# Visible Bronzer Leonie Smelt Doesn't Bother to Blend for 'Kaleidoscope Eyes' By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leonie-smelt-kaleidoscope-eyes References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Kaleidoscope-eyes-/265029) & [leoniesmelt.blogspot](http://leoniesmelt.blogspot.com/2009/06/eindexamencollectie-kaleidoscope-eyes.html) In this gorgeous 'Kaleidoscope Eyes' photo set from Leonie Smelt and photographer Niki Polman, a neutral backdrop and neutral clothing serve to accentuate the visible bronzer rocked by the model. While bronzer is commonly applied in C-shaped swirls around the browbone and cheekbone, it's usually blended in with the rest of the makeup. Leonie Smelt and [Niki Polman](http://www.nikipolman.eu/) defy this notion outright, leaving the bronzer as is to highlight the model's porcelain skin in eye-popping fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Visible-bronzer-as-focal-point:** There's an opportunity for makeup companies to create products that are intended to be used as a focal point rather than blended seamlessly. - **Embracing-unconventional-makeup-application:** Trend-setting makeup artists can make a name for themselves by challenging traditional makeup application techniques. - **Minimalist-backdrops-to-emphasize-makeup:** Photographers can explore minimalist or neutral backdrops to bring the focus onto makeup in editorial shoots. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty-and-makeup:** Beauty companies can innovate by creating bold and unconventional products that appeal to a young and creative demographic. - **Photography-and-videography:** Photographers and videographers can experiment with unconventional backdrops and lighting to emphasize makeup in their work. - **Fashion and Modeling:** Fashion brands can collaborate with makeup artists to create bold and unconventional looks that complement their clothing collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bronzer Shade Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-bronze.md) - [Cream-Like Bronzer Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warm-wishes-soft-matte-powder-bronzer.md) - [Serum Bronzing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indie-lees-bronzing-drops.md) - [Versatile Liquid Bronzerrs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeup-by-mario1.md) - [Skin-Caring Bronzer Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-freak-bronzer-stick.md) - [Nourishing Bronzer Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronzer-balm.md) - [Non-Sticky Glowing Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybelline-sunkisser-multiuse-liquid-blush-and-bronzer.md) - [Shea Butter-Infused Bronzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttermelt-bronzer.md) - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md)