The 10 Best Summer 2023 Makeup Trends

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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

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.

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.

The Silk Powder

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Face Gems

These stick-on face gems from Half Magic Beauty are available in three color options to customize your look—from bold neon shades to iridescent stones.

Yeux Paint

This versatile eye paint works as both liner and shadow, and even happens to be smudge-proof—you know, just in case.

Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

A little goes a long way when it comes to Ilia's beloved Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, which helps improve hydration, redness, and uneven tone using niacinamide, squalane, and hyaluronic acid.

Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint

Since Fenty Beauty's Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint is both humidity- and sweat-proof, it is the perfect no makeup-makeup addition to your routine this season.

Micro Palm Palette - Neons

Here's the exact palette Baker used for a vibrant, Barbie-inspired eye look, which can actually be worn all over the face.

G Suit in Pilot

This buildable lip color from Glossier is the perfect Barbie pink, and has a creamy formula with a demi-matte finish that won't dry out your lips.

Edgy Glam

Summer months provide the perfect opportunity to be more playful with your beauty look. On the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala, actress Vanessa Hudgens gave us ultimate inspiration by playing up her eyes with bold, cat-eye liner that stole the show.

Edgy Glam

Offering a smokier and more diffused take on the trend at Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2023 presentation, models were spotted wearing lived-in eye looks (