No Filter Required — Beauty Tips To Look Radiant At Any Time Of The Day
This season’s hottest beauty trend is all about keeping it (Be)Real – think achievable, barely there looks that enhance a single best feature
Breaking the mould of curated, edited content that’s become synonymous with traditional social media, photo sharing app BeReal offers users a more authentic, pared-back way to share their stories.
With its strict two-minute window to post and no-filter option, it aims to bridge the gap between polished, embellished beauty and what we actually see in a mirror.
Ahead, we share the best skincare, haircare and makeup tips to help you live your best #filterdrop life.
A clear, luminous complexion paired with barely-there makeup is a trend that will never go out of style.
While makeup can amp up the glow factor, makeup artist Lasalle Lee says the key is focusing on skin prep. For this, plump the skin before applying any makeup with a hydrating face mask.
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Don’t underestimate the power of a bubble braid – especially on a busy Monday morning.
It is the simplest way to elevate a regular ponytail. Start with a low ponytail and keep close to the nape. Create a section a couple of inches further down your ponytail and fasten it with a hair tie. Repeat this step another couple of inches down your ponytail until you get to the end.
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Here’s how to look polished without overdoing it. Add a swipe of statement-making white eyeliner to make your peepers pop.
For added staying power, layer a cream eyeliner over a pencil formula in the same shade to set your eye makeup.
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Makeup for nighttime calls for something more dramatic.
Instead of your usual smokey eye, opt for a head-turning wispy lash look. Achieving spidery, separated lashes can take a little bit of work, but Lasalle has a pro secret: Skip the mascara and decorate each lash line with individual falsies for a subtle take on 60’s fashion icon Twiggy’s signature lashes.
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A shimmery eyeshadow isn’t the only way to add a hint of sparkle to your after-dinner drinks look. Incorporating a smattering of face jewels along the lash line can inject a beautiful, unexpected glitz to any dimly lit bar or restaurant.
To keep the rhinestones in place, Lasalle recommends picking up the gems with a crayon pencil, and placing it on top of lash glue.
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A high, sleek ponytail is a great party-ready hairstyle if you’re short on time. Add a deep side part for some visual interest.
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Credits
Photography: Phyllicia Wang
Art direction and styling: Adeline Eng
Makeup: Lasalle Lee using Shiseido (“The Early Riser” and “Energy Boost”), MAC Cosmetics (“Pool Position”), Chanel Beauty (“Night Mood”), Charlotte Tilbury (“After Hours” and “Lights Out”)
Hair: Aung Apichai from Artistry Studios using Kevin Murphy
Shot at: Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard
Text: Letty Seah/HerWorld