Another day, another slay, thanks to the latest beauty trend taking over my “For You” page. TikTok has become the quintessential source of easy, real-life, everyday makeup tutorials that leave me wanting to take a trip to my local Sephora only to search for products I never knew I needed. It has become a trusted source of tried and true beauty hacks demonstrated by my favorite online influencers.
A more recent trend to hit TikTok is the pink under-eye blush application, with a phenomenal 106.1 million views. With a quick search of #pinkundereye you’ll see endless videos of women from every background and a variety of skin tones with their product recommendations and techniques on how to achieve this DIY pink concealer.
I love discovering practical and effortless beauty tips that I can add to my daily routine that won’t take too much time each morning. My makeup preference is a natural beat that takes less than 30 minutes to apply. Easy to achieve no matter one's skill level with a quick combination of three products, I was excited to give it a shot.
Follow along with my step-by-step guide on how to apply this pink under-eye concealer that may have you rethinking your everyday makeup routine below.
How To: The Pink Under-Eye Blush Trend
Step 1: Concealer
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First thing when starting your pink under-eye look, apply your go-to under-eye concealer to brighten the inside corner area underneath your eye. A good concealer will be a shade lighter than your foundation, masking any dark circles, wrinkles, or blemishes. Preferably used after smoothing on your foundation, allow your concealer to set for about 5 to 10 minutes before moving on to steps 2 and 3 of this effortless look.
Step 2: Blush #1
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As for the next step, I used Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in the color "Bliss." I loved the lightweight feel and ease of application the matte nude pink provided. The soft tonal rose pink was subtle, with just the right pop of color extending to the deepest part of the inverted triangle underneath the eye.
Step 3: Blush #2
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Following up with a second blush with a deeper tone, I used Fenty Beauty’s Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in "Summertime Wine" on the outer under-eye higher up on my cheekbones. Using a M405 Angled Contour Brush from Morphe, I applied the lightweight cream blush, which is a great product to build upon if a more pigmented look is desired.
Step 4: Blend
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At this point, I was a bit nervous about the outcome but knew I had to trust the process. Opting for a sponge for finishing touches, it worked wonders in blending the layers of blush, especially with a mix of liquid and cream products, giving it a more natural finish.
After blending, I decided to apply another layer of Fenty Beauty’s "Summertime Wine," which is why I love a builder blush. With more layers, the bolder the look with a doll-like effect.
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Step 5: Setting Powder
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Finally, I applied setting powder to set the under-eye makeup, which allows it to last throughout the day by keeping the oil away while also achieving a smooth matte finish. For this step, I also used a Beauty Blender to set the concealer and blush combination.
Final Look
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Being a natural makeup girly with less is more perspective, I’ll definitely try this look again. Finding the right balance of blush, concealer, and setting powder will be the ultimate goal, as this beauty trend is for those who love a subtle approach to their everyday makeup routine.
Layering the perfect pinks without going too bold while also achieving an effortless pigmented look is the key.
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In a xoNecoleexclusive, the iconic actress opens up about embracing this season of her life, new projects, and overall being a “bad motherfucker.” Gabrielle reveals that she was 37 years old when she was diagnosed with perimenopause and is still going through it at 51 years old. Mayo Clinic says perimenopause “refers to the time during which your body makes the natural transition to menopause, marking the end of the reproductive years.”
“I haven't crossed over the next phase just yet, but I think part of it is when you hear any form of menopause, you automatically think of your mother or grandmother. It feels like an old-person thing, but for me, I was 37 and like not understanding what that really meant for me. And I don't think we focus so much on the word menopause without understanding that perimenopause is just the time before menopause,” she tells us.
Gabrielle Union
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"But you can experience a lot of the same things during that period that people talk about, that they experienced during menopause. So you could get a hot flash, you could get the weight gain, the hair loss, depression, anxiety, like all of it, mental health challenges, all of that can come, you know, at any stage of the menopausal journey and like for me, I've been in perimenopause like 13, 14 years. When you know, most doctors are like, ‘Oh, but it's usually about ten years, and I'm like, ‘Uhh, I’m still going (laughs).’”
Conversations about perimenopause, fibroids, and all the things that are associated with women’s bodies have often been considered taboo and thus not discussed publicly. However, times are changing, and thanks to the Gabrielle’s and the Tia Mowry’s, more women are having an authentic discourse about women’s health. These open discussions lead to the creation of more safe spaces and support for one another.
“I want to be in community with folks. I don't ever want to feel like I'm on an island about anything. So, if I can help create community where we are lacking, I want to be a part of that,” she says. “So, it's like there's no harm in talking about it. You know what I mean? Like, I was a bad motherfucker before perimenopause. I’m a bad motherfucker now, and I'll be a bad motherfucker after menopause. Know what I’m saying? None of that has to change. How I’m a bad motherfucker, I welcome that part of the change. I'm just getting better and stronger and more intelligent, more wise, more patient, more compassionate, more empathetic. All of that is very, very welcomed, and none of it should be scary.”
The Being Mary Jane star hasn’t been shy about her stance on therapy. If you don’t know, here’s a hint: she’s all for it, and she encourages others to try it as well. She likens therapy to dating by suggesting that you keep looking for the right therapist to match your needs. Two other essential keys to her growth are radical transparency and radical acceptance (though she admits she is still working on the latter).
"I was a bad motherfucker before perimenopause. I’m a bad motherfucker now, and I'll be a bad motherfucker after menopause. Know what I’m saying? None of that has to change. How I’m a bad motherfucker, I welcome that part of the change."
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“I hope that a.) you recognize that you're not alone. Seek out help and know that it's okay to be honest about what the hell is happening in your life. That's the only way that you know you can get help, and that's also the only other way that people know that you are in need if there's something going on,” she says, “because we have all these big, very wild, high expectations of people, but if they don't know what they're actually dealing with, they're always going to be failing, and you will always be disappointed. So how about just tell the truth, be transparent, and let people know where you are. So they can be of service, they can be compassionate.”
Gabrielle’s transparency is what makes her so relatable, and has so many people root for her. Whether through her TV and film projects, her memoirs, or her social media, the actress has a knack for making you feel like she’s your homegirl. Scrolling through her Instagram, you see the special moments with her family, exciting new business ventures, and jaw-dropping fashion moments. Throughout her life and career, we’ve seen her evolve in a multitude of ways. From producing films to starting a haircare line to marriage and motherhood, her journey is a story of courage and triumph. And right now, in this season, she’s asking, “What’s next?”
“This is a season of discovery and change. In a billion ways,” says the NAACP Image Award winner. “The notion of like, ‘Oh, so and so changed. They got brand new.’ I want you to be brand new. I want me to be brand new. I want us to be always constantly growing, evolving. Having more clarity, moving with different purpose, like, and all of that is for me very, very welcomed."
"I want you to be brand new. I want me to be brand new. I want us to be always constantly growing, evolving. Having more clarity, moving with different purpose, like, and all of that is for me very, very welcomed."
She continues, “So I'm just trying to figure out what's next. You know what I mean? I'm jumping into what's next. I'm excited going into what's next and new. I'm just sort of embracing all of what life has to offer.”
Look out for Gabrielle in the upcoming indie film Riff Raff, which is a crime comedy starring her and Jennifer Coolidge, and she will also produce The Idea of You, which stars Anne Hathaway.
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