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If the past 12 months are any indication, 2024 makeup trends are going to be bigger than ever.
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Fromfood-inspiredbeauty likelatte makeupandstrawberry girl makeupto aesthetics-driven looks likeBarbie-coreandquiet luxury, this year brought plenty of inspiration to play with.
As for what’s in store for 2024?
Experts are predicting a big comeback for 2010’s favorite beauty product:highlighter.
We are seeing more polished skin, he says.
Its more coverage and matte but velvety, as opposed to bare, dewy faces.
Skin is slightly sculpted with gentle glow, but dry shine to highlight the cheeks.
Shaping the face with thoughtful highlights instead of intense shading will be very popular in 2024, he says.
Glowing skin will create the perfect base for any look you choose to create.
Theres an effortless elegance to minimalist glowing skinits fresh and timeless, says makeup artistJ Guerra.
It complements every occasion and transcends trends.
Ahead, seven 2024 makeup trends to try in the new year.
Translucent Architecture
Anthony, Barose, and Guerra all agree that highlighter is back for 2024.
Its a nod to the natural, effortless, and undeniable beauty of simplicity.
To get the look, start with clean and moisturized skin and use a hydrating primer to enhance glow.
Set areas that arent illuminated with atranslucent powder, focusing on areas that tend to get oily.
Finish with a light touch of blush for a healthy flush of color.
Its such a bold and sexy statement that is ready for a revamp.
Its beautiful during the colder holidays but also looks incredible with a tan.
A reimagined retro throwback can becyber-inspired It girlor classic Hollywood.
AI-Inspired Flush
Ourblush obsessionisn’t going anywhere in the new year.
Most dark lipstick turns red or plummy especially on dark skin, he says.
His favorite lip combination includesLisa Eldridge Seamless Glide Eye Pencil in Black Treacletopped withChanel Rouge Coco.
Eye See Red
Don’t be afraid of red eye makeup.
In fact, Barose says there are plenty of ways to play with the shade.
There are so many red tone liners available, he says.
On Lily, I usedAddiction Tokyo The Color Liquid Eyeliner in Vermillion Petal.
It seems intimidating and red has a reputation for making your eyes look tired, but its not true.
Its all in the tones and the placements.
Avoid putting the color along lower lash lines or near under eyes, he warns.
Be sure to add extra definition with black liner too.
but Barose recommends earthier jewel tones for a sophisticated pop of color.
The color undertone will make your eyes pop differently.
