{"id":918945,"date":"2025-12-06T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=918945"},"modified":"2025-12-06T18:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T15:30:00","slug":"the-biggest-makeup-trends-of-2026-signal-a-colorful-vibe-shift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=918945","title":{"rendered":"The Biggest Makeup Trends of 2026 Signal a Colorful Vibe Shift"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"article main-content\" lang=\"en-US\">\n<div class=\"ArticlePageLedeBackground-JMVDp bIwRjk\">\n<header class=\"ContentHeaderWrapper-cqMZiN hWsVgb content-header article__content-header inset\">\n<div data-testid=\"ContentHeaderContainer\" class=\"ContentHeaderContainer-cMdHiZ eFZJeG\">\n<div class=\"ContentHeaderHedAccreditationWrapper-WaWBW fTkfBu\">\n<div data-testid=\"ContentHeaderTitleBlockWrapper\" class=\"ContentHeaderTitleBlockWrapper-cyIGwg dMceKV\">\n<div data-testid=\"ContentHeaderRubric\" class=\"ContentHeaderRubricBlock-aIcNK eDSQnM\">\n<div data-testid=\"ContentHeaderRubricDateBlock\" class=\"ContentHeaderRubricDateBlock-kvxmSu jVyBWg\">\n<div class=\"RubricWrapper-dZIqzO ghbJG ContentHeaderRubricContainer-fiPRfk fRUoUz\"><span class=\"RubricName-gkORYq fCauaT rubric__name\">Trends<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 data-testid=\"ContentHeaderHed\" class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE ContentHeaderHed-SVoJX deqABF iHBUaf dyRzMH\">Makeup Is Getting a Colorful Vibe Shift in 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ContentHeaderAccreditation-fcyiw bhgqZY content-header__accreditation\" data-testid=\"ContentHeaderAccreditation\">\n<div class=\"ContentHeaderDek-bCXPyE hNoQnF\">The new year is looking bright with shocks of color, celestial shimmers, and glossy finishes.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ContentHeaderByline-jXtKQj jgXynP\">\n<div class=\"ContentHeaderBylineContent-dkwwFS fRKSvg\">\n<div data-testid=\"BylinesWrapper\" class=\"BylinesWrapper-vmGrt cZzmZD bylines ContentHeaderBylines-cTXqro ljGzhW\"><span class=\"BylineWrapper-jRoBEm dflWou byline bylines__byline\" data-testid=\"BylineWrapper\"><span class=\"BylineNamesWrapper-jrdaOa fXeqQN\"><span data-testid=\"BylineName\" class=\"BylineName-kqTBDS dDLLkB byline__name\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE BylinePreamble-itSxDZ deqABF cFJkIM jcgMlx byline__preamble\">By <\/span>Sophia Panych<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><time data-testid=\"ContentHeaderPublishDate\" datetime=\"2025-12-06T16:00:00-05:00\" class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE ContentHeaderPublishDate-eNTYkb deqABF lnzeTN eFanim\">December 6, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ContentHeaderLeadAsset-hVxhYG cWpFgv lead-asset ContentHeaderLeadAssetWrapper-gQBTSl cEiYjd lead-asset--width-small\" data-testid=\"ContentHeaderLeadAsset\">\n<figure class=\"ContentHeaderLeadAssetContent-kyKlgP eGZaQl\">\n<div class=\"ContentHeaderLeadAssetContentMedia-bwiUDr keSRCn lead-asset__content__photo\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset ContentHeaderResponsiveAsset-cgZUtS eHMjwb\"><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"aspect-ratio-container\" class=\"AspectRatioContainer-bEozCe gBbeIJ\">\n<div class=\"aspect-ratio--overlay-container\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.allure.com\/photos\/69335cad70fc5c481b653c17\/1:1\/w_120,c_limit\/makeup-trends-2026-lead.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.allure.com\/photos\/69335cad70fc5c481b653c17\/1:1\/w_240,c_limit\/makeup-trends-2026-lead.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.allure.com\/photos\/69335cad70fc5c481b653c17\/1:1\/w_320,c_limit\/makeup-trends-2026-lead.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.allure.com\/photos\/69335cad70fc5c481b653c17\/1:1\/w_640,c_limit\/makeup-trends-2026-lead.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.allure.com\/photos\/69335cad70fc5c481b653c17\/1:1\/w_960,c_limit\/makeup-trends-2026-lead.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption ContentHeaderLeadAssetCaption-ifsaEE cMqZYv\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics and Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<div data-attribute-verso-pattern=\"article-body\" class=\"ArticlePageContentBackGround-dcEtzE kUtTlG article-body__content\">\n<div class=\"ArticlePageChunksContent-enJWmu ilcJfn\">\n<div data-testid=\"ArticlePageChunks\" class=\"ArticlePageChunks-fwcPjP cAlDKu\">\n<div class=\"GridWrapper-cFSKbf cxzKYj grid grid-margins grid-items-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hkPQhP lnoYVP grid-layout--adrail narrow wide-adrail\" data-journey-hook=\"grid-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"GridItem-beYvyV kCPYUp grid--item grid-layout__content\">\n<div class=\"BodyWrapper-kzyFNv HDJd body body__container article__body\" data-journey-hook=\"client-content\" data-testid=\"BodyWrapper\">\n<div class=\"body__inner-container\">\n<p>You&#8217;ve probably noticed\u2014on your socials, at your favorite retailers, or even just walking down the street\u2014that it has become increasingly difficult to predict what will happen next week, let alone next year. You&#8217;re not alone. The constant churn of trends has left many (including us) exhausted from being told what\u2019s &#8220;cool.