Recently viral on Tiktok, cold girl makeup is a makeup trend that imitates a natural flushed face after being in the cold air. Inspired by Douyin makeup focus, this makeup trend has its distinctive feature of very flushed cheeks (often extending to the nose). This feature can be achieved using cool-tooned blush shades like mauve or pink, matte yet radiant skin. Other than that, it can also be achieved with pale or frosty lips that create a clean, fresh, and slightly cool but captivating look.
This style stands apart from the warmer clean girl makeup trend, embracing a distinctly cool-toned color palette. However, what’s the best way to nail this look for winter? This article will explain about a cold girl makeup tutorial. So, let’s dive in!
Cold Girl Makeup Tutorial You Need to Know
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Summarize from various sources, here are several steps to nail the cold girl makeup look for winter:
1. Prep Your Skin with Hydration
Set the stage the right way and ensure your make up lasts all day long with a hydrating primer or a tinted moisturiser. These formulas help keep your skin refreshed and hydrated. Thus, creating the perfect base for a touch of color.
2. Identify Your Undertone
To identify your undertone, check your veins: blue or purple suggests cool, while green indicates warm. Cool undertones suit icy pinks, mauves, and berry shades, while warm undertones can opt for cooler variations like raspberry or rose instead of coral or peach. Neutral undertones can easily wear both warm and cool shades.
3. Finding Your Perfect Cold Girl Makeup Palette
Finding the right cold-girl palette is simply about picking colours for your blush that suit your skin tone. If you have fair skin, soft mauve and dusty rose shades will look natural and flattering. Medium skin tones work well with deeper berry or plum colours for a bold but balanced look. For deeper skin tones, rich burgundy and wine shades create a beautiful, standout effect. The key rule for everyone is to choose colours with cool undertones, think blue or purple, rather than warm shades like orange or yellow. This is what gives the cold-girl look its signature frosty finish.
4. The Application Technique That Makes Your Cold Girl Makeup Work
The secret to the perfect cold-girl makeup look is the blush placement. Apply a cool-toned blush high on your cheekbones and lightly across the bridge of your nose to mimic a natural flush from cold weather. For the lips, dab a berry-colored lip stain in the center and gently blend it outward for a soft, “bitten” effect. Keep your base close to your natural skin tone, or slightly lighter, and only set areas that get oily so your skin still looks real and fresh. The goal is to look naturally rosy from the cold, not heavily made up.
5. Building Your Cool-Toned Starter Kit
To create this look, you only need a few key products: a mauve or berry blush, a raspberry or burgundy lip stain, cool-toned eyeshadows in shades like taupe or purple-grey, and a highlighter with pink or silver tones instead of gold. If you want to go a step further, a lavender or blue-tinted primer can help neutralize warmth in your base. Together, these products create a soft, fresh flush that looks effortless and winter-inspired.
