The friendliest mammals are now a source of beauty inspo: dolphin skin has been making the rounds on social media, and everyone's dying to achieve that dewy style à la Flipper.
Bet you didn't expect that from the latest TikTok beauty hack or Instagram hashtag, right? To nail the popular new look, let's dive in!
As it turns out, the aquatic cuties are not just beloved for their cute demeanor, but their glistening aura as well. Beauty experts are currently channeling that sleek look with natural-toned products. The new trend, which has garnered over 3,000 posts under #dolphinskin via Instagram, is a hit amongst Hollywood heavyweights, including Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and J Lo. And let's be honest: when is J Lo not setting trends? (You did see her Touch of Toffee hair shade, right?)
Although stacking our makeup routine alongside J Lo's may seem daunting, the dolphin skin effect is actually fairly simple to replicate. When you think about it, what's easier than highlighting your features naturally?
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What is dolphin skin?
"It's a beauty term to describe a glowy, hydrated, fresh-out-of-the-water makeup look that's natural," according to the experts at Vera Clinic, Turkey's leading cosmetic hospital. "The look is very easy and affordable to achieve and anyone of any makeup level can create the look."
Likewise, UK-based makeup artist Adeola Gboyega writes on Instagram: "Dolphin skin is the latest highlighting technique to give you smooth, plump and luminous skin, just like a dolphin."
Makeup artist Mary Phillips is particularly known for decking out her clientele in this polished manner. Have a look at her handiwork below! See, not too difficult to copy, right?
How to get dolphin skin
"Once you have completed your base makeup, the last step is to apply a highlighter on the tip and bridge of the nose, temples, brow bones and chin, as well as blush on cheeks to give the appearance of high cheekbones, says the pros over at Vera Clinic.
Additionally, Adeola Gboyega has provided step-by-step tips on Instagram to help you get in the groove.
- Exfoliate – "get those dead skin cells off, guys!"
- Hydrate – "go in with your favorite hydrating serum"
- Moisturize – "go in with a glowy moisturiser, love this stuff!"
- Foundation – "choose a radiant base; I mean, come on, look at my skin with this Pat [McGrath] foundation. It's everything!"
- Highlighter – "I recommend using a cream because it gives that skin-like luminosity"
- Lip balm – "which I absolutely love to use on my cheeks and lips"
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