Espresso make-up – expressive contouring that highlights facial features

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In recent years, makeup that celebrates the natural beauty of the skin while enhancing the clarity of the skin has become immensely popular. One such trend that has captured the hearts of makeup lovers is "espresso make-up". As the name suggests, the inspiration for this look can be found in the intensity of a small black coffee. In this post, we'll take a closer look at what exactly this makeup style is all about, and how bronzer fits into the concept!

What is "espresso make-up" and how bronzer fits into this concept?

"Espresso make-up" is a make-up that combines naturalness and expressiveness. This style is based on highlighting the natural beauty of the complexion, but with additional deep definition. The espresso-inspired look is light but full of expressiveness. Instead of using heavy layers of foundation or exaggerated contouring, the key is to enhance the natural texture of the skin. This look is characterized by subtle but expressive emphasis on the contours of the face, as well as the eyes or eyebrows.

Features of espresso make-up:

• Naturalness and freshness – minimalism in the application of products.
• Expressiveness – emphasize facial features, but in a subtle way.
• Warm tones – browns, beiges and soft earth tones.

Bronzer is one of the key products that perfectly fit into the concept of "espresso make-up". In this trend, bronzer not only accentuates facial features, but also helps to achieve a healthy, natural look of the skin. Thanks to the right formula, bronzer can very easily add to the face a natural sun-kissed skin effect, without an overly powdery effect.

Why bronzer is a must-have in skincare and makeup in this trend?

Bronzer in "espresso make-up" performs the function of highlighting warm skin tones and adding depth to the skin. Neutral shade makes it easy to achieve a subtle but distinctive contour. In this case, it is crucial that the bronzer is in a universal shade – not too warm, but not too cool either, allowing for a natural effect. It is worth noting that a good bronzer in this trend not only contours the face, but also cares for the skin!

Bronzer in cream with vitamin C and plant collagen TIME TO BRONZE emphasizes facial features, giving it a healthy, subtly warming, but still neutral shade. The creamy texture spreads easily and blends into the skin, and the natural effect allows you to precise gradation of color intensity – from subtle warming to clear contouring. It perfectly matches any complexion, creating a long-lasting matte finish, and its nourishing formula takes care of your skin with every use, making it look even better!

TIME TO BRONZE is not just a cosmetic, but a product that contains active ingredients such as vitamin C and E, that nurture the skin, providing elasticity and a healthy appearance!

Ingredients that take care of your skin.

• Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) – Stable, lipophilic vitamin C derivative with high bioavailability. Due to its fat solubility, it penetrates more easily into the skin, providing effective action with minimal risk of irritation. It is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals, protecting the skin from oxidative stress and photoaging. Stimulates collagen synthesis, improves firmness, reduces wrinkles and evens out skin tone.
• Vitamin E – A powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals and oxidative stress, helping to prevent premature aging. Strengthens the hydrolipid barrier, improves skin hydration and elasticity. Has a regenerative and soothing effect, supporting the skin in the fight against irritation and dryness.
• Collagen of plant origin – A vegan alternative to animal collagen – a complex of plant proteins and peptides that promote skin hydration and elasticity. Helps maintain adequate moisture levels, strengthens barrier functions and smooths the skin, improving its elasticity.

How bronzer affects the appearance of the complexion?

Bronzer perfectly highlights the assets of the face, giving it a healthy, natural look, reminiscent of skin sun-kissed. The effect is very subtle – the bronzer does not create a "powdery" effect, and its formula is light and easy to gradate. This means that we can control the intensity of the application and get exactly the effect we want.

TIME TO BRONZE is suitable for all skin types – dry, normal, oily and combination skin. It perfectly matches different shades of complexion, offering versatile use in everyday makeup.

Long-lasting bronzer effect

One of the most important aspects of "espresso make-up" is durability. TIME TO BRONZE not only contours, but also cares, providing a long-lasting effect throughout the day – without drying out the skin or clogging pores.

How to prepare your skin for "espresso make-up"?

To make the "espresso" style makeup look perfect, you need to properly prepare the skin. Two-step cleansing, moisturizing and exfoliation is important.

Two-step cleansing effectively removes all impurities and makeup residue. In the first stage, select emulsifying makeup remover butter and SPF MELT WITH PASSION or emulsifying makeup remover oil and SPF SQUEEZE AN ORANGE. In the second step, reach for your favorite gel or emulsion – np.:

• MAKE IT CLEAR (for all skin types),
• CLEAN ME UP (for normal and combination skin),
• CLEANING ME SOFTLY (for dry and sensitive skin),
• DEEPLY PORE CLEANSING GEL (for acne, oily and combination skin).

It is worth remembering that moisturization and protection should be comprehensive. Use SPF sunscreen. Broad-spectrum lightweight anti-photo-aging moisturizing and soothing cream SPF 50+, UVA, UVB, PA++++, HEV/IR BUT FIRST, SUNSCREEN moisturizes, soothes and protects skin from harmful UV rays.

Perform regularly (1-2 times a week) face peeling, to get rid of dead skin. This will help the skin regain its smoothness and radiance, and better absorb the active ingredients in the next care steps – and last but not least, your makeup will look even better! Moisturizing and illuminating gel face scrub with lactic acid 10%, tranexamic acid 2.5% and ectoin 1% GLASS SKIN POWER PEEL gently removes dead skin cells, revealing healthier and more radiant skin. In turn enzyme peeling with AHA Phytocomplex 10%, PHA 10%, BHA acid complex - MATCHA POWER PEEL not only exfoliates the epidermis, but also evens out skin tone, reduces sebum and reduces the appearance of pores, having a mattifying effect.

Summary: bronzer as a key element of "espresso make-up"

"Espresso make-up" values naturalness, but also expressiveness. Bronzer, especially those enriched with active ingredients, plays a key role in achieving a natural skin appearance. Its formula not only contours, but also nurtures the skin. Universal shade and lightweight formula make the bronzer perfectly compatible with the trend, allowing subtle shaping of the face shape. If you want a natural, but also expressive makeup – TIME TO BRONZE it's your must-have on the way to the perfect "espresso" style look.

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