AUGUSTMAN Tries Out Gucci Magnificence

As extra males are dabbling in make-up, the Augustman group tries out gender-inclusive cosmetics that honour the notion of magnificence.

Hear me out. Cosmetics are slowly changing into integral to males’s grooming, particularly concealers, foundations and eyebrow pencils. As gender-inclusive magnificence manufacturers like Fenty, Gucci, and Morphe proceed to rise and blur gender norms, the stigma that comes with males sporting make-up plummets. Check out social media and also you’ll discover a multitude of photographs of males in make-up and sweetness tutorials for gents. The antiquated idea of cosmetics being female can be challenged by the brand new wave of key opinion leaders and Gen Zs who imagine that magnificence is for everybody. As we speak, make-up is now not a query of gender or sexuality, however a type of self-expression and a approach to convey out the most effective in you.

With make-up changing into extra mainstream, the Augustman group decides to check out the wonder vary from Gucci, one of many first few manufacturers that imagine in gender inclusivity. Earlier than we bounce into the evaluate, it’s of paramount significance to notice that your expertise would possibly differ from ours; each pores and skin kind reacts otherwise to merchandise. We advocate dropping by the primary Gucci Magnificence boutique at ION, opening finish of this month, and counters for a session and check drive.

“Make-up can be utilized to assemble the id we want to venture, but this doesn’t imply it has to vary what’s already there; it needs to be about enhancing individuality, not concealing it,” stated Alessandro Michele, Artistic Director of Gucci. “This concept is cultivated fastidiously by way of the instruments we select to make use of, as a lot as by those we select to not.”

Now that that is out of the way in which, right here’s what I believe.

As one with delicate pores and skin, I’m against luxurious cosmetics as they normally include perfume, a superfluous ingredient that would irritate the pores and skin. Although apprehensive, I took a leap of religion and shaped a magnificence routine with the Silk Priming Serum, Cushion Basis, and Magnificence Mist, that follows my common morning skincare regime.

The following step to sunscreen, the light-weight primer affords hydration whereas smoothing out the complexion. It’s nearly like a hyaluronic acid serum however with out the sticky ending. Whereas it additionally guarantees a delicate luminous sheen, I couldn’t discern a perceivable distinction from a well-moisturised pores and skin. Nevertheless, it did dwell as much as its declare of guaranteeing my basis stays put for lengthy. By the way, the cushion basis got here after, and I have to say flabbergasted is an understatement of my impression.

Formulated with SPF 22, anti-pollution, and anti-blue mild properties, the light-weight and moisturising cushion packs a punch. As a substitute of irritation, I observed a right away blurring impact and gentle glow ending because it plumps the pores and skin ever-so-slightly. The appliance’s made straightforward as effectively. It comes with a tear-drop-shaped cushion that helps to mix the hydrating components seamlessly into the pores and skin and hard-to-reach corners. My solely gripe: it doesn’t face up to extreme sweat; I counsel setting your face with powder in case you’re working errands the entire day below the solar. Else, the mist may come in useful. A pure different to powder, the wonder mist helps to set and additional soothe the pores and skin after basis utility with its mix of movie former actives, black rose oil, and hyaluronic acid. Personally, I’d additionally use it to clean out any cracks that include sweat.

Right here’s what our contributing vogue editor, Daryll, thinks.

As a substitute of the aforementioned merchandise, Daryll put the Pure End Fluid Basis, Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil, and Common Nourshing Lip Balm to the check.

Based mostly in a tropical local weather like Singapore the place humidity is consistently at its peak, coupled together with his mixture pores and skin kind, he was first involved about utilizing liquid foundations. Quite the opposite to standard foundations, fortunately, “the Gucci Fluid Basis is fairly light-weight and is buildable,” famous Daryll. As somebody who doesn’t use basis in any respect, he approached this long-wearing and non-greasy components like a liquid concealer, making use of it onto sections of his face the place redness usually happens. He talked about that a bit goes a good distance, and the beauty of it’s the quick and pure outcomes. “The liquid shortly transitions right into a powdery type, leaving a blurry gentle focus, concealing pores and skin issues like enlarged pores on nostril, and blemishes round my cheeks all whereas wanting pure.”

With naturally sparse eyebrows, Daryll adopted up with the Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil. Conceived with a advantageous, sharp tip, the Stylo À Sourcils Waterproof Pencil guarantees a fuss-free utility – and our contributing vogue editor couldn’t agree extra. “It permits my brows to look outlined, and nonetheless ’gentle’ all of sudden, with a end that emulates real-life forehead hair – which I can absolutely get behind by,” highlighted Daryll. “I really like the sharp edges that enable me to create the strokes, layering them accordingly to attain a extra brushed out impact when wanted.”

Topping off the no-makeup-makeup look, the Baume Nourrissant Common nourishes his lips effortlessly whereas lowering areas of dryness on his face. He thinks of it as a multi-purpose lip balm because it plumps and hydrates due to all the good things like Jojoba, Castor Oils and Black Rose Oil. “As soon as utilized, the fragrance-free balm feels simply absorbed on my pores and skin, abandoning an on the spot sensation of moisture with out the greasiness. With any extra left, I apply it to my nails and cuticles to appease any dryness too.”

That stated, as talked about, you may reap extra advantages than us. All of it depends upon your complexion and utility. A professional tip by native make-up artist Zoel Tee: much less is extra. If the protection isn’t sufficient, strive constructing it up steadily as a substitute of slapping on a thick layer. You need to obtain a flawless countenance, not put together for a Chinese language avenue opera.

(Photos: Gucci Magnificence)

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