10 Spring 2019 Beauty Trends You Can Achieve with Green Beauty Products
I was a proud subscriber of Seventeen Magazine for a good half dozen years or so from my tweens to mid-teens and, as such, have always considered myself “hip with the trends” to a certain degree. I mean, all it really takes is flipping through two or three “Back to School” issues to realize that denim is, and will forever be, “in for fall.”
That being said, I have dipped out of mainstream beauty trends over the past few years as I’ve replaced my old sold-at-Sephora favorites for niche green beauty staples. As spring peaks it’s head over the horizon, however, I thought it might be fun to get back in touch with what mainstream designers and brands are wearing on their face for the Spring 2019 season and see how much of it I can recreate with green beauty options.
Just as my time with Seventeen taught me to expect, looks for spring are largely light, airy, and clean. Dewy skin and little-to-no mascara make for some youthful, almost ‘70s “peace and love” sort of vibes, while bright swatches of color across the eyes and nude lips act as a modern take on ‘60s mod makeup styles.
Overall, nothing astoundingly revolutionary, but plenty that can be captured with green beauty products:
1. Brushed Out Brows
The Trend: Eyebrow trends of the past few years have been boggling to say the very least, with Instagram artists popularizing their infamously chiseled brows, while avant-garde cosmetologists tried to make wavy brows a thing. This season, brows are getting a well-deserved break and returning to their natural form of thick and bushy, though no-less immaculately groomed.
The Brands: Monse (pictured), Tom Ford, Julien Macdonald, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta
The Products: Thin-browed individuals looking to bulk up their natural brow game can turn to PYT Beauty P.O.V. Eyebrow Pencil, which can be used to both shape the brows and sketch on realistic looking hairs to add the illusion of volume. Those with well-endowed brows, on the other hand, will find a friend in Plume Nourish & Define Brow Pomade which quickly and easily shades brows into place while filling in any sparse patches. Need a quick spruce up? Ilia Essential Brow Gel brushes brows into place with just a few flicks of the wrist.
2. Barely There Mascara
The Trend: Ask a handful of a makeup-wearers on the street what their go-to beauty product is– you know, the one cosmetic bag staple that instantly makes them feel put together– and the response you’ll most likely get is a resolute “mascara.” This spring, stylists are bucking the big lash trend for sparsely adorned eyes that won’t smudge in the impending heat.
The Brands: Emporio Armani (pictured), Giambattista Valli, Cedric Charlier, Area
The Products: If the goal is goop-free but perfectly curled lashes, you’ll want to swap your usual mascara formula for a lash curler and Ere Perez Aloe Gel Lash & Grow Mascara, then buff a taupe colored shadow into your crease, such as Root Pressed Eyeshadow in Duke, to add some definition to the eye. Really can’t part ways with your wand? Opt for a brown formula, such as Mineral Fusion Lengthening Mascara in Rock to keep your long lashes looking mellow.
3. Bright Red Lips
The Trend: Honestly, is there ever a bad time to wear a red lip? Stylists are keeping this classic look in the running for spring with bright, opaque reds in a variety of finishes. Ere of the side of simplicity with the rest of your makeup to keep things bright and simple for spring.
The Brands: Escada (pictured), Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Burberry, Ryan Lo
The Products: It’s hard to beat Y et Beauté’s comfortable matte formula in No. 21— a vibrant, pinky-toned red blossoming with red carpet appeal. RMS Beauty Wild Desire Lipstick in Rebound is also an accessible blue-toned red that would work on cooler skin tones. Those looking for a little sheen will enjoy Gressa Lip Boos in Aux Rouge.
4. Bright Eyeshadow
The Trend: Bold beauties will feel at home wearing the striking, single-color eyeshadow trend that cropped up on runways this season. All it takes is a vibrant bright color and a thick brush or, heck, even your finger, to pack it onto your lid– very little blending required.
The Brands: Rodarte (pictured), Erdem, Byblos, Lutz Huelle, Paul Costelloe
The Products: Gressa has your back with its Eye Tint in Envee— a grass green shade perfect for haphazardly packing all over the lid. Aether Beauty Crystal Grid Gemstone Palette offers a one-stop shop for a handful of punchy colors while Alima Pure Pressed Eyeshadow in Siren is an easy place to start for those just beginning to play with color.
