With so many makeup trends out there to discover, it’s only natural that some looks will leave more of a lasting impression on you than others. However, with the abundance of aesthetics available, sometimes it can be a little tricky to decipher the many nuances between them – maybe you’ve been confusing your cold girl makeup with your glowy skin.
But don’t panic! We’re here to break it down for you and help you discover which aesthetic truly speaks to you. We’ll also walk you through how to achieve these stunning looks, ‘cos we’re not here to gatekeep. So, read on to discover the makeup aesthetic of your dreams!
Whimsical For The Win: Coquette Aesthetic
It’s fun, flirty and hyper-feminine: the coquette makeup aesthetic has dominated our social media feeds recently, and it’s safe to say that this flushed look is here to stay. If it’s good enough for the cast of Bridgerton, it’s good enough for us!
The name may sound a little archaic (and it is: coquette is derived from the seventeenth-century French word for flirtatious), but it’s closely linked to some of our fave modern aesthetics. A close cousin of the monochromatic makeup aesthetic and a distant relative of cottagecore, coquette makeup prioritises soft pink shades – everywhere! On the eyes, lips and cheeks for a flushed look that strikes an irresistible and romantic tone.
So, if this flirtatious fantasy is your kinda thing, read on to discover how to craft the cutest coquette makeup look.
How To Get The Coquette Aesthetic
Leave the bright fuchsias and corals for the E-Girl look, we want subtle and seductive here.
Sweep a natural pink or peach-toned blush across your cheeks and eyelids, and pair it with a similar shade on your lip. Our Ultra Blush Palette – Sugar & Spice is our go-to blush palette for this look. Stunningly pigmented, easy to blend and available in a range of natural tones, this palette is perfect for our coquette look.
We love pairing the coquette makeup aesthetic with generous sweeps of highlight across the high points of the face and a dark brown smudge of eyeliner to infuse it with some sophistication. Our Kohl Eye Liner and Highlight Reloaded is the ideal duo to enhance the flirt factor of this look.
Expert Tip! If you’re into the natural rosiness of the coquette aesthetic but looking to take it down a notch, the winter makeup aesthetic might be for you! Also known as ‘cold girl’ makeup, this look champions soft matte skin. Add a subtle peachy blush on the perimeters of your face and pair with a neutral eye.
