By BR Amelia
When Wayne Goss, makeup artist and one of BRHQ’s vlogging idols, declares what he thinks will be the biggest makeup trend of 2016 we stand up and listen. We then go about figuring out how we can get the look. This very thing happened recently when he stated in this vlog that glowing skin was to be the biggest trend for 2016.
Of course, when we first saw that we had that moment of ‘but glowing skin’s always been around…’. Wayne then went on to explain that while glowing skin is nothing new, this year it’s the look many will aim to achieve - much like how contouring existed pre-2015 but then went bananas in 2015. Sweet. Understood. Bring it on! So what exactly is glowing skin? Well it doesn’t necessarily mean covering yourself in glitter or shimmer, or making yourself look like you’ve just been on a 5k run, it’s more about creating skin that looks beautifully healthy. So what products do you need to get your glow on this year?
Start with a primer, such as L’Oreal’s Lumi Magique Pure Light Primer, which is designed to hydrate and illuminate the skin.
Once applied you can opt to create another layer of glow by adding in an illuminating base, like Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base. Not only does this product illuminate and hydrate but it also works to even out skin tone. It can be also mixed with your current foundation to create a subtle sheen.
Next up – foundation. A dewy foundation is key for creating glowing skin. Look for a product that mentions ‘dewy’ or a water-based foundation. Maybelline’s Fit Me Dewy and Smooth is ideal if you’re after a luminous finish. Or why not check out BECCA’s Radiant Skin Foundation.
Suffering from dark circles under your eyes? Cover them up with a brightening concealer, like the Illumination Touch Concealer from Collection Cosmetics. If you’re not wanting to go overboard with highlighter, but still want to bring light to your face, you can use this product on the centre of your forehead (think starting between the brows and fanning up and out), down the centre of your nose and in the middle of your chin (don’t forget to blend!).
From here you can really play. Bronze up your skin, add a peachy or pinky blush, then crack open your favourite highlighter if you want to go all out and apply it to the tops of your cheekbones, then down the length of your nose, on your cupids bow and over the middle part of your forehead (as above) and on the centre of your chin.
Of course if you are prone to oily skin this trend might seem like a no-go, however if you’re keen to give it a go we think it’s worth experimenting with different products and options. It might mean you forego certain steps that you know will only result in an oil slick, like swapping out a hydrating primer for a mattifying one, or only applying products that create glow (like a blush, bronzer or illuminating translucent powder) that you know will work with your skin type. Wayne Goss also recommends that if you’re prone to oiliness you set the t-zone area - your forehead, around your nose and your chin - with powder and then use cream-based products for your blush, bronzer and highlighter.
So will you be getting your glow on this year? Are you already a fan of glowing skin? What products do you recommend? Any tip and tricks? Get chatting!
I don't now why but I thought the lumi-magique was being discontinued... have to hunt it out now :D happy dance :D