‘Add volume where needed’ rather than ‘brighten everything’… The new formula for dimensional makeup
As natural skin expression becomes a key makeup trend, the way dimensional definition is created on the face is also changing. In the past, specific areas were emphasized with strong shimmer from highlighter and sharp contrast in shading. Recently, however, attention has shifted to completing the overall balance of the face by preserving the skin’s natural texture while delicately adjusting brightness, a healthy flush, and shadow.
In particular, among makeup artists and beauty creators, techniques that add soft brightness to dark or sunken areas and adjust color and shadows with blusher and contour are becoming established. The key is to naturally enhance facial contours by adding brightness and color only where needed, rather than relying on excessive shimmer.
Accordingly, in color makeup, items that help create natural dimension are gaining popularity, from ‘pearl-free highlighting’ using bright matte colors to subtle blushers and softly shaded contours.
Instead of ‘adding light,’ ‘brighten sunken areas’… The new highlighter formula
A notable recent shift in dimensional makeup is the technique of finely adjusting brightness in shaded areas with matte white or light colors. By applying a small amount to sunken areas such as under the eyes, the midface, and nasolabial folds, it helps correct differences in brightness and balance facial volume.
In particular, matte formulas without shimmer blend naturally into existing base makeup without a pearly finish or gloss, making them useful for daily makeup. When layered thinly on desired areas, they can create a subtle sense of volume without looking excessive.
The Saem’s ‘Saemmul Single Shadow (Matte) WH01 Fresh Cream White’ is a soft white matte shadow and a multi-use item that can be used in various ways, from eye makeup to pearl-free face highlighting. When applied thinly under the eyes or on the midface, it helps revive the tone of darker areas and add volume.
Less sparkle, more flush and shadow… Color makeup with ‘delicate dimension’
The way dimension is expressed is expanding beyond highlighter to overall face makeup, including blusher and contour. Rather than emphasizing specific areas with flashy shimmer or strong color, makeup that enhances facial contours and mood by adding a healthy flush with blusher and soft shadows with contour is drawing attention.
AMUSE’s ‘Dew Serum Liquid Blush’ is a serum-type liquid blusher that adheres lightly and expresses color that blends naturally into the skin. It adds a subtle healthy flush and vitality to the cheeks, helping give the face a natural liveliness and create a dimensional impression.
In addition, espoir’s ‘Fake Shadow Contour Stick’ is a stick-type product that naturally refines facial contours by adding soft shading to the face. It creates subtle shadows like real facial shadows without excessive light-and-dark contrast, helping refine the face line and complete natural dimension.
Recent makeup is moving away from simply reflecting light to emphasize specific areas, and toward completing overall balance through delicate adjustment for each area of the face. Rather than brightening everything, try creating a more sophisticated dimensional look with volume makeup that fills only where needed.
We hope you use the practical dimensional makeup techniques introduced today to complete your own harmonious look. Yuricos will continue to provide reliable beauty trends and information to help you discover your own outstanding makeup style.
