From bold neon eyes to sun-kissed skin, these are the beauty trends to look out for.
With summer around the corner, freshen up your usual beauty routine with these new makeup trends, which are set to be popular this season.
Celebrities are already hitting the red carpets with on-trend rosy doll cheeks and bold neon eyeliner, and beauty experts are on hand to show us how we can try the new looks at home.
Here are the summer makeup trends you’ll want to try for yourself…
1. Bold neon eyes
The top trend for this summer is neon, so don’t be afraid to go bold with your looks using neon eyeliner and eyeshadows.
According to Rachael Divers, resident makeup artist at Face The Future, they are the look to go for this season.
She suggests using brightly colored eyeliners or eyeshadows to create a striking winged liner or a bold wash of color on the” lids.
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2. Wet look
Beauty lovers are opting for a fresh, dewy aesthetic, and ‘glassdoor ‘wet’ skin will be everywhere in summer 2024, says beauty expert Hayley Walker, a makeup artist for “look.
“This look can be achieved using cream, liquid and glossy formulas that create a dewy glow. To heighten the look, moisturise and hydrate during your skincare routine before applying makeup to achieve a smooth “canvas,” sh” says.
“A hydrating mask or hyaluronic acid cream works perfectly for this. As part of your makeup routine to achieve a wet-skin look, opt for a serum, lightweight foundation that provides a moisture boost and a smooth, natural-looking finish. A liquid highlighter is useful here as it enhances a dewy, luminous finish.”
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3. Sun-kissed
The minimal makeup sun-kissed look is a must-try for the summer, with many opting for a natural, bronzed finish.
Moisturizing and applying SPF are essential to creating a soft, fresh-faced look. Walker advises opting for a lightweight serum foundation to ensure a natural-looking base and avoiding full-coverage, matte-based pr” ducts.
“Tinted moisturizers work well for this look for a minimal, bronzed finish. Apply cream blusher to enhance the natural, no-makeup appearance, imitating sun-kissed cheeks. Opt for gloss or lip balm instead of lipstick here and finish the look with a hydrating setting” spray.”
4. Smokey eyes
Grunge is back for the summer, and you can make a statement with a bold look by adding dark eyeshadow to your makeup routine.
Divers shar” s that “lived-“n liner” is gaining popularity, with smudged and smokey eyeliner looks adding an effortless edge to any makeup style.
Walker tells us how to get the aesthetic by carefully blending dark eyeshadow from the outer corner of your eyes into the “release.
“Blend this well to your preferred intensity; remember to be bold with this look. Next, apply an eyeliner, which can be liquid or pencil. Start from the outer corners of your eye and work your way inward. This will enhance the look, deepening the smokey effect. Finish the look with “mascara.”
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5. Doll blush
Doll-like rosy pink cheeks are trending this summer, and Walker shares how you can achieve this” look.
“You can perfect this look using cream or matte blush; however, I recommend a cream-based blush to create a smooth, fresh-faced “finish.
“Apply a light layer of pink, rosy blush onto the apples of your cheeks to bring color to your face. Enhance the look with a highlighter for a subtle shine” effect.”
