Is The Era Of High Shine Skin Behind Us?

 Like farmer’s market finds and Netflix shows, makeup is seasonal. And if spring touted the festival look, and summer skin was all about a “Glazed Donut” finish, then fall calls for a sophisticated upgrade that will usher in the cooler months (and warmer clothes).



 It’s time to leave behind the punchy, fruity shades that popped next to sun-kissed skin in favor of more subtle tones with softer finishes. That’s where a softer, more matte look comes in for the new season.“Matte makeup is a good option for those with combination to oily skin who want more of a polished finish, whether it’s for everyday life, events or photographs,” explains Suzie Gerstein, celebrity makeup artist. “The good news is that many of the new matte formulas offer shine control without going ‘newscaster’ flat.”


Matte makeup does require a few more products to get it just right without looking super heavy or cakey compared to a highly dewy or glossy look, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth the effort. To create a perfect, clean slate for bold colors and velvety matte textures, Nicole Cudzilo, Vapour Beauty’s National Makeup Artist, says she actually opts out of an oil-free moisturizer for matte skin as it’s important to ensure that you skin is deeply moisturized (and some oil-free formulas offer a lighter dose of hydration) in order for your makeup to lay smooth.



 A primer is also an important first step for matte makeup (although you can go without it if you’re really pressed for time) but if you choose to use a primer she has a trick to make the formula even more effective: “To avoid that dreaded cakey finish, consider dusting on a light coat of translucent powder after your primer but before foundation or concealer,” she says. “This will extend the longevity of any products you lay over top and will also combat shine.”