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The 10 Best Summer 2023 Makeup Trends
Barely-there brows, bold lips, and dewy skin all make the cut.
Twinkling, metallic lids, bold lip shades, barely-there brows, and layers of blush are probably already taking over your For You Page, as they're some of the biggest beauty and makeup trends for summer 2023.
We spoke with top celebrity artists Daniel Martin, Danessa Myricks, and Kristofer Buckle for their thoughts on the heat-proof makeup looks worth trying over the next few months. Read on for all the best summer 2023 makeup trends straight from the experts, and if you're looking for more of beauty inspiration for summer, be sure to check out our picks for the best hair and nail polish ideas to round out your rotation.
Barely-There Brows
According to celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin, one of summer 2023’s makeup trends is undoubtedly no-brow eyebrows. Kylie Jenner paired hers with an icy blonde wig for fashion campaign images as the new face of Jean Paul Gaultier.
Barely-There Brows
As an added beauty bonus, you don't necessarily have to bleach your brows to channel this summer makeup trend. At the Versace 2023 Spring/Summer runway show, supermodel Bella Hadid wore a lightly tinted brow down the runway.
Barely There Brows
“I love this because it adds a strength to the eyes, allowing your eye makeup to be the focus,” Martin tells BAZAAR.com. “Eyebrows create a framework in the region of the face where getting rid of it opens that space up to really see makeup and color on the lips more vividly.” On singer Shygirl, celebrity makeup artist Raisa Flowers leaned into the trend, pairing a bold, pigmented eye and nude lip with her bleach blonde brows.
NYX Retractable Eye Liner in White
If you're just looking to test the waters of this buzzy trend, Martin suggests rubbing white eyeliner onto a disposable mascara spoolie and brushing it over your brows. He swears by NYX's Professional Retractable Eye Liner to cancel out the color of your natural hairs. “This will look white, but once you take foundation over the hair, it cancels out the color while still keeping your brow shape intact,” he adds.
And to lock in your barely there brows, Martin suggests setting them with a powder puff and Tatcha's culty Silk Powder for maximum staying power.
Bold Blush
Beauty often comes full circle, and the retro-inspired blush moment celebrity artist and Haus Labs global artistry director Sarah Tanno created for Lady Gaga's 2023 Oscars look earned its spot on our list of all-time favorites.
Bold Blush
In addition to a flawless cut crease, artist Patrick Ta gave Lori Harvey a little extra flush with a vibrant, orange-y hue at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Bold Blush
We're also obsessed with this bold blush the artist crafted on supermodel Gigi Hadid. Her vibrant pink, monochromatic look nods to another of our favorite makeup trends of the season: Barbiecore.
Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour Balm
Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour Balm
Whether you decide to use your fingers or a makeup brush to apply Pat McGrath Labs' Divine Blush balm, we're betting you won't be disappointed by its pigmented color payoff. The twist-up packaging makes it a breeze to apply exactly where you want.
Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Plumping Blush
Fans of the formula behind Makeup by Mario's Surreal Skin Foundation will love the brand's new blush. It features a silky, hyaluronic acid-based formula that plumps your cheeks as you wear it.
Skin Dew
Effortlessly dewy skin is something many of us aspire to have, which makes it even more beneficial that the look is trending for summer 2023. “It isn’t a new trend, but advanced technologies in skincare and new makeup innovations make it more easily achievable for those who aren’t into makeup," Martin says.
While models walking the Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2023 show took their glow factor up a few notches, their minimal makeup looks placed an emphasis on hydrated, luminous skin.
Skin Dew
Models glistened backstage at Sandy Liang, with makeup artists paying special attention to the décolleté and cheekbones, along with the inner corners of the eyes.
Skin Dew
Look no further for ultimate dewy inspiration than supermodel Hailey Bieber, who literally coined the phrase, "glazed donut skin."
Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid
Rhode's viral Peptide Glazing Fluid makes for a great primer ahead of foundation to subtly enhance your glow. Its gel serum formula provides extra grip to help foundation and concealer stay put while plumping and hydrating your skin.
Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation
Martin leans towards Dior's Forever Glow Foundation for an ethereal skin finish. He also suggests spotting on the product over your face with a brush to allow, "that lit-from-within look."
Subtle Sculpt
The no makeup-makeup look has evolved to something a bit more defined. According to celebrity makeup artist and founder of Danessa Myricks Beauty, Danessa Myricks, sculpted skin is in. “Naturally snatched, no makeup makeup look, where features are shaped and accentuated while using the most natural highlight and contour techniques, is very popular right now," she tells BAZAAR.com.
Subtle Sculpt
Not only is Jennifer Lopez giving vacation glow while lounging poolside, but her bronzy contours add extra depth to her no makeup-makeup look.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Balm Contour
“The hottest trend is starting with a bronzy toned contour shade before using concealer or foundation, and topping off highlights,” Myrics notes. The artist's creamy Balm Contour is highly blendable, and leaves a natural finish once it's applied.
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream
Our editors love using this popular bronzing cream from Chanel, which is why we've named it one of the most iconic beauty products. Since its formula dries down to semi-matte, it's easy to get that bronzy, sun-kissed look with just a few swipes.
Weird Lips
Bolder, unexpected lip colors are trending for summer 2023, like this slate gray shade seen on Lizzo during a recent tour performance. A popular makeup style known as Weird Girl Lipstick, no shade—no matter how vibrant or pigmented —is "off limits" this season.
Rachel Burchfield is a writer, editor, and podcaster whose primary interests are fashion and beauty, society and culture, and, most especially, the British Royal Family. She has contributed to publications like Allure, Bustle, Cosmopolitan, Country Living, Elle, Glamour, Glossy, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Marie Claire, Midwest Living, People, Southern Living, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and W, among others, and is the editor of What Meghan Wore, a site dedicated to the Duchess of Sussex’s fashion, lifestyle, and work. Rachel is also the cohost of Podcast Royal, a show that examines the British Royal Family and other royal families around the world, and is the host of I’d Rather Be Reading, which spotlights the best current reads and interviews the authors of them.
Tiffany Dodson is currently the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar, where she specializes in trend forecasting, building relationships with major and emerging brands, and crafting shopping stories—from holiday gift guides to product road tests. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in outlets like SELF, Bustle, and Teen Vogue, and she's been quoted as a commerce and beauty expert in publications and platforms like The Business of Fashion and NPR’s Life Kit podcast.
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