Make-Up’ O Clock

Summer is finally upon us, and along with vacations, endless sunny days, and adventurous late nights, you can also expect a few new beauty trends. So, grab your setting spray: Warm weather is here, and so are the summer 2024 makeup trends that are set to take over. Blush is continuing its domination, as are some surprises as well.

Ahead, discover the biggest summer makeup trends with celeb inspiration. Because when the heat of summer rolls in, our usual makeup routines go through a bit of a transformation. Best of all, summer invites you to play around with colours, glitters, and anything that catches the light under the sun, to give a bit more insight into some of the makeup trends look ahead.

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Boyfriend Blush

The latest blush trend on TikTok involves strategically placing blush across the full cheek, slightly lower than the traditional cheekbone placement. This technique aims to create a naturally flushed look. Some famous men, like Princes Harry and William in the early 2000s, unintentionally sported this effect. For a similar look, consider using a cream blush or a blush stick—they blend easily and offer excellent colour payoff. Sabrina Carpenter showcased this trend with Armani Beauty blush during her Coachella makeup look.

Let your eyelid gloss smell like the beach!

Petal Pink

Celebrities have been embracing a rosy shade for lips, cheeks, and even eyes, as demonstrated by Selena Gomez at the Cannes Film Festival in May. To achieve a similar look, consider using the Melting Cream Blush. Ensure that the cream blush stick is effortless to blend with your fingers, providing a beautiful colour that lasts. Plus, it must be formulated for both lips and cheeks, allowing you to create a quick and cohesive monochromatic appearance.

Orange-y Blush

As we embrace the sunny days of summer, vibrant orange hues are stealing the spotlight. Inspired by sunsets and Aperol spritz moments, orange blush is the trend to watch in the spring/summer 2024 season. Whether you opt for peachy or true orange shades, this makeup look adds radiance and warmth to your complexion, making you feel like you're on a tropical beach, no matter where you are. To achieve this look, consider blending pink and orange liquid or cream blush on the apples of your cheeks for that sunset-inspired glow.

Pearlescent Skin

Summer, the season of glowing skin, invites us to embrace cooler tones this year. Pearly, iridescent shades lend an ethereal, angelic quality to your makeup—whether applied as highlighter or eyeshadow. The trend of holographic shades is in full swing, offering versatility and a luminous glow without causing excess oil production. These varying shades attract and reflect light strategically, creating dimension and radiance. Consider a glittery opal eyeshadow for subtle flair or opt for a pearly liquid highlighter to achieve that coveted ‘glow from within’ look.

If you’re looking to achieve this trend, remember that it’s all about embracing the soft, otherworldly glow of pearl skin. Use pearlescent highlighters in cream, liquid, or powder form to create that iridescent sheen on the high points of your face.

Sunkissed Blush

Looking to switch up your makeup routine? Blush might be the answer! With its versatility, blush can completely transform your look. This summer, the trend known as ‘sun kissed’ or ‘doll blush’ is all the rage. Think pink and red flushes on your cheeks, lips, and eyes—inspired by captivating trends like ‘strawberry’ and ‘cherry girl makeup.’

To achieve the sunkissed look, create a gradient from the undereye area that intensifies toward your cheeks. Apply liquid blush under your eyes (similar to concealer) and blend thoroughly. Then, add more blush to the highest point of your cheeks, blending it out for that perfect pinkish tint across the centre of your face. Voilà—a radiant finish!

Glitter Bomb

Glistening lips are a must for continuing the glowy summer vibe we know and love this season. A glitter gloss will give your summer makeup a little something extra and is the perfect finishing touch for any look. If you want to take it a step further, for added glam, dab some glittery highlighter on your cupid’s bow and the centre of your lips, then finish with gloss.

Seeing Green

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As anticipated in our early 2024 beauty forecast, maximalism stages a triumphant comeback. TikTok’s vibrant canvas is awash with daring green shadows, playfully woven into makeup ensembles. Symbolizing renewal and flourishing, this verdant hue dominates the summer scene. After all, bold pigments rekindle whimsy and anticipation, harmonizing with the season’s crescendo. Happy makeup experimenting!