Makeup Artists Predict These Will Be The Biggest Summer Makeup Looks

Out of all of the things we’ve had to forgo recently, the one beauty ritual I’ve missed the most is without a doubt applying makeup every morning. On any normal day, I’d say that I take no great joy out of applying my makeup. In fact, I’d say I used to regard it as more of a chore. Fast-forward to now, and I have never been more desperate to get creative with my face. Without actually having to leave the house for the last couple of months, I have had little reason to hook out my makeup bag.

My Instagram saved folders, on the other hand, are full to the brim with beautiful makeup looks that I am itching to re-create. From pretty colorful eyeliner to glowy bronzed skin, I have never been more inspired to dig out my makeup bag and get playing. So now that the sun is starting to shine (and with the potential for outdoor excursions maybe on the distant horizon), I think I’m ready to embrace all of the makeup. And it would seem I’m not alone, as people far and wide (including fellow Who What Wear editors) are slowly starting to reach for their makeup bags once again.

“Glowy, healthy skin will always be in,” celebrity makeup artist Delina Medhin shared, “and in addition I definitely think we will see a comeback with bronzer and bronzy monochromatic looks. People can typically get that look by sitting in the sun but because of the restrictions of going outside I think we will see a huge rise in people craving that natural glow. I also think we will see a ton of self tanner. I actually haven’t personally tried it but I’ve heard it looks good on deep skin and I’m definitely going to give it a go.”

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You’ll need a proper bronzer brush like this no matter what kind of bronzer, highlighter or blush you use.

Celebrity makeup artists say this self-tanner mirrors a professional job.

Makeup artist Tobi Henney suggests this makeup look during the summer when you want to do a quick face for running around throughout the day without looking like you are wearing anything, yet looking like a fresh version of yourself. “I think this will be the most important look of the summer as we will not be wearing as much makeup as we usually do,” she noted.

All of the products for this look are super easy to use, Henney says. Start by moisturizing—she recommended Augustinus Bader’s celeb-loved cream.

Next, Henney instructed to massage in tinted moisturizer as a base.

Then, she said to curl the lashes and apply mascara to top lashes only.

A brow gel like this will tint and shape brows in a natural-looking way.

Tap on a cream cheek like this multi-stick that doubles as a lip tint as well.

Add lip balm and a light powder in the T-zone and you will be able to walk out of the door in five minutes, Henney noted.

She recommends this MAC powder, though more affordable options are also comparable. “You should look fresh and awake without looking like you are wearing anything.”

“With everything that’s happening in the world, makeup is taking a slight turn,” celebrity makeup artist and founder of her namesake beauty line Camara Aunique shared with us. “Usually we would focus on clean skin and a popping lip, but since we have to wear masks that cover our mouths I am seeing it’ll be a summer of playful eyes and bomb brows.”

“You will definitely want to focus on your eyes by applying a fun lash that you can wear with or without liner,” Aunique told us. The lashes from her line Camara Aunique Beauty help you achieve that look with no issues, she says. “You want to make sure you’re holding a handheld mirror, look down to your nose, apply glue to the lash, let it dry for a minute then tilt your head from the outer corner and allow the lash to fall into place to the inner corner. (You can check out a video on my lG TV).”

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Celebrity makeup artist Tasha Reiko Brown also insisted on the importance of a bold lash look. “As the summer of COVID presses on,” she shared, “masks stay put and eyes take center stage. Mascara is the most important beauty tool, with colored liners coming in a close second. Mascara is a grand tool to look put together even while half your face is safely hidden away and colored liners are an easy way to show self-expression while wearing one.”

“Mascara is both an enemy and a friend to a novice hand,” Reiko Brown mused. “Find a formula that works best for your lashes. To give lashes a clean backdrop to stand out against, swipe lids with a neutral shimmery shadow. Prep lashes by curling with a lash curler as close to the lash line as possible. While holding your wand sideways gently wiggle the wand back and forth and the root to deposit a hefty amount of product then gently guide through to the tips.”

“Starting at the base of the lashes ensures you aren’t depositing too much product onto the tips of lashes causing them to droop and losing your curl. Apply two coats this way. To finish and really draw attention to your eyes apply a bright vanilla or gold shadow to inner corners of eyes and viola, bright clean eyes that command attention.”

“This is look brings out your best features and makes you look like your best without wearing too much makeup,” Henney said. All it takes is about 10-15 minutes to achieve. A light flush of color in creams to the eyes and cheeks will make you look super fresh and glowy, she shared. For application tips, she told us to ensure that you curl the lashes and apply lashings of mascara to top and bottom lashes. Then, choose a lip in a rose shade to add to the sun-kissed summery vibe.

Henney recommends starting with a CC cream like this for a hydrated, even finish.

Then she instructed to go in with concealer to lift any dark spots.

A brow pencil-brush duo like this is the ultimate do-it-all for bold and fluffy brows.

“I love to use a soft brush to buff in the Tom Ford Cream Bronzer to look beautiful and bronzed,” Henney shared.

Apply a cream blush instead of a powder. for a more washed-out and natural look.

Henney loves this rose-tinted Charlotte Tilbury lipstick.

Lastly, use a setting powder to hold it all in.

“The colored liner trend is making a strong comeback this summer,” Reiko Brown told us. “The newness of the trend is that the colors aren’t as crayon hued as the last time it came around. They’re bold yet elegant, in new shades like deep mustard and deep wine—no brushes needed. Just a pencil and clean fingers can achieve this high impact look.”