Move over glass skin. These days, it’s all about “butter skin”—a trend that promises a complexion as luminous and soft as butter melting in the sun.
According to model Aisha Potter, who recently posted a TikTok featuring make-up that “glides on like butter,” achieving the look comes down to using products with creamy textures that melt into the skin—similar to the way a pat of butter melts into a warm slice of bread. The result? A luminous makeup look that disappears into the skin for a discreet, natural effect.
Butter skin, however, is not just about blush, bronzer, and eyeshadow—nor is it about slicking your face with greasy, high-shine products. To successfully achieve this supple look, skincare products that deliver a velvet-y, hydrated look are key. Think: highly-moisturizing formulas that illuminate the complexion and provide a smooth base for your makeup to blend into a radiant glow.
The best skincare products for butter skin
Take Byoma’s Moisturizing Rich Cream, for example. It features a combination of tri-ceramides and bakuchiol for a texture that drenches the skin without leaving a greasy residue.
The best foundation for butter skin
When it comes to foundation, achieving butter skin is all about using low-coverage textures that blur imperfections while letting the skin’s natural radiance shine through. For this reason, creamy stick foundations and sheer liquid formulas that glide onto the face are the best option.
The best blush for butter skin
Butter skin is subtle, so creamy blushes that can be softened with a brush (or even a finger) are your best bet.
The best lipstick for butter skin
Because the butter skin trend is mostly about the face, it’s best to stick to neutral lip colors with velvety, matte pigments to let the skin shine.