As a professional visagiste, staying current with makeup trends is essential for providing clients with fresh, contemporary looks. Each season brings its own palette, techniques, and focal points that reflect the current fashion climate. Here's a comprehensive guide to this season's most exciting makeup trends and how to incorporate them into your routine.

1. Luminous Skin with Strategic Glow

The era of all-over highlighting is evolving into a more sophisticated approach to luminosity. This season, we're seeing a shift toward strategic highlighting that enhances the skin's natural radiance without appearing overly glazed.

To achieve this look:

  • Start with a hydrating primer focusing on areas that need the most luminosity
  • Apply a medium-coverage foundation with a dewy finish
  • Use cream highlighter only on the high points of the face: tops of cheekbones, brow bone, and the bridge of the nose
  • Set with a minimal amount of translucent powder, avoiding highlighted areas

This approach creates dimension and prevents the face from appearing flat or overly shiny in photographs.

2. Bold, Graphic Eyeliner

Graphic eyeliner has made a strong comeback, with creative, architectural lines replacing traditional cat-eye styles. The key to this trend is precision and boldness.

For beginners wanting to try this trend:

  • Start with a high-quality felt-tip liner with a fine point
  • Practice simple geometric shapes that extend from the outer corner
  • Use a small angled brush with micellar water to clean up edges
  • For evening looks, try a colored liner instead of traditional black

What makes this trend especially exciting is its versatility – the graphic element can be as subtle or as dramatic as you prefer.

3. Monochromatic Color Stories

Monochromatic makeup – using similar tones for eyes, cheeks, and lips – continues to be a strong trend this season. It creates a cohesive, harmonious look that appears intentional and sophisticated.

To create a monochromatic look:

  • Choose a color family that complements your skin tone – warm terracottas for warm undertones, cool mauves for cool undertones
  • Use a multi-purpose cream product for cheeks and lips
  • For eyes, use a powder shadow in the same color family but perhaps a shade darker for definition
  • Keep the intensity consistent across all features for balance

This approach not only streamlines your makeup routine but creates a modern, editorial effect that works for both day and evening.

4. '90s-Inspired Lips

The '90s revival continues with lip trends that harken back to the supermodel era. Think slightly overlined lips with brown-toned nude lipsticks and high-shine gloss overlays.

To achieve this nostalgic yet contemporary lip look:

  • Choose a lip liner 1-2 shades deeper than your natural lip color
  • Line slightly outside the natural lip line, focusing on the cupid's bow and center of the bottom lip
  • Fill in with a brown-toned nude lipstick that complements your skin tone
  • Add a touch of clear or slightly tinted gloss to the center of the lips for dimension

This trend works particularly well for everyday wear and photographs beautifully.

5. Playful Color Pops

While natural makeup continues to dominate, this season brings unexpected pops of color in otherwise minimal looks. Think a wash of lavender on the lids with an otherwise bare face, or a bright fuchsia lip with minimal eye makeup.

To incorporate this trend:

  • Keep the majority of your makeup natural and focused on skin perfection
  • Choose one feature for a bold color statement
  • For eyes, try a colored mascara or a bright inner corner highlight
  • For lips, bold colors work best with a clean, precise application

This approach allows for creative expression while maintaining a wearable, contemporary look.

Adapting Trends to Your Features

While trends provide inspiration, the most successful makeup looks are those adapted to your unique features. Consider your eye shape, skin tone, and face structure when implementing these trends. For example:

  • If you have hooded eyes, adjust graphic liner to be visible when your eyes are open
  • If you have a darker skin tone, choose brighter, more pigmented versions of trend colors
  • If you have mature skin, focus on the luminous skin trend while adapting the others to suit your preferences

Conclusion

This season's makeup trends offer something for everyone, from subtle enhancement to bold artistic expression. As a professional visagiste, I encourage experimenting with these trends while adapting them to suit your individual style and features. Remember that makeup should ultimately be enjoyable and expressive – trends are simply a starting point for your own creative journey.

For personalized advice on incorporating these trends into your routine, consider booking a makeup lesson or consultation with our team.