HOW TO ELEVATE
NO-MAKEUP
MAKEUP WITH
UNDERSTATEMENT
April 1, 2024 – by Cat Quinn
If crisp button-downs and pleated trousers are the markers of the old money fashion aesthetic, then tailored taupe eye shadows and sheer neutral lipsticks are the beauty equivalent. Graduating from the ultra-minimalist Clean Girl makeup look, we are now seeing a luxurious and manicured take on neutral makeup: Understatement.
Marked by subtle contouring, soft neutrals and the perfect neutral lipstick, the Understatement look is about elevating your classy everyday makeup style. “It’s putting an incredible amount of effort into looking effortless,” says Terry Barber, M·A·C Creative Director of Makeup Artistry. “It’s the art of having done just enough.”
Like Quiet Luxury fashion, the secret to this look is in the styling. Using a delicate and restrained hand, softly contour the face, eyes and lips in neutral tones that whisper rather than shout. “It’s more than no-makeup makeup; it’s actually quite meticulous,” says Barber. “Like a designer coat, it is very tailored. The aim isn’t to transform but to elevate to your features.”
Marked by subtle contouring, soft neutrals and the perfect neutral lipstick, the Understatement look is about elevating your classy everyday makeup style. “It’s putting an incredible amount of effort into looking effortless,” says Terry Barber, M·A·C Creative Director of Makeup Artistry. “It’s the art of having done just enough.”
Like Quiet Luxury fashion, the secret to this look is in the styling. Using a delicate and restrained hand, softly contour the face, eyes and lips in neutral tones that whisper rather than shout. “It’s more than no-makeup makeup; it’s actually quite meticulous,” says Barber. “Like a designer coat, it is very tailored. The aim isn’t to transform but to elevate to your features.”
Lip Pencil
₹ 2,300.00
A pencil in a wide range of colours designed for shaping, lining or filling in lips.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Lustreglass Lipstick
₹ 2,800.00
a lightweight, raspberry seed- and organic extra-virgin olive oil-infused lipstick that delivers sheer and shiny colour with a long-wearing, lustrous finish.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
SHOP UNDERSTATEMENT
The finishing touch to a soft Understatement look? A swipe of Lustreglass Lipstick in See Sheer.
NEW & IMPROVED
The secret to perfectly balanced Understatement skin: Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15.
Soft sculpting and lightly defined features are the new luxury statement.
HOW TO GET THE TREND
LOOK 1: Lean into a sophisticated aesthetic with minimalist makeup and neutral hues.
- Prep and hydrate your complexion with Hyper Real SerumizerTM Serum-Moisturizer Hybrid.
- Even skin tone with Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15.
- Sweep shades Give Me Cyber Space and Accept Cookies from the Connect In Colour Eye Shadow Palette: Unfiltered Nudes across lids.
- Add colour to skin by sweeping Skinfinish Sunstruck Matte Bronzer
Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum
₹ 6,500.00
A serum-moisturizer hybrid that balances, retexturizes and strengthens the skin barrier for a petal-soft canvas with lit-from-within radiance.
Category: Skincare
MRP inclusive of all taxes
Category: Skincare
MRP inclusive of all taxes
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
₹ 4,000.00
A 24-hour buildable, breathable foundation with a natural, soft-matte finish in [59] good-for-skin shades made for all skin tones and textures.
SKINFINISH SUNSTRUCK MATTE BRONZER
₹ 3,500.00
A soft matte bronzing powder that adds warmth and depth, available in Artist-crafted
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Lip Conditioner (Tube)
₹ 2,300.00
An emollient-based balm that conditions lips, locks in moisture and gives a soft shine.
Enhance – rather than transform – your features with the Understatement trend.
LOOK 2: Elevate classy makeup looks with neutral eye shadow and everyone’s favourite nude lipstick shade.
- Prep and hydrate your complexion with Hyper Real SerumizerTM Serum-Moisturizer Hybrid.
- Even skin tone with Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15.
- Sweep shade Satin Taupe from the Connect In Colour Eye Shadow Palette: Unfiltered Nudes across lids. Then, sweep shade Sonic Chocolate through creases.
- Add colour to skin by sweeping Skinfinish Sunstruck Matte Bronzer onto the contours of the face.
Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum
₹ 6,500.00
A serum-moisturizer hybrid that balances, retexturizes and strengthens the skin barrier for a petal-soft canvas with lit-from-within radiance.
Category: Skincare
MRP inclusive of all taxes
Category: Skincare
MRP inclusive of all taxes
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
₹ 4,000.00
A 24-hour buildable, breathable foundation with a natural, soft-matte finish in [59] good-for-skin shades made for all skin tones and textures.
SKINFINISH SUNSTRUCK MATTE BRONZER
₹ 3,500.00
A soft matte bronzing powder that adds warmth and depth, available in Artist-crafted
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Lip Pencil
₹ 2,300.00
A pencil in a wide range of colours designed for shaping, lining or filling in lips.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Lustreglass Lipstick
₹ 2,550.00
a lightweight, raspberry seed- and organic extra-virgin olive oil-infused lipstick that delivers sheer and shiny colour with a long-wearing, lustrous finish.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Like the perfect pair of jeans, Lustreglass Lipstick in See Sheer fits every occasion.
Lustreglass Lipstick
₹ 2,550.00
a lightweight, raspberry seed- and organic extra-virgin olive oil-infused lipstick that delivers sheer and shiny colour with a long-wearing, lustrous finish.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
With a soft matte finish and buildable coverage, Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 gives skin an understated elegance.
LOOK 3: Play up minimalist makeup for a luxurious take on neutral shades.
- Prep and hydrate your complexion with Hyper Real SerumizerTM Serum-Moisturizer Hybrid.
- Even skin tone with Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15.
- Sweep shade Wedge from the Connect In Colour Eye Shadow Palette: Unfiltered Nudes along lash lines, then tap shade Accept Cookies onto centres of lids.
Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum
₹ 6,500.00
A serum-moisturizer hybrid that balances, retexturizes and strengthens the skin barrier for a petal-soft canvas with lit-from-within radiance.
Category: Skincare
MRP inclusive of all taxes
Category: Skincare
MRP inclusive of all taxes
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
₹ 4,000.00
A 24-hour buildable, breathable foundation with a natural, soft-matte finish in [59] good-for-skin shades made for all skin tones and textures.
Lustreglass Lipstick
₹ 2,550.00
a lightweight, raspberry seed- and organic extra-virgin olive oil-infused lipstick that delivers sheer and shiny colour with a long-wearing, lustrous finish.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Terry Barber, M·A·C Creative Director of Makeup Aristry, shares his perspective on the Understatement trend.
