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By Sophie Joaman • June 26, 2024 • 5 mins read
Summer is officially here, bringing with it some incredibly fun and popular makeup trends to get on board with. These styles are not only perfect for the warmer months ahead but also great for evolving your makeup skillset.
Whether you’re jet-setting for the season, hitting up the hottest festivals, or simply seeking that quintessential summer vibe, we’ve got four of the top makeup trends that have been endorsed by the pros and taking over social media. Embrace these trends, make them your own, and empower yourself to have your best summer yet.
Sunsets are undeniably one of Earth’s most beautiful phenomena, so it’s no surprise that sunset-inspired makeup looks incredibly stunning.
For summer 2024, ditch the moody winter tones and say goodbye to spring pastels. Instead, embrace rich oranges, deep reds, rosy pinks, and glowing golds.
With this trend, there really is no limit to what you can achieve. It’s a holistic approach to makeup that enhances all of your features.
Create eyeshadow looks that reflect the gradient of a dusky sky and use peachy blushes to capture that warm sunset glow. Complete the look with vibrant coral lips and shimmering golden highlighters and bronzers that mimic that golden hour radiance.
To embody the perfect summer evening, choose colours that reflect the beauty of a sunset and also give you that luminosity. Layer them for a gradient effect or keep it simple with one or two shades on your cheeks or lips. Whatever you do, be sure to blend all products thoroughly. The goal is to achieve seamless transitions and a harmonious blend between colours.
Glowy skin is one of our favourites for a reason. Not only does it look incredibly radiant and give the impression of a post-holiday glow, but it is also incredibly easy to recreate at home, no matter your experience level.
The secret to perfect glowy skin lies in the prepping and priming of your skin. Get that right from the start, and you’ll be onto a winner.
Begin by thoroughly cleansing your skin with a gentle cleanser to remove any leftover makeup residue, dirt, and impurities. Skipping this step can lead to those impurities sitting on your skin and ruining your makeup, making it look either dried out or oily, depending on your skin type.
Invest time in a good cleansing and moisturising routine to ensure a smooth base. Once your skin is clean and moisturised, apply a primer.
Primer helps to create a smooth canvas for your makeup and locks it in place. For a glowy skin look, choose foundations with illuminating finishes.
Don’t forget to pick a luminous bronzer, blush, and highlighter to add dimension and a natural glow to your skin. These products will give you that shadow and light effect, mimicking the appearance of sun-kissed radiance.
If your contouring has started to feel a bit samey, why not add a pop of colour? It is summer, after all, and this makeup look is perfect for festivals and parties.
To embrace this trend, opt for a colour that deviates from your usual contouring shade. Whether you prefer a subtle or bold approach, this style can be adapted to suit your preference.
For a natural look, you could use your blush shade instead of traditional contouring, or if you want to step it up, intensify the effect with a more vibrant hue.
Summer is the time to make playful choices with your makeup, so consider using sunset tones or embracing lavender shades. Apply your chosen shade just like you would your regular contour, focusing on the hollows of your cheeks, along your nose, and anywhere the sun naturally hits.
The key to the perfect contour, in any case, is to ensure it is all blended seamlessly into the skin to avoid harsh lines. You want your contour to give your face dimension, but you also want that soft, blurred focus.
This technique not only adds creativity to your makeup routine but also enhances your cheekbones and jawline. It gives vibrant summer energy, and we absolutely adore it!
The High Shine Gloss trend goes hand in hand with the glowy skin trend. It’s also ideal for those opting for a minimal or no-makeup look, as high shine gloss can stand alone and still make a statement.
Whether you choose a clear gloss or something tinted for extra flair, the goal is to capture light and enhance your natural beauty. High shine gloss adds a lush dimension and creates the illusion of fuller lips.
To get the best out of this look, ensure that your lips are prepped and primed before applying your gloss. Exfoliating to remove dead skin provides a necessary boost and helps the gloss to stay on for as long as possible.
You can also outline your lips for definition before applying your high shine gloss. With these steps, your lips will look stunning in no time.
Are you tempted to try out some (or all) of these stunning summer makeup trends? Maybe you’re ready to experiment by combining elements of more than one look to really make it your own.
That’s the greatest thing about discovering new trends; you can make them your own. Each trend is designed to make you feel your best and celebrate your individuality, so why not dive straight into a new makeup trend this summer?
