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Are You A Coquette Beauty?

19 May, 2023 - 07:58am by - Head Pixie | 10 Comments

by BR Kellie

You're never too old to learn new things, or so the saying goes, and recently I was introduced to the concept of 'coquette'. Don't get me wrong, I know what the word means. When I think coquette, I think cute but flirty. I also recall that at one time in history it had a touch of negativity attached to it and was used as a word used to denigrate young women. Which is perhaps why it's become not just a trend, but an aesthetic. A way for women to take back the word and make it their own, turning coquette into a beautiful lifestyle that features decor, fashion and - you guessed it - makeup. So how can we get our coquette on, on our face? 

The coquette look is super pretty and mostly focuses on pink shades on three areas - the lips, eyes and cheeks (although some lovers of coquette like to rock a red rouge) - which makes it accessible for those of us who shy away from big, bold looks.

Lips


For the lips, a simple pink neutral lipstick is all that's required, but you want it to look more blurred rather than crisp. Application is simple, just apply the lippy (cream or matte, it's up to personal preference), then use your fingertip to push the colour into your lip, creating that blurred appearance.

Cheeks


Perhaps the most important part of the coquette process to get right is the cheeks. Think oodles of pink. Almost, but not quite, to the point of being clown-like. Think one of those terrifying porcelain Victorian dolls that look like they'll hack your head off in your sleep. Apply to the point of 'woah Nelly', then stop. Over-applied? Grab a damp sponge and bounce it on top of your blush to lift some colour.

If you want, you can even use your blush as an eyeshadow to create a simple monochromatic look. Though if you belong to the More Is More club...

Eyes


Do I rue the day I decluttered this palette? Now that coquette's in I do. If you're wanting a soft but smokey romantic eye, this palette would be the ultimate help in achieving that look. Of course, there are other palettes out there that'll do the trick, but I feel ABH's Modern Renaissance is the embodiment of coquette beauty. To finish off the eye look, you'll need lashings of mascara or even falsies to create lush, long wispies, and perhaps even a tiny little cat flick of eyeliner.

As for your base? Frankly, I think it's up to you. Some might say you need a matte, full-coverage look, others will say to keep it luminous and fresh. I fall on the side of doing what works for your skin type. My skin looks terrible with a matte full-coverage foundation, so trying it with the coquette look would make me look like I was trying too hard. You do you.

All in all, I'd say the coquette aesthetic is an elevated neutral look, that's romantic and super pretty. Definitely an aesthetic worth flirting with.

So, are you a coquette beauty? Or is there another beauty aesthetic you love? Get chatting below!

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28th May, 2023

I like the sound of this and have tried for cheeks but not an expert by any means.

27th May, 2023

Love it, some of my fav colours

27th May, 2023

should I be embarrassed? I have not heard of this beauty term look or trend! the healthy or naturally beautiful type of appearance comes to mind though when everyone was right into the nude and soft natural washes of colour of eye shadow. I have naturally rosy cheeks but with decent cover of foundation some colour back in the cheeks for me. I usually go big on make up or none at all. Now days I have done a bit less toned down application and found myself going for the same shades or colour choices for eye shadow too. I think pink and red are so feminine and corals and peach can look stunning too

27th May, 2023

I'm definitely not a coquette beauty. Wish I could be, as I think it's beautiful, fun and charming on others, but the pink, pastel, pretty look is awful on me and makes me feel dowdy. Apart from the cat flick liner. Love that.

26th May, 2023

Very pretty - I think I will have to give it a go! Some new purchases are in order?

26th May, 2023

Sounds like the colours l would love to try in fact l have the very shade of lip stay on shade , l love the look of this overall concept

24th May, 2023

Very pretty, will have to give this look a go

24th May, 2023

I love this look so much,it's just so romantic and whimsical,one of my favourite make up looks.

24th May, 2023

I have always liked pink lipstick and blusher with a softly muted eyeshadow.

22nd May, 2023

I definitely like pinky-pink undertoned makeup. I don't do the falsies. But I do a small wing, lots of blush and bronzer, and usually a pink or coral lip, I don't always use a lip liner but I don't aim for a blurred lip either.

Annie_loves_to_shop
24th May, 2023

Me too

Pat17
14th August, 2023

Yes it is an old fashioned look but nice to see some interest in it.

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