The main makeup trends are dictated by the latest innovations not only in the field of makeup, but also in fashion shows. Most of the fashionable novelties originate on the catwalk and then gain popularity and become more common. Each year brings new trends that will appeal to both professional makeup artists and amateurs.
Makeup Trends 2024
Each new trend has a basis. Most often, trends appear in connection with fashion weeks and professional catwalk shows. Some of the fashionable trends widely used in make-up are produced by cosmetic companies. Accordingly, the world of high fashion does not stand still and new directions appear every year.
The main trends in makeup 2024:
- Shine, namely the use of shimmer, glitter, sequins, pearlescent and satin finishes in cosmetics;
- Various combinations of colored mascara;
- The popular Smoky Ice technique or smoky make-up;
- The technique of applying makeup “cut crease”;
- "Cat's eye" or cat eye;
- Red lipstick;
- Nude makeup;
- Unusual arrows of different colors and shapes;
- Makeup in the style of "grunge";
- Asymmetric elements in make-up.
These trends are the key to the perfect look in 2024. Each of them has its own history, methods and techniques of application, and is also intended for specific events or events.
Shimmer / Glitter
Actively use sequins and shimmer when creating make-up began only in mid-2018. At the same time, the make-up with the use of sequins was not limited only to shadows. Now glitter is applied to different parts of the face:
- Eyelids;
- Lips
- Cheekbones;
- Eyebrows
- Cheeks;
- Under the lower eyelid.
In some cases, glitter is replaced with rhinestones, placing them along the outer corners of the eye. Especially relevant is the creation of asymmetry on the eyelids and face with the help of sequins.
Glitter on the face was widely used due to fashion shows. Many designers chose sparkles as the only bright accent in the image and did not fail. Make-up shine has become the main trend of 2024.
In addition to glitter and glitter, a shimmer is actively used. It should be applied over shadows, preferably with a creamy texture for durability. Shimmer gives shadows a special radiance, helps to “open” the look and visually enlarge the eyes.
In this case, the shimmer can be combined using various shades of coating. Unusual color combinations and a shimmer instead of a standard eyeliner are especially relevant in 2024.
New popular trend 2024 - lip gloss. Lipsticks with a satin and pearl finish were replaced by the most ordinary kamifibuki and glitter. This option looks especially interesting in a new make-up and will ideally complement not only a festive, but also an everyday look.
For beautiful lip make-up, professional make-up artists recommend using small glitter or medium sized kamifibuki.Too large elements will only prevent you from giving your lips the necessary shape.
Glitter can cover the entire eyelids - such an image will be the most fashionable. The main thing is to choose the right color combinations, while they do not have to coincide completely. Contrasts in make-up are also relevant.
The advantage of using glitter in makeup is its versatility. Sequins can not only complement the make-up, but also completely replace the shadows. At the same time, they are suitable for any face type: both European and Asian. Glittering the eyelids is not necessarily tight, you can simply create a slight hint of radiance.
Another extremely popular trend in 2024 is glitter arrows under the lower eyelid. Arrows are recommended to be wide or asymmetrical. This image is perfect for evening events. Especially interesting is the combination of the upper and lower arrows of different colors.
The most unusual trend of the new year 2024 is brilliant eyebrows. This beauty trend first appeared on the AW16 at Paris Fashion Week. All models literally sparkled with an abundance of sparkles and glitter, which influenced a new trend in make-up.
It is customary to emphasize eyebrows strictly along the contour with liquid glitter or a bright shimmer. The main rule of such a make-up is the absence of shadows. Make-up should be as natural and natural as possible, some makeup artists refuse to use mascara.
Of course, it can not do without the traditional use of the shimmer - covering the shadows with a light shine. This solution is perfect for a rich evening make-up and parties.
Using glitter allows you to create the most fashionable and vibrant look. It is important not to overdo it and maintain a certain balance in order to emphasize the beauty, and not overshadow the excess of sparkles.
Colored mascara
The fashion for multi-colored mascara came at the same time with the trend for asymmetry and the use of bright colors in make-up. If in the past decade the use of different colors of mascara was considered vulgar and a sign of bad taste, then in 2024 such a make-up will help to become the most fashionable.
Makeup artists highlight several of the most popular ways to use colored mascara:
- Solid bright arrows and eyelashes;
- Glitter Mascara;
- Asymmetric use of colors.
You can create a unique daytime look using colored mascara and light shades of the same shade. In this combination, the emphasis is on minimalistic make-up and solid color palette.
An equally interesting trend is the emphasis with multicolored mascara exclusively on the lower eyelashes, while the upper ones remain in a classic black or brown hue.
The most interesting and fashionable combination of 2024 - arrows and mascara in one color. The trend of 2024 is bright and saturated colors with glitter: turquoise, lime, emerald, indigo, cold red. At the same time, the rest of the make-up should be as natural as possible, made in body shades.
