Makeup Inspo To Complete Your Coquette Aesthetic
Soft, sultry, and flirtatious, the romantic coquette makeup trend centers around an angelic radiance that can be accomplished through rosy-pink cheeks, dewy skin, a perfect pout, and a shimmer of ethereal highlighter. The results are an ultra-girly glow, and while you can achieve the look through your own personalization of the style, blush is simply the step that can't be skipped. "It is absolutely non-negotiable," senior national artist at MAC Cosmetics Michelle Clark told InStyle. "It centers the makeup, as it wraps the upper cheekbone and goes onto the lid and through the crease. Sweep a radiant pink blush on the apples of the cheek and be generous. It's meant to be obvious."
Coquette is defined as "a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men," by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary — which is to say this look is all about flirtation and captivation. If you're ready to don a few bows and frills and really give the angelic look a go — or even if you're already rocking the coquette fashion trend — we've rounded up the inspiration you'll need to step into your most charming and alluring self.
Rosy blush placement
To perfect the coquette makeup trend, bright blush placed high up on the apple of the cheek is key — and a touch on the tip of the nose doesn't hurt, either. The rosy, doll-like glow is what differentiates this trend from others, so don't be afraid to go bright and bold with the blush brush. Enjoy a truly fresh face with this angelic makeup.
A soft lip color
While the frills and bows in soft white and pink define the coquette aesthetic, you can opt for a neutral, glossy lip or a more pigmented rose color. You'll want to stay away from orange tones and make sure your lip color isn't matte, but has some shine and luminosity to it.
A luminous glow
If you're a fan of the ethereal highlighter glow, then get excited because the coquette aesthetic wouldn't be complete without an eye-catching shimmer. You'll want to apply your highlighter high up on your cheekbones just as you did with your blush — and don't forget to add a glimmer to the tip of your nose as well.
Accentuate the lower lashes
To take the doll-like energy of the coquette aesthetic to the next level, try drawing on a few subtle lower lashes with an eyeliner pencil at the corner of your eyes like the above photo. This technique will draw attention to your eyes and brings an elevated element of flirtation to the trend.
Glistening teardrops
Along with your rosy blush and delicately placed highlighter, you can add an animated element of intrigue with some dainty glitter tear drops. Subtle enough to not draw too much attention, the glisten of the tear drops is another doll-like feature that's sure to charm. And as always, place your blush high on the apple of your cheek.
Faux freckles
Some beautiful faux freckles delicately placed across your nose and rosy cheeks make for the perfect touch for the coquette aesthetic. Try using a freckle pen, like Freck Beauty's The Original Freckle, for realistic-looking faux freckles. Full yet soft brows are another element that really bring out the coquette aesthetic, as are the high-glam doll lashes.
A hint of color
Bring out your inner garden goddess with a touch of soft-green eyeshadow to complement your coquette look. A great example of the avenues in which you can get creative with the trend, the look above features the signature rosy cheeks and gentle highlighter — but also plays around with some color for a darling vibe.
Amber eyeshadow
Angelic and sweet, the coquette look is all about a soft, flirty, and feminine aesthetic which we've established is exemplified by (but not limited to) a rosy cheek and highlighted nose — meaning a glowing, amber eyeshadow on the eyelids and beneath the eyes is a fun take that still brings out the best of the trend.
Décolletage art
As we know, the coquette trend is reminiscent of all things girly — bows, frills, and roses. And to take that aesthetic to the next level when it comes to your makeup, you could experiment with some dainty body art on your décolletage, as shown above. Let your creative mind stir!
Dramatic lashes and a touch of glitter
Oversized lashes add to the drama and doll-like essence of this trend and we think adding a hint of luminous, glittery eyeshadow makes for an extra angelic vibe. And again, soft yet full brows frame this energy perfectly. Don't be shy when it comes to playing with accessories either — the more bows and frills the better.
A classic red lip
While we've mostly seen more muted lip colors when it comes to the coquette trend, a classic red — which can almost be considered a neutral thanks to its timelessness — still very much works with the aesthetic. As long as you've got the pink cheeks and luminous highlighter, you'll very much be nailing the trend.
White under eyes
Incorporating white eyeliner into your beauty routine creates an ethereal and captivating glow when it comes to the charming coquette trend. Try placing a delicate line from the inner corner of your eye out towards the edges. You can also add a sheer shimmer of eyeshadow to your eyelids for an enhanced and angelic glow.
Winged liner
While we've mostly seen softer eye makeup with the coquette trend, you can always incorporate more of a statement with dramatic, winged eyeliner. The drama the winged look brings to the rosy, angelic cheeks and luminous highlighter creates a nice balance. There's certainly something flirty and fun about this aesthetic.
Lovely lavender
A soft lavender eyeshadow with this trend is the perfect angelic touch and when paired with some eye-catching falsies, you've got a winning aesthetic. This is also a great example of a thinner brow working beautifully with the coquette style. The gentle effect of this makeup trend is fun to accessorize with pieces like pearls and rose quartz crystals.
The perfect pout
An angelic pout is another key piece of the coquette trend and we recommend an extra glossy lip oil like Saie Glossybounce High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil to achieve this look. A rosy shade of pink will best suit the trend. False lashes will always be a go for the coquette aesthetic and we say the more delicate and ethereal the better.
Hushed brown eyeliner
If you're wanting more of an emphasis on your eyes for this trend, but don't necessarily want to go with the bold cat eye, try a more subtle light-brown winged liner. This can be achieved with a brown eyeshadow and an angled brush for a delicate and soft energy. A touch of glitter at the inner corners of the eyes is also always a win.