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Prepare for 'Bridgerton' Season 3 with a Natural, Dewy Regencycore Beauty Look

Ahead of Bridgerton's return this spring, try your hand at the viral Regencycore look, characterized by dewy skin, soft pink blush, and subtle shimmer.  

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Still from 'Bridgerton' Season 3. Photos courtesy of Netflix.

With Bridgerton Season 3 right around the corner, there's no time like the present to experiment with a new Regencycore makeup look. As promotional content and teaser trailers have rolled out over the course of 2024, fans have taken to TikTok and Instagram to show off their Bridgerton-inspired makeup looks, which often feature a natural, dewy skin base accented by soft, pink blush placed high on the cheekbones, innocent-looking doe eye looks, and a subtle glossy lip.

If you're looking to emulate the beauty looks of your favorite duchesses, viscountesses, and high society ladies, join L'OFFICIEL in unpacking the viral Regencycore makeup trend that's everywhere this spring

What is Regencycore?

Regencycore is a trend based around fashion and beauty as seen in Great Britain's Georgian era, which lasted from approximately 1811 to 1820. Thanks to Netflix's Bridgerton, the aesthetic has had a resurgence in popularity, and this new iteration of Regency style is characterized by a contemporary twist on styles like empire-waist dresses, babydoll silhouettes, pearl and floral embroidered accents, and regal-inspired details that were historically popular. 

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Still from 'Bridgerton' Season 2. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Since the 2020 release of the Netflix series, the influence of Bridgerton on fashion and beauty trends has been pervasive, with glowy, flushed, natural looks emerging alongside other popular makeup styles like clean-girl makeup. When the Regencycore style reappeared in the show, the seemingly effortless extravagance and sophistication of the characters the series into a Regency-era version of Gossip Girl, and much like Gossip Girl, the fashion featured in the show has struck a chord with fans—and their shopping habits, as seen in the increased demand for styles like corsets, silk gloves, and high-waist skirts, all of which have also had trending moments in the red carpet looks of your favorite Hollywood celebrities and the runways of some of the buzziest designer houses of the present moment. 

In a 2022 interview with Real Simple, Bridgerton Season 1 makeup artist Lynda Pearce shared a few tips for fans of the beauty look, saying: "When recreating the Bridgerton look at home, remember to keep it fresh. Don't go too heavy on the makeup." She continued, saying "In a world where makeup has become so heavy, I really hope the show brings natural beauty back to the world again. Everyone has imperfections and they are what make us perfect! Use makeup to enhance what you have, not conceal it."

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Still from 'Bridgerton' Season 1. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Regencycore beauty style is characterized by a thin, glowy minimal base that appears as a second skin. Soft, doe eyes with curled lashes, lightly flushed cheeks, and naturally-colored glossy lips are also integral to capturing the tender, youthful beauty that has become synonymous with Bridgerton's regencycore makeup looks. While this style may at first glance appear natural and effortless, a light-handed approach and precise technique are key to enhancing your natural beauty à la Daphne Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington

How do you recreate Regencycore beauty?

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Stills from 'Bridgerton' Seasons 1 and 2. Photos courtesy of Netflix.

Regencycore emphasizes your natural beauty, which makes smooth skin texture and a glowy, light-reflecting finish key to achieving this look. Proper skin preparation and priming before makeup application is an important step that can aid in both the long-term health of your skin as well as the desired ultra-dewy end result. To aid in achieving that characteristic Bridgerton regencycore glow, pay special attention to the formula of the makeup products that you choose. Opting for cream or liquid products can maximize the natural, youthful hydrated look, and finishing your Bridgerton makeup routine with a dewy setting spray will lock in moisture, resulting in a longer-lasting regencycore look. 

