Summer is (almost) here— which means sandals, straw bags, and sunglasses are back—and so are summer makeup looks. 'Tis the season to break out the bronzers, highlighters, peachy-toned blushers, and dewy skin tints, and I'm more excited than ever. Mostly because, in anticipation of a new season (and therefore the opportunity to shake up my go-to makeup looks), I've been busy stalking my Instagram feed, saving celebrity summer makeup looks to my 'makeup ideas' folder for inspiration.

As much as I wish I was an experimental makeup kinda gal, it always helps me to have a visual reference, especially when trying a new look for the first time. From Em Ratajowski's sunkissed cheeks to Zoe Kravitz's smudged cat-eye liner, these celebrity-approved summer makeup looks are certain to inspire your creativity this year. Plus, I've pulled together some on-trend product recommendations to help you pull these looks together.

From fresh takes on glowing skin to the coolest new ways to wear blusher, scroll on for the best celebrity summer makeup looks I've spotted this year.

1. Lilac Liner

Bright, colourful eyeliner has long since been one of my favourite ways to express my makeup creativity—especially for summer. Paired with bronzed skin and a neutral lip, it really is *chef's kiss*. However, if the idea of using a coloured liner is not really within your comfort zone, take your cue from Ms Bieber and experiment with the trend using a muted shade, such as lilac or baby pink. This pale shimmering purple is super subtle but instantly eye brightening. 

Keep the rest of your makeup fairly muted and neutral to allow the liner to take centrestage—a tinted lip balm, just a touch of blusher and bronzer, and a clear brow gel are all you need to complete this look.

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2. Draped Blush

It's official, 2023 really is the year of blusher—as proven here by Lizzo in a look that is all about the cheeks. You may have already heard of blush draping, a technique which sees blusher applied along the cheekbones rather than solely on the apples of the cheeks. Similarly to contouring, this helps to lift the cheekbones and elongate the face. It's easy to achieve and looks great on everyone.

Again, because this look is colour-heavy, try to keep the rest of your makeup neutral. Take a leaf from Lizzo's book and opt for natural-looking faux lashes, a brown toned matte lip, and immaculately groomed brows.

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3. Fresh Faced

I'm every bit as obsessed with Sofia Richie's honeymoon makeup as I was with her wedding makeup. This fresh-faced natural look is exactly what I'll be wearing on hot summer's days, because layers of foundation and concealer is not it. To achieve this no makeup-makeup look, a subtly tinted base, a dewy lip balm, clear brow gel, and cream blusher is all you need.

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4. Orange Pop

When it comes to glam, evening-appropriate makeup looks for summer, you can always count on the Kardashians for inspiration. I'm honestly obsessed with everything about this look—the lashes, the brows, the matte lip, the slicked back hair, and of course, the fun pop of orange pigment.

Again, this is a really great way to experiment with colourful makeup without needing a 16-pan eyeshadow palette and 15 different eyeshadow brushes. In fact it's so easy, you could even use your fingers to apply the pop of colour. Add lashes, a liquid lip, and a soft dusting of bronzer, and you're done.

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5. Soft Cat-Eye

I've lost count of how many images of Zoe Kravitz's eyeliner looks I've saved on Instagram—she gets it right, every single time. The secret to pulling off this look is a super sharp pencil eyeliner, applied with a tightlining technique so as to appear as soft and natural as possible. To tightline, you'll want to angle your liner upwards into your lashline, applying pigment in amongst the roots of your lashes rather than above them.

Ensure that your entire lashline is covered, then extend downwards a little in your inner corners and upwards in the outer. This look isn't about precision, so don't worry if your flick isn't perfect. Finish by using a precision smudging brush to soften the liner and blend out the cat-eye.

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6. Sunkissed Sheen

If summer could be summed up in one makeup look, it would be this one. Glowing skin, bronzed cheeks, and strategically placed highlighter really are the holy trifecta of summer makeup.

Although Hilary's sunkissed skin looks totally natural, this look is heavy on the bronzer. Use a matte product to sculpt, followed by a shimmery formula to add warmth where the sun hits, and finally, a cream highlighter to add sheen to the high points of the face.

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7. Faux Glow

Whilst we'd certainly never advocate sunburned skin, it has to be said that a skin faux sunkissed effect is majorly trending in makeup this summer. Whether you use a blusher or a bronzer, all else you need is a large fluffy brush to recreate this look—just dust the pigment loosely over your cheeks and nose.

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8. Peachy Bronze

Speaking of peach, when it comes to blusher and bronzer, we're seeing warm, orange-toned products taking centre stage in so many celebrity makeup looks this year. The great thing about a peachy cheek product is that you can also use it as eyeshadow, which is a great way to tie your look together. Throw a matching lipstick into the look à la Rochelle Humes, and your look is complete.

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We have to be honest, of all the awards ceremonies that happen each year, The BRITs has a special place in our hearts. Not only because it's obviously hosted on our own turf here in London, but because it has served us some seriously unforgettable moments in the past. Moments that have become not just iconic but historic—think about that Union Jack dress Geri Halliwell wore for a Spice Girls performance back in 1997, or Madonna's fateful cape incident (!)

