Dolphin Skin Is Set To Be 2021's Top Makeup Trend For Radiant, Glowing Skin

Over the course of 2020, glass skin featured extensively as a beauty trend. From the popular shores where K-beauty trends are born, it promised strikingly luminous skin that almost has a reflective quality to it. Born of a combination of gallons of hydration, a dedicated skincare routine and healthy diet, it can take weeks and even months for the glass skincare regimen to show results. But that's not what we're here to talk about. 2020 is coming to a close and soon, so will glass skin. Why? Because there's a new makeup trend joining the ranks and going by how popular it is, will be 2021's top makeup trend for radiant, glowing skin. Dolphin skin has arrived right in time for the New Year 2021 and you'll soon see why it's a hot favourite in the makeup world.

What Is Dolphin Skin?

Popularised by celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips, dolphin skin is a glowing skin makeup trend defined by luminous and gleaming skin that looks like it is fresh out of the water. While it began sometime this year, its popularity has caught on only recently. The aquatic mammal may not be the first thing you think of when you imagine skin goals but its essence is what's important. You know the way your skin glistens when you step out of the swimming pool and the light hits your face just right? That's what dolphin skin aims to achieve.

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Glass Skin v/s Dolphin Skin - What's The Difference?

As mentioned before, glass skin requires meticulous care through the approach of diet, lifestyle, health and beauty. Because it is a combination of internal and external factors, its effects are far from instant. In fact for the effects of glass skin to show, it can take weeks to months.

That's where the difference lies between both trends. Dolphin skin is primarily a makeup trend so its radiance is immediate. However there is chance of going overboard if one isn't careful enough else it can look greasy. As this is a very real possibility, those with oily skin should probably skip past this trend. Dolphin skin uses a combination of highlighting and radiance enhancing products to give it a gleaming, glowing finish.

How To Try The Dolphin Skin Makeup Trend At Home

Start by walking yourself through the various base makeup steps and choosing the most glow-enhancing options you can.

To prime your skin, opt for a dewy primer or priming oil to enhance the glow from the start.

For foundation, use a dewy finished foundation that will give coverage without a matte finish. Those who already own matte foundation can mix a few drops of facial oil to it and then apply.

Highlight your skin by strobing the high points of your face with either cream, powder or liquid highlighter over the temples, Finish off the makeup look by spritzing with a dewy or highlighting makeup spray.

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