If you’ve been following Margot Robbie along on the worldwide press tour for “Wuthering Heights,” you’ll likely have noticed she’s been opting for more minimal makeup looks. Though the 35-year-old actress has been leaning into romantic, extravagant high-fashion red carpet moments, wearing brands like Maison Margiela and vintage John Galliano, her makeup has been a departure from that, instead keeping it simple and skin-forward.
Her go-to makeup artist Pati Dubroff revealed in an Instagram Reel that she’s been applying very little foundation throughout the press tour; rather, she’s using just enough to make Robbie’s skin even. Even her eye makeup has been minimal, simply contouring the eye area to create definition and focusing on blush for a romantic, flushed finish, including four different Chanel blushes.
Robbie’s subtle makeup isn’t the only beauty trend that people are talking about during this press tour. Though her makeup has been minimal, her hairstyling has been anything but. She’s turning heads with romance novel-worthy hairstyles, including beautifully undone waves that have since been dubbed “Wuthering Waves” and an intricate, artistic low bun that’s being referred to as a “Brontë Bun.”
Embracing the no-makeup makeup trend can be daunting, especially on a red carpet, where there are so many cameras and lights at every turn. The key? Good skin prep. While this goes for any makeup look, it’s especially important for someone like Robbie who’s leaning into this more minimal moment. Wiping your face with a complexion pad is a good alternative when you don’t have access to water and a face cleanser, as it’s important to make sure you’ve removed all the dirt and sweat from the day before going to sleep to avoid breakouts or upset skin.
But Robbie’s decision to go skin-forward and put over-the-top makeup in the backseat for this press tour isn’t anything new for her. In a 2020 interview with Elle UK, the Australian actress revealed she wanted to embrace a more makeup-free routine and instead go all in on skin care, specifically relying heavily on exfoliating complexion pads.
Pre-soaked and textured, complexion facial pads are ideal for when you’re on-the-go and can’t access water and a face cleanser. Robbie shared in the Elle UK interview that they were a staple in her skin care routine given the hectic nature and flying schedule of a press tour. If she can’t wash her face with water while traveling, she reaches for these complexion pads instead. “I hate that feeling, but then I use these pads, and my face feels really good,” Robbie said to Elle UK. Though she hasn’t said if she’s still relying on this travel beauty hack, this Wuthering Heights press tour has been nothing short of a whirlwind.
Pick a complexion pad tailored to your skin care concerns to ensure you’re getting the best results possible. For example, some pads contain actives like salicylic or glycolic acids to exfoliate the skin to help clear breakouts, remove impurities, and refine the look of pores, fine lines, texture and tone. If you want something more soothing, look for ingredients like aloe vera or rose water to calm the skin. Some pads, like Pixi Glow Tonic To-Go ($18) even include both actives and soothing ingredients to keep things balanced.
So while being able to take off the day’s grime is essential for maintaining a clear complexion, this is especially true in Robbie’s case with so many red carpets and events and little makeup. From “Wuthering Waves” to her no-makeup makeup red carpet moments, who knows what beauty trend she will start next?
