Beauty Inspiration: Skins

I've been a fan of the UK show Skins for a while now. The series has ended, but it's on Netflix for anytime I want to re-watch the greatness. I liked each generation equally, and I loved the 3 characters they featured in the last season 7. Out of each generations, there was always a girl whose makeup/hair/style was inspiring to me. Just looking at photos makes me want to start experimenting more with makeup.


Effy

Her usual look, which consisted of fairly bare skin with a smudgy, smoky eye look.

I love this close-up shot of her eye makeup in the episode where they all go camping in the woods.

The evolution of Effy's makeup and style can be seen in this photo from season 7. Effy works in an office so her outfits are nicer and her eye makeup has been toned down a bit and she wears more color on her cheeks.


Cassie

Cassie is probably my favorite character in the entire series. Most often she looks like this, with a very real no-makeup makeup look. You can tell that she wears no eye makeup and probably only wears a bit of foundation for the show. Her hair is almost always natural as well, and I'm often inspired to let my hair be, since it looks remarkably close to her's when natural.

On the rare occasions where Cassie gets done up, it's stunning. She is such a quirky individual that her style reflects that. The second picture is a cool look that I'd have a lot of fun replicating. The third photo is the crazy makeup Cassie wears as a model in season 7, which the show juxtaposes with her just as beautiful natural face.


Mini

Mini is fascinating as an "it girl" character that is quite insecure and emotional at the same time. I love her style and how she is able to pile on bracelets, necklaces, and big earrings on top of an already girly outfit.

I really want those earrings in the second photo. I love that the makeup artists on the show didn't cover up her freckles with foundation but enhanced her natural beauty. Her hair is usually in messy spiral curls that I ought to try more.


There are so many girls that have looked stunning on Skins. These three are my top go-tos for inspiration, but there were others that I looked to as well. Runner ups would probably include Emily's cute outfits and some of Franky's nice makeup moments.