Beyond what happens inside the awards, though, the drama always starts on the red carpet, with the talented attendees keen to bring some of the uniqueness of British style to their looks. With 2023's awards show kicking off as we speak, I can confirm that this year's outfits did not disappoint. We've got Harry Styles sporting one of the biggest catwalk trends for SS23—the corsage—and pulling it off with aplomb, of course. Lizzo continues her run of incredible red carpet looks, following last week's Grammys appearance with another metallic number that brings all the best kind of drama. And Sam Smith showed their support for emerging British talent wearing a, let's just say show-stopping, custom-made latex outfit by London College of Fashion graduate label, Harri. Then, there's Shania Twain—who we didn't know we needed to see on the BRITs red carpet in a luminescent yellow Saint Laurent dress until now. 

Keep scrolling to see these looks and more from the most fun red carpet of the year... 

The Best Red Carpet Looks From the 2023 Brit Awards

Who: Harry Styles

Wear: Nina Ricci

Who: Maya Jama

Wear: Schiaparelli

Who: Jodie Turner-Smith

Wear: Zuhair Murad dress, Jimmy Choo shoes

Who: Shania Twain

Wear: Saint Laurent

Who: Lizzo

Wear: Robert Wun

Who: Clara Amfo

Who: Ellie Goulding

Who: Rina Sawayama

Wear: Saint Laurent

Who: Sam Smith

Wear: Harri

Who: Charli XCX

Wear: Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Swarovski

Who: Alex Scott

Who: Mollie King

Who: Bimini Bon-Boulash

Who: Salma Hayek

Wear: Alexander McQueen

Who: Billie Piper

Wear: Roberto Cavalli

Who: Camille Razat and Lucien Laviscount 

Wear: Camille wears Robert Wun

Who: Kim Petras

Who: Ella Henderson

Wear: Rhea Costa

Who: Iris Law

Wear: Givenchy

Who: Kristen McMenamy

Who: Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Who: Eliza Rose

Wear: Vivienne Westwood

Who: Francis Bourgeois

Wear: Gucci

Who: Jessie J (and bump!)

Who: MNEK

Who: Cat Burns

Wear: Wales Bonner

Who:��Olaolu Slawn

Wear: Area

Who: Leomie Anderson

Who: Adwoa Aboah

Who: Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black

Who: Munroe Bergdorf

Wear: Atsuko Kudo

Who: Megan Mckenna

Who: Nella Rose

Who: Rachel Stevens

Who: Zara McDermott

Wear: 16 Arlington

Who: Wet Leg

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It's that time—the 2023 Grammy Awards are upon us, and the attendees have not disappointed when it comes to their red carpet looks. Held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, everyone from Lizzo to Taylor Swift turned up in jaw-dropping gowns I'm still completely floored by. I know you didn't come to this specific article for the fashion, though (we already have that covered!). It's now time to discuss the winning beauty looks celebs turned out, and let me tell you, they're a sight to behold. 

Everything from statement-making hues and bold lip shades to pastels was on full display. Keep scrolling and prepare to be amazed!

Lizzo's stunning fuchsia makeup look complements her dress perfectly. From the burgundy lip to the overstated blush around the eyes, it's a sight to behold. In addition, her hairstylist for the event Shelby Swain styled her hair using the Sebastian Professional Dark Oil. "Creating this look for Lizzo’s red carpet look was a love affair," says Swain. "Lizzo’s look was inspired by the intricate beauty and detail of the flowers that illuminated her face and the vibrant colour of her beautiful gown. I wanted to create a romantic, elegant hairstyle that complimented her bold beauty!"

It's the copper-bronze lip and golden-winged liner for me. Cox always turns out inspiring looks, but this one is something special.

The pleather dress is already a statement, but Doja couldn't stop at just a jaw-dropping dress. The dramatic wing and silver shadow on the inner corners of the eyes create a gorgeous futuristic look.

I love this simple, pretty look from Emma Brooks. The creamy, nude lip with a hint of colour looks beautiful with her dress. The shimmer on the inner corners of her lids adds just the right amount of sparkle to the look.

I'll admit that I never thought I would like the look of lip liner without lipstick, but Cardi B might have just convinced me to rethink my stance.

It's a fiery one from Queen Latifah, who wore a stunning shade of red eye shadow on the carpet.

Let's be honest, Twain's outfit is the centrepiece of this look, but I'm also a sucker for a bold red lip and sky-high lashes.

Swift sported her classic red lip but paired it with ice blue shadow and a dream of a two-piece set.

Klum's bronze smokey eye here is to die for. Do I spot a touch of glitter on the inner corners?

Musgraves went for a pink theme at this year's Grammys, and I am completely in love. Sure, the feather-adorned bodysuit had a bit to do with it, but the soft pastel pink makeup to match is just *chef's kiss.*

First of all, I need this lip shade ASAP. Second, I love this glamorous smoky look on D'Amelio who usually keeps it simple when it comes to makeup. 

You can literally never go wrong with a look like this. It's definitely on the bolder side, but if anyone can pull it off, it's Anitta.

We happen to know a few of Ballerini's beauty secrets that help keep her skin and makeup in tip-top shape. I'm definitely taking notes.

I'm noticing a pattern here on the carpet tonight, but I'm not mad at it. Leon gave her red lip a twist by adding a darker, almost burgundy shade of lip liner.

H.E.R. might have rocked a pair of shades on the carpet, but underneath, I spy some gorgeous (and dramatic) black liner on the eyes.

This look from Olivia Rodrigo is simple but made special by the addition of a coral lip shade. *Insert heart eyes emoji.*

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This post was originally appeared on Who What Wear US.