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The latest fashion idea currently all over social media comes from an unlikely source: dolphins!

“Dolphin Skin” is precisely how you’d imagine your face appearing after a swim in the pool – slick, sunkissed and a little slippery. This moniker was coined by cosmetics artist Mary Philips, an ambassador for Iconic London, which pioneered the trend. Here’s how to achieve your personal Dolphin Skin look!

#1 Skin Prep: Firstly, perk up your complexion and amplify your natural radiance by exfoliating and moisturising. Then follow with a dewy primer such as Tom Ford Illuminating Primer, which is good for all skin types. I love a little rose oil too and have found Revlon PhotoReady Rose Glow Hydrating and Illuminating Primer to be good.

#2 Build your Base: After you’ve done your skin prep, go ahead and apply your foundation and a highlighter such as Amplio All-In-One Sands of Dubai palette. The golds in this palette instantly give you a dewy glow. You can then add extra colour – for example, with Amplio X Steph Adams Cream Blushes.

#3 Get Wet: And now the part you’ve all been waiting for: adding the dolphin dew. The secret here is to add a crystal-clear balm or gloss on top to finish the look. A good example is an Amplio Lipluscious Gloss in Twinkly Teena, Sabrina Sparkle or Simi Sprinkle.