An interesting trend has appeared on the social network Instagram. Active users resorted to another combination: mascara and arrows of directly opposite colors of different color spectrum. So the combination of red with green and blue with pink came into fashion.
Incredibly fashionable in 2024, the asymmetry was embodied in the color combinations of mascara.The eyelashes are stained crosswise in two different shades: the lower cilia on one eye and the upper cilia on the other in the same shade, the same thing is done with the second color.
Lovers of nude makeup are extremely lucky. More recently, a new trend has appeared - make-up in nude style and white eyelashes. Perfectly complement the bewitching image with transparent lip gloss.
When resorting to using bright mascara of an unusual color, you need to consider the rest of the make-up. Saturated colorful shades are suitable exclusively for minimalist makeup.
Professionals of the beauty industry recommend combining classic black arrows with multi-colored mascara for supporters of more traditional make-up options. It is also fashionable to decorate the eyelids with nude shades with mother of pearl.
The most unusual trend for 2024 is multi-colored cilia, and each of them should be a different shade. This effect can only be achieved in beauty salons by experienced masters. At home, you should use false eyelashes already stained with the desired method.
Not every of the listed trends in 2024 is suitable for everyday make-up, however, many options quite well combine with another trend for nude shades. Bright eyelashes - the perfect solution for the summer season and parties.
Smokey ice
The Smoky Ice technique was born in 1920 and is considered a universally recognized classic in makeup. Smoky make-up gained particular popularity only in the twenty-first century and has long held a leading position in the field of makeup.
In addition to the classic smokey ice, in 2024 the option with glitter and nude style are gaining popularity, and of the colors the most fashionable will be all shades of green, blue, bronze and silver.
The Smoky Ice technique is a great example of timeless classics, relevant at all times. The trendy elegant black smoky make-up with the addition of a silver shimmer or made in an unusual shape.
In 2024, the trend is the color “wet asphalt” and the shade of taupe shadows. You can safely use them in make-up to create an unforgettable image. The third most popular application was the color of shadows "indigo", which is wonderfully combined with a shimmer.
In 2024, it is also customary to “dilute” the classics with glitter and bright color eyeliners. Adding golden sparkles or shimmer over the smokey ice will make the look more expressive.
For more information on how to create the perfect smoky make-up according to all the rules, read the special article about all the nuances and subtleties of the implementation of the Smokey Ice technique.
Cat eye
The technique of applying “cat's eye” shadows has been known for a long time, but has been included in the list of trends in 2024 relatively recently. There are many options for performing a cat's eye, but the main direction is to adjust the shape of the eyes using visual lengthening.
The main role in the cat eye make-up is played by long narrow arrows with upward corners. The lines are doubled, they must fail the lower eyelid and form a sharp corner at the outside of the eye.
The classic version of cat eye is done in a nude style and with black eyeliner, but in 2024, the advantage is in multi-colored shadows and shiny finishes.
The cat eye technique allows the use of several opposing shades of shadow. Such a contrast will give the look more expressiveness and mystery.
The latest trend of this technique is eye shadow. After completing the arrows, make-up artists recommend applying the first not shadows and not on the upper eyelid, but add the necessary shades for the arrows, carefully blending.
In the trend of 2024, there are also unusual combinations of various techniques. For example, an interesting and fashionable option is a smokey ice and a cat's eye. If you add shadows with a shimmer or glitter to such an image, you can achieve a unique image.
An interesting combination will be cat eye and cut crease, which will combine nude shades of shadows and black eyeliner with a double arrow.
Cat's Eye is an excellent option for girls who love the vamp style. Having mastered this technique, you can create an elegant and expressive image for any event.
Cut crease
The “cut crease” technique appeared back in the 1960s. The images of those times became the basis for the modern trend. The main feature of the technique is the separation of the eyelid according to the fold between the movable and fixed half.
Among modern trends, cut crease not only includes drawing a line across the eyelid, but also the use of additional methods, techniques, cosmetics and unusual shades.
An updated version of the trend was shown during the catwalk shows at Paris Fashion Week. It consists of a nude makeup and highlighting the folds with the help of a blue kayal. Then the line smoothly turns into an arrow.
However, the classic cut crease style is still the most fashionable. Especially in combination with arrows and glitter.
Make-up cut crease can be performed in traditional shades of shadows: flesh, brown and black, as well as in more saturated and colorful versions.
For a day make-up designed for work or a date, cut crease with black arrows, a basic nude and a line along the crease of the eyelid made using glitter eyeliner are ideal.
However, when deciding to create a make-up using the “cut crease” technique, it is especially important to take into account the shape of the eyes, as it does not suit girls and women with an impending eyelid.
Fancy arrows
In addition to the unusual make-up techniques and multi-colored eyelashes, unusual arrows are trending in 2024. These are not only colored eyeliners, but also completely new, amazing forms. Arrows are executed in any colors, covered with sequins and shimmer.
Along with white eyelashes, the new make-up trend is white arrows. They perfectly complement natural makeup with a minimum amount of makeup. In this case, lips are recommended to be allocated with saturated lipstick.
The trend on double arrows keeps its position when another one is drawn on top of the classic one with a different color or shiny eyeliner.
The colors of the eyeliners can be combined and the shadows create smooth transitions from one shade to another. Makeup artists use such a simple technique to make their eyes bigger.
The arrows under the lower eyelid are especially relevant, especially made in colors contrasting with the upper ones. This asymmetry is the key to a successful image for any party, along with a brilliant eyeliner.
Not only interesting color schemes, but also the choice of forms affects the fashionability of the image. Another trend from the catwalks is arrows with unusual angles. It can be sharp corners, zigzags, torn lines and even curls.
Arrows are a universal way to decorate absolutely any image: daytime or evening. Professional makeup artists argue that this method is suitable for all ages and for any outfit, and recommend not to be afraid to experiment with shapes and colors.
Nude
The trend towards natural beauty continues to lead the beauty industry. The popular nude make-up in 2024 provides a lot of opportunities, where the main rule remains only the use of neutral shades.
Creating an image in the nude style allows you to embody the most diverse trends in one image. Makeup with nude shadows can be supplemented with bright lipstick, unusual arrows, glitter and colored mascara.
Nude make-up is rightfully considered an everyday option, but to create it you also need to familiarize yourself with the basic rules for applying shadows and using cosmetics. How to make beautiful and fashionable nude makeup, what shades of shadows to use and what elements can be combinedread the article.
Asymmetry
World fashion shows “exploded” a new trend in asymmetry. Asymmetry manifests itself not only in forms, but also in colors. So, in 2024, the most unusual outlines of arrows, make-up and unusual color schemes will be relevant.
If you want to surprise others, then the arrows under the lower eyelid with non-standard angles are the best way.
Non-standard solutions come to replace the well-known relief technique of applying shadows. For example, covering the entire eyelid with a single shade from the line of eyelash growth to the most eyebrows and giving the shadows the shape of a "wide beam".
The most original solution in the shadows is the effect of snake skin. Creating such an image is not easy, but the result is definitely worth the effort.
Less extravagant asymmetry options involve the use of unusual shapes and colors of arrows. For example, to create a “puppet look”, arrows are drawn in the manner of eyelashes.
Nude makeup will sparkle with new colors if you circle a contour of a moving eyelid with white eyeliner, repeating the shape from the “cat's eye” technique.
The trend for asymmetry in colors is one of the main ones in 2024.The combination of shadows and eyeliners of various shades in one make-up allows you to create a daring and memorable image suitable for any season.
No matter which method of creating asymmetry you choose, any of the options will help to create not just a fashionable image, but also give it brightness and uniqueness, allowing you to highlight your own style.
Grunge
In 2024, the vamp style was replaced by grunge. The foundation of grunge make-up is a colorful smokey ice with a wet effect and dark lipstick. This is a minimalist image using "male" contouring - feathering the dark tones of the corrector along the cheekbones down to the chin.
However, many makeup professionals ignore these rules and allocate only eyes or lips as necessary and according to the upcoming season.
Classic smokey ice make-up artists are advised to change, without hesitation, to any other technique, including volumetric arrows.
The main element of the grunge style is a correctly selected lipstick. You can use both matte and creamy textures, but it is advisable to avoid mother of pearl and an abundance of brilliance. The best shades of lipsticks: wine, purple, plum, dark brown, burgundy, purple.
Even a minimalistic, nude version of a grunge style make-up must include a dark shade of lipstick and wide black arrows.
Grunge makeup shades should be selected in accordance with other elements. In the trend colors: lilac, purple, golden, black, brown, bronze and copper.
Grunge is considered a combination of punk style and everyday life, so feel free to use this make-up for every day.
Red lipstick
Red lipstick is the unchanging trend of 2024. Lack of mascara, stylized eyebrows, minimal make-up, blush and red lipstick - these are the things that will help to create an amazing, inspiring and unique image.
This style has been known since the time of the talented artist Frida Kahlo, whose image is actively used in seasonal fashion shows.
Lipstick is recommended to choose with a matte finish. Shades of red and violet are perfect for a nude makeup. Preference should be given to lipsticks in the following colors:
- Pomegranate;
- Bilberry;
- Purple
- Terracotta;
- Sangria
- Burgundy
To create ideal and alluring lips, experts advise using a special thin brush when applying lipstick. Thus, the lip contour will not be smeared, and the lipstick will lie neater.
When using colorful saturated lipstick for lips, make-up artists advise to focus on the eyebrows and not on the eyes, and also emphasize the cheekbones with the “male” contouring technique.
The combination of various trends, techniques and shades in makeup is the main rule of 2024. This is the time when you can indulge in a flight of fantasies and bring the most daring ideas to life. Regardless of the season, matching the image with trends and personal preferences will be the key to a beautiful image and good mood!