Base

Fresh-faced natural beauty is central to Regencycore, so if you're looking to truly emulate your favorite duchess or viscountess, opt for a medium to light-coverage foundation with enriching ingredients and a dewy finish. Instead of relying on a heavy full-coverage foundation, consider applying an initial thin layer of product to your prepped skin to cover imperfections and even out skin tone. This approach to a Regencycore makeup base results in a seemingly effortless glowy no-makeup look that enhances your natural features without drastically altering the face. 

One/Size

The perfect base begins with proper skin preparation, so choosing a sufficiently hydrating primer is key. Luckily, this hydrating tacky primer is formulated with dewy makeup looks in mind, and is sure to lock in moisture for a long-lasting, glowy skin look. 

One/Size Secure the Glow Tacky Hydrating Primer, $36, Sephora

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Giorgio Armani

This cult-classic foundation is beloved by beauty influencers and makeup artists alike for its skin-blurring effects, buildable coverage, and silky dewy finish—optimal for achieving the perfect natural skin look. 

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $69, Sephora

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Huda Beauty

Depending on your skin type and confidence, a good concealer has the potential to eliminate the need for a foundation altogether. As a product renowned for extreme pigmentation and a fluid cream texture, the Huda Beauty concealer is optimal for buildable coverage that provides a blurring effect, melting into your skin instead of sitting on top of it. 

Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Buildable Coverage Concealer, $31, Sephora

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Eyes

Regencycore doesn't rely on a complicated eyeliner or shadow look but instead emphasizes natural, curled lashes, so for a true Bridgerton-inspired look, invest in a good eyelash curler and a lightweight, volumizing mascara.

ILIA

While a true Regencycore look doesn't require a heavy eye look, applying a subtle, shimmery tint to your lids can help smooth texture and add a youthful brightness to your eyes. 

Ilia Liquid Powder Chromatic Eye Tint, $28, Sephora

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Lancôme

Lancôme's Lash Idôle formula targets length and volume for a full, fanned-out look that draws attention to the eyes without appearing overly exaggerated. Regencycore relies on your natural beauty, so the key to achieving the best Bridgerton-inspired makeup look is subtly enhancing your features, and what better way to go about that than with an ultra light-weight, clump-free mascara

Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara, $30, Sephora

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Cheeks and Lips

Cream or liquid pink blush and highlight products can enhance your natural look while locking in moisture, creating a shimmery, dew effect that draws attention to the cheekbones and facial structure. For blush, go for subtle pink or peach tones to replicate the flushed, youthful look that characters like Daphne and Penelope often sport, and to tie your makeup together, opt for a gentle lip color that matches the undertone of your blush, resulting in a subtle, feminine look. 

Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty blush has remained a cult classic product since its 2022 release for a reason. With a weightless, long-lasting formula, this product is ultra-versatile, making it ideal for the days when you're craving the vibrant, pink blush-forward look like characters like Daphne and Penelope sport or a more subtle flushed look à la Kate Sharma.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, $23, Sephora

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Yves Saint Laurent

If you've tried endless lip combos in hopes of achieving the lush, glossy lip look that all your favorite Bridgerton characters wear, look no further than the Yves Saint Laurent Lip Gloss Stick. Complete with a high-shine finish and hydrating elements like Vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, this gloss stick is the ideal choice for the Bridgerton fan looking to sport a regency core pout daily. 

Yves Saint Laurent Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick, $42, Sephora

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Pat McGrath Labs

Bridgerton Season 2 Makeup artist Erika Okvist favored Pat McGrath Labs products on the Bridgerton set, citing the high quality and versatility of the line. To achieve a subtle, elegant look, reach for this dual-use product. The shimmer stick glides on the skin effortlessly, leaving an understated luminous glow in its wake, while the gel end provides a dewy skin finish.  

"On every single lady, literally, we used the Skin Fetish Highlighter & Balm Duo on the cheekbones," said Okvist in an Allure interview. "During the daytime, we'd use just the balm because it works really well with sunlight—when we're going into ball scenes with Penelope, we might go in with a shimmer instead to just give her even more highlights and lowlights for the camera to love."

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter & Balm Duo, $50, Sephora

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