5. Glowing Skin
The Trend: Several artists eschewed full-coverage foundation for dewy looks with an angelic glow. Some even went completely foundation free, relying on blurring primers and concealer to brighten up model’s faces.
The Brands: Noon by Noor (pictured), Brock Collection, Michael Kors, Balmain, Proenza Schouler
The Products: Vapour Beauty Stratus Soft Focus Skin Perfecting Primer can be used sans foundation to provide a gentle soothing effect to the skin, while W3ll People Bio-Correct Multi-Action Concealer can be used to spot correct dark circles and blemishes. A serum highlight, such as Maya Chia Highlight of the Day adds a lit-from-within radiance.
6. Gold Eyeshadow
The Trend: Spring runways saw gold eyeshadow being used as both a glowing eyeliner option and quick, yet radiant, eyeshadow look. It’s a great alternative option for those who tend to stick to neutral shades on the eyes and play up other areas of the face.
The Brands: Temperley London (pictured), Monse, Kim Shui, Adeam
The Products: When it comes to green beauty shimmer eyeshadows, RMS Beauty Eye Polish has the game on lock. Lunar is a lovely, cool toned gold that would brighten up any complexion. Alternatively, the recently dropped Crop Natural Bio Metal Liquid Eyeshadow in Gilded provides a deeper golden hue. Those who prefer powder eyeshadows should check out Zuzu Luxe Eyeshadow in Egyptian Gold whatever in whatever for a buttery formula that can be used on a pencil brush to line the eyes.
7. Just-Bitten Lips
The Trend: Runways of lightly stained lips stirred up thoughts of hand-picked berries and popsicles straight from the freezer. Mostly appearing in warm pinks and berry tones, this trend provides an easy way to wear color without having to worry about touching-up throughout the day.
The Brands: Badgley Mischka (pictured), Paul Costellow, Jonathan Simkhai, Kim Shui, Brock Collection
The Products: To achieve this look, tap a creamy but deeply pigmented product, such as Rituel de Fill Forbidden Lipstick in Love in Madness or Vapour Siren Lipstick in Coquette, onto the center of the lip. Kjaer Weis Lip Tint in Sensuous Plum is also a good option for blackberry-hued stain.
8. Nude Lips
The Trend: Some stylists chose to “detox” from the richly hued lip looks often popular in the fall and winter by staying away from pigment, entirely. A swipe of balm or gloss was enough the give the lips a healthy sheen and compliment other aspects of the makeup.
The Artists: Michael Kors (pictured), Bora Aksu, Arthur Arbesser, Versace, Giorgio Armani
The Products: Olio E Osso Lip & Cheek is often touted as one of the most nourishing green beauty lip balms, while Kari Gran Lip Whip in Shimmer adds a fuss-free glint to the lips. Really can’t give up your lipstick? Kosas Cosmetics Weightless Lip Color in Undone is an infallible my-lips-but-better option.
9. Peach Everything
The Trend: Are any of us really surprised that peachy hues are back for the warmer months? They provide the most irresistible sun-kissed glow whether placed on the eyes, lips, or cheeks that just begs to be worn while on vacation.
The Brands: Antonio Marras, Altuzarra, Genny
The Products: Want an easy single-product look? Buff Antonym Baked Blush in Peach along the highpoints of your cheeks and all over your lid. Alternatively, Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Sun Touched is just darling when patted into the apples of your cheeks, and the shimmery Root Loose Eyeshadow in Ginger adds an alluring sparkle to the eye.
10. Touseled Hair
The wet hair trend has dripped it’s way down runways for long enough! This season, stylists have decided hair is finally allowed to be worn dry again, and is making its return in barely brushed waves.
The Brands: Genny (pictured), Jeremy Scott, Kate Spade, Nicole Miller, Coach
The Products: Captain Blankenship Mermaid Sea Salt Spray is a long-standing green beauty favorite when it comes to achieving slightly messy waves. Those with curly or frizz-prone hair, however, might prefer the deeply nourishing and effortlessly taming Rahua Control Cream Curl Styler. Or, if your waves have a tendency to fall flat, try a few spritzes of Josh Rosebrook Lift.