While the ‘mob wife aesthetic’ has come and gone, ‘Italian siren’ is the latest TikTok trend to recreate the timeless beauty from on-screen icons like Sophia Loren to Monica Bellucci.
This sultry, effortlessly elegant look can be achieved with smoky eyes, strategically placed blush, satin matte skin, and a touch of nude lipstick.
Channel that same energy by mastering the key makeup techniques and products that defined Monica Bellucci’s signature look.
The ‘Italian Siren’ Trend
Bellucci’s makeup is a tribute to the classic Italian ideals of femininity: bold yet refined, effortlessly glamorous, and always in control. Whether she’s on the red carpet or in a film like La Riffa, her beauty looks often emphasise smudged, earthy-toned smoky eyes, pillowy nude lips, and satin-smooth skin that looks almost airbrushed.
This makeup trend has found new life on social media, thanks to beauty influencers like Zoe Kim Kenealy (@zoekimkenealy) who are recreating the look with cult-favourite makeup from Armani Beauty, Patrick Ta and Charlotte Tilbury.
How to Achieve the Italian Siren Glam
While we have seen a few different ways of achieving this look, these are some of the top products used by influencers and makeup artists.
Skincare Preparation
Before any makeup touches your skin, ensure it’s primed for perfection. A thorough skincare routine is essential. Cleanse, tone, and moisturise generously to create a smooth, hydrated canvas.
Flawless Base
Opt for the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation, which offers a natural finish. Complement this with a concealer to brighten the under-eye area and centre of the face. Set with Huda Beauty Sugar Cookie Powder for a soft matte effect.
Sculpted Cheeks
Instead of a golden bronzer, utilise YSL All Hours Hyper Bronze to create subtle shadows on your face. Apply sparingly along your cheekbones, jawline, and temples to enhance your features without looking overly made-up.
Apply Elaluz Born in Rio Cream Bronzer in Samba to add warmth, followed by Patrick Ta Beauty Blush in Not Too Much for a minimal cool-toned flush on the high points of your cheeks.
Signature Smoky Eyes
The eyes are the focal point of this look.
Start by blending the Tom Ford Eye Colour Quad in Smoky Quartz across your lid, adding a slightly deeper shade to the outer corners for depth and definition. Line your upper and lower lash lines with R.E.M. Beauty Gel Pencil Eyeliner, including tightlining for added intensity.
Gently smudge the liner with an eyeshadow brush for a softer, smokier effect. Finish with a generous coat of your favourite mascara to complete the sultry gaze.
Defined Lips
Begin with Charlotte Tilbury Foxy Brown Lip Liner to outline your lips. For a natural finish, consider berry-coloured lip tints or stains topped with gloss, which offer longevity and a pleasing faded effect.
Layer with Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Velvet in Pure Hollywood for a soft, velvety touch.
Finishing Touches
Frame your face with neatly shaped brows using Benefit Cosmetics Brow Pomade in Warm Deep Brown. Curl your lashes once more and add an extra coat of mascara for dramatic volume and definition.
Complete the Italian siren look with voluminous, softly tousled waves. This hairstyle adds movement and shine.
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