Introducing The Minimalist Make-Up Trend That's Dominating 2020
There are fewer things that bring me joy in this life than good wine, a good meal, good dessert, a good outfit, and a BEAT FACE, honey. Those who know me best know that the relationship I have with makeup is one that's ever-growing and full of passion. You know, the type of passion that walks around with eyeshadow and lipstick swatches all up and down my arm at almost every Sephora and Ulta visit.
But since the Rona has had us all homebound for the last handful of months, I haven't had much of a reason to get all dolled up. So when I heard about this new trend called clean color makeup, I jumped at the opportunity to find out more about it. Coined by Ricky Wilson, Dior International makeup artist––the aesthetic for this lewk calls for pairing splashy hues with minimalistic skin and lips.
Pretty simple, right?
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With that in mind, I grabbed two of my newfound favorite palettes to get started. Namely the HudaBeauty Topaz Obsessions and Urban Decay Electric Pressed Pigment Palette.
Look 1: Obsessed
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One of the things I love about this HudaBeauty palette is the fact that it's so warm. I have warmer undertones so I often find myself naturally gravitating to anything with golds, browns, oranges, and the like. You can find this beauty at Sephora for about $27.00.
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Now I normally am not one to wear a lot of bright colors on my lids (I love soft/neutral glam looks), but it was something about this Urban Decay palette that made me fall in love. Every now and then I bust this out when I'm feeling a little fun so it only made sense for me to use it for the clean color trend. Unfortunately, this particular palette has been discontinued, but you can find a very similar Urban Decay one here on sale now for just $19.50.
Look 2: It's Electric
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For this look, I wanted to emulate a vivid neon green liner. I used the pressed pigment "Thrash" and carefully applied it along my lash line into a wing and still kept it clean by keeping the nude glossy lip. This time I opted for lashes though because I just had a feeling they'd set this look off. And luckily I was right.
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See? Super simple! Clean color was a fairly easy look to achieve and I have no doubt that it will be for even the most color-averse among us. The most important and creative part is that how you wear your color is all up to you. I opted to pop my color on my eyes, but you can also wear it via blush, colored mascara, or eyeliner. The options are endless.
Whatever you choose to do, just make sure you keep it, cute sis!
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Writer. Empath. Escapist. Young, gifted, and Black. Shanelle Genai is a proud Southern girl in a serious relationship with celebrity interviews, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and long walks down Sephora aisles. Keep up with her on IG @shanellegenai.
ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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This Content Creator’s Journey To Clear Skin Began With Trusting With The Process
In About Face, xoNecole gets the 411 on IGers who give us #skincaregoals on a daily. Here they break down their beauty routines on the inside and out, as well as the highly coveted products that grace their shelves and their skin.
Kyra Joe is the Queen of all things beauty. She regularly lets us in on her beauty routine while sharing updates on her dating life. The content creator debuts flawless skin and aspirational makeup routines in each video. As a consumer, it's easy to assume that Joe has always had the perfect canvas for the beauty world. However, that is not the case.
Like most of us, she's experienced her share of struggles with acne and hyperpigmentation. “I saw a dermatologist when I was 14, and the products he recommended didn’t work because I wasn’t consistent,” Joe said. The responsibility and consistency required of Joe in her adolescence made skincare feel like a job rather than a self-care act.
In 2020, things began to take a pivotal turn for Joe when she found herself regularly consuming skincare TikToks during the pandemic. “I saw people showing me how to use skincare products to get rid of hormonal acne and hyperpigmentation. That made a huge difference for me.” Her enjoyment began to arise as she tried recommended products from her favorite skincare content creators.
Joe added, “I was finally starting to enjoy skincare because I was finding products that worked for me through TikTok. I had undereye patches and creams and began building a routine.” What was once a chore has now become a passion. Joe has since grown an online community of more than 200,000 across TikTok and Instagram, sharing her beauty secrets underneath the moniker Kyra Nikole.
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“I learned early on in my journey to keep things simple. I also try to encourage this in my content,” said Joe. Being able to get to the root when a breakout occurs is why Joe chooses and encourages skincare routines to be simple. “If I have a breakout, it’s easier for me to figure out what product causes it if I don’t have an extensive routine.”
Keeping things simple has allowed Joe to clear up her hormonal acne and manage her hyperpigmentation, and keeping things minimal has given Joe a clear canvas for her makeup.
She gave us an inside look into the skincare routine that’s changed her views on self-care:
Kyra Nikole's Daytime Skincare Routine
Step One: Hyper Skin Hyper Even Facewash
Hyper Skin
“I love this because it’s specifically made for hyperpigmentation, and it’s a gentle cleanser.”
Step Two: Pixi Glow Tonic
Pixi
“It’s an exfoliating toner, but it’s light enough to use daily. I use this for both day and night.”
Step Three: Glazing Milk Essence By Rhode Skin
Rhode Skin
“I have eczema and dry skin, so this helps give me the moisture that I need.”
Step Four: La Roche-Posay Moisturizer
La Roche-Posay
“This is just a regular moisturizer that I love because it sits well under my makeup.”
Step Five: Kiehl's Better Screen UV Sunscreen
Kiehl's
"There is no white cast, no peeling, it works under makeup, and it’s SPF 50; there’s nothing better than that!”
Kyra Nikole's Nighttime Skincare Routine:
Joe uses the same products for her nighttime skincare routine, except for sunscreen. Her main goal is to lock in hydration to last the entire evening. Aquaphor is her ointment of choice to ensure her skin gets the moisture it deserves.
Final Step: Aquaphor Healing Ointment
Aquaphor
"Aquaphor does a great job of holding in the moisture.”
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