Every turn of the season brings new and exciting trends you can try out - especially makeup trends! Whether you are a beauty guru or a beginner makeup artist, or you simply want something to look forward to, it’s always fun checking out what’s new and what’s hot.

There’s no shortage of beauty gurus out there who set the trend every season, and the same is the case for the summer. Summer is the perfect time to bring out your previously stowed away box of bright eyeshadows, glimmering highlights, and vibrant nail paints! With the lockdowns slowly loosening and restrictions being removed, there isn’t a better time to experiment and find your new go-to makeup looks!

Wondering what the recent and most popular trends are? Here is a list of the hottest makeup trends for the summer!

Glowy Skin

Throughout the past year or so, most people have been staying inside, no matter the weather. When you’re inside your room throughout most of the day - if not the entirety of it - it undoubtedly takes a toll on your own, along with your skin’s health. To combat that dullness, try going for the trend of glowing skin! This is especially recommended if you have sun-kissed skin - few things look more stunning than perfectly highlighted golden skin. Instead of a powder, try your hand at highlighter cream this time around!

Dewy Skin

Now that we’re on the topic of skin, another trend to try out is dewy skin. If you feel like a glowy finish will not suit your skin type, trying out a dewy look is another option. In this case, instead of applying a heavy highlighter, apply a light base with a foundation for a basic look. Next, after you apply your moisturizer of choice, dab your face with a slightly wet beauty blender sponge. You don’t need to cover your entire face - a little bit over your cheeks and nose should be more than enough. A light blush on your cheekbones will wrap up the whole look.

Pastel Eyeshadows

The summer rainy season always brings countless rainbows - this is the perfect time to break out those pretty pastel eyeshadows! Experiment with different eyeshadows - summer colors like orange and yellow or cooler tones like green and blue, even those that you’ve always been hesitant about being too bright - there’s no reason to hold back during summer. Apply the shadow directly onto your eyes, and then build on it with the powder ones - adding a bit of shimmer will take you places!

Bold Eyeshadows

There is no better time to experiment and have fun with your makeup looks than in the summer break. If bold looks have always made you take a step back and reconsider, then here’s your chance to try it out! Neon shades are all the rage these days - electric blue, pink and yellow are staples in funky eye makeup at this point. So take a leap of faith and go all out with your boldness this summer.

Brushed-up Eyebrows

Thin and over-plucked eyebrows are no longer in style - if you’ve always been worried about having thicker brows, then worry no more! Bold brows are totally in style. You don’t need to get yourself through the painful plucking process all over again - fluffed-up eyebrows are all in! Keep the essential grooming and combing in mind with your brow gel of choice, and other than that, you won’t need to do any extra work to pull off this trend.

Graphic Eyeliner

Graphics and design have wormed their way into makeup trends as well! No longer do you need to stick to the bare cat-eye - try it out, but with negative space this time! Fine-tip gel eyeliners are perfect for this job; they give you all the control and precision you need to come up with your unique style. Since you’ll be wearing a face mask most of the time anyway, your eyes are likely to be the first impression you make - so you can make sure you give your all for it!

Bright Eyeliner

Not only can you go all out with the eyeliner style, but now’s the perfect time to ditch your regular black liner for a new one of the color of your choice! No color is too bold or unacceptable. A vivid liner paired with graphic designs is going to make your eyes pop out even more. It’s especially a good idea to switch things up every once in a while with the change of seasons - who knows, maybe you’ll find a new favorite in your bold looks!

Vibrant Lips

Even though facemasks are still mandatory in most areas, that doesn’t mean you should hold back on lip art. The time for professionalism is over - no longer will you have to conform to the standards of your Zoom meetings, and countless people are ditching their basic shades. So release your inner party person out and go for a vibrant lipstick shade, possibly one you’ve never dreamed of using before! Nudes are great for looking professional, but try and have your fun with the ever-popular pastel and coral hues as well.

Rainbow Nail Art

Just like everything bright in the summer, colorful nail art, too, has made quite the comeback this year. Social media and celebrities have established this trend since the beginning of the summer, and it’s still going strong. Cotton-candy pink, sky blue, and sage greens have been in the lead in this trend. There’s something about painting your nails every color of the rainbow - or an alternating pastel pattern - that screams ‘fun’! Try out all the combinations you’ve dreamed of and never tried out.

In the end, no matter what trend you choose to follow, the important thing is having fun. Summer is the perfect time to experiment and find new looks that seem perfect for you, and overall having a blast! So get your summer self ready to party with these trends!

What are your favorite trends? Tell me in the comments below.

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