PEARL SKIN IS THE COQUETTE
WAY TO GLOW

The coquette aesthetic is everywhere. 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 magnificently dressed, premium skin.”

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.”

“IT’S VERY REGAL AND ORNATE SKIN WITH A GORGEOUS PLUMPNESS AND LUMINOSITY THAT FEELS A LITTLE COQUETTE.”

—TERRY BARBER, M·A·C CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MAKEUP ARTISTRY

Pearl Skin defines features while giving your complexion a glimmering glow.

Hyper Real Serumizer™ 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.

1. Prep and hydrate your complexion with Hyper Real Serumizer^TM Serum-Moisturizer Hybrid .
2. Dot, swipe and glow using Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer to lift and brighten undereyes.
3. Even skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-Powered^TM Foundation .
4. Sweep Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Double-Gleam over cheekbones, bridge of the nose, chin and Cupid’s bow for a pearlescent sheen.
5. Smooth on Lip Conditioner .

Studio Radiance Serum-Powered^TM Foundation gives skin a custom glow with its Artist-Curated Radiance Blend.

Bump up the radiance by layering Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Double-Gleam and Gold Deposit.

LOOK 2: Embrace the mermaidcore aesthetic with radiant pearl makeup.

1. Prep and hydrate your complexion with Hyper Real Serumizer^TM Serum-Moisturizer Hybrid .
2. Dot, swipe and glow using Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer to lift and brighten undereyes.
3. Even skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-Powered^TM Foundation .
4. Tap Strobe Cream in Pinklite onto the high points of the face.
5. Sweep Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Double-Gleam and Mineralize Skinfinish in Gold Deposit over top and to the inner corners.
6. Coat lashes with Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara .
7. Line lips with Lip Pencil in Chestnut, then smooth on Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick in Simulation.

Top off your Pearl Skin with Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Double-Gleam.

Layer Hyper Real Serumizer^TM and Strobe Cream for a luxurious pearl finish.

LOOK 3: Give glowy skin new meaning with pearl makeup.

1. Prep and hydrate your complexion with Hyper Real Serumizer^TM Serum-Moisturizer Hybrid .
2. Dot, swipe and glow using Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer to lift and brighten undereyes.
3. Even skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-Powered^TM Foundation for a lit-from-within glow.
4. Tap Strobe Cream in Pinklite onto the high points of the face.
5. Sweep Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Double-Gleam over cheekbones, bridge of the nose, eyes and Cupid’s bow for a pearlescent sheen.
6. Smooth on Lipglass Clear .