10 Summer 2021 Makeup Trends That Are About to Take Over Your Feed
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There's so much to love about summer. Longer days, outdoor dining when it's actually, like, warm, and most importantly, new makeup trends. Every summer, I like to challenge myself to experiment with different shades, try out some new tools and techniques, and play around with new trends. If this sounds like you, then you're in luck, because I've gathered all the makeup inspo and ideas you'll need to switch up your look for summer. From graphic liner to rosy cheeks, these are the 10 summer 2021 makeup trends you're going to be seeing all over your feed (and hopefully IRL, too) in a few months.
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Glossy Lips for Summer 2021
Lip moments are making a comeback in 2021—whether it's in selfies or vaccinated IRL gatherings. Go for a shiny, purple-tinted gloss and combine it with fluttery lashes and lots of highlighter for a winning look.
✨ Recreate it with: Givenchy Encre Interdite 24 Hour Lip Stain in True Purple
Rosy Cheeks for Summer
Flushed cheeks are low-key my favorite makeup trend—no matter the time of year or season. Use a rosy-colored cream blush and blend it into the apples of your cheeks and then up and out towards your cheekbones.
✨ Recreate it with: E.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Blush in Tahiti or NARS Highlighting Powder in Fort De France
Black and White Liner for Summer
This black and white eyeliner is so fresh and sleek for this summer. Let the liner speak for itself and finish off the look a few swipes of brow gel and a neutral lip and cheek color.
✨ Recreate it with: Ulta Automatic Eyeliner in Matte White
Orange Lip Trend for Summer 2021
Pink and red are cute but for summer 2021, orange is THE color to be wearing on your lips. You can't go wrong with a super-saturated bright shade in a semi-matte finish.
✨ Recreate it with: Lipstick Queen Lipstick in Old Flame
Summer 2021 Makeup Trend: Epic Eye Makeup
Summer 2021 is all about epic eye makeup like this underlined brow and floating liner moment. Time to bust out your brow pencils, volumizing mascara, and most colorful eyeliners and get to work.
✨ Recreate it with: L.A. Girl Shockwave Eyeliner or Patrick Ta Major Glow Softening Lip Masque in She's Juicy
This Summery Green Eyeshadow Trend
Told you it's all about the eyes for summer 2021! This graphic liner and green eyeshadow is a complete mood. Bonus points for pairing it with a glossy lip and a set of ~dramatic~ falsies.
✨ Recreate it with: Make Up For Ever Artist Color Eyeshadow in Nile Green Satin
Bold Lips for Summer
This bright-pink lipstick was practically made to be the star of all your cute summer selfies. Pro tip: Exfoliate your lips with a damp wash cloth or sugar scrub before applying your color for a smooth finish.
✨ Recreate it with: Bossy Cosmetic Liquid Lipstick in Courage
Cat Eyes and Peach Lips for Summer 2021
First, can we just take a moment to appreciate how adorable Selena Gomez is?! Okay, great, now that we've taken care of that, let's talk about this peach lip and cat-eye look. It's a total gem for the summer months when you want to keep things simple but still super cute too.
✨ Recreate it with: KVD Beauty Tattoo Eyeliner in Trooper
Soft, Smokey Eyes for Summer
A smokey eye, IMO, is timeless (just like you). It's such a great way to pull focus to your eyes, whether it's for a Zoom date, an IRL (socially distant!) date, or when you just want to look cute.
✨ Recreate it with: Smashbox Cover Shot Eyeshadow Palette in Minimalist
Glowy Skin for Summer 2021
The dewy skin, warm cheeks, bronzy lids and lips...it's all too good (bowing down to you, Laura Harrier). Catch me wearing this glowy look on repeat all summer long.
✨ Recreate it with: Jouer Cosmetics Blush Bouquet Dual Blush Palette in Adore
Sami Roberts was the previous beauty assistant at Cosmopolitan. Keep up with her cat-filled life in New York on Instagram.
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