Triona’s top trends

This week, I’m taking inspiration from Brandon Maxwell’s spring/summer 2018 show at NYFW, where the models had the most gorgeous golden glow. Exactly what we need to brighten us up in January, when we’re pale and broke! Although getting a sexy, sunkissed finish doesn’t have to cost much. The hard bit is how best to apply these products! For a great base on the face, don’t immediately jump to foundation. I love L’Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Express Pro Facial Self-Tanning Dry Mist above, €15.59, for tanning my face. The applicator sprays evenly across a relatively large area, so you get an airbrushed effect. It develops over a few hours, so you can apply as much or as little as needed, for your desired depth of gold. Try a light application to start, to test how it’s going to look on your skin tone. Hold the tin 30cm away from the face, close your eyes and spray in a circular motion. Once you have a great base, you can build up light and shadow on the face. Brandon Maxwell employed highlighter beautifully. There was a touch down the models’ noses, across their brow bones and just above the temples, and it looked beautiful. At the moment, I’m loving elf Cosmetics Baked Highlighter in Blush Gems, €5.80. It’s quite shimmery, so don’t press too heavily with your brush into the product or onto the face. Instead, lightly dust it across the areas mentioned above. To finish, a darker dimension is required, to emphasize bone structure. Catrice’s Sun Lover Glow Bronzing Powder, below, €4, compliments a tan terrifically well. Add a dash to the contour lines of your cheeks, and you’re set. Avoid overdoing it with any bronzer — the base needs to shine through!