The beauty industry and makeup trends never sleep. Even with COVID-19 keeping most of us at home, the beauty industry is still working away. Thanks to social media like TikTok and Instagram, there seems to be a new makeup trend every week. It can be hard to keep track of what is trending in the world of beauty, but we’re here to help. We’re going to round up 7 of the latest makeup trends that you need to know about.

1. Bold Lips Are Back

We’ve all been obsessing with lipstick for the last few years, with traditional lipstick tubes being set aside for liquid lips. In 2021, we’re putting away the nude tone colors in favor of bright lips. Bold lipstick colors were all the runways at the Spring 2021 fashion shoes, and we expect this to trickle down into this year’s makeup releases. Even when we’re wearing masks to the grocery store, we still want to rock a statement color on lips for Instagram photos.

Red and orange lip colors are already a standout favorite of 2021. You can make the lips appear even bolder with a coating of clear gloss.

2. It’s All About the Skin

If you take a look through the social media feeds of some of the industry’s biggest influencers, you’ll see that the focus has shifted onto skincare. Everyone has been spending the pandemic trying to up their skincare game. Lightweight foundations that leave the skin looking dewy with a healthy glow. Think Victoria Secret supermodel and you won’t go far wrong.

Building a dewy base is the foundation for all the 2021 makeup trends. You want the skin to look hydrated and healthy. Gone are the days of full-cover foundation and instead we’re focusing more on concealers and skin tints. You can wave goodbye to the trend of excessively contouring your face until you look like Angelina Jolie.

To achieve the dewy-skin look, you want to make it look like there’s no foundation on the skin at all but keeping it as natural as possible. Focus on applying a natural-looking cream highlighter to the parts of the face where the sun would naturally hit. Brands like Glossier are becoming more every day for their products that focus on barely-there makeup.

3. Tight & Sharp Eyeliner

With it looking like we’ll be spending most of 2021 wearing a mask, you can expect the makeup trends to be focused primarily on eye makeup.

When you scroll through the most popular videos on Instagram, you’ll notice that the girls all have one thing in common. ‘90s inspired tightline eyeliner that flares out into a cat-eye or geometric shape. With us all having to face masks, it’s no surprise that people are starting to get more creative with their eye makeup. We expect this trend to still be around long after we’re all vaccinated, so it’s the perfect time to work on your eyeliner application.

Focus on applying the eyeliner as close to the waterline and lashline without smudging it. You want to achieve a bold line that doesn’t wobble or lose its shape. Don’t be afraid to swap out the traditional black eyeliner for something bold. Bright colors on the eyes are the biggest trend in makeup for 2021. The more color you can get on the eyes, the better. You can experiment with unconventional colors like tropical and pastel tones to make a statement.

4. Colored Eyelashes

When the lower half of your face is covered by a mask, it’s time to get inventive with your eyes. Along with eyeliner, influencers and beauty editors are experimenting with colored mascara. While we’re used to opting for a classic black mascara, 2021 is calling for something more colorful. Whether it’s blue or purple, colorful eyelashes are one of the must-try makeup trends.

If you’re using colored mascara, apply a lash primer first to help the color latch to your lashes.

5. 2000s Eyebrows

We’re all falling back in love with the early 2000s, and it shows in the latest makeup trends. Feathery eyebrows are the must-have style, as they fill us with nostalgia for the 2000s. These eyebrows are more natural than other styles that we’ve seen in past seasons. The trend of feathery eyebrows is leading more people to try micro-blading. This semi-permanent treatment is a way of achieving the look without having to do their brows each morning.

The trick to achieving this look is to apply your brow products to mimic the natural hairs. Put your brow pomade aside and try working with a pencil instead.

6. ‘80s Inspired Eyeshadow

Yep, we can fall back in love with more than one decade at a time! With generation Z discovering the ‘80s for the first time thanks to TikTok, it’s no surprise that the era’s eye-catching eyeshadow colors are one of the latest makeup trends. Dig out the eyeshadow palettes that don’t get enough love because of their bold colors and see what you can put together.

Colors that we are seeing everywhere include lavender purples, golden tones, and bright blues. Don’t just apply one shade of the color, the more, the better! ‘80s eyeshadow looks should be dramatic and over-the-top with a smokey finish.

7. Let Your Eyes Sparkle

This makeup trend is another one that comes from the land of TikTok. With music festivals canceled and clubs closed, we all have a way to put glittery eyeshadows and crystal embellishments to some use. One of the biggest TikTok makeup trends is to add embellishments to where you would typically apply eyeliner. The trick to pulling off this makeup look is to keep the rest of the eye makeup subtle and natural-looking.

While this might seem a little tricky than applying a wash of eyeshadow, it’s easier than you think. You can apply embellishments around the eyes by using glue, or there are sticker options available if you have sensitive skin.

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