Radiant Skin! Gleam! Alluring Eyes! The Hottest Makeup Trends of Summer Are Heating Up
As a makeup lover, I find summer to be the most enjoyable season to embrace beauty themes. The warm temperatures, laid-back routines, and stylish outfits make me want to spend all day and night outdoors, whether I'm discovering a new beach town on vacation or wandering through the humid city streets with friends. Summer makeup has a unique flair that other times of the year don't have: it's the quick swipe of eyeliner before heading out and the bold lipstick I save for when I have a tan. The creative options seem limitless, and celebrity makeup artists agree that summer is all about having fun with makeup.
According to celebrity makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez, radiant, sun-kissed skin will always be a staple of summer makeup. "Always go for a blushy, sunburnt appearance," she notes. However, a few new trends are emerging this season that weren't present in previous years. Cultural influences, such as Charli XCX's current rock-star style in anticipation of her album Music, Fashion, Film set to release in late July, and Gucci's edgy 2027 cruise show, are prompting beauty trends to follow fashion's rebellious lead. Additionally, popular techniques from viral celebrity makeup artists, like "blurred Nina Park lips" and "Painted by Esther blush," continue to make waves. Overall, there's a variety of summer makeup trends—both fresh and familiar—worth exploring. Read on for makeup artist insights on each trend, plus product recommendations for achieving the looks at home.
**6 Summer Makeup Trends to Try in 2026**
**Beach Skin**
As Gonzalez emphasizes, the sun-kissed look isn't going away. In fact, it's evolving into something that resembles a subtle sunburn. This trend features strategically placed rosy-orange blush and radiant skin that evokes memories of sunny beach days, minus the painful peeling. Remember to apply sunscreen to maintain healthy skin this summer! Instead, use a bronzy or terra-cotta blush on your cheeks and the bridge of your nose, blending with your fingers for a natural finish. Whether enhancing a tan or creating the illusion of one, this trend will bring vitality to your skin this summer.
**Shop "Beach Skin" Products:**
- Versed Everything Balm in Aura
- Rhode Pocket Blush in Spicy Marg
- Merit Flush Balm in Persimmon Watercolor Blush
**Watercolor Blush**
Blush is undeniably trending right now. The sheer, cloudlike color is winning over beauty enthusiasts everywhere. Celebrity makeup artist Nam Vo expresses her fascination with the watercolor makeup trend, which includes soft washes of blush and softly blurred edges for a natural glow. Gonzalez concurs, having favored vintage-inspired poppy blush for her client Sabrina Carpenter. "Armani Beauty's Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in Brick Brown has become my favorite for cheeks," she shares. "I apply it on the back of my hand and then use my ring finger to dab it on my cheeks, lips, and nose." Placement is crucial according to Vo, who notes that "blush is now more than just on the apples; it's part of contouring and adding structure with a sculpted effect."
**Shop Watercolor Blush Products:**
- Refy Water Blush in Lychee
- Armani Beauty Cheek Tint in Brick Brown
- Sheglam Buttery Bliss in Guava Juice
**Grown-Up Glitter**
Reflecting the vibrance of music festivals and summer fireworks, sparkly eyeshadow and enchanting shimmers are making a comeback. Gonzalez identifies "glitter and gels on the eyes" as a major trend this summer, suggesting Armani's Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow in Tobacco for a touch of glam. "It offers a bit of sparkle without being too satin," she says. Whether you choose fairy-dust pink or silver sparkles, this trend is perfect for warm summer nights under the lights.
**Shop Grown-Up Glitter Products:**
- Armani Beauty Eye Tint in Tobacco
- L'Oréal Le Shadow Stick in Cloudy Rose
- Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner in Silver Glaze
**Y2K Rock-Star Glam**
The "cool-girl grunge" trend that has influenced recent seasons continues to evolve this summer. Charli XCX has delivered numerous rock-star eye makeup looks this season, inspiring combinations of gray smoky eyes with dewy skin in promotion of her album. Models like Gabbriette and Alex Consani showcase effortlessly messy makeup from Gucci's 2027 show, with a nod to Y2K-inspired frosted lipstick and shimmery brow bones.
**Shop "Y2K Rock Star" Shadow Products:**
- YSL Beauty Couture Mini Clutch Palette
- MAC Cosmetics Lipstick Shine in Fabby
- Prada Beauty Pradalines Eye Pencil in Nero
**Hyperreal Skin**
Healthy, glowing skin is always essential during summer, but Vo notes a shift towards "hyperreal skin" this year. "This look is still natural but with an intentional glow
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