It’s officially hot latte season, and along with switching up my go-to coffee order, I’m also matching my makeup to the cozy drink. Latte makeup is team Cosmo’s favorite cool-weather makeup trend that feels luxe and elevated with minimal effort. Think caramel, honey, toffee, cinnamon, and espresso tones blended across the eyes, cheeks and lips for a soft, sun-kissed glow.” Sounds dreamy, right?
Below, learn how to master the latte makeup trend with tips from Davis and celebrity makeup artist Brandy Allen. Latte makeup, unsurprisingly, was inspired by the popular coffee order. The result is soft, glowy, and sculpted, but never heavy.
It looks like your skin, just a little warmer.” Latte makeup isn’t new by any means. For the past three years, we’ve seen it surge in popularity right as the weather starts to cool down. However, the real reason we keep coming back to the look is its wearability.
According to Davis, bronzer is the heart of latte makeup. It’s what creates warm dimension across your face and keeps the cozy makeup look cohesive. Keep things softly sculpted rather than sharply defined with an extra creamy, blendable formula, like the Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Shaping Stick.
Continue to add warmth to your face with blush. This is also your opportunity to add a little pop of color. Depending on your skin tone and undertones, deep red (almost burgundy) and brown hues can really amplify your features.
If you’re fair, opt for a soft rose. The Smashbox Always On Eye Shadow Sticks in No Angel and Hot Shot are ideal for deepening your crease and outer corner for sultry, smoked-out eyes. Davis reminds us to “blend until the colors melt together, creating a diffused, dimensional effect rather than a sharply outlined smokey eye.” Once you’ve blended out all the harsh lines, you can keep the look matte or add a touch of gold shimmer on your lid.
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