When spring-summer collections hit the runways in New York, Paris & Milan, all eyes are on the strutting models for the latest trends in the fashion world—and of course in the make-up world.
Often high-fashion make-up trends involve intricate designs & strategically placed rhinestones, but when we’re lucky, there are a few daring looks we’re bold enough to try at home. This week, we’ve compiled our favourite summer 2018 make-up trends you can confidently wear to an event, to the office & in your everyday life.
1. Au Natural
Sometimes you have to let your outfit speak for itself. This summer try playing down your make-up to let bold colours & prints on your clothing steal the attention. A no-make-up look will enhance your natural beauty while shining a spotlight on your stellar summer style choices.
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Get the Look
What you need: Lightweight foundation, bronzer, mascara, an angled make-up brush, an eyebrow brush or tinted brow gel.
Try Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Foundation by Urban Decay.
• Apply an even layer of lightweight foundation.
• Use your angled make-up brush to contour your features with bronzer. Hit just beneath the cheekbones, around the top of your forehead & down the sides of your nose.
• Brush eyebrows upwards & out with an eyebrow brush or tinted brow gel applicator.
• Apply your favourite mascara.
2. Orange is the New Red
A polished make-up look doesn’t mean wearing a red lip anymore. For a change in your make-up routine & a nice pop of colour, try an orange-toned lipstick or eyeshadow. To most people’s surprise, orange actually complements more skin tones than red does. All you have to do is find the shade that works for you.
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Photography: @hattiefionacreative
Get the Look
What you need: Warm-toned eyeshadow palette, fine angled make-up brush, blending brush.
Try the Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Coral by Huda Beauty.
- With your blending brush, apply a light orange eyeshadow to your eyelids.
- Use your fine angled make-up brush to line the outer-bottom rims of your eyes with a darker orange colour.
- Apply the same dark orange colour to your upper eyelid creases with a fine brush.
- Blend out the creases with your blending brush.
3. You’re Glowing
It’s easier than you think to mimic a natural summer glow even with a full face of make-up. So, meet your new favourite highlighting technique – strobing. Add shimmer to the parts of your face where the light would hit naturally while drawing attention to your best features.
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Get the Look
What you need: A liquid highlighter or a powder highlighter, a fan brush or a sponge make-up blender.
Choosing to use a powder or a liquid highlighter depends on other make-up you use. If you prefer matte foundation & setting powder, opt for a powder highlighter. If you like to use a dewy foundation, use a liquid highlighter.
Try True Match Lumi Glow Amour by L’Oreal or Love Light by Too Faced.
• Apply powder product to your fan brush or liquid highlighter to a damp sponge make-up blender.
• Use product to highlight the highest point of your cheekbones, the tip of your nose, your cupid’s bow & the highest point of your eyebrow bones.
4. Glossy Eye
This summer, try something completely outside the box. Instead of wearing a glossy finish on your lips, add a gleaming finish to your eyes. This street style trend can be as easily elevated, as it can be edgy. Wear it for a special occasion with a matte lipstick & your hair tied up elegantly.
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Photography: @hattiefionacreative
Get the Look
What you need: Eye primer or concealer, matte eyeshadow, blending brush, petroleum jelly or eye-safe gloss.
Try MAC-Studio-Eye-Gloss by MAC Cosmetics.
- Apply eye primer or concealer over your entire eyelid.
- With a blending brush, apply matte eyeshadow to your eyelids.
- Pat petroleum jelly over your eyeshadow with your finger or apply eye-safe gloss with a fine brush.
Which look will you try first?