'Unrecognizable Makeup' How to Achieve the Look

February 06, 2025

'Unrecognizable Makeup' How to Achieve the Look

With the return of TikTok, the newest trend in viral beauty has arrived. One that has taken over the platform is the "unrecognizable makeup" trend, which challenges conventions, celebrates dramatic, bold looks, and pushes boundaries. This trend is about stepping into a totally different version of yourself and stepping up the intensity, in contrast to the natural, minimalist makeup looks that have been popular in recent years. It's no surprise that it's enthralling artists and igniting a fresh creative movement for 2025.

What Is the Unrecognizable Makeup Trend?

The idea behind this trend is straightforward: use makeup to achieve a look so drastically different from your normal appearance. Imagine bold lips, daring eye looks, and full glam. The maximalist beauty movement of 2016 is where the trend originated, bringing back fond memories of makeup applications like dramatic lashes, baking, and winged eyeliner. This trend is being brought to life by TikTok creators like Bella Anderson, who is creating stunning transformations with vivid eyeshadows, high contrast contouring, and expertly sculpted brows.

How to Create Your Own Unrecognizable Look

Try out new products and techniques you wouldn’t normally use. Opt for a bronzer to enhance your contour, or try a bold shimmer eyeliner for dramatic eyes. Want to go even further? Experiment with lip liner to adjust your shape and size, or try a striking lip color that pushes your comfort zone. The key is to be creative and enjoy the process of experimenting with your beauty routine.

Achieve the Look with Laura Mercier

Elevate your transformation with these Laura Mercier essentials:

  1. Prime: Begin with a smooth, flawless canvas using the Pure Canvas Hydrating Primer to hydrate and prep your skin for long-lasting makeup.
  2. Foundation: For long-lasting coverage and a more youthful-looking complexion, use the Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation.
  3. Conceal: To cover flaws, lighten skin tone, and minimize fine lines around your eyes, use the Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer after applying foundation.
  4. Bronze: Get a healthy glow from within using the creamy Tinted Moisturizer Bronzer to bring warmth to your skin.
  5. Blush: Bring life and color back to your face with the Tinted Moisturizer Blush for a flushed glow.
  6. Set: Lock in your transformation with the iconic Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur, ensuring your unrecognizable look lasts all day.
  7. Eyes: Create a chic eyeshadow look using Caviar Stick Eye Shadow, then transform your lashes with the Caviar Extravagant Mascara for 3x curl and lift.
  8. Lip: For bold, dramatic lips, first line them using the Caviar Perfecting Lip Liner to prepare your lips for color, then go in with the Caviar Smoothing Matte Refillable Lipstick for velvety matte lips that plump. We love shades Scarlet Velvet for a dramatic red or Pink Tulle for a mauvey pink.
  9. Set (again): Lock in your transformation with the Translucent Pure Setting Spray for 16 hours of wear.

Our carefully crafted formulas have made it easier than ever to achieve the unrecognizable makeup trend. Every product is designed to give you the confidence to welcome change, from flawless foundation to eye-catching finishes. 

New & Improved
Auto Delivery
Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating View 1
Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating View 2
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 Stars (193 Reviews)

Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating

Improves and extends the wear of makeup while providing instant and overtime hydration.

Regular price
$46.00
Bestseller
Auto Delivery
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation View 1
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation View 2
2N1 Cashew
31 Shades
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 Stars (709 Reviews)

Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

Waterproof, long-wearing, medium buildable coverage with 12 hours of fade-proof wear.

Regular price
$52.00
Bestseller
Auto Delivery
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer View 1
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer View 2
1C1
22 Shades
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 Stars (1,072 Reviews)

Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

Buildable coverage, natural finish and long-lasting, waterproof and crease-proof wear.

Regular price
$33.00

Auto Delivery
Tinted Moisturizer Bronzer View 1
Tinted Moisturizer Bronzer View 2
01 Sunshine
6 Shades
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 Stars (45 Reviews)

Tinted Moisturizer Bronzer

12HR of hydration, Buildable coverage, Non-Comedogenic.

Regular price
$32.00
Auto Delivery
Tinted Moisturizer Blush View 1
Tinted Moisturizer Blush View 2
Southbound
14 Shades
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 Stars (433 Reviews)

Tinted Moisturizer Blush

12 Hour wear, Hydrating, Buildable coverage.

Regular price
$32.00
Bestseller
Auto Delivery
Caviar Stick Eye Shadow View 1
Caviar Stick Eye Shadow View 2
Amethyst
15 Shades
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 Stars (994 Reviews)

Caviar Stick Eye Shadow

High-impact, long-wearing, creamy texture that glides on for 24-hour life-proof wear.

Regular price
$33.00

  • Caviar Perfecting Lip Liner

    Caviar Perfecting Lip Liner

    Non-dragging, 16HR of flawless wear, feather and water-proof.

  • Caviar Smoothing Matte Refillable Lipstick

    Caviar Smoothing Matte Refillable Lipstick

    Plumps, smooths and hydrates lips, velvety matte finish, 16HRs of comfortable wear.