This might be a controversial opinion, but I feel most attractive immediately after a good cry. Flushed cheeks, glossy eyelids, rosy lips and somehow clearer skin—seriously, what’s not to love? (The actual crying part, if that’s not your thing, I guess.) There isn’t a mood board in the world that can capture a tragic, romantic, Virgin Suicides-y look like an IRL cry can.
That being said, if you can’t cry on command, you can—and should—replicate the look using just a few beauty products. Browse the gallery below for some cry face inspo (for actual crying inspo, this list should do the trick) and the products needed to look like, sad and angelic.
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Lips
For post-cry lips, you need to find your perfect MLBB (my lips but better) to emulate the beautiful shade that occurs when blood rushes to your pout. Something not too matte and not too glossy, this shade should just deepen the natural colour of your lips.
As for application, dab the lipstick in the centre of your lips and use your finger to spread it outward, like you would a balm. When you get to the edges, feel free to not colour totally within the lines. A bit of smudging will actually add to the look, and you’ll get a solid stain that’ll last all day.
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Clinique Almost Lipstick in “Black Honey”
($20, thebay.com)
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Skin
Dewy is the look you’re going for here, obviously (tear-stained cheeks). Load up on highlighter, tinted moisturizer and cream blush to add to the overall shine factor.
You can even use a balm on your cheekbones, cupid’s bow, and brow bone instead of a highlighter, for an ultra-dewy look.
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Eyes
Like clumpy mascara, but better. When you cry, your eyelashes stick together in a somehow-always-perfect way that manages to make you look doe-eyed and younger.
So how do you replicate the look? Clear mascara, applied with a heavy hand.
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