The Russian Beauty Trends You Need To Know, According To Russia’s Top Beauty Editors

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Travel and social media have given us entry to different cultures – it is also given us the possibility to rifle by the make-up baggage and skincare routines of trend-setters across the globe and share our discoveries.

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In the spirit of buying and selling suggestions, we requested our colleagues at GLAMOUR Russia to spill on the R-Beauty developments we have to know. Below, GLAMOUR Russia’s Beauty Director, Anna Saakian and Senior Beauty Editor, Nastya Speranskaya, give us the within scoop.

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What are the largest hair developments in Russia in the intervening time?
Nastya Speranskaya & Anna Saakian: “There are two reverse developments: one is for pure hair colors (together with pure gray hair) and little accents — for instance, there’s a pattern referred to as ‘cash piece’, when solely two entrance strand of hair are colored or bleached. The second pattern is actually associated to the financial scenario, as a result of to dye two strands is less expensive than the entire head. Bright hair colors like purple, blue, inexperienced and yellow are additionally a factor amongst not solely girls, however males as effectively.

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In phrases of hair care developments, scalp-care has develop into actually common. People right here care for their hair and scalp as they care for their pores and skin, that’s why an increasing number of manufacturers have created scalp exfoliators alongside shampoos and conditioners.”

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What are the largest nail developments in Russia?
NS & AS: “It’s fairly attention-grabbing how manicure developments differ in numerous areas of our nation. In massive cities like Moscow or Saint Petersburg, the place individuals categorical themselves extra freely and observe the world’s and celebrities’ developments extra typically, it’s widespread to see minimalistic nail artwork — tiny vibrant dots on a number of nails, elegant French manicures, however painted with neon polish, for instance. Like your common nude manicure, however with an attention-grabbing twist. You may see males with nail artwork in massive cities — they’re normally influencers, vogue stylists, singers.

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In smaller cities traditional French manicures and nude or purple polishes are hottest and customary. Every Russian woman is aware of the outdated saying “the extra plain the girl, the extra difficult manicure she has,” so the stereotype that nails needs to be neat and never too vivid continues to be sturdy in most areas. However, it’s good to see that an increasing number of individuals are selecting completely different designs it doesn’t matter what others suppose.

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Something that applies to all cities is that everybody pays lots of consideration to nails and manicures. Lots of girls go to nail salons often and select gel nail polishes extra typically than common polishes. Lots of girls additionally do their nails themselves — and do it very well.” What are the largest make-up developments in Russia?
NS & AS: “Mascara was one of the common make-up merchandise amongst Russian girls earlier than the pandemic, however now it’s much more fast-selling. Since we nonetheless should put on masks, the accent on eyes and eyelashes is absolutely common. According to statistics from Russian market, Wildberries, for the reason that pandemic started mascara gross sales have doubled and eyelash curlers gross sales have grown by 565%. Thanks to TikTookay and different social media platforms, women right here love glittery merchandise corresponding to eyeshadows or eyeliner, that’s why manufacturers like Urban Decay and NYX are actually common right here. Russia, as a rustic, actually lacks daylight, so we love highlighters and bronzers that assist to create that sunkissed look.

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Anastasia Kirillova, Armani magnificence make-up artist reckons women in distant areas, such because the Urals, discover new make-up developments even sooner than in Moscow. ‘That’s why {many professional} and well-known Russian make-up artists are from Ekaterinburg,’ she instructed us. For instance, Lena Bogdanovich and Yana Panfilovskaya. Though in Moscow individuals are extra courageous — you possibly can see women sporting blue lipstick and completely different colored eyelids. Also everybody misses lipstick and lip glosses, so we have began sporting them even below masks.”

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What are the preferred Russian-made magnificence manufacturers?
NS & AS: There are plenty of Russian skincare manufacturers — and they’re actually common, as a result of nearly all of them are additionally reasonably priced. It’s nice to see that every one of them are extra on the pure aspect and the manufacturers are actually making an attempt to make merchandise extra eco-friendly. We’re undoubtedly seeing an increase of R-beauty right here, particularly substances from Russia – like hemp oil, as an illustration. I assume probably the most identified Russian manufacturers are Chistaya Linia (aka, Pure Line), Natura Siberica (natural skincare from Siberia), Levrana, Siberian Wellness (additionally they produce dietary dietary supplements), Organic Kitchen (which is a subsidiary model of Natura Siberica and sometimes releases collaborations with completely different bloggers who get to create their very own magnificence product, which is cool).

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There are additionally plenty of new and small skincare manufacturers which are value being attentive to. For instance, SmoRodina (eco-friendly skincare from Magnitogorsk), Don’t Touch My Skin (a minimalist skincare model made by influencer Adele Miftakhova), Charonika (merchandise meant to create spa ambiance at residence) and Beauty Minimalist (the identify says all of it).

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As for make-up manufacturers, plenty of them are created by make-up artists. For instance, Elena Krygina’s model, Krygina Cosmetics, has plenty of multifunctional pigments. There is a superb model made by one other make-up artist, Olga Romanovam, referred to as Romanovamakeup. Male make-up artists additionally provide you with their very own make-up manufacturers — for instance, Sergey Naumov has actually good gender impartial merchandise that we love.”

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In normal are there any massive total magnificence developments?
NS & AS: “If we had to decide on just one, it will be pure magnificence because it’s the commonest and normal pattern for the entire nation. In some areas individuals are afraid to face out since they fear what others will suppose. That’s why impartial colors and comfortable make-up is common. On the opposite hand, Russian girls actually love magnificence and make-up. Some of them love trying female and attractive, so they’re keen on lengthy eyelashes, massive curls and lengthy oval formed nails. Usually they’re from smaller cities – I can’t say that it’s the selection of nearly all of girls right here, however I assume they’re the explanation why the stereotype that Russian girls go to the seashore in excessive heels and full glam continues to be sturdy.”

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Who are a few of Russia’s greatest magnificence influencers?
NS & AS: “Our summer time challenge is dedicated to Russian influencers which have received the GLAMOUR Russia Influencers Awards 2021. There was a separate magnificence class the place we had hair stylist, Viola Pyak, drag queen, Gena Marvin and make-up artist, Serdar Kambarov (who is absolutely common amongst Russian celebrities). I can’t say that they’re the largest influencers, however they’re on everybody’s lips these days. The winner was a TikTookay and YouTube blogger, Karina Karrrambaby, whose social media accounts are a fantastic illustration of Gen-Z developments in Russia.

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What is exclusive about Russian magnificence and what units it other than different international locations?
NS & AS: “Russia is a extremely massive nation with plenty of completely different cultures and nationalities, in order that’s what makes it’s magnificence distinctive. It’s actually versatile and completely different, however on the similar time we mix completely different options and parts from every nation to create one thing uncommon and attention-grabbing. Also, Russian girls are really perfectionists in the case of make-up. We can spend hours drawing an ideal eyeliner to go to the closest grocery store – simply to really feel good within the make-up, not for another person. Looking good and put collectively is absolutely necessary for us.”

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For extra from GLAMOUR’s Deputy Beauty Editor, Elle Turner observe her on Instagram @elleturneruk.

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