To get velvety skin, here are these basic steps

Over the past few years, glass skin has taken over the beauty world with its shimmery details, highlighted cheekbones, and radiance that reflects light from every angle. But a new trend has recently emerged in this field, which is based on reducing shine in favor of a softer appearance represented by velvety skin, which has spread from social media to reach the red carpet of international festivals.

Velvety skin is defined as a more refined version of glass skin. It abandons the prominent shine of glass skin, in favor of a soft glow that is achieved by unifying its color, gently concealing its imperfections, reducing the appearance of its pores and fine lines, as well as enhancing its freshness and vitality. It is that equation where the skin looks effortlessly perfect, as if it were naturally gorgeous, without the need to apply any makeup to it.

Its characteristics and advantages
Velvety skin has a natural, matte finish that looks elegant in real life and flawless on camera. They look great in all types of lighting: strong and dim, natural or studio lighting.

Glass skin looks amazing, especially if you invest in facials, laser treatments, and advanced cosmetic techniques. However, most of the time this appearance may seem unrealistic and unattainable.

As for velvety skin, it gives a feeling of universality. It is achievable at all ages and on all skin types, as it gives a perfect and sophisticated finish without any artificial appearance.

The appearance of velvety skin also depends on building its coverage through thin, carefully studied layers that work to unify skin tone, smooth its texture, and gently hide the appearance of pores while maintaining a natural radiance. This look gives a polished finish that allows the skin to breathe, so it looks sophisticated without being overdone.

How to get it
To obtain velvety skin, you must follow a set of basic steps, starting with cleansing it with micellar water and then moisturizing it with a delicate cream rich in peptides. Avoid care products with a thick or highly moisturizing formula. You need a clean and balanced base that provides hydration without being slippery on the skin. This will help apply light, even layers to the skin without any product slipping or getting too shiny.

Then apply a small amount of primer, especially on the forehead, nose, and chin areas to obtain a smooth-looking base without making the skin look heavy. As for the foundation, it is best to have a smooth, matte finish. Apply the foundation in thin, buildable layers, applying it from the center of the face where it usually needs more coverage, then extending it outward.

Use a moisturizing brush or sponge to gently press and spread the product over the skin, focusing on smoothing rather than full coverage. The goal in this case is to unify the skin and smooth its texture while maintaining a natural appearance that allows it to breathe rather than a completely matte or excessively shiny appearance.

It’s the method of applying foundation that transforms the final look from just a thin layer of makeup to a smooth, even, and velvety look that lasts. After completing the foundation, it is recommended to set it using a makeup fixing spray before applying loose powder in a very thin layer using a wide brush, then fixing everything in place using a little pressed powder that is applied with a triangular-shaped velvet sponge for more softness and stability.