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Everything You Need To Know About AW20's Midsummer Nights Beauty Trend
AW20 transported us to a fairy-tale world. Now recreate it, no magic required.
It's safe to say we've never needed a bit of escapism more than in these last few months and beauty is always here when you need a little pick-me-up.
AW20 came to the rescue, with a whimsical and mystical 'A Midsummer Nights Dream' inspired beauty trend. From doll-like curls, to blackcurrant lips, it's an easy beauty trend to get on board with and more wearable than it may seem.
Read on for how to master the fairy-tale trend, no magic required...
The Key
Get ahead of the AW20 trends, because a vampy lip works just as well in summer. At Rodarte, make-up artist James Kaliardos ‘kept skin luminous to make it wearable’.
Get The Look
Swipe on Gucci Beauty Rouge à Lèvres Satin in Maggie Scarlet - £34, for a flattering blackcurrant shade.
The Skin Basics
Ethereal-looking skin with a metallic finish was spotted at the likes of Erdem and Richard Quinn.
Get The Look
To recreate it, start with a plumping hydration-boosting cream, such as Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer - £59.
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To keep the dewiness, follow with a hydrating foundation – ELLE loves Armani Beauty Neo Nude Foundation - £39.50, which melts onto skin for an undetectable finish.
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For celestial shine, mix L’Oréal Paris Glow Mon Amour Highlighting Drops in Iconic Glow - £9.99, into your base, or dab on the tops of cheeks and eyelids.
The Inspiration
She was the epitome of fairy-queen beauty in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, but Pfeiffer has always been our hair inspo.
Get The Look
If you're not naturally blessed with a thick head of hair, add volume with OUAI Fine Hair Shampoo - £22.
The Nail Files
A light wash of colour is the aim of this mani trend.
Get The Look
OPI Neo-Pearl Collection - £13.50 each, features a range of shades – from soft lilacs to amethysts – all with a pearlescent finish to give nails a healthy flush of colour and shine.
The Ends
It’s time to step away from the straighteners: at Simone Rocha, models sported thick, brushed-out curls.
Get The Look
For this look, curly hair needs a hydrating formula that lets it keep its shape. Soak ends in Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Weightless Mask - £33.
The Scent
Escapism is at the heart of this trend, so transport yourself to mystical forests with Jo Malone Silk Blossom Cologne - £104 for 100ml. The fresh concoction smells like the just-opened flowers that we want to inhale all day, every day.
Charlotte Bitmead (she/her) is the Senior Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. She has over six years experience writing about beauty and has previously written for ELLE and The Sunday Times Style, covering everything from politics to sustainability to inclusivity within the beauty industry. When she’s not writing in-depth features, testing out the newest skincare fad or trying to decide what nail art to get, you can find her overspending in bookshops or shouting at Arsenal matches. Find her on LinkedIn
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