Backstage at the collections is where all the magic happens. The most creative minds in the biz devise the hottest looks and trends for the upcoming season. This time around, the 80s were most definitely back in the form of mad jolts of color, dramatic rouge and whimsical dashes of sparkle. Here’s a peek at some our favorite Spring 2017 makeup trends from the recent collections, plus some helpful tips on how to recreate several of the dynamic looks.
Top Makeup Trends Spring 2017
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The Glitterati
The legendary Pat McGrath had us all entranced when she debuted her ruby red lip kit a few months ago. Her dazzling bordeaux and chocolate lip creations for DKNY prove that her sparkly pouts, no matter the shade, continue to spellbind.
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The Glitterati
The twinkly pouts at Fendi were courtesy of Peter Philips, the Kaiser’s go-to makeup magician.
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The Glitterati
At Rodarte, Morgan Taylor Lead Nail Artist Tracylee gilded the models’ cuticles with a sliver of Glitter & Gold for a jewelry-like effect.
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The Glitterati
Silver sparkly spotlights drew attention to the models’ foreheads and ears at Giamba.
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The Glitterati
At Maison Margiela, intergalactic wings of glittery blues, coral and lilac took flight.
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The Glitterati
The glittery beauty accoutrement took an unorthodox spin at Saint Laurent in the form of a rhinestone-encrusted pastie.
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Gloss Boss
Makeup artist Diane Kendal topped the colorful, grease-painted lids at Nina Ricci with Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant for vivid gleam.
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Gloss Boss
A high-shine finish, whether in the form of glossy eyes, dewy skin or glistening lips, has a raw, sensual appeal. Tom Pecheux applied MAC Studio Clear As Glass Eye Gloss over smudged kohl for a sexy wet-eye look at Balmain.
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Gloss Boss
While at Altuzarra, Tom Pecheux amped up the naughtiness factor by enveloping the models’ sockets with MAC Studio Eye Gloss in Next Up Neon for a slightly sweaty, sultry sheen.
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Gloss Boss
And at Marni, Tom Pecheux used a high-shine approach to glisten the skin, lips and lids.
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Gloss Boss
At Topshop Unique, makeup artist Hannah Murray dabbed a bit of petroleum jelly over the wine-tinted lids.
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Gloss Boss
For the fresh emollient eyes sported at Jason Wu, Yadim, Maybelline’s lead makeup artist at the show, tapped Baby Lips in Quenched over a taupe-based Brow Drama Pomade Crayon in Blonde.
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Gloss Boss
At Marchesa, cosmetics entrepreneur Bobbi Brown glistened the lids with her soon-to-launch Eye Gloss in Bare Beach to emphasize the models’ dewy skin.
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Gloss Boss
At Toga, Sada Ito, NARS International lead makeup artist, heavily glossed the lids with Triple X Lip Gloss to create a wet marbled effect.
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Gloss Boss
The Vaseline visages at Hood By Air pushed the trend past its outermost boundaries.
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Draping It
Draping — that 80s contouring staple of applying blush high along your cheekbones to sculpt your features — is back in full effect. The technique was best exemplified at Kenzo where MAC’s Lead Makeup Artist Lynsey Alexander took the ultimate party girl look of bright rouge to Studio 54-level decadence by blending it around the eyes.
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Draping It
For Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma show, Marc Jacobs Beauty pink shimmers were traced across the cheekbones, up toward the temples and past the eyes.
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Draping It
Side ponies and bright blush swept high to the temples at Chanel, giving us a major 80s throwback.
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Draping It
At Emporio Armani, makeup queen Linda Cantello used blush as lipstick for a burnished flush.
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Color Me Proud
The 80s vibe continued with artists showcasing lively strokes of vibrant pigments on various places on the face. Jazzy prisms of chromatic shadows dashed across the visages viewed on the Max Mara runway.
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Color Me Proud
Graphic blocks of color were on display at Emilio Pucci.
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Color Me Proud
A strong flush of violet, green or blue flashed across the eyes for a Grace Jones vibe at Louis Vuitton.
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Color Me Proud
Bold swipes of cherry red and mandarin orange across the folds of the eyes at Salvatore Ferragamo.
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Color Me Proud
The rainbow peepers at Jill Stuart were the handiwork of brilliant makeup artist Aaron de Mey.
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Color Me Proud
Fluorescent shades of pink, orange and red kissers popped brightly against the fresh-looking faces at Mary Katrantzou.
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So Fresh, So Clean
You don’t need a mask of heavy foundation to achieve the flawless complexion spotted on several of the catwalks this season. Makeup artists achieved the look by evening skin with a touch of concealer or lightweight foundation where needed. At Michael Kors, Dick Page used minimal makeup so that the models’ natural beauty would radiate through.
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So Fresh, So Clean
At Christian Dior, groomed brows, polished skin and balm-tinted pouts drove home the point that feminists like to look good, too.
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So Fresh, So Clean
Val Garland was the makeup pro responsible for the effortless beauty at Antonio Berardi.
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So Fresh, So Clean
Fresh-faced beauty ruled the scene at Stella McCartney.
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