‘Yoga Skin’ Is The Beauty Trend Taking Over Instagram

Like an ever-evolving Pokémon, the beauty world is ch-ch-changing all the time. But unlike nude lashes, heart-shaped nails and Christmas tree eyebrows (which should never have existed, IMO), the latest trend to do the rounds is actually worth trying.

Enter, yoga skin.

Now, before you go jumping to conclusions, you don’t actually have to sweat out your sins in a 2hr Bikram class to channel the look. It’s simply a case of recreating that healthy, hydrated yogi glow with the help of some nifty makeup tricks. i.e mixing your base with some subtle illuminating products.

Exhibit A:

Painting the face of this model icon today was pure joy! @rubyjean_wilson thanks @coloursagency @mark_conlin can't wait to see the final images @anette_schive @rebeccadonaldson_stylist @jackbaxter @kosloveski ❤️ #skingoals #glowingskin #inbeautmag #brows #glassskin #yogaskin

Exhibit B:

This smile! Gorgeous @natashaluwedde from @selectmodelmgmt with NARS @narsissist and @andrewgallimakeup for @stella_telegraph . Direction by @soniaharia . Hair by @markfrancomepainter from @clmagency #narsissist #nars #stella #andrewgallimore #natasjafourie

Exhibit C:

Aqua 🌊 eyes on the beautiful @tijananikolic Final images from @aleksandramphoto Hair by @jackbaxter Styling by @kristenneillie #inbeautmag #beauty #makeuptutorial #skingoals #featherbrows #blueeyeshadow

And lucky for us, Sara Hill, the UK make-up artist who coined the term, has shared exactly how to master the technique.

“Prep skin as normal with your regular skincare and allow to absorb, give it at least 5 mins,” she wrote in an Insta story. “Then mix your facial oil, any strobe type cream, and a couple of drops of illuminator into your foundation.”

The formula should be about 60% foundation and 40% skin-mix. But if you’re an oily-skinned gal (*raises both hands*) she recommends changing the percentage to include less skin-mix.

Next, massage each layer in with your fingertips to “get the blood pumping and allow the product to work deeper.”

“Let each layer settle for a minute until you have built up the final effect you want,” she added.

Then, simply brush your eyebrows with some clear mascara in an upwards direction and add a touch of cream shadow. Simples.

You can watch the full tutorial below:

#yogaskin - Want to know what YOGA-SKIN is? It's a clever recipe invented by our director @sarahillmakeup. A combination of skin, base and illuminating products to create a healthy, hydrated, natural glow ✨ perfect for the cold winter months. To find out more, head to Saras Insta stories to see what all the fuss is about! We are so excited to see so many try and love this technique from across the world. 🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️ #yogaskin #sarahillmakeup #makeuptutorial #makeupvideos #glowingskin model @rachellspence @coloursagency @hoodmagazine_

Lucy Bode

Lucy is WH’s Digital Editor, Features Writer, social media guru and resident woo. A long black lover and foodie at heart, she considers peanut butter an hourly staple and believes chardonnay is the superior drop. When she's not at the beach, barre or yoga studio you'll find her coming up with new and improved ways to kill her unkillable houseplants