Dolphins, those majestic sea creatures that glide through glistening waters. Their skin is iridescent, dewy and reflects the sun’s light.
When our Senior Beauty Editor, Sadaf, asked me if I’d heard about the ‘Dolphin Skin’ trend I was absolutely confused, because I hadn’t.
After conducting some important beauty research, I realised that I’ve unintentionally been rocking this makeup look for a year.
As a former makeup artist, I’m always intrigued by new trends and love that the beauty world is steering towards looks that enhance our features rather than completely altering them.
Remember ‘Clown Contouring’? Truly an interesting time for makeup.
If you too are riding the wave of the natural makeup vibes, keep reading.
I’m going to show you how I achieve this Dolphin Skin look, step by step.
Let's dive right in.
What Is Dolphin Skin?
Think hydration, dew and radiance - just like the iridescent skin of a dolphin.
Is this a brand-new makeup trend? No, it isn’t.
It’s essentially a recycled interpretation of the Glass Skin trend and a more skin-focused version of Clean Girl makeup.
All great makeup starts with a good skincare routine and the same holds true for this look - ask any makeup artist. A good skincare routine is the foundation for long-wearing, radiant makeup.
Like any style of makeup, you can ramp it up by using fuller coverage, dewy, foundation and darker eye makeup or tone it down with a tinted serum and a simple colour wash, the possibilities are endless.
I think we all need to remember that there are no real rules to makeup.
Have fun with it and do what works for you.
My Dolphin Skin Makeup Routine.
Step 1. Skin Prep.
This kind of goes without saying - wash your face.
This will melt off the skincare from the night before and, not to be gross, but all of the gunk your face has created during your slumber.
Use your favourite cleanser- at the moment mine is the SkinCeuticals Simply Clean because of its ability to deeply, and I mean deeply, cleanse my skin without the feeling of dryness.