7 Ways To Nail A Cottagecore Makeup Look

Before cottagecore makeup started trending, the look was simply a way of life for many people. Cottagecore embodies a fresh aesthetic and, as the name suggests, looking like you live in a cottage in the middle of a flower-specked field with tiny birds fluttering around your head. If the image of Snow White comes to mind, you're on the right track. Think flushed cheeks, glowing skin, and a rosy pout. The vibe is an au naturel, no-makeup makeup look, meaning contour lovers will need to ease up on the bronzer for this one. Ultimately, cottagecore makeup is more about bringing out your features with a swipe of highlighter and less about redefining one's features.

Although this makeup look is fuss-free, it's not as simple as rolling out of bed and going about your day sans product. You'll want fresh, lit-from-within skin, full brows, and thick, luscious lashes, so make sure you have your tools ready. There are many different ways you can nail the cottagecore trend; from barely-there makeup to adding the colors of the forest to your face, this look is all about transforming yourself into an ethereal garden fairy.

One of the biggest components of cottagecore makeup is luminous skin. Before applying makeup, make sure your skin is well-moisturized. You can use a facial oil or an illuminating primer for extra glow. Instead of a full-coverage foundation, let your skin's natural texture show with a tinted moisturizer or a BB cream. You can powder where needed, but we actually prefer a bit of shine with this look.

There's nothing like the sight of colorful autumn leaves, and you can look like you stepped out of a fairy tale forest with coral and tangerine shades on your face. Swipe some bright eyeshadow on your upper and lower lids with a fluffy brush (or even your fingers) — the application doesn't have to be perfect. The same goes for your lips. Pat some color onto your pout to get a nice stain and apply a bit of clear gloss over it. All done!

Freckles are all the rage right now, and if you've got some, don't cover them up with foundation. Let your dots naturally peek through your makeup, or, if you're freckle-free, use makeup to give yourself the best faux freckles. For the most natural look, dot some liquid liner in a color slightly darker than your skin tone onto your fingers. Transfer the color onto your skin and repeat until you're satisfied with the results.

If you want to look like you just came back from riding your horse in the woods but live in an urban jungle, you can fake that flush with some liquid blush. Choose a strong color — such as rosy pink or salmon peach — and place a couple of dots on the apples of your cheeks. For a perfectly blended look, use your fingers or a flat kabuki brush to move the blush up and outward toward your temples. You can also add some color to the bridge of your nose for a sun-kissed look.

Unless you're blessed with perfect skin — whatever that means — the no-makeup look still requires a little bit of product. Focus on evening out your skin tone with some CC cream and concealer only where needed. Unless your skin is oily, skip the powder. Make sure to fill in your brows and brush them with a tinted brow gel. Add a whisper of color onto your cheeks with a cream blush, and you're set.

There's the bronzed goddess latte makeup, and then there's the cottagecore makeup — but why not combine them? Soft caramel and nude colors look dreamy, especially when blended seamlessly. Remember, there are no harsh lines with cottagecore makeup, so make sure to use a light hand. For extra depth, add a bit of moss-green eyeshadow to your lids and enhance your lashes with a few swipes of mascara.

Peach is a lovely, neutral color that looks good on every skin tone and is perfect for creating that fresh-faced cottagecore makeup look. After applying a light layer of foundation, apply a peach-toned blush to the apples of your cheeks and bring the color up toward your lower eyelids. Apply lipstick in the same shade for a bright, monochromatic effect.