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Embrace the allure of the day-after makeup look that has taken the beauty world by storm. We’ve all experienced those mornings after a late night when washing our face and performing a full skincare routine feels like an impossible task. But fear not, because the slept-in makeup trend is here to save the day – and no, you don’t have to actually sleep in your makeup to achieve it. Drawing inspiration from the rockstar lifestyle and its effortlessly cool appeal, this trend celebrates a grungy, non-perfect aesthetic that exudes an air of romanticized rebellion.
This trend is not about precision at all, making this look great for last minute rendezvous and busy nights. The main emphasis is on the eyes. We recommend starting with Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base to lock everything into place. No touch ups needed. Your eye makeup can be as simple as blending a warm neutral color all over the lids. Feel free to use your fingertips because this trend glorifies an undone application.
From there, the look comes down to the eyeliner itself. Be sure to opt for a pencil liner, rather than a liquid because you want to be able to blend it out. While a black kohl eyeliner always does the trick, you can swap for a metallic based liner for added dimension. Apply this on the top and bottom of your eyes – and consider lining the waterline for a more intense look. Next, blend the eyeliner with a q-tip or a smudge brush for a soft smokey eye effect. Once complete, curl your eyelashes and add some mascara to achieve va-va-voom lashes. And there, you’re ready for a night out on town.
