Carolina Herrera Beauty has taken us on a journey back to the 90s with its latest makeup direction, inspired by the iconic style of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
For the Spring/Summer 2024 collection, which debuted at NYFW, Carolina Herrera’s Creative Director, Wes Gordon, drew inspiration from the effortlessly chic and natural makeup of this 90s it-girl. The result is a look that is both natural and polished, perfectly capturing the essence of the era.
To recreate this timeless makeup look, Herrera Beauty’s Global Makeup Artist, Lauren Parsons, used a selection of products that embody the spirit of minimalism. The focus was on achieving a fresh, undone yet *impeccable* appearance.
Carolina Herrera Beauty’s Chic Mono Eyeshadows Matte in Caramel and Chocolate played a central role in creating a natural wash of color on the eyelids. These eyeshadows boast a buildable cream-to-powder texture, finished with the brand’s Fabulous Eyes Smudgeproof mascara to add volume and definition, while maintaining a natural look.
One of the standout features of Bessette-Kennedy’s signature look was her choice of lipstick shades. Herrera Beauty recreated these shades using the Fabulous Kiss Lipsticks, including Dark Leather, Nude Supreme, Birthday Red, and Orange Bliss. These lipsticks offer intense pigmentation enriched with conditioning ingredients and hyaluronic acid filling spheres, leaving your lips with a velvety soft finish.
For the cheeks, the Good Girl Blusher in Plum Tulip was used to create a natural flush. This innovative, silky, and buildable formula can be used on both the cheeks and lips, and ensures adherence without a greasy feel — making it perfect for all-day wear.
To complete the look, a touch of the universal cream-to-powder Fabulous Skin Highlighter was applied to the high points of the face, providing a subtle, “lit-from-within glow,” according to the brand.
The beauty of the 90s minimalist elegance lies in its timeless appeal. It’s a look that effortlessly combines natural beauty with polished sophistication. Thanks to Carolina Herrera Beauty, this iconic makeup look from the past is now accessible to the modern woman.
Whether you’re channeling the spirit of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy or simply looking for an effortlessly chic and polished look, Carolina Herrera’s SS24 runway makeup routine and products have got you covered!