&#8221; Instead, makeup lovers are choosing to do their own thing, putting together looks that spark joy and reflect their personalities, rather than following what\u2019s \u201cin.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The makeup artists, trend forecasters, and retail buyers we spoke with echo similar sentiments, while the rainbow-colored eye shadow and pastel lips on the spring 2026 runways seem to indicate a desire for more color, texture, individuality, and fun in makeup.<\/p>\n<p>Kaitlin Rinehart, Ulta\u2019s vice president of merchandising, says the retailer expects to \u201csee more experimental looks and a shift from neutral products to those that deliver more color payoff and personal expression.\u201d Makeup artist Lauren Andersen sees a growing appreciation for artistry and makeup among her clients that is expressive and emotional, not corrective. And makeup artist Alex Levy feels he\u2019s seeing less of a homogenous look online. \u201cThere\u2019s definitely a push towards individuality,\u201d he says, \u201cand within that we\u2019re finding pockets of folks who gravitate towards similar, perhaps more niche, aesthetic interests.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The latter half of 2025 saw goth and grunge makeup return to the mainstream. In 2026, gaming&#8217;s presence in the beauty industry will grow, with new brands and launches pushing texture and pigment into otherworldly, multidimensional realms. K-beauty will continue to have an impact on social media and beauty shelves, especially for lip stains and complexion products.<\/p>\n<p>South Korea might be inspiring brands to look to the future, but nostalgia is the driving influence for millennials and Gen Z\u2019ers. Rinehart predicts customers will use artistry brands to \u201cbring back bold and colorful looks from the 2000s and 2010s,\u201d while makeup artist Alexandra French thinks we\u2019re about to see \u201cthe 10-year beauty cycle go into effect\u2014a lot of 2016-style full glam but done much better.\u201d Going even further back, there\u2019s a growing fascination with the pastel lips and draped blush of the 1980s for members of generations that missed the era of excess.<\/p>\n<p>Multiple makeup artists use the word \u201cintentional\u201d when speaking about makeup in 2026. \u201cThere\u2019s a strong desire for authenticity; people still want to look polished, but not \u2018done,\u2019\u201d Andersen explains. As you scroll your feeds, you\u2019ll see that you can play up your lashes with faux clusters, adding a slash of bright blue shadow across lids, or by picking a new foundation that toes the line between makeup and skin care. If we can predict anything about makeup in 2026, it\u2019s that it\u2019s time to make it all about you.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>ROGYBV Lids Are Making Their Comeback<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"zommer paris ROGYBV Lids courtesy of Launchmetrics\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-zommer2520paris-rogybv2520lids_.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-zommer2520paris-rogybv2520lids_\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-cfrXZg iaIQYt callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ROGYBV Lids at Togar in 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-togar-rogybv2520lids_.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-togar-rogybv2520lids_\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 Makeup Trends Colorful lids LEnchanteur\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-l25e225802599enchanteur-rogybv2520lids_.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-l25e225802599enchanteur-rogybv2520lids_\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-cfrXZg iaIQYt callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"blue eye shadow on eyelid with black underliner\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520siddharthasimone-rogyab2520lids.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520siddharthasimone-rogyab2520lids\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of @siddharthasimone<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Makeup Trends 2026 pastel pink lids at zomer paris\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-zomer2520paris-rogybv2520lids_.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-zomer2520paris-rogybv2520lids_\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A rainbow of eye shadow shades came down the spring runways at shows like Tom Ford, Schiaparelli, Courreges, and Toga, and this has us wanting to bring a bit of color back to our lids in 2026. \u201cI think we are seeing the pendulum swing in the opposite direction from the clean girl [aesthetic],\u201d says French. \u201cThe tired, messy girl and lo-fi aesthetic is all the rage right now, but I\u2019m already seeing trends leaning into sculpted skin with sharp liner and colorful eye shadow.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GridWrapper-cFSKbf cxzKYj grid grid-margins grid-items-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hkPQhP lnoYVP grid-layout--adrail narrow wide-adrail\" data-journey-hook=\"grid-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"GridItem-beYvyV kCPYUp grid--item grid-layout__content\">\n<div class=\"BodyWrapper-kzyFNv HDJd body body__container article__body\" data-journey-hook=\"client-content\" data-testid=\"BodyWrapper\">\n<div class=\"body__inner-container\">\n<p>For IRL inspiration, Andersen\u2019s Instagram is full of colorful shadow looks that feel super translatable for real life (head to her Reels, where she creates colorful looks on herself). She has two guiding rules for rocking rainbow-bright eye makeup: shapes (choose one that\u2019s tried and true for you, whether that\u2019s a veil of pigment, a sharp cat eye, or a block of color on the lids) and balance (pare back the rest of your makeup).<\/p>\n<p>On the more glamorous end of the spectrum, French recommends checking out Sophia Sinot on Instagram, Zara Larsson\u2019s makeup artist, who incorporates glitter and rhinestones into her colorful shadow looks. \u201cBased on the likes and re-creations of the looks, I think we are all hungry for colorful makeup to have a comeback,\u201d French says.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to products, Andersen starts with creamy, blendable formulas as a base, followed by a powder on top. &#8220;Danessa Myricks Colorfix or MAC Pro Paint Sticks layered thinly under powder shadow are perfect because they set without dulling the color on top,\u201d she says. For powders, she loves artistry-driven brands with boldly pigmented formulas, including Pat McGrath Labs, Hung Vanngo, and Jo Baker\u2019s Bakeup Beauty.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sci-Fi Shimmer Will Be a Thing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-cfrXZg iaIQYt callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 Makeup trends scifi metallic eye shadow and lipstick\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-ashish-si-fi2520shimmer.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-ashish-si-fi2520shimmer\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 Makeup trends scifi metallic lipstick  Chopova Lowena\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-chopova2520lowena-si-fi2520shimmer.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-chopova2520lowena-si-fi2520shimmer\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetric<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-cfrXZg iaIQYt callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 Makeup Trends  Gold lipstick  luarsifi shimmer\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-luar-si-fi2520shimmer.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-luar-si-fi2520shimmer\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 Makeup Trends SciFi Shimmer\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520mac2520cosmetic-si-fi2520shimmer.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520mac2520cosmetic-si-fi2520shimmer\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are elements of escapism in this trend, characterized by futuristic, holographic makeup looks that take cues from gaming and science fiction and tap into the makeup industry\u2019s current obsession with texture. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing much more interest in how to manipulate color in a way that puts beauty into the third dimension,\u201d says Levy. \u201cI also think it&#8217;s interesting for people to dream about beauty and social standards in the future and what that would look like, because the current climate is\u2026 yeah\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There are no rules when it comes to this type of makeup, but there are emerging brands dedicated entirely to the sci-fi-inspired aesthetic. Godmode Beauty, for instance, explores the intersection of makeup and gaming, promising customers that its products will unlock \u201cnew worlds, characters, and modes of expression\u201d with shimmer-shadow quads and holographic highlighter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GridWrapper-cFSKbf cxzKYj grid grid-margins grid-items-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hkPQhP lnoYVP grid-layout--adrail narrow wide-adrail\" data-journey-hook=\"grid-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"GridItem-beYvyV kCPYUp grid--item grid-layout__content\">\n<div class=\"BodyWrapper-kzyFNv HDJd body body__container article__body\" data-journey-hook=\"client-content\" data-testid=\"BodyWrapper\">\n<div class=\"body__inner-container\">\n<p>Hyrular aims to infuse luxury makeup with an element of the surreal. Also inspired by gaming and the avant-garde, its first launch is the Nebubalm, which comes in two futuristic, multichromatic hues: Halcyon, a mauve tone with turquoise shimmer, and Nymphaea, a magenta flecked with pink and lilac glitter.<\/p>\n<p>Heritage brands also seem to be getting the hint that there\u2019s a demand for the surreal and shade-shifting: In 2025, Stila introduced its Chromatic Liners; Refy released the Chrome Collection, with a silvery highlighter and glitter-flecked lip gloss; MAC expanded its Dazzle franchise across eyes and lips; and Violette_FR debuted its multichrome Lune Liners.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>We\u2019re Going Back to the &#8217;80s<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 Makeup Trends 80s blush Leonard clp S26\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-leonard2520clp2520s26-the2520return2520of2520the2520_80s.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-leonard2520clp2520s26-the2520return2520of2520the2520_80s\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-cfrXZg iaIQYt callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP 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asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 Makeup Trends 80s blush Leonard clp S26\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-leonard2520clp2520s26-the2520return2520of2520the2520_80s-1.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-leonard2520clp2520s26-the2520return2520of2520the2520_80s-1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-cfrXZg iaIQYt callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 makeup trends 80s blue eye shadow at anna sui\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-anna2520sui-the2520return2520of2520the252025e22580259880s_.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-anna2520sui-the2520return2520of2520the252025e22580259880s_\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 makeup trends 80s makeup fuchsia lipstick\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/getty-chloe-the2520return2520of2520the252025e22580259880s_.jpg\" title=\"getty-chloe-the2520return2520of2520the252025e22580259880s_\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>With the growing appetite for louder looks in 2026, makeup from the 1980s seems to be coming back into the zeitgeist. And one doesn\u2019t have to look far to see the signs: With the release of the final season of <em>Stranger Things<\/em> and spring runways full of nods to the era of shoulder pads and Aqua Net, there\u2019s plenty of inspiration to pull from.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GridWrapper-cFSKbf cxzKYj grid grid-margins grid-items-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hkPQhP lnoYVP grid-layout--adrail narrow wide-adrail\" data-journey-hook=\"grid-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"GridItem-beYvyV kCPYUp grid--item grid-layout__content\">\n<div class=\"BodyWrapper-kzyFNv HDJd body body__container article__body\" data-journey-hook=\"client-content\" data-testid=\"BodyWrapper\">\n<div class=\"body__inner-container\">\n<p>Bright blush was all the rage in the \u201980s, and it was draped along the temples and cheekbones at spring 2026 shows, like Leonard Paris and Apujan and Aadnevik in London. Makeup artist Pat McGrath made a striking case for blue eye makeup\u2014another \u201980s staple\u2014first at Anna Sui, where she paired shimmering blue shadows on lids with blue mascara on lashes; and then at Schiaparelli, where she dipped into her Gilded Nirvana Mega Palette to create sky blue smoky eyes straight out of a Culture Club music video.<\/p>\n<p>If your makeup bag needs a colorful update, there will be no shortage of options in the new year. Brands and retailers have been anticipating the shift, with Ulta adding viral and artist-focused brands like Half Magic and Made by Mitchell to its shelves to help people create more experimental looks, says Rinehart. \u201cWe expect a shift from more neutral products to those that deliver more color payoff and personal expression,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<p>Some brands are pulling shade ideas directly from superstars of the \u201980s: Highr Collective\u2019s latest lipstick is inspired by one of the decade\u2019s music and beauty icons, Debbie Harry, a response to customer requests for more colorful options from the existing range. The medium, poppy-pink color, called Dollface, is similar to what Harry wore as a symbol of rebellion at the time. \u201cHer signature pink makeup look was like a caricature of traditional \u2018pretty\u2019 norms,\u201d says Molly Hart, Highr Collective founder. \u201cShe used makeup in a rebellious, exaggerated way, and showed women that they could use color to have fun rather than conform.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>At-Home Lashes Level Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-cfrXZg iaIQYt callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 makeup trends long eyelashes haris reed\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics_haris2520reed-next2520level2520lashes.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics_haris2520reed-next2520level2520lashes\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 makeup trends gold eyelashes at moschino\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/getty-moschino-next2520level2520lashes.jpg\" title=\"getty-moschino-next2520level2520lashes\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-cfrXZg iaIQYt callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 makeup trends gold eyelashes at collina strada\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-collina2520strada2520-next2520level2520lashes.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-collina2520strada2520-next2520level2520lashes\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 Makeup Trends colorful lashes at thom browne\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-thom2520browne-next2520level2520lashes.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics-thom2520browne-next2520level2520lashes\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Next year, prepare to up your lash game, whether that means breaking out a tube of colored mascara or finally learning to apply false lashes on your own. The spring 2026 runways were full of exaggerated lash looks, many of which may be a bit <em>too<\/em> exaggerated for the office or a first date; but, according to Spate Data, interest in how to enhance your lashes at home is at an all-time high. Searches for \u201ccluster lashes\u201d and \u201cmagnetic lashes\u201d across both Google and TikTok are up over 50% since this time last year. Meanwhile, the brand Eylure has been generating tons of buzz on TikTok for its magnetic lashes as a way to achieve the effect of lash extensions at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GridWrapper-cFSKbf cxzKYj grid grid-margins grid-items-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hkPQhP lnoYVP grid-layout--adrail narrow wide-adrail\" data-journey-hook=\"grid-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"GridItem-beYvyV kCPYUp grid--item grid-layout__content\">\n<div class=\"BodyWrapper-kzyFNv HDJd body body__container article__body\" data-journey-hook=\"client-content\" data-testid=\"BodyWrapper\">\n<div class=\"body__inner-container\">\n<p>\u201cPeople are moving back to strip and cluster lashes for at-home convenience, cost savings, and something that really fits their lifestyle,\u201d says Tisha Thompson, makeup artist and LYS founder, of the growing trend. Lash clusters are especially nice because they\u2019re less hassle than strips.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now I love enhanced corner lashes\u2014anything that will make the eyes appear lifted and dramatic but still have that natural look to it,\u201d says makeup artist Erika La\u2019Pearl, who recommends the i-Envy Cluster Palette. Andersen is a fan of individual Ardell lashes and Lashify clusters, while Levy likes Kiss lashes for their ease and price point. We\u2019re also fans of LYS\u2019s Uplifted Pre-Glued Lash Clusters, which are some of the easiest fake lashes we\u2019ve ever used.<\/p>\n<p>Enhancing your lashes, whether that\u2019s with a few small clusters or a colorful mascara, \u201cdoesn\u2019t require a ton of extra products to get the look done, like brushes or sponges,\u201d says Levy, who gives a shout-out to Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky-High Mascara for having a great shade range, if you prefer to go that route. \u201cIt\u2019s an easy and effective way to transform your look in a subtle, less high-stakes way.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lip Stains Will Continue to Reign Supreme<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain Person Skin and Adult\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520erikasbeautycorner-cloud2520lips.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520erikasbeautycorner-cloud2520lips\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-cfrXZg iaIQYt callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain Head Person Face Photography Portrait Black Hair Hair Adult Cosmetics and Lipstick\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics_sportmax-cloud2520lips.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics_sportmax-cloud2520lips\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain Face Head Person Photography Portrait Skin Adult Cosmetics and Lipstick\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics_sportmax-cloud2520liips.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics_sportmax-cloud2520liips\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lip stains will remain the lip product of choice in 2026, according to just about everyone we spoke to. \u201cThey have become a staple \u2018lazy&#8217; beauty hack for consumers who want long-lasting performance and convenience,\u201d says Megan Bang, beauty strategist at WGSN, a trend-forecasting agency in London.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GridWrapper-cFSKbf cxzKYj grid grid-margins grid-items-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hkPQhP lnoYVP grid-layout--adrail narrow wide-adrail\" data-journey-hook=\"grid-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"GridItem-beYvyV kCPYUp grid--item grid-layout__content\">\n<div class=\"BodyWrapper-kzyFNv HDJd body body__container article__body\" data-journey-hook=\"client-content\" data-testid=\"BodyWrapper\">\n<div class=\"body__inner-container\">\n<p>In the new year, Bang predicts, formulas will continue to improve in terms of comfort and good-for-your-lips ingredients, and take inspiration from the innovative textures and nuanced tones seen in K-beauty brands. \u201cBlurry-matte textures will dominate the category, with \u2018cloud lips\u2019 that emphasize comfort and a soft, blurry finish leading lip conversations,\u201d Bang adds.<\/p>\n<p>At Ulta Beauty, customers are already loving \u201csofter, more blurred-out looks that they can achieve with products like Fwee Lip and Cheek Blurry Pudding,\u201d says Rinehart. Regarding K-beauty\u2019s influence on the category, she explains, \u201cwe are seeing a number of established brands like NYX Professional Makeup innovate with new product launches that are inspired by some of the global trends and products we are seeing in the beauty category overseas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lip stain is perfect for the blurred-lip trend, because the color looks lived-in and personal,\u201d says Andersen, who loves Dior Addict Lip Tint and Victoria Beckham Bitten Lip Tint for getting that just-bitten effect. One of the soft-focus lip liners from brands like Merit and Refy will also work well for this look, but we foresee a lot of newness in the lip-blur category next year.<\/p>\n<p>Says Erin Lindsay, ColourPop\u2019s director of product development, \u201cI can\u2019t wait to share what ColourPop has been working on for 2026 to reignite our community\u2019s love for our lip products while bringing them something trendy and innovative\u2026. Stay tuned!\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pastel Lipstick Will Be Your Dopamine Kick<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-cfrXZg iaIQYt callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"colored lipstick at batsheva resort 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics_batsheva2520resort2520-colored2520lipstick.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics_batsheva2520resort2520-colored2520lipstick\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2026 Makeup Trends colored lipstick at Conner Ives\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics_conner2520ives-colored2520lipstick252025202.jpg\" title=\"courtesy2520of2520launchmetrics_conner2520ives-colored2520lipstick252025202\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Courtesy of Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Makeup artists were feeling sweet\u2014and a little quirky\u2014backstage at the spring 2026 shows. Runway after runway featured statement-making pastel lips, from Pepto pink at Chlo\u00e9 and Connor Ives to a full range of Sweethearts candy-inspired hues at August Barron.<\/p>\n<p>These looks, applied boldly and unapologetically, were shocking in their overt sweetness. Though that might seem out of left field, it does play into a growing desire for all things sugary and delightful, a trend that Spate Data has been tracking over the past few months. \u201cConsumers are seeking more dopamine in their daily lives, and infusing everyday moments with whimsy has become one way to achieve it,\u201d the company wrote in its 2025 Culture Report. \u201cFrom fashion and hairstyles to makeup\u2026 consumers are increasingly looking for\u2014and sharing\u2014playful ways to bring more whimsy into their lives, across Google Search and TikTok.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GridWrapper-cFSKbf cxzKYj grid grid-margins grid-items-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hkPQhP lnoYVP grid-layout--adrail narrow wide-adrail\" data-journey-hook=\"grid-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"GridItem-beYvyV kCPYUp grid--item grid-layout__content\">\n<div class=\"BodyWrapper-kzyFNv HDJd body body__container article__body\" data-journey-hook=\"client-content\" data-testid=\"BodyWrapper\">\n<div class=\"body__inner-container\">\n<p>This trend is less about finding a shade that perfectly complements your skin tone and more about choosing one that brings a little joy to your life. At August Barron, makeup artist Thomas de Kluyver dipped into the matte Haus Labs Hy-Power Pigment Paints, mixing primary shades with white to pale them out. Makeup artist Lucy Bridge also custom-mixed hues at Connor Ives, blending MAC Painsticks and Chromalines, although the brand does have plenty of pastel options in its Macximal Sleek Satin and Silky Matte Lipstick lines.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s hoping NYX might take notice and bring back its Macaron Lippies from 2014. For now, though, Kylie Cosmetics King Kylie A Decade Matte Lip Kit has the return of a pastel beige-pink favored by the reality star from around that same time.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Base Products Will Do the Most<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-cfrXZg iaIQYt callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"spring 2025 makeup trends fresh skin at Prabal Gurung\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/prabal-gurung-fresh-skin.jpg\" title=\"prabal-gurung-fresh-skin\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr koTknX responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"bronzer blush on model  summer makeup trends 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blonzer.jpg\" title=\"blonzer\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jYrTxZ gVBkjw caption AssetEmbedCaption-fyuOdR gAYTTS asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF lnzeTN gxwcqg caption__credit\">Launchmetrics<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Skin will remain the priority in 2026, says Andersen: \u201cPeople want luminosity that looks like it\u2019s coming from within rather than from a highlighter on top,\u201d she explains. \u201cAnd I\u2019m seeing more requests for sheer textures, lightweight bases, and products that move with the skin instead of masking it.\u201d This isn\u2019t any different from what people wanted throughout 2025.<\/p>\n<p>What <em>is<\/em> different is that brands are racing to develop base products that promise to be more moisturizing and offer greater skin-health benefits. \u201cWe\u2019ll continue seeing brands play in the hybrid space between skin care and makeup,\u201d says Thompson, \u201cas consumer demand will turn these formulas into more of an expectation than a nicety.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But can skin-care ingredients in makeup really make a difference for your complexion? \u201cIf you use the same makeup every day, you might benefit from even a small amount of active ingredients, such as SPF or minerals to help maintain a good moisture barrier,\u201d says Ellen Marmur, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GridWrapper-cFSKbf cxzKYj grid grid-margins grid-items-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hkPQhP lnoYVP grid-layout--adrail narrow wide-adrail\" data-journey-hook=\"grid-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"GridItem-beYvyV kCPYUp grid--item grid-layout__content\">\n<div class=\"BodyWrapper-kzyFNv HDJd body body__container article__body\" data-journey-hook=\"client-content\" data-testid=\"BodyWrapper\">\n<div class=\"body__inner-container\">\n<p>Kelly Dobos, a cosmetic chemist and adjunct professor of cosmetic science at the University of Cincinnati, adds that there are limitations on which additives can be used effectively in makeup. In addition to what Marmur mentions, you&#8217;ll likely see hyaluronic acid (a moisture retainer), niacinamide (for brightening), and salicylic acid (for treating acne) on product labels, as they&#8217;re easy to combine with pigments. Still, you shouldn\u2019t expect dramatic results from skin-care-infused makeup alone, as the concentrations tend to not be very high.<\/p>\n<p>The popularity of Bobbi Brown\u2019s Skin Foundation Stick, LYS\u2019s Bright Start Concealer, TIRTIR&#8217;s Mask Fit Red Cushion, and Best of Beauty-winning Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation are all examples of foundations that feature skin-care ingredients. We\u2019ll see more serum-like foundations in 2026, starting with The Outside In Silk Serum Foundation, the first product from a new brand by Hourglass\u2019s Carissa James.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese products are taking off because people want beauty that fits real life,\u201d says Yolonda Frederick, a makeup artist and global artist in residence for Bobbi Brown. \u201cFormulas that blend fast, last long, and feel effortless are winning because they make makeup easier, not heavier. It\u2019s about smart beauty, not more makeup.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"TableOfContentWrapper-jDOHAN dMWARZ table-of-content\">\n<div class=\"AccordionWrapper-hsYVHT elEIEo\">\n<div class=\"AccordionItemWrapper-eWlGuu eNwKZf\">\n<div class=\"AccordionContainer-foSklP jztevT\">\n<div data-testid=\"accordion-item-container\" class=\"AccordionItemContainer-ywYcO eQgPvY\">\n<div class=\"AccordionItemContainerLabel-ioTxOM cxubGT\"><strong>Meet the experts<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"AccordionItemContainerContent-bPelIb dZnEWF closing-animation\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Lauren Andersen is a makeup artist who splits her time between New York, Austin, and Los Angeles.<\/li>\n<li>Megan Bang is a beauty strategist at WGSN, a trend-forecasting company in London.<\/li>\n<li>Kelly Dobos is a cosmetic chemist and adjunct professor of cosmetic science at the University of Cincinnati.<\/li>\n<li>Yolonda Frederick is a makeup artist and global artist in residence for Bobbi Brown.<\/li>\n<li>Alexandra French is an Emmy Award-winning makeup artist in Los Angeles.<\/li>\n<li>Molly Hart is the founder of Highr Collective.<\/li>\n<li>Erika La\u2019Pearl is a Los Angeles-based makeup artist and iEnvy spokesperson.<\/li>\n<li>Alex Levy is a New York City-based makeup artist.<\/li>\n<li>Erin Lindsay is ColourPop\u2019s director of product development.<\/li>\n<li>Ellen Marmur, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City.<\/li>\n<li>Kaitlin Rinehart is the vice president of merchandising at Ulta Beauty.<\/li>\n<li>Tisha Thompson is the founder and CEO of LYS Beauty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Now, read about the latest trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GridWrapper-cFSKbf cxzKYj grid grid-margins grid-items-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hkPQhP lnoYVP grid-layout--adrail narrow wide-adrail\" data-journey-hook=\"grid-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"GridItem-beYvyV kCPYUp grid--item grid-layout__content\">\n<div class=\"BodyWrapper-kzyFNv HDJd body body__container article__body\" data-journey-hook=\"client-content\" data-testid=\"BodyWrapper\">\n<div class=\"body__inner-container\">\n<ul>\n<li>The Biggest Hair Trends of 2026 Bring the Drama<\/li>\n<li>This Winter\u2019s Nail Art Trends Are All About Maximalism<\/li>\n<li>Behold, the Only Winter Nail Polish Colors You Need in Your Collection<\/li>\n<li>Winter\u2019s Biggest Fragrance Trends Offer a Scent for Every Mood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Now, watch Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried in <em>Truth Serum.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.allure.com\/story\/makeup-trends-2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trends Makeup Is Getting a Colorful Vibe Shift in 2026 The new year is looking bright with shocks of color, celestial shimmers, and glossy finishes. By Sophia Panych December 6, 2025 Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics and Launchmetrics You&#8217;ve probably noticed\u2014on your socials, at your favorite retailers, or even just walking down the street\u2014that it has [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":918948,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[52],"class_list":["post-918945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics","tag-allure-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/918945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=918945"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/918945\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/918948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=918945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=918945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=918945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}