The year of 2023 is over, and if we learnt anything from the past twelve months: makeup trends are popping up more rapidly than ever before thanks to social media platforms like TikTok and the undeniably influence of Gen-Z. With a pinch of inspiration snatched from the trends of decades passed, we here at theFashionSpot are getting you ahead of the game and giving you a sneak peak as to what’s in store for 2024.
Scroll further for theFashionSpot’s top 6 trends which we’re able to 100% guarantee will be finding their way into your makeup bag in the coming months:
#1 Doll Blush:
After exploring every other part of the face, blush is back on the apples of our cheeks this year! Experts are calling it the “doll-blush”, aimed to give you that youthful and vibrant flush of color.
Get the look: Too Faced Blush in “Candy Clouds” ($29.00) | OneSize Patrick Starr in “Attention Seeker” ($38.00)
#2 Bold & Colorful Mascara:
If you’re looking for a trend a little more fun and exciting and 80’s coded then colored mascara is the answer for you. A simple pop of color on the eyes gives you a little something extra for your day-to-day make-up look with very little effort needed. With every color of the rainbow available, there’s a mascara to match every outfit!
Get the look: Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High in “Blue Mist” ($15.25) | Glisten Cosmetics Spectra Mascara in “Purple” ($9.75)
#3 Graphic Eyeliner:
Keep your eyeliners close by, because graphic liner is coming back with a bang. From striking shapes and bold lines to the new “kitty-liner” (the sister of the cat eye), black eyeliner is an absolute must have for your make-up bag this year.
Get the look: Maybelline Hyper Precise All Day Liner ($7.95) | Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Liner ($18.00)
#4 Skin Tints:
Skin tints and CC creams replaced the heavy duty foundation we were all used to last year, this time around they’re back and they provide extra coverage without compromising on the lightweight texture.
Get the look: E.L.F Camo CC Cream ($18.00) | SOSU Cosmetics Dripping Gold CC Foundation ($24.25)
#5 Ombré Lips:
With a nod to the 90’s, ombré lips are back with an update. The modernized version of the dark lined lips that was popular decades ago is back with some subtlety. This time around we’re going for a more “your lips but better” kind of vibe by using a lip liner just a shade or two darker than your lipstick to achieve the perfect ombré lip combo!
Get the look: Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner in “Malt” ($22.00) | Anastasia Beverly Hills Lipstick in “Taupe Beige” ($23.00)
#6 Monochromatic Makeup:
So what is monochrome makeup exactly? It’s a beauty aesthetic, with one tone, or color family, weaving its way throughout your beauty look to make it feel more cohesive and pulled together. Think matching lips, cheeks and eyes for a stunningly beautiful look!
Get the look: Gucci Luminous Matte Beauty Blush in “Intense Plum” ($49.00) | Gucci Sheer Lipstick in “The Painted Veil” ($47.00)
