S.i call make up Golden Hour and is inspired by that time of the sunset in which everything takes on a warm and orange glowwith golden glows typical of summer evenings.
To revive this makeup trend is Selena Gomez, who “stole” the nuances of the most romantic sunsets to create a look golden hour give her shades of bronze and gold that warm the complexion and make you think about holidays.
Selena Gomez, the bright and golden “golden hour” makeup
If you ask a photographer what is the best time to take a portrait, they will undoubtedly answer sunset. For the particular light, called golden hour, which has the ability to soften everyone. An almost magical effect due to the inclination of the Earth that creates a sweet and enveloping atmosphere, fading facial imperfections, smoothing the skin and giving it a golden glow.
Some examples of golden hour effect make-up on Candice Swanepoel, Selena Gomez and Els hosk (Instagram):
Not just gold, the golden hour makeup – albeit monochromatic – it combines many shades, a mix of nuances that recreate this magical atmosphere with soft, luminous and radiant effects but very natural and never flashy.
It was to propose it Selena Gomez in a selfie in the very warm shades of peach-gold. But Julianne Moore also chose it during the last Met Gala.
Guaranteed glow effect
The make-up sunset inspired, is, in practice, a sophisticated nude look, ideal if you are looking for brightness on the face, especially on the cheekbones and eyes.
Selena Gomez’s sunset makeup, close up (@selenagomez IG)
In the textures of blush and eyeshadow, infinite tiny golden flashes are hidden that reflect the light, completely illuminating the face for a guaranteed glow effect, suitable both in the city and at the sea.
Lands and illuminants in the shades of the sunset
Bronze, rosé, gold and terracotta are the most suitable shades to recreate this type of makeup, colors that they give to practically everyonebut especially to the brunettes with amber skin.
Extremely versatile, the golden hour makeup bet everything on the base. It is no coincidence that the essentials of this look are the lands and illuminants.
The first, applied with a large brush, gives a effect of skin warmed by the sun. L‘highlighter, on the other hand, must be applied in the right places, in particular on the cheekbones, on the bridge of the nose and on the fixed eyelids. In doing so she sculpts and lifts the features, with only light.
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