeshadow, then with the Mint eyeshadow to the outer edge of the eyelid. Annabelle Minerals cosmetics used for this stage of the makeup look: Pretty Glow highlighting powder, Brow Like Wow eyebrow palette, Mint mineral eyeshadow, and the Americano clay eyeshadow.
The final step is to define the eyelids: wetly apply Chocolate eyeshadow to the upper eyelid, drawing a classic line. Accentuate the inner corner with Diamond Glow highlighter. Apply mascara. Annabelle Minerals cosmetics used for this step: Chocolate mineral eyeshadow and Diamond Glow mineral highlighter.
Finally, set the look with a bit of illuminating powder to give your face a fresh and radiant look, and apply a beige-pink lipstick. Your makeup is ready!
Magda Plewa, photographer and Instagrammer ( www.instagram.com/magda.plewa ). More thoughtful than romantic, she teaches how to take beautiful product photos that sell. She lives by the slow lifestyle, loves good vegetarian food, and enjoys relaxing with a book and a cup of freshly brewed coffee. In her private life, she is a happy wife and mother.
