PEARL SKIN IS THE
COQUETTE WAY
TO GLOW
January 2, 2024 – by Cat Quinn
The coquette aesthetic is everywhere; and with the flood of pink bows, silk lace-up corsets and rosy blush comes a new complexion trend: Pearl Skin. Marked by diffused pearl pigments that blur and refract light – as opposed to glitter particles that reflect light – it gives the face a decadent and refined glow inspired by the precious gem.
Unlike other glowy skin trends, pearl makeup is not about creating a wet shine, but rather a radiant finish that beautifully contours the face without glare or hot spots. “It’s a whole new luxury in luminosity,” says Terry Barber, M·A·C Creative Director of Makeup Artistry. “It’s a magnificently dressed, premium skin-first look.”
Often accompanied by shimmer eye makeup and frosty lips, Pearl Skin is intentionally decadent and tongue-in-cheek as it reclaims a classically pretty look for the female gaze. “Pearl Skin makes me think of 18th century portraits,” says Barber. “It’s very regal and ornate skin with a gorgeous plumpness and luminosity that feels a little coquette.”
Unlike other glowy skin trends, pearl makeup is not about creating a wet shine, but rather a radiant finish that beautifully contours the face without glare or hot spots. “It’s a whole new luxury in luminosity,” says Terry Barber, M·A·C Creative Director of Makeup Artistry. “It’s a magnificently dressed, premium skin-first look.”
Often accompanied by shimmer eye makeup and frosty lips, Pearl Skin is intentionally decadent and tongue-in-cheek as it reclaims a classically pretty look for the female gaze. “Pearl Skin makes me think of 18th century portraits,” says Barber. “It’s very regal and ornate skin with a gorgeous plumpness and luminosity that feels a little coquette.”
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.
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Category: Makeup
SHOP PEARL SKIN
Show off a luminous complexion with Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Beaming Blush.
Pearl Skin defines features while giving your complexion a glimmering glow.
Hyper Real SerumizerTM is the can’t-skip step for Pearl Skin.
HOW TO GET THE TREND
LOOK 1: Emulate glowy skin that radiates from within with pearl makeup.
- Prep and hydrate your complexion with Hyper Real SerumizerTM Serum-Moisturizer Hybrid.
- Even skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-PoweredTM Foundation.
- Sweep Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Beaming Blush over cheekbones, bridge of the nose, chin and Cupid’s bow for a pearlescent sheen.
- Smooth on Lipglass Clear .
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 Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation
₹ 3,950.00
A buildable, weightless, 24-hour hydrating foundation that smooths texture, evens tone, and blurs the look of pores.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Extra Dimension Skinfinish
₹ 4,000.00
A liquid-powder highlighter with prismatic reflections that sculpts, highlights and models the face. The cool, creamy near-fluid formula creates a luminous, well-defined finish. Wears 10 hours.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Lipglass Clear
₹ 2,200.00
A unique clear lip gloss that can create a glass-like finish or a subtle sheen.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Studio Radiance Serum-PoweredTM Foundation gives skin a custom glow with its Artist-Curated Radiance Blend.
Bump up the radiance by layering Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Beaming Blush and Global Glow.
LOOK 2: Embrace the mermaidcore aesthetic with radiant pearl makeup.
- Prep and hydrate your complexion with Hyper Real SerumizerTM Serum-Moisturizer Hybrid.
- Even skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-PoweredTM Foundation.
- Tap Strobe Cream in Pinklite onto the high points of the face.
- Sweep Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Beaming Blush and Mineralize Skinfinish in Global Glow overtop and to the inner corners of the eyes.
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 Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation
₹ 3,950.00
A buildable, weightless, 24-hour hydrating foundation that smooths texture, evens tone, and blurs the look of pores.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Strobe Cream
₹ 4,200.00
A moisturizer that boosts the look of dull skin and luminizes with iridescent particles.
1 Strobe Cream sold every 4 minutes
Category: Skincare
1 Strobe Cream sold every 4 minutes
Category: Skincare
Extra Dimension Skinfinish
₹ 4,000.00
A liquid-powder highlighter with prismatic reflections that sculpts, highlights and models the face. The cool, creamy near-fluid formula creates a luminous, well-defined finish. Wears 10 hours.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Mineralize Skinfinish
₹ 4,000.00
A luxurious powder with 77-Mineral Complex that adds highlights to the face and body.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Macstack Mascara
₹ 3,300.00
An endlessly buildable, clump-resistant mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length
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
Lipglass Clear
₹ 2,200.00
A unique clear lip gloss that can create a glass-like finish or a subtle sheen.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Top off your Pearl Skin with Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Beaming Blush.
Layer Hyper Real SerumizerTM and Strobe Cream for a luxurious pearl finish.
LOOK 3: Give glowy skin new meaning with pearl makeup.
- Prep and hydrate your complexion with Hyper Real SerumizerTM Serum-Moisturizer Hybrid.
- Even skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-PoweredTM Foundation for a lit-from-within glow.
- Tap Strobe Cream in Pinklite onto the high points of the face.
- Sweep Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Beaming Blush over cheekbones, bridge of the nose, eyes and Cupid’s bow for a pearlescent sheen.
- Smooth on Lipglass Clear.
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 Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation
₹ 3,950.00
A buildable, weightless, 24-hour hydrating foundation that smooths texture, evens tone, and blurs the look of pores.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Strobe Cream
₹ 4,200.00
A moisturizer that boosts the look of dull skin and luminizes with iridescent particles.
1 Strobe Cream sold every 4 minutes
Category: Skincare
1 Strobe Cream sold every 4 minutes
Category: Skincare
Extra Dimension Skinfinish
₹ 4,000.00
A liquid-powder highlighter with prismatic reflections that sculpts, highlights and models the face. The cool, creamy near-fluid formula creates a luminous, well-defined finish. Wears 10 hours.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Lipglass Clear
₹ 2,200.00
A unique clear lip gloss that can create a glass-like finish or a subtle sheen.
Category: Makeup
Category: Makeup
Terry Barber, M·A·C Creative Director of Makeup Artistry, shares his perspective on the Pearl Skin trend.
