Golden hour — that perfect time right after sunrise or right before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, casting the most gorgeous light on everything it sees. It is a photographer's dream, a built-in filter for the world.
On TikTok, the Golden Hour Makeup Trend took this luminous glow and translated it into a bronzy makeup routine. Skin is natural, shimmery and warm. Here's how to recreate this makeup at home with some of our favorite products.
2. Prep
Skin doesn't need a lot of prep. Start with a moisturizer and follow with a skin enhancer like Glow I.V. Vitamin-Infused Skin Illuminating Enhancer from
Kosas. It's very light coverage, so mix with a heavier foundation if you want more.
3. Brighten
Use a creamy concealer like Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer With Caffeine and Hyaluronic Acid from Kosas to brighten under eyes and anywhere else you require a bit of reverse contour.
4. Golden Eye
Eyes should be warm, with rich earthy and metallic tones. You can layer several shadows or hit lids with a quick spot of a shadow stick like Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Shadow. Blend it out for a bit of smokiness.
5. Bronze
Now, hit cheekbones with a little bit of bronzer. The stick format of Essence Baby Got Bronze is so easy to use.
6. Blush
Add in a little warm blush to cheeks too for a natural flush. Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Beige Peach is a great shade.
7. Highlight
Highlight at the cheekbones for the finishing touch. Milk Makeup Dewy Cream Highlighter Stick dabs on nicely.
8. Line
Line lips with an earthy lip pencil like Make Up Forever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner in Whenever Walnut. Blend well to avoid sharp lines.
9. Gloss
A shimmery gloss completes the look. Dab Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer Champ Stamp for just right shimmer.