The timeless makeup formula Diane Kruger swears by for a fresh vacation look

Combining fresh and luminous skin with a bold lip, Diane Kruger's latest makeup look is the perfect summertime formula to follow...

Diane Kruger is pictured with a red lipstick look and wearing a black hat and net veil whilst attending Vogue World: Paris 2024 at the Place Vendome on June 23, 2024 in Paris/ in a pink watercolour paint-style template
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If you're looking to elevate your vacation makeup, without squeezing a whole host of different products into your travel bag, Diane Kruger's fresh 'vacay' look is refreshingly simple and offers a chic twist on no-makeup-makeup...

When summer arrives and vacations loom, often we adapt and streamline our beauty routines to accommodate the sunnier climes (and baggage limits), retiring the likes of our best foundations in favour of multipurpose and lightweight formulas. This, however, can sometimes leave us with few options by way of makeup looks. Thankfully though, actor Diane Kruger has just offered up some much-needed inspo on that front by reminding us of a certain formula that never fails to look chic and summer-ready: radiant skin and a pop of matte lipstick.

So, for anyone seeking to channel Kruger's effortless take on natural 'vacay' makeup, here's why your best long-lasting lipsticks deserve a spot amongst your other summer essentials - and how to achieve her glowing look, with insights into her own, go-to products...

The radiant makeup formula behind Diane Kruger's 'vacay' makeup

Taking to Instagram on July 20th, Diane Kruger shared a snap from her "Last day of vacay," where she paired chunky gold jewellery with a parred-down makeup look, consisting - from what we can tell - of just a glowy skin tint, a coat of mascara, a brow gel and pencil, and a soft pop of coral lipstick.

The effect is very fresh and dewy, with her choice of matte lip really elevating the look further - proving just how versatile your signature lippie shade can be and why you should think twice before leaving it behind this summer.

This combination of a minimalistic base with a pop of colour on the lips is also our answer to how to wear red lipstick and is the perfect option if you're looking to switch up your makeup from day to night. Indeed, we can picture this diffused coral-y lip working perfectly for an evening out - more so when paired with some bronzer or highlighter on the cheeks.

How to recreate Diane Kruger's look

Naturally, we're all eager to recreate Kruger's luminous look and as mentioned, from the looks of it, it's refreshing and straightforward. Simply apply one of the best tinted moisturisers or your go-to foundation serums, followed by your everyday brow and mascara products. Now, for the lip, we would recommend applying your chosen shade with your ring finger - to achieve a similarly soft and diffused look. If you have quite dry lips, use a lip scrub (like Beauty Pie's Smooth Ahead scrub), followed by a nourishing lip balm an hour or so before application.

Alas, it's not clear what exact products Kruger used to create her radiant look but that actor has previously told woman&home that Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser is a "reliable foundation for a flawless base."

Naomi Jamieson
Digital Beauty Writer

Naomi is a Digital Beauty Writer from woman&home, where she covers everything from skincare to fragrance but specialises, particularly, in makeup and nail trends. Through her work, Naomi gets to share her trend expertise and share her own shopping recommendations and product reviews. Previously, she worked as a Lifestyle News Writer for My Imperfect Life magazine, where she used her savvy for TikTok to bring readers the latest beauty buzzwords, fashion movements and must-have products.

Before that, Naomi split her time between both GoodTo and My Imperfect Life, whilst training for her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ, for which she earned a Distinction. Interestingly though, Naomi actually has a background in design, having studied illustration at Plymouth University but leapt into the media world in 2020, after always having a passion for writing. Now, when she isn’t reporting on the best perfumes and latest beauty releases, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping...