Looking on trend this season is as easy as leaning into these three major makeup trends. Oh, and don’t play small.
Blurred, Bold Lips
The finish: A believable just-been-kissed blot
Sophisticated Stain
Finally, a collection of (pardon the pun) posh Rouge Victoria Lipsticks makes its debut from Victoria Beckham Beauty, each bullet loaded with creamy matte pigment but supremely comfortable for all day — or night — wear.
Fine Imprint
Dab on the diaphanous liquid formula of Dior Rouge On Stage Ink Blur from the center of the pout out. Creative and image director Peter Philips says, “It’s very delicate,” imparting a soft-edged, diffused finish that lasts and lasts exactly as it was applied.
It’s a Wash
Whisper-light yet dramatic, a coat of Hourglass Phantom Blur Balm (here, in Mirage) leaves a just-bitten veil of color that somehow stays perfectly put for 12 hours.
Smooth Move
For a decidedly languorous swipe of ruby, stroke Byredo’s Tinted Lip Care in Cloud Busting — designed by red lip connoisseur Lucia Pica — across the pout. A cocktail of shea and cocoa butters deeply nourish.
Statement Cheeks
A shock of avant-garde color sculpts the face
Fine Wine
As reflective as patent leather but just sheer enough, a dab of YSL Make Me Blush Hydrating Cream Blush manages to impart a next-level glow. And even the deepest shades — like Strawberry Seduction, here — are surprisingly universally flattering.
Inner Flush
Best for blush neophytes: The balm texture of Prada Touch Cream-to-Powder Blush easily blends with fingers, then sets to a soft matte finish that lasts all day. Plus, the iconic triangle shape is to die for. Choose from eight shades, including Dahlia.
Purple Haze
Lightly packed pigments in Violette_FR’s Plume Blush in Souvenir de Volubilis Plume Blush counterbalance the bodacious violet shade, leading to a diffused wash of color that can be layered for intensity.
Sweet Cheeks
The most forgiving hot coral, Giorgio Armani Beauty Dolci Blush Smoothing Cream-to-Powder Soft-Matte Balm in Apricot bounces light to smooth the appearance of imperfections.
Sooty Smoky Eyes
Maximalist high drama creates an alluring gaze
Disco Dreams
Whether you go to the rave or just channel the party vibes, a few swipes of Marc Jacobs Beauty Born Star Cream-to-Powder Long-Wear Eyeshadow in Out Late blended above the crease will do the trick.
Drama Queen
A fashionable gaze: Runway makeup maestro Dame Pat McGrath and house artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière dreamed up La Beautè Louis Vuitton’s Limited-Edition Eyeshadow Palette in Infrarouge — a mega-chic mix of black cherry, graphite, and taupe.
Color Forms
Think Guy Bourdain power makeup made modern. The lush, dusty blues in Tom Ford Beauty’s Runway Eye Color Quad Crème kit in Iconic Smoke put a playful twist on the painted dolls that ruled the 1980s. ($99, tomfordbeauty.com)
Supermodel Sweep
Who better to front the campaign for Saie’s Supersuede Baked Eyeshadow (here in Tiramisu) than Helena Christensen, the patron saint of the ‘90s effortlessly-defined, chocolate lid look? Choose from 11 hyper-neutral hues. ($24, saiehello.com)
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