We may think of a peaches and cream complexion as a British beauty aesthetic, but it seems the appeal is global if the stars at the Gotham Independent Awards were anything to go by.
Leading the trend in New York was Margot Robbie, who accessorized her look with a glowing, creamy complexion and apricot-hued lipstick and blusher. Following in Robbie’s footsteps was Michelle Williams, who wore a peaches and cream blusher and opted for a slightly pinkier hued lipstick hued lipstick to complement the tones. Proving it’s not just a look meant for blondes, actor Natalie Portman also nailed the trend with rosy lips and a deeper peach-toned blusher sculpting her cheekbones, while actor Nicole Beharie opted for more uniform peachy tones on eyes, lips and cheeks. Though still very much on the neutral make-up spectrum, the added bit of brightness that the fruity tones bring is a great way to update your everyday look.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Photo: Taylor Hill
While the peaches part of the equation is a bit of a no-brainer, when it comes to mastering the smooth and creamy complexion, there are a few pointers it’s worth noting.
Rule number one: when looking to create any kind of flawless base, less is definitely more. Forego layers of heavy foundation and use a pin-point technique with a full-coverage concealer only on areas of redness or discoloration. This will help keep things fresher and more luminous than a blanket base layer and allow your peach pigments to pop more easily. If you’re prone to shine, go ahead and powder up, but again avoid an all-over dusting as it will dull your complexion making it more lacklustre than luscious.
Photo: Taylor Hill
Finally, highlight with caution. Although a little added luminosity – which helps to bounce light off your face and give the illusion of a more seamless finish – is always accepted, too many risks distracted from the required velvety skin finish. Instead, take a highlighter, which is brightening but buttery, and dot on the apples of your cheeks for just a little illumination.
beauty beauty trends celebrities celebrity celebrity news christmas christmas movies coffee dating fashion fashion designers fashion trends fashion week fitness hailey bieber hair trends halloween harry potter health Instagram Justin Bieber kate middleton King Charles meghan markle mental health milan fashion week movies music netflix new york city paris fashion week pregnancy prince harry princess diana prince william relationships royal family royals skincare street style television tiktok travel valentine's day wellness
