Glass Skin or Dolphin Skin?

You can probably still skip both

Hello, Gorgeous!

Yesterday I mentioned actress Ginnifer Goodwin’s fabulous bright blue eyeliner. Some of you very correctly reminded me that electric blue might not suit all skin tones. For some, midnight or deepest blue might be a better pick. Which made me think of some trends we can and should always avoid.

It’s a story I share often, but many years ago, legendary makeup artist Linda Mason created looks encompassing bright splotches of color on the eye area and upper face. As a budding makeup artist I was mesmerized. I also didn’t realize that this might not be great makeup for real life. And so yes, there was a day when I proudly sported puce, fuchsia, and royal blue splotches near my eyes and artfully applied on my upper cheeks.

Thankfully, I’ve since learned that some trends aren’t designed for life beyond the runway.

Loving the skin you’re in

Every few years there’s a new skin trend we’re told is the ultimate beauty ideal.

Just before the pandemic, Glass Skin — the Korean-inspired …