Tropical girl makeup is a vibrant and refreshing style that captures the essence of a tropical paradise. It often features bright, bold colors inspired by the lush flora and fauna of tropical regions, such as vivid greens, warm oranges, and bright pinks. A glowing, dewy complexion is key, often achieved with a light foundation or tinted moisturizer, and highlighted with bronzer to mimic a sun-kissed look. Eyes are accentuated with natural tropical hues and a light shimmer, while lips can range from coral to fuchsia. The overall look is lively, youthful, and perfect for summer or beach-themed occasions.
To start, use a lightweight sunscreen to prep the skin followed by a tinted moisturizer. Then use a hydrating concealer for spot correction and dark circles. Use a bright blush on the apples of the cheeks followed by a bronzer. Apply a cream highlighter on top of the cheeks, nose bridge, and cupid's bow. Finish the look with a freckle pen to give the effect of natural freckles on your face.
For eyes, use that same bronzer into the crease, then some of the blush and highlighter on the lids for a pop of color and shimmer. Follow by applying a lightweight mascara. Line your lips with a lip liner and fill in with a lip gloss. Set everything with a setting spray.
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Tatcha
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
A weightless broad spectrum SPF 50 mineral sunscreen that provides powerful photoaging protection & neutralizes damaging environmental stressors, while visibly evening skin tone over time. Light-as-air liquid blends in with a sheer, radiant finish.
Summer Fridays
Sheer Skin Tint
This lightweight skin tint adds a touch of sheer color—providing a more even, healthy appearance while infusing skin with hydration. Its weightless, fluid formula helps diminish the look of redness, pores and uneven skin tone.
Kosas
Revealer Concealer
A super creamy, skincare-packed clean concealer with medium coverage and a fresh, hydrated, radiant finish. Non-comedogenic. Safe for sensitive skin.
MERIT
Flush Balm Cream Blush
A cream tint that melts into skin for lit-from-within color that stays flush all day.
Saie
Sun Melt
A cream-balm bronzer with a natural-radiant finish that melts in for an effortless all-over bronze. Paired with The Big Brush, Sun Melt’s creamy texture makes it easy to build and blend your look without overdoing it.
Chanel
Baume Essential
A moisturizing highlighting balm for face, eyes and lips. The smooth, silky texture glides onto skin for subtle radiance
Tarte
Freckle Pen
DIY freckles in seconds for super cute, beachy vacation skin without leaving your house
Glossier.
Lash Slick
Lash Slick’s weightless, flexible formula enhances the look of your natural lashes. The secret’s in teeny-tiny fibers that coat each individual hair from root to tip creating the look of maximum definition and length—think less “your mascara looks good” and more “your lashes look good”
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Lip Sculpt
The creamy, blendable liner smoothly applies to the lips and has been developed to feel lightweight, fill and smooth fine lines.
Gisou
Honey Infused Lip Oil
Discover the glossiest, juiciest lip oil powered by Mirsalehi Honey - with the delicious scent and juicy shade of fruit picked by the Gisou community and inspired by honey bees.
Hourglass
Soft Focus Setting Spray
See your skin through a soft-focus lens that lasts all day long. This lightweight spray sets makeup while blurring imperfections. Undetectable on the skin, the ultra-fine and hydrating mist creates a smooth, even and naturally radiant appearance. Its water-resistant properties enhance foundation for maximum staying power, setting it in place for up to 24 hours.
Love this tropical look! Great product recs. Thanks Lexi Athina! 🌸
This is fantastic! You really know the current beauty trends !