Everything in life needs constant updates. That’s the proof that we’re moving forward or evolving. In makeup too, there should be updates. And you would agree that the makeup style of a few years back has changed so much now.
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Even by merely looking at a person’s makeup, you can tell if they’re Gen-z or millennial. And if you’re in the millennial category, you shouldn’t stay outdated. Move with trends and learn the recent style of makeup. This article about Rachel O’Cool’s makeup tips is one of the things you need. It will show you how to do makeup the Gen-Z way.
Center Face As The Spotlight
A few years ago, everyone wanted the sides of their face to be prominent. There was a lot about contouring and cheekbones but that has changed. Now, it’s the center of your face that should take the shine.
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So, don’t draw your eyebrows so long and don’t make it really bold. Use a lighter pencil shade for your brows, to make your makeup subtle.
Blush and Fun Freckles
This is just like doing makeup on a lighter note. Instead of everything looking so serious, you can put on some blush to add warmth. You can also add fake freckles across your nose and cheeks.
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This makes your face look more friendly and shows that you’re having a good time.
Your Eyes
The inner liner thing is so cool and they make your eyes stand out. But recently, people have been wanting to keep it simple and it’s been getting replaced by bright colors.
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What you do is very simple. Use shiny highlighter to line the middle of your eyes and the inner corners. If you don’t have that, you can use a little bit of white powder. This makes them bigger, and brighter and also makes them pop.
Your Lips
At a time, matte lipstick was on the rave. But we have something else now that feels good and looks even better.
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Use a lip tint that adds a bit of color and use a lip liner that best matches your lip color to line it. After that, add some lip gloss. This always makes your lips fuller and more appealing.
Concealer
From the name, we can tell that it’s for concealing. Spots, blemishes, acne, discoloration, it does a good job at hiding them and making your makeup blend. Before now, lots of people used lighter shades for their faces, with the hope that it would make them brighter.
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Now, people just want to look natural and match their concealer with their skin tone. It’s even better when it looks like there’s no makeup on your face at all.
Could You Tell The Difference?
No one needs to ask Rachel O’Cool this question. She was a concerned TikTok makeup artist and she felt it was high time someone shared these because the difference was clear.
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Whenever you see very bold eyebrows with deep contours and very loud highlights, it’s easy to tell this is a millennial that hasn’t stepped up yet. Before this article, could you tell the difference between a Gen-Z and a millennial by simply looking at their makeup?
More Tips
I’ll be adding some more Gen-Z inspired makeup tips to this article so that you can make the most of it. The next one I’ll talk about it Using A Highlighter. Gen-Z loves a good glow but also loves to keep it natural.
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Don’t use too much highlighter that would overshadow the whole makeup. Instead, use a brush to lightly apply it on your cheekbones, nose bridge, and brow bones. You’ll have a good natural glow after.
Embrace Dewy Skin
We’ve very well established that ‘natural’ is the theme for Gen-Z makeup. So, another way to make your makeup look natural is to use a moisturizer before you go in with your foundation.
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Use your exact foundation shade and don’t use too much of it. Your face would look naturally bright and fresh, even with the makeup.
Colorful Eyeliner
It’s a Gen-Z thing to add a pop of color to the eyes. Instead of using the regular black or brown liners, try cool colors like sky-blue, green, pink, whatever color suits the occasion, really.
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This makes your eyes stand out in a happy way. And it’s not about drawing a thick line. Just a light one will do. Remember, you have to keep it light and simple.
Less Is More
As has been the theme and the whole point of this article, but let me emphasize on it a bit. In Gen-Z makeup, doing a little can be a lot better than doing so much. Instead of piling up different products, keep it simple.
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You can even have products that are versatile and can do more than one thing. For example, using your lip and cheek tint that adds color to your cheek and lips. They’re really handy, so you don’t have to carry so many products everywhere.
Fix Mistakes
When you make mistakes when applying makeup, you should know how to fix it smartly. Your concealer is not to be confined to the beginning of your routine, where you remove spots. You can use it to fix your makeup errors too.
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Here, it acts as an eraser so, make sure you pick the right shade to cover the smudge. Blend it in properly and continue your makeup.
