Summer Makeup Trends

Despite current events, summer makeup trends are still alive and well. Now is the perfect time to experiment, perfect your makeup skills and let that creativity flow. Here are some of the best summer makeup trends of the moment.

Dripping in Gloss

Over the past few years, dewy, glowing skin has been taken to a whole new level. You can achieve this look by slathering a mixture of moisturizers, brightening serums and/or cream highlighter to your face. Use a water-tint foundation for a thin veil of hydrating coverage. The face with powder in certain areas to avoid an overly oily look. You can even add a bit of clear face gloss to your lids, cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose and on your lips. 

Pastel Lids

Cool pinks, pretty lilacs and sky blues are everything. Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to sweep these colors soon the upper lid and lower lash line. Balance out the look by keeping it neutral with the cheeks and lips.

Graphic Liner

This season’s trends are all about defying the norm and the graphic liner is no different. There’s a new take on the 60s inspired twiggy like cut crease which is graphic and simple rather than heavily blended and overly defined. You’ll need a bright liner to do the trick. Draw a line on the crease between your lash line and brow from the inner corner to the middle of your eyelid. Stop there or take a lighter shade and continue to swoop for a beautiful contrast of colors. 

White Liner

If you’re more into neutrals but still want an edge to your look, white eyeliner is the way to go. This fun, flirty and fresh look provides a beautiful monochrome finish that’s still eye-catching without being over the top. It can match any outfit and pair nicely with other makeup. You want to use a creamy, white eye pencil that’s fully opaque and has a sharp, fine tip that glides on smoothly. This will help you avoid getting color into the base of the lashes which can wash you out. Go in for a crisp cat-eye or give the outer corner a little flick before finishing off with black mascara. 

Fresh Face, Bold Lip

Skin is in and it’s time to embrace it. What makes this look so gorgeous is having a neutral clean base that brings focus to the lips. Start off by minimizing any imperfections on the skin first. After priming the face, use a good quality foundation and concealer to cover up and red areas or dark circles around the eyes. Prep the lips with a lip scrub, and then swipe the shade across the lips. for a pop of color.

Embellished Eyes

For a fun girls night out look, use eyelash glue and tweezers to secure gemstones or stars in the desired position. These types of looks have actually been popular during festival season and are now trendy to wear out and about. 

What’s your favorite trend?