Pulling off the iconic strawberry makeup look
Social media is always buzzing with beauty trends—some brand new, others refreshed classics. One of the most popular trends right now is the ‘strawberry makeup’ look. It’s all about rosy-red blush and freckles (real or fake). Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this sweet and fresh look.
Start with a fresh, natural canvas
The key aspects of this look are the freckles and blush, so the rest of your makeup should stay understated. Start with a lightweight foundation or tinted serum to even out your skin tone. Opt for a dewy finish with sheer coverage to maintain a natural glow. Less is definitely more—too many layers or heavy coverage can take away from the fresh, youthful vibe you’re going for. Skip the contour and bronzer altogether, and only use concealer to brighten up areas that need a little extra love.
Keep your eyes effortless
For your eyes, simplicity is the name of the game. Skip the eyeshadow and go for a thin stroke of black or brown eyeliner along your upper lash line, smudged slightly for a softer effect. Add a touch of highlighter to the inner corners of your eyes and just under your brows for a subtle glow. Finish with a lengthening mascara to make your eyes pop. And voilà—your eyes are done.
Blush and even more blush
Strawberry makeup is a dream for blush lovers. Apply a rosy-red blush generously across the tops of your cheekbones, blending slightly upward toward your temples. Don’t forget a few sweeps across the bridge of your nose for that sun-kissed effect, as if you’ve just spent the day soaking up the sun. While you want that radiant flush, don’t forget to protect your skin from the real sun with daily SPF—it’s essential!
Create faux freckles
If you weren’t blessed with natural freckles, no worries! You can fake them easily! While there are specific products made for faux freckles, you likely already have what you need in your makeup bag. A brow pencil, eyeliner, or even a liquid liner in a light-to-medium brown shade will work perfectly. Dot the product randomly across your nose, cheeks, and even your temples, avoiding uniform patterns. Tap lightly with your finger to soften and blend them into your skin for a more natural finish. Repeat the process until you’re happy with the look.
The finishing touch: your lips
Just like the eyes, your lips should stay subtle. A tinted lip balm or a rosy gloss is all you need. It adds a touch of shine without stealing the spotlight from your freckles and blush.
With these few simple steps, you can recreate thestrawberry makeup look trend without much hassle. In summary, keep in mind a natural glowing complexion, lots of blush, a little patience and sparing with freckles, and finish with a lip gloss. That's it, that's all said!
By Jean-François Casselman-Dupont in collaboration with Familiprix.