Wet vs dry. The age-old makeup debate has been argued for ages. As the makeup trends ebb and flow, some move with the tides: from 2016’s matte-ifying everything to the new age of wet makeup, wet hair and even wet outfits. For others, they stand solid in their choices, constantly promoting either sleek matte makeup or dewey, supple skincare. So, which side really is the best? The answer may depend on your own skin and how it behaves.
Wet & Wild
For a lot of people, especially now during the winter, dry skin feels like a constant battle: exfoliating constantly, tons of heavy moisturizer and bathroom trips to check on the state of your skin.
Makeup products designed to give off a moisturized and shiny look usually come in a liquid or stick form. This often helps to reduced the amount of skin texture issues and unnecessary cakey appearances on top of dry skin. Liquid makeup also allows for a more buildable coverage, blends easier and provides hydration to the face.
Glossier seems to be the go to brand for all things liquid. Focused on amplifying the skin’s natural beauty, Glossier has some of the best buildable liquids. Some of their bestsellers for dry skin include a Perfecting Skin Tint, Stretch Balm Concealer, and the well-loved Cloud Paint Blush.
Power in Powder
Dewey and fresh makeup can seem very enticing. Recently, liquid products have been on the rise, they can last longer through the day and are sometimes cheaper – one swipe is plenty. Although we love to have just the right amount of moisture, it can sneak into unwanted places: under the eyes, the t-zone area and right around the lips. It can also lead to a breakage of makeup, as natural face oils mix into the makeup’s formula. They are also known to clog pores which leads to acne and discoloration. If oily skin has become a problem in your life, then these matte products might help reduce the unwanted shine.
Fenty Beauty’s Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation offers full coverage and longwear without looking cakey. Another staple to reduce shine is a loose setting powder. ONE/SIZE’s Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder minimizes pores has become a fan favorite.
Can They Work it Out on the Remix?
Juggling all of the pros and cons for each, maybe a combination of both is the best choice. Ultimately, it’s all about playing with different products in different areas of your face. You have to keep in mind that each part of your face can be different and requires different products – the tops of your eyes might need one product while your under-eyes need something completely different. And just like the seasons, your skin changes year round too. Summer makeup might include darker foundations and concealers, while also including more matte-ifying makeup to soak up that extra sweat and oil. Winter might be filled with more moisturizing products to battle the cold weather.
So where do you stand in the debate? Are you team matte/powder, liquid makeup, or a mixture of both? Let us know your opinion by tagging us in your posts, @VALLEYmag, on X!
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