Top Beauty Trends to Try This Summer
The hottest makeup, hair, and nail trends to have on your radar this season.
Summer is pretty much here! And for beauty enthusiasts, it means one thing: Time to update your routine with the latest trends. And thanks to the spring/summer 2023 runways, TikTok and
Instagram, we’ve got plenty of inspiring looks full of colour, gloss, and glazed skin. Whether you’re going full-on glam or just want to give your pared-back look a simple update, this trend report has looks for every vibe, plus the products that will help you channel each aesthetic on your own.
Glazed skin
It’s time to ditch your mattifying powders and heavy foundations - the skin finish we’ll all be aiming for this summer is glazed skin. A tasty term used to describe an ultra-hydrated, plump, and dewy complexion, this trend is all about embracing and amplifying your skin’s natural luminosity. It’s a hydrating daily regime filled with brightening and moisture-boosting products as well as skincare-infused makeup that will leave your skin looking fresh and youthful, and radiating a healthy sheen, perfect for when the temps are at their peak.
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• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
• Sorbet Serum Hydrating
• Smudge Illuminating Primer
• Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation
• Revolution Super Dewy Liquid Highlighter Gold Champagne
• Revlon PhotoReady Rose Glow Mist Prep + Hydrate + Refresh
Bright eyes
Brighter days call for even brighter eyes! And the runways were awash with looks incorporating colours and placements you wouldn’t usually think of. From bright and bold-hued eyeliner wings to electrical eyeliner to colourful mascara on bare lids, colourful eye makeup is the perfect look to make an impact this summer. The best part is it can easily be achieved with pigmented eyeshadow sticks, gel pigments, and cream or powder eyeshadows, all of which complement glazed skin beautifully.
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• Playgirl Gel Eyeliner & Eyeshadow Duo Veda
• Smudge Gel Eyeliner Blue
• Rimmel Wonder Swipe 2-in-1 Liner To Shadow As FK
• Revolution Kohl Eye Liner Blue
• Revolution Re-Loaded Eyeshadow Palette Passion For Colour
• Smudge Eyeshadow Palette Dare You
Blush rush
When it comes to blusher this season, the more, the merrier! Whether liquid, cream, or powder, make a strategic statement with your blusher. Think bold, exaggerated 80s-style blush placed over the high points of your cheekbones, on your eyelids and brow bones. It not only accentuates the cheekbones, but your face looks bright, lifted, and youthful! As for blusher shades, don't only gravitate towards pink and its rosy nuances, orange peachy hues and purple tones are having a moment too.
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• Revolution Re-Loaded Blusher Coral Dream
• Maybelline Cheek Heat Liquid Blush 25 Fuchsia Spark
• Zaron Cream Blush Tutti Fruitti
• Catrice Cheek Lover Marbled Blush 010 Dahlia Blossom
• The Body Shop Freestyle Multi-Tasking Colour Play
• BX Cosmetics Powder Blusher Rosy
Get frosted
From pastel shades to shimmering finishes, colourful eyeshadow looks were omnipresent on '90s red carpets, with big stars like J.Lo, Paris Hilton, and Britney Spears all seen fronting fully frosted lids back in the day. And we are happy to confirm that these fun and flirty frosted hues are making a return. However, this year it’s all about keeping things modern and fresh by mixing textures, sticking to one hue, and keeping shapes neat.
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• Revolution Eye Glisten Liquid Eye Shadow Added By You
• Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow Perlina
• Catrice Highlighting Eyeshadow 030 Metallic Lights
• Revlon Colorstay Quad Eyeshadow Gorgeous
• Smudge Eye & Cheek Set Nude
• Essence Luminous Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow 03 Shimmering Taupe
Time to shine
Our skin is not the only thing that’s glazed this summer - hydrated, juicy, high-shine lips are trending too. But if the sticky, goopy gloss of the early 2000s comes to mind, think again. Unlike the formulas of the past, the new wave of lip glosses is infused with skin-friendly ingredients that nourish and pamper your lips without compromising on a high-shine finish. For a nod to the 90s pair a soft shiny neutral gloss with an outlined pout, or for a pucker that oozes glamour try a classic red lip with a glossy finish.
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• Maybelline Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss 006 Reef
• Sorbet Get Glossy Lip Gloss Gloss Sparkle
• Essence Juicy Bomb Shiny Lip Gloss 101 Lovely Litchi
• Smudge Lipgloss Wand Baby Pink
• Revolution Shimmer Bomb Lip Gloss Glitter
• Wet n Wild Megalast Lip Gloss Love Blind Glare
Lemonade nails
Say hello to the brightest, most cheerful nail trend: lemonade nails! Also known as citrus nails, sunshine nails, and even lemon meringue nails, this summery shade is an instant mood-lifter. The beauty behind the colour yellow is that you have plenty of shades to choose from; and no matter what hue of yellow you go for, it will bring a splash of joy to your mani.
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• Catrice Super Brights Nail Polish 030 Feeling Sunshine
• OPI Nail Lacquer I Just Can't Cope-acabana
• Essence Gel Nail Colour 53 Power To The Sunflower
• Playgirl Nail Polish Poland
• Sorbet Pro Gel Effect Nail Polish Top Coat
• Smudge Nail Care Base Coat
Wet hair look
The message was clear when it came to hair this season - the wetter, the better. From totally drenched to slightly damp, slicked hair appeared in many iterations on both runways and on the red carpet. Spotted on celebs such as Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, and Bella Hadid, soaked styles are ideal on sticky days when it’s hot and humid and the last thing you want to do is sweat under a hairdryer. The best part? This versatile hairstyle works with straight, curly, wavy hair of any length, slicked back, in updos or ponytails and is not only super easy to achieve but a great last-minute hairstyle solution for hair in just about any state.
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• Sorbet Drybar Smooth Do Anti-Frizz Styling Cream
• Aunt Jackie's Grapeseed Slicked Flex Styling Glue
• Sorbet Drybar Tail Comb
• Perfect Touch Ultra Shine Hairspray
• ORS Olive Oil Nourishing Sheen Spray
• L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray Supreme Hold
