Spotted On Zendaya & Bella Hadid: Here's How To Ace The Viral Dolphin Skin Look

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This season, a new make up trend has taken precedence, started about half a year ago, but only just blowing up on the internet, the Dolphin Skin make up trend established by celebrity make-up artist Mary Phillips—who has worked with the likes of Bella Hadid, Jenifer Aniston, and Kylie Jenner—is not quite sure how the look got it's name except for the obvious glistening, smooth, and "fresh out of water" features that define it and well, the mammal too! It closely follows the glass skin trend with the main motive of the skin appearing luminous with a high-voltage glow. 

Here to stay, and continue to grow, here's how to achieve the dolphin skin look with just two major steps! 

Skin Care And Prep

The trick to this look is to apply thin layers of products to achieve a sheer, wet look while also being super picky about the products you use. A defining feature is that skin care plays a major role if you want to get the dolphin skin look, with hydration and exfoliation being key. Unless your skin isn't exfoliated, you can't expect to get super smooth dolphin skin like finish. Hence, getting rid of dead skin cells with the alpha and beta hydroxy acids (AHA and BHA) is essential because it aids in skin cell regeneration making the skin look brighter and smoother. Face shaving is another trick to get rid of unwanted hair on the skin, making it smoother. Along with the peeling and exfoliating serums, you'll need hydrating moisturisers, cleansers, and especially products with hyaluronic acid for maximum hydration. Avoid matte-ifying products and you'll be good to go. Here are a few skin care products you can stock up on: 

SebaMed Moisturising Cleansing Foam

Sebamed Clear Face Foam

Sebamed Clear Face Foam

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Plum Rose Toner With Hyaluronic Acid

Plum Bulgarian Valley Rose Water Toner

Plum Bulgarian Valley Rose Water Toner

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The Ordinary Peeling Solution

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

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Minimalist Serum For Even Tone And Texture

Minimalist 10% AHA BHA Exfoliator With Hyaluronic Acid For Even Tone & Texture

Minimalist 10% AHA BHA Exfoliator With Hyaluronic Acid For Even Tone & Texture

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Re'equil Ceramide & Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser

Re'equil Ceramide & Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser For Normal To Dry Skin

Re'equil Ceramide & Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser For Normal To Dry Skin

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Make Up

Once you're done with your skin prep, then comes the make-up. It's important to use products that are not only ultra-sheer and somewhat light-weight but also luminous that easily give you a "dewy" look. Choose products like liquid foundations, facial oils, and highlighters that are blinding but not glittery. Again, avoid make up products that are matte, instead choose ultra sheer ones with gel based textures that'll make the skin look plump and glossy and enhance points like your cheekbones, brow bones, and your cupid's bow. If you want to add some colour an illuminating blush will do the trick but be cautious not to add too much colour because it'll defeat the whole purpose of a "laminated" look. Here are the products you can add to cart! 

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter - 2 Pale(2 Fair/Pale )

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter - 2 Pale(2 Fair/Pale )

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Chandan Som Rasa Silk Skin Tint

Chandan Som Rasa Silk Skin Tint

Chandan Som Rasa Silk Skin Tint

2750

Clinique Even Better Glow Liquid Foundation

Clinique Even Better Glow Liquid Foundation Makeup SPF 15 - WN 04 Bone

Clinique Even Better Glow Liquid Foundation Makeup SPF 15 - WN 04 Bone

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Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter

Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter - Molten Gold

Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter - Molten Gold

599
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NYX Professional Makeup Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator

NYX Professional Makeup Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator - Sunbeam

NYX Professional Makeup Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator - Sunbeam

850
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Nykaa Glow Boosting Skincare Face Oil

Nykaa Naturals Skin Potion Glow Boosting Skincare Face Oil with Vitamin E

Nykaa Naturals Skin Potion Glow Boosting Skincare Face Oil with Vitamin E

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