Experts Predict These 8 Makeup Trends Will Be Huge This Summer

A change of season is the ideal time to switch up your makeup. While a heavier lipstick or darker eyeshadow might work in the colder winter months, it doesn't always translate for warmer climate. We'll often switch out full coverage foundations for lightweight skin tints as the temperatures rise, and choose colours that pair perfect with our summer wardrobe

However, shifting from a seasonal makeup rut can be tricky. So, we enlisted the help of some of the top makeup artists to help guide the way to some of the top summer makeup trends for 2022.

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1. Colour Pop

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"Bold colours in all forms is a big trend,” says makeup artist, Lan Nguyen-Grealis. "As colour cosmetics begin to grow again, fun in makeup is back on track. Whether in block or as a eyeliner detail the products are here to stay," she says, predicting that long lasting formulas in bright hues will be big news for summer." 

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A touch of bright eyeshadow in the corners of the eyes is a playful nod to the trend. 

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2. Mirror Skin

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Glowing skin is the ultimate summer beauty look. "Think clean, effortless no makeup makeup," says Lan. "There are so many skincare creams infused with makeup that offer easy natural coverage. From BB creams and CC creams to water tints, these contains active ingredients to help the natural skin texture. It's perfect for makeup on the go and is ideal for the busy lifestyles," she says.

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3. Fluffy Brows

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"Brows are big, brushed and youthful and give a minimal look," says Lan. "Groomed brows with staying power are made achievable with long-lasting pencils, gels with wax products to keep them in place." 

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A sweep of a clear gel through the brows keeps them looking neat yet minimal if you're not a fan of filling them in.

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For a softer look, opt for an eyeshadow matched to the shade of your brows, and use an angled eyebrow brush for diffused definition.

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4. 90s Bronze

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Chanel makeup artist Anna Payne predicts the return of bronzer for summer, but with a 90s twist. She recommends using a cream or water-tinted bronzer to give skin a subtle wash of colour. You should still be able to see your real skin through it.

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Sweep bronzer along the forehead, cheekbones and nose a la Lily Aldridge.

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If you want to add more colour to the skin, apply a blusher on top to enhance the sun kissed look.

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5. Metallic Eyes

Metallic eyes are back. But this time, it's about choosing textures that have a sheer wash of colour and sparkle to the lids, recommends Anna. Look for formulas that deliver a wet-look effect to your lids.

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Pat a shimmer eyeshadow into the middle of the lid – we love this sheer touch of green over neutral eyeshadow.

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We're obsessed with Simone Ashley (full stop) and her glossy eyeshadow look.

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Switch it up by applying a touch in the inner and outer corners of your eyes.

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6. Glass Blusher

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Blusher formulas have come a long way. Gone are the days of chalky powder blushes that sit on the skin. For summer, look for cream and liquid formulas that bounce light away from the skin for a multi-dimensional, radiant look.

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Nothing says summer like a flush of colour on the skin. Anna recommends applying a lighter shade all over the apples of your cheeks, before applying a slightly deeper hue on the top to create dimension.

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7. Body Glazing

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For summer, it makes sense to extend the glow on our faces to the skin on our bodies, giving an expensive looking sheen to shins, shoulders and décolletage. Look for skin perfecting body makeup that reflects light to get your glow on.

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Jourdan Dunn shows us how a décolletage glow is done. Mix a liquid highlighter into your usual body lotion to achieve a glossy sheen to the skin.

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Prep skin with an oil-based body scrub to give your skin an extra gleam.

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8. Reverse Eyeliner

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Whether it's the Euphoria effect or feeling more free-spirited after two years in lockdown, we're getting more experimental with eyeliner placement. Reverse eyeliner is placed underneath the lash line, and works very well on hooded eye shapes if you struggle to apply liner to your upper lash line. 

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Eleanor Vousden
Beauty Editor, Who What Wear UK

Eleanor Vousden is the beauty editor for Who What Wear UK. She was previously deputy editor at Hairdressers Journal, health writer at Woman & Home and junior beauty editor at beauty website Powder. She has also contributed to Wallpaper and Elle Collections with written and styling work.Working as a beauty journalist since 2015 after graduating in fashion journalism at the London College of Fashion, she has been highly commended at the BSME Talent Awards for her work on Powder and also contributed to the title winning Website of the Year at the PPA Awards.Eleanor’s journalistic focus is to provide readers with honest and helpful beauty content. Through words, video and live broadcast, she has interviewed several celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and top dermatologists throughout her career, as well as celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Scarlett Johansson. She has a particular interest in finding solutions for acne and eczema, which she has experienced firsthand. She has also amassed a large collection of fragrances and can never say no to a new candle.When she’s not writing or testing the latest beauty product or treatments, she’s on the seafront in her hometown of Brighton and Hove, where she lives with her partner and her miniature dachshund.