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R&B icon Sade is proving she’s still influencing today’s culture, and TikTok can’t get enough. It’s not just her soulful sound that’s making waves – her signature style is sparking a new beauty trend. Enter the Sade Girl makeup look: a sultry, modern homage to her iconic aesthetic. Beauty creators on the app are channeling Sade’s effortless cool through smoky eyes, soft yet bold lips, and an overall moody glam that’s perfect for fall. It’s giving seductive, understated elegance, so if you’re into that, this trend is for you. Ready to embrace the Sade Girl glow? We’re breaking down how to nail the look.
Start by sculpting and fluffing your brows with your go-to brow gel, keeping them natural and clean. While the essence of the Sade girl makeup is sultry, the goal is to keep it simple. Apply an illuminating primer for a subtle glow, then follow with a skin tint. Keep it light to maintain the natural vibe. Conceal only where needed, using a small amount of product, and set it with a light dusting of setting powder.
For a warm flush, sweep a burnt sienna blush across your cheeks, and define your cheekbones with bronzer. We love the Makeup by Mario Contour Stick for this look. Take a small amount of that same bronzer and dab it on your eyelids for a soft, monochromatic effect. Next, create a subtle cat eye using a matte dark brown eyeshadow and an angled brush – be sure to skip traditional eyeliner for a more lighter finish. Add a touch of waterproof eyeliner to your lower waterline for that smoldering effect without going overboard.
Finally, line your lips with a dark brown lip liner (or a brown eyeliner pencil), slightly smudging the edges for a soft, lived-in look. Finish with a brown-pink tinted gloss that ties the whole Sade girl makeup together – and you’ve got a sultry, effortless fall look.