If you are the type of makeup artist that constantly refreshes your Instagram feed in hopes of landing upon inspiration, you have probably seen the #yogaskin trend spreading like wildfire. This glowy, lit from within look was started by U.K. based makeup artist Sara Hill after she posted a tutorial, igniting the #yogaskin social media craze. The goal of the trend is to make the skin appear healthy, radiant, sheer and natural. Yoga skin is the perfect makeup look to try on clients post-facial who want a lighter coverage to even out their skin and hide any post-extraction redness before continuing on with their day! What’s even better? The dewy finish of this look will only enhance the moisture-packed facial your client received.
Here’s how to get the look:
Step 1: Skin Prep
Sara advises that skin prep should at least include a good cleanse and time for all your topical products to sink in. Because we’ve translated this trend into a post-treatment makeup look, your client’s skin will be perfectly prepped after any of the following treatments:
- • Hydrading Facial
- • Vitamin C Facial
- • Enzyme or Gentle Peel
- • Microcurrent Lifting Facial
- • Gua Sha
- • Facial Massage
Any of these treatments are the perfect base to get your client’s skin looking plump, dewy and hydrated to further boost that #yogaskin glow! However, there are certain treatments where applying makeup afterwards is not advised, such as microneedling, dermaplaning, deep peels, or heavy extractions.
Step 2: Prime Time
Sara recommends the use of a silicone-based primer for this look. On clients with dry or mature skin, go ahead and follow Sara’s recommendation. However, on clients with clog-prone skin, opt for a silicone-free primer to prevent any breakouts on your client’s freshly exfoliated skin.
Primer should be applied sparingly and only in areas where the client has severe lines, wrinkles, or enlarged pores. If your client has an overall even skin texture, go ahead and skip the primer all together.
Steps 3-6: Coverage Cocktail
Step three is where the trend really comes to life. Sara mixes 3-4 pumps of her favorite sheer or medium coverage foundation (no full coverage here!) with one drop of strobe cream or liquid highlighter and one drop of facial oil. You can see already how this combo will give a sheer, glossy finish!
Be sure to choose the appropriate liquid highlighter and facial oil for your client’s skin type. For clients with warmer skin tones, choose a golden highlighter. For those with pink or neutral undertones, a champaigne tone will suit them.
Because this is a post-treatment look, we recommend any facial oil applied is non-comedogenic. Try grapeseed, hemp or argan oil.
Step 7: Mix and Massage
Sara recommends mixing the foundation cocktail in your hands to warm up the product, and massaging the product directly into the client’s skin with your hands. This allows for further depuffing, increased circulation, and sheer blended finish. When applying this look post extractions or exfoliating treatments, use a patting motion rather than rubbing to keep the skin calm.
For clients who desire a bit more coverage, Sara recommends building layers of your skin cocktail to add coverage without compromising the glow.
Step 8: Conceal
Apply a liquid concealer under the eyes, around the nose, and on any red blemishes. This look is perfect for clients who had just a few extractions and may be left with some residual redness. However, don’t attempt to make this look full coverage by using concealer. Imperfections should be peaking through, and a no-makeup finish is the goal!
Step 9: Powder
Use a lightweight translucent powder to set ONLY the areas where you applied concealer. Setting the entire face will disrupt the sheer glow you have created, only adding another layer of product buildup on your client’s skin. For clients with oily skin, you can set the face lightly all over. Sara recommends using a powder puff and strictly says “no” to baking!
Step 10: Cream Color
Add a pinch of cream blush and cream bronzer to bring some color back to your client’s skin and restructure their face.
That’s it! Your client is left with super glowy, sheer coverage to give them the confidence to walk out of your treatment room with an even complexion and an extreme post-facial glow!
