Makeup trends are always evolving from season to season and year to year. What might be a hot look on winter often dissipates as the weather heats up and disappears entirely the following winter.
As a result, it can be difficult to stay on top of the latest trends. Here are some of the chicest makeup trends to watch for and try in summer 2019.
Au Naturel
Many makeup lovers are taking an opportunity to give their skin a break and enjoy the summer air by keeping makeup simple. Rather than donning heavy foundations, contour, and powders, opting to a simple bb cream and translucent powder to reduce shine are the goto for both women makeup wearers and men.
Many men who battle oily skin, particularly in the warmer months, are flocking to the invisible blotting powder from Formen and putting their best face forward. Bold brows are being replaced with subtle filling, and neutral lip gloss will be a favored daytime look. This fresh face is perfect for hitting the beach during the day and the town during the evening with just a few touchups.
Back to Bronzer
Bronzer is making a strong comeback, especially for those who love contour but want to embrace the natural summer look. Start your season with a healthy glow using the best bronzer based on your skin tone. Apply with an angled brush to accentuate your cheekbones. Whether you use cream or powder– powder is a better bet in the summer– be sure to blend it in for a natural looking glow.
Bronzer is also great to have on hand as the summer progresses and your skin darkens. It can be blended with your current powder or foundation to better blend with your tanned tone.
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Bold Lips
Bold lips add a striking contrast to the nearly nude look and pays homage to many of the 90s grunge trends that have made such a comeback in the world of fashion over the last year. Bright reds, dark plum, and more than a few browns have been spotted on the runway this spring and promise to create a chic statement lip in the summer months.
While gloss and shine are starting to make a comeback, summer of 2019 will still be dedicated to the matte lip trend that’s proven so hot over the past few years.
Colorful Eyes
Another contrast to the natural face trend is the growing popularity of nude lips and colorful eyes. Forgoing dark eyeliner and leaving smokey eyes behind, the runway has been filled with metallics, angular sunglasses, and over-the-top eye shadows in pastels, glitter, and neon. This overall aesthetic is a melting pot of trends from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and the upcoming 20s.
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While the palettes used are colorful, the style is not to be confused with the harsh lines of days gone by. Yellows, blues, and pinks are softened and blended in, often partnered with the nude look for a little vibrancy and fun.
Untamed Eyebrows
As mentioned earlier, eyebrows are no longer the focal point of pristine makeup application, but they still matter most of all. Big, bold brows are now being left untouched for a natural, unkempt look that adds a wild side to the often polished look. Basic maintenance is still key, but longer, bushier brows are quickly replacing the streamlined, microblading trend.
Those who fell victim to the pencil thin brow trend that dominated the 90s will have their work cut out for them to fill in what’s left in a way that emulates this trend. However, as eyebrow icons Cara Delevigne and Emilia Clarke were told by their mamas, nothing beats the real thing.
The best part of the chicest trends of summer 2019 is that there’s something for everyone. If you love the naked look, embrace it. If bold eyes or lips are your jam, accent them. Bring your personal flair to the looks listed here and make summer 2019 your best yet.
