If TikTok is good for one thing, it’s the fresh bout of makeup inspo that’s constantly pouring in. The latest beauty aesthetic we’re obsessed with? The whimsical springtime look dubbed “soft girl”. Think dewy baby-pink flushed cheeks, glossed lips and a light scattering of freckles.
It’s a look that’s not only universally flattering but easy to achieve. So if you’re looking for a subtle, wearable makeup refresh for spring through to summer, here’s how to achieve the dreamy, feminine beauty look…
Master your skin prep
The soft girl is all about hydrated and glowing skin so prepping and priming is essential. Ensure you’re starting with a hydrating skin care routine, layering your serum, moisturiser and SPF before beginning with makeup.
Pick a lightweight base
When it comes to foundation, we recommend going with a sheer finish formula or a tinted moisturiser or BB cream that will help to even out your skin tone, but keep your natural texture visible.
As bright eyes are also a signature feature of the ‘soft girl’ glam, use a light-reflecting concealer on your under eyes, layering sparingly for a fresh and wide-awake finish.
Baby pink blush
For the cherub-like cheeks that are synonymous with “soft girl”, choose a blush that sits somewhere in between a natural flush and a bright pop.
We recommend using a cream product; warming into the skin with fingers, and then dabbing any residue across the eyelids or lips.
A touch of highlighter
Complete your dewy and glowing base by applying an illuminating liquid highlighter to your cheekbones, tip of your nose, inner corners of your eyes and Cupid’s bow.
Fluttering lashes
Achieve fluffy, wispy lashes by using a volumising mascara to lift and coat each individual lash, taking your time to comb through and remove any clumps
Glossy pink lips
Aim for a pink lip gloss or balm that’s a couple of shades lighter than your natural lip colour.
Faux freckles
If you’re lucky enough to have the real deal, we envy you. For those who don’t, TikToker’s have been getting creative and drawing on their signature soft girl freckles with an eyebrow pencil.
If they look too defined to be realistic, simply smudge them a little by pressing your finger atop each dot.
Tips for Caring for the Skin around Your Eyes
Eyes are a mirror of one’s personality, and it makes one look attractive. Eyes are considered as a focal point of the face. Pretty eyes grab attention quite quickly. Let’s talk about eye care, not about the eyes but the skin around your eyes, which is the most sensitive and delicate skin and requires intensive care to maintain the beauty of eyes.
The skin around your eyes shows early signs of premature ageing if proper care is not taken. Wrinkles, puffiness, swollen eyes, fine lines and dark circles under eyes are some of the causes that retain the beauty of eyes. It’s quite frustrating if you suffer from any of these. A tight young-looking under-eye skin can be maintained if proper care is taken and a daily care regime is followed.
Have you wondered why the skin around your eyes requires intensive daily care?
The skin around the eyes is very delicate and sensitive. It is 10 times thinner than the skin on the rest of your face. The area under eyes is stretched in order to protect the eyes from any injuries. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays, chemicals and certain lifestyle habits result in premature ageing, which is firstly noticed under eyes.
Your eyes don’t rest, it keeps on working throughout the day from blinking to working for long hours on the screen which can even lead to premature ageing signs.
No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to give your eyes the care they deserve. Let’s discuss some tips for skincare around the eyes.
Protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays
Protecting your eyes from ultraviolet rays is a must. Excessive sun exposure is always harmful and when it’s the matter of eyes, the case becomes even more sensitive. Sun rays play a major role in ageing the skin and even making the skin darker. Protecting your skin and upper eyelids with a sunscreen of a good amount of SPF is necessary even if the weather seems to be foggy.
SPF locks the harmful rays from preventing our skin. UVA and UVB rays are harmful to your eyes, wearing sunglasses while going out in the sun would be a great idea though. It protects and even adds a spark to your style.
Sufficient amount of sleep is a must
A sufficient amount of sleep ranging from 6 to 8 hours is a must for eyes to function properly. If your eyes are tired and you lack sleep, the result will be evident on your under-eye skin. Eyes get tired and it even requires some rest, if proper rest is not given to eyes you will experience fatigue throughout the day along with the emergence of dark circles under eyes, puffiness and skin around the eyes starts looking unhealthy.
Intake of essential nutrients
Having a well-balanced and healthy diet prevents you from many diseases. Including essential nutrients in your daily meals helps in keeping your eyes and skin healthy. Foods having high potassium content will benefit your eyes and skin to a greater extent.
Stay hydrated
Drinking plenty of water protects your skin and makes it glow while keeping it hydrated. Drinking enough water helps you prevent the dryness in the skin and maintain the moisture under the eyes which further prevents you from getting wrinkles and fine lines.
Usage of specific eye care products
Most people apply the same products on the overall face. Using products that are specifically designed for eye care helps in preventing wrinkles, fine lines and puffiness. Buying products that are specially designed for eye care is recommended.
Be gentle with your eyes
By now you know skin under eyes is 10 times thinner. Avoid using products that are harsh on gentle and delicate skin. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing around the eyes as it will cause irritation and tends to lose your skin under the eye.
Remove eye makeup after certain duration
Make it a habit of removing your eye makeup before going to sleep. Removing eye makeup prevents it from clotting onto the skin. If you do not remove your eye makeup after certain duration it will result in dark circles under eyes.
Moisturize under-eye area
Moisturizing is a key for healthy skin. When your skin seems to dry and loses water it tends to shrink. Wrinkles and fine lines are a result of dry skin that lacks water content. Moisturize under-eye skin with eye creams that are formulated with ingredients for eye care. Providing a sufficient amount of moisture to your eyes helps in reducing wrinkles.
Massage your eyes
A simple massage can do wonders for your eyes. Massaging your eyes makes your eyes relaxed while giving it a fresh look every day. Massaging can improve your under-eye skin. Massaging under eyes helps in blood circulation while reducing puffiness to a greater extent. A massage with an ice cube or applying eye masks gives a cooling effect while making your eyes look fresh and young.
Quit smoking
Quitting smoking can help you improve your health and even skin. Smoking is one of the major reasons for premature ageing. Little alterations in your lifestyle can prevent you from many eye-related issues. Smoking damages the level of collagen and elastin from your skin, which is responsible for maintaining skin elasticity. Quitting smoking will be a great step in order to control the ageing process of the skin.
Just follow an under-eye skincare regime to stay young
Eyes express your emotions and are a reflection of your personality. To maintain the beauty of your eyes, daily care is required. Inculcating a few things in your daily beauty routine helps in protecting your eyes and the skin around the eyes.
Implementing the above-given tips to protect your eyes can do wonders and helps in improving the under-eye skin while preventing it from premature ageing, wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, puffiness and dark circles under eyes.
