This Summer's Hottest Makeup Trends

 As the official start of summer approaches in just a few days, you might be wondering: what will be this season's must-have makeup look? Last summer, we saw the rise of the tomato girl blush and strawberry girl aesthetic. This year, the focus shifts to radiant, sun-kissed beauty. Here are the standout looks to keep an eye on this summer.

Faux Sunburn Blush

When the UV is high it is key to wear a good SPF to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. But who doesn't love a Sunkissed cheek in the summer? Instead of potentially harming your skin, try changing up your blush placement. Any red or berry toned blush is perfect for executing this flushed look.

No Mascara-Mascara

The last decade has been all about lash extensions and falsies. However, this summer, the trend is shifting towards a more natural look. The "no mascara" look can be achieved by opting for either no mascara at all or just a touch of it. Instead of long, wispy lashes, people are celebrating their natural lashes and letting their true beauty shine through.

Guava Girl Summer

Following last summer's delightful strawberry and tomato-themed makeup frenzy, this summer is set to celebrate the vibrant allure of guava. Picture radiant pink blush and luscious, juicy lips. The focus is on glowy skin with minimal foundation. With Summer Fridays' Guava lip balm and Rhode's Guava lip peptide in your beauty arsenal, the guava girl look is bound to shine through beautifully.

Smudged Lip Liner

For a more delicate and blurred appearance, smudging your lip liner is becoming increasingly trendy. Rather than opting for a sharp, defined line, gently smudging the edges of your lips with a Q-tip or even your fingertip can create an effortlessly chic vibe. Rhode's Peptide Lip Shape is ideal for this technique, featuring a built-in smudger on the opposite end for easy blending.

Pastel Eye Shadow

Cool-toned shades of pastel eyeshadow are emerging as a major trend. A soft light blue applied all over the lid is guaranteed to make brown eyes stand out beautifully, especially for those with brown-eyed charm.

Freckles, Freckles, Freckles.

Faux freckles have been mainstream for several years, and with this summer's emphasis on enhancing your natural features, why not add a few more freckles to the mix? When combined with a cherry red blush and a touch of bronzer, you'll achieve a sun-kissed glow without any of the drawbacks.

Embracing Your Under Eyes

I've always been a fan of skipping concealer on my under eyes in my routine. In the spirit of embracing natural beauty, why not consider using a serum concealer or tinted moisturizer instead? It’s a great way to keep things light and fresh!

Glossy Lids

There's no better way to elevate your look this season than with a unique eyeshadow style. Instead of sticking to powder, why not try an eye gloss? You can layer it over your eyeshadow or wear it on its own. The beauty of it all is that you have complete creative freedom with your eyeshadow!

The Donni Davy Look

Donni Davy made waves as the makeup artist for the Emmy-nominated show Euphoria, where her vibrant use of colors, glitter, jewels, and rhinestones captured everyone's attention during COVID. After collaborating with several prominent artists and working on Prime Video's Overcompensating as well as launching her own brand Half Magic, the Donni Davy look is poised for a comeback this season!