Did you hear? Summer is officially here—and with it so are summer makeup looks. The warm-weather season has always been an exciting time to play with beauty, but this one hits different. After the year we've had—and with vaccine rates rising daily—we're more excited than ever to finally break out the glitter eye shadows, glowy highlighters, and bold red lipstick.
And from the looks of our Instagram feeds, we're not alone. From bright pops of color to shimmering finishes, everyone seems eager to have fun again with makeup. Sure, we've all been playing up our eyes for over a year now—that won't go away—but now we can start giving the rest of our faces some much-needed love too. Expect to see a lot of glossy lips and statement-making blush.
But there's really only one real trend this summer: doing what makes you feel good. We even rounded up a few ideas to get you started. From lacquered lips to sunset eyes, here are the looks we can't wait to copy this summer. And if you've gotten comfortable with a more natural look over the past year, don't worry—we have that covered too. Scroll on for the best summer makeup looks to try between now and Labor Day.
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For just a touch of glam, pair your go-to base with a quick flick of eyeliner (we like Glossier's Pro Tip). Don't worry too much about getting your wing perfect on the first try; you can always clean it up with some micellar water and a pointed cotton swab.
The return of parties calls for a classic smoky eye. A light touch and sticking to grays and browns makes darker shadow feel effortless, and pink lips give it a summer-ready touch.
A swipe of hot pink liner (or your shade of choice) brightens everything up in such a fun, summery way. Fluttery lashes and nude lips complete the look and are guaranteed to make your selfies pop off.
If you're not quite ready for a full-on red lip but still want to make a statement, a bright raspberry like this one on Elizabeth Olsen is a pretty option. A touch of bronzer and a swipe of mascara is all you need before heading out the door.
Brown tones on lips, eyes, and cheeks pair perfectly with a(safe!) summer tan. Try a multistick likeNudestix Nudiesto get you out the door in under five minutes.
When it's a billion degrees out, a splash of baby blue shadow is all you need to keep your cool. Just use your finger to pat on an aqua shadow (makeup artist Emily Cheng usedABH's Norvina mini paletteon Barbie Ferreira, as seen here). Add a ton of mascara and you're done.
You can't go wrong with a classic, thick wing. Just be sure to use a waterproof formula, like KVD Beauty's Tattoo liner, so it stays in place through sweaty nights.
Embrace the summer vibes with a warm terra-cotta smoky eye. It's so pretty and couldn't be easier to pull off. Grab a liquid shadow likeViolette FR's Yeux Paint in Cuivre de l’Aubeand use your finger to smudge it around your top and bottom lash lines.
If you're feeling a little blah after a year indoors, fresh pink will perk your whole face right up. Brush the samebaby pink shadeacross eyes and cheeks, and line your lips with a deeper brown to keep the look from feeling too sweet.
Why pick just one feature to highlight? Flushed cheeks, smoky eyes, and red lips are all classics, so they actually complement each other instead of competing. For her appearance at the Oscars, Celeste's makeup artist Allan Avendaño depended on Sisley-Paris's Les Phyto Ombres eye shadow in Sparkling Topaze and Glow Gold, as well as Le Phyto Blush in Rosy Fuchsia and Le Phyto Rouge Lipstick in Rouge Rio.
Chances are your eye shadow is going to crease anyway, so you may as well embrace it with a glossy finish. We love the pop of green on Vanessa Hudgens's inner corners, but you can tap Danessa Myricks Beauty Dew Wet Balm over any shade you choose for that crazy shine.
With mask mandates easing up, now is the perfect time to dive back into gloss. For this gorgeous berry situation, Hollis used Make Up for Ever Rouge Artist Lipstick, which has a super-shiny finish, in the shade Darling Mulberry.
Think of Stardust Shadow—basically just a sprinkling of low-key shimmer—as grown-up fairy dust. Be sure to check out our favorite shimmer shadows here.
Blush is having a real moment, and what better way to embrace it than piling it on? Don’t be afraid to dab a cream or liquid blush across your cheekbones and toward your temples for a pretty, lifted effect. Just a touch across the bridge of your nose will also give you a sun-kissed look, even if you're slathering on the SPF.
When it's too hot to try, slap on a red lipstick and call it a day. Take a cue from Zoë Kravitz and pair her collab with YSL Beauty with a breezy white top and not much else.
This bright eye makeup is as cool as a frozen margarita. Applied as graphic liner instead of all over the lid, it packs just the right amount of a punch.
When it comes down to it, you really can never go wrong with a classic soft glam. Winged liner, nude lips, and peachy blush make you look pulled together without being too “done.”
Another unexpected yet bold lip color? Bright orange. Paired with gold shadow, it screams summer. Avendaño used MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick in Style Shocked! for the above look.
For a soft summer makeup look, stick with warmer tones like this plum and brown combo. Pair it with a white T-shirt and jean shorts, and you've got the perfect casual weekend look.
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