Gisele Bündchen poses barefaced on her latest Vogue cover- but can anyone look this good without make-up?
'No make-up make-up'- a style coined by the beauty industry to describe a look that is bare faced, minimal and prepped with skincare rather than anything you might find on the make-up counter.
It has become such a phenomenon that if you search the hashtag #Nomakeup on Instagram, over 15 million posts appear. Now, Gisele Bündchen has taken the trend to new levels and made history by posing barefaced on the cover of Vogue Italia's February issue- the first supermodel in the magazine's history to do so.
With no make-up, no artificial lighting and no stylist (she styled herself), Gisele opened her home to the magazine allowing fashion photographer, Jamie Hawkesworth to snap initimate moments at home with her family.
Throughout the spread, the 37-year old appears without a drop of make-up and with her hair left unstyled, offering an alternative to the usual glamorous supermodel facade. The feature, "Sunday with Gisele" evokes a day-in-the-life of the second highest paid model in the world as a mother of two and wife of New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady.
"The key to being the best version of yourself, is good skincare," says Gisele's make-up artist Tom Pecheux. So, could the supermodel's cover be confirmation that skincare is fasting becoming the new make-up?
It's no longer just about a three step routine of cleansing, toning and moisturising. There are many ways to boost your regimen and create a flawless finish that before, only make-up would give you.
Here are the skincare products that will leave you looking so fresh faced that make-up may not be necessary...
Meso Infusion Day Defence Hydration Mask ￡125, 111 Skin
This wear-anywhere mask takes inspiration from in-clinic mesotherapy to provide a moisture-boosting, complexion-plumping treatment. Apply on cleansed skin and let your skin glow.
Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial, ￡49
This increases the life span of cells, reduces the signs of aging and treats it to a potent blend of coenzyme Q10, vitamin C, omega oils and jasmine for spa-like skin. No make-up needed.
BUTTERelixir Face Oil, ￡55
Favoured by make-up artist, Tom Pecheux (who treats Gisele's skin) this is his secret weapon for supermodel-worthy skin.
Lancome Advanced Genifique Melting Sheet Mask, ￡16.50
Infused with 30ml worth of serum this gel mask leaves your skin glowing like no other. You will see a difference after 10 minutes but if you have the time treat your skin to 30 minutes for added moisture.
Charlotte Tilbury Brightening Youth Glow, ￡38.50
Usually applied under make-up this primer is a great option if you want to glow bare faced. Apply generously for post-facial looking skin.
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