The "Siren Skin" Trend Made Me Glow Like a Mermaid
There are some New York Fashion Week trends that I would need help from the glam gods themselves to re-create (hello, "angel eyes" makeup). However, others are so easy, even I can do them with simple products I have at home. When I saw beauty creator Cat Quinn's video about the "siren skin" trend, I knew I needed to try it immediately.
The look was spotted at The Blonds's spring/summer 2024 show, and it was created using two products from MAC Cosmetics: MAC Glitter ($17, originally $23) in the shade Reflects Transparent Pink and MAC Strobe Cream ($36) in Peachlite. When I saw the extraterrestrial-like glimmer on Quinn's body, I couldn't get my hands on the products fast enough.
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I didn't have the exact shades on hand, but I already owned the Strobe Cream in Goldlite and the Glitter in Iridescent Sage. I figured the combination would give me a mermaidcore-themed look, which I was all about. The process was very simple: combine the Strobe Cream and Glitter before adding the mixture wherever you want. I did just that and ended up with a gorgeous, green-tinted lotion.
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On first application, I was a little surprised by how gritty the texture was, which made me immediately wonder if it was my embarrassingly old bottle of Strobe Cream that was the culprit. However, after adjusting the glitter-to-cream ratio — you'll want about a squeeze and a half of the cream to about half a makeup-spatula tip of glitter— I was good to go. The result was a gorgeous, glittery sheen on my chest that I immediately knew would be perfect for concerts, festivals, or even just a good old selfie on Instagram.
I did notice that some of the glitter transferred onto my clothes, which I didn't mind personally, but it's worth noting if this is a trend you want to try — especially for special occasions like weddings or graduations. All in all, this is a really fun and wearable Fashion Week trend that can add a bit of glamour to your daily getting-ready routine. I likely will only be doing it again when I get a fresh bottle of Strobe Cream (mine really is so old that I'm embarrassed to be talking about it in public), but you can likely mix your glitter into any body lotion for a similar effect.