Foiled Eye Shadow
Add a metallic shade to your eye make-up to give it that little sparkle. Foiled looks are created by using a wet brush to apply a metallic shade. The result will be a shiny, metallic take on your own favourite shade. If you are someone who edges more towards a natural look, you can always use foiled eyeshadow to highlight the inner corners of your eyelids, or a small highlight in the center.
Going Grey
When celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Jessica Biel, and Katie Holmes showed off their greys on the red carpet, they were unknowingly setting a trend for 2019. According to Pinterest stats, the search for “Grey Hair DIY” went up by 87.9 per cent. The truth is, ladies, the challenge is simply to make greys look sophisticated and alluring at the same time and that’s all about great cut and condition.
Long-Lasting Manicure
Do you avoid doing your nails in bold colours because you don’t like chipped polish? Well, worry no more! Say hello to the powder-dip nail manicure that has been sneaking up on us. This manicure is done by dipping your finger nails into shimmery powders of your favourite colour, and coating with a transparent varnish to seal, without the need for UV light. The effect lasts for as long as a month, all without chipping. So, the next time you’re at your favourite salon, ask if they do SNS powder dip yet.
French Red Lips
According to Vogue, bold red lips are not going anywhere next year; if anything, they are making a red lipstick, naked eyes, sleek hairdo, comeback in spring 2019. Afterall, what is more French than plump, gorgeous red lips? Get your pillar-box reds at Givenchy and Poire, and rich tomato hues at Koche by Terry Barber to make a statement this winter.
Coloured Mascara
After coloured eyeliners, the spring of 2019 is bringing us something much more to pop those diva eyes and bat those long lashes. This is a look that is both daring and effortlessly glam-ready. Show up at your next DJ party or music festival with vibrant coloured eye-lashes, and watch the rest of the eyes follow you. Try out the electric blue at Area, the shadow-mascara harmony at Christian Dior, or the royal blue shade at Dries Van Noten this winter to make an impact at your next barbie.
Face Rollers
Get rid of your frown lines and reduce morning puffiness with the help of a skin roller. Facial rollers have been around for a while and gained lots of traction among beauty bloggers in 2018, but they are set to become more mainstream in 2019. To de-puff and tighten your pores, many are now turning towards ice rollers like the Esarora Ice Roller (USD12 on Amazon), which is first cooled in the freezer and later rolled onto the face to create an instant glow and to rejuvenate tired skin.
Time for Gloss
For a long time, liquid and matte lipsticks have been pushing our age-old gloss lipsticks to the back of the shelf. However, rumour has it, that’s going to change in 2019. Beauty influencers are seeing a rise in requests for make-up tutorials for glossy eyes and glossy lips. A light baby pink lip gloss, paired with a hazel eye gloss will go a long way to give you a lasting, impressive look.
Witch Hazel
There’s a big move towards going back to nature with one of the most effective products rumoured to give glowing skin with just three uses. Witch hazel is a type of plant native to North America, this skin-healing astringent is capable of naturally reducing acne, blisters, insect bites, inflammation and much more. Rush to your nearest drug store to witness its magic for yourself.
Baby Bangs
Cropped baby bangs have hit the runway with all the major supermodels, like Bella Hadid, now sporting them. I know we are all a little commitment phobic when it comes to wearing bangs, but with the right stylist and hairdo, anyone can pull of a cropped fringe, and you can be the first among your friends to welcome this trend into 2019. However, since it’s really not clear whether Bella’s bangs were a true crop or a very clever clip-in, why not try before you buy.
Aloe
Another of those moves toward natural beauty products, aloe is also seeing a resurgence and it’s not just for treating sunburn – though, in our climate, it’s a good treatment to remember. No, the mighty jelly, which most of us have growing in our gardens, is also great for treating acne, reducing scarring after surgery, as an antiseptic, as a hair or face mask – in fact, it’s an all-round beauty superstar. If you don’t have some, get yourself a pot right away.
