Old money makeup: what rules and mistakes to consider

The old money style is becoming increasingly popular among women as it looks expensive and emphasizes natural beauty. Nowadays, girls are increasingly preferring clothes, hairstyles, and makeup in this aesthetic trend. But how do you do old money makeup to look luxurious?

In a comment for ELLE.UA, makeup artist Anastasia Mekheda told us how to create a stylish look and what mistakes you shouldn't make.

Old money

Old money or "quiet luxury" is about restraint, minimalism, and basic colors. As for clothes, they don't have to be trendy. This fashion trend mostly embodies simplicity, quality, and elegance.

In general, old money is the aesthetic of wealthy people who prioritize practicality and restrained beauty and do not want to show off their great wealth. The emphasis in such outfits is on classic wardrobe elements that will always be relevant.

Since last year, this style has been all over social media. For example, this trend is still very popular on TikTok. Many girls shoot videos in which they repeat old money looks, sophisticated hairstyles, and almost invisible makeup.

Makeup in the style of old money

In the above makeup look, the main thing is clean, well-groomed skin, not oversaturated with decorative cosmetics. That's why we always start with a moisturizer.

Make sure that the foundation is not too noticeable and cumbersome. Everything in sophisticated makeup should be restrained, no bright colors. That is, in eyeshadow or lipstick, it is appropriate to give preference to natural shades: earthy, bronze, reddish, brown, coffee, or caramel.

Also, do not neglect the shining highlighter, but avoid too much glitter. When it comes to the eyes, it is not advisable to use a lot of dark colors. Even mascara can be replaced from black to brown. This will make your makeup look more natural.

Eyebrows should not be too graphic. It's enough to lightly tint them with your favorite pencil or eye shadow and set them with gel.

However, if you want a brighter look, you can use a red lipstick, which has become a trend now. A thin eyeliner will not spoil the makeup and will add expressiveness to the look. You can use both eyeliner and a pencil, shaded for a more natural and weightless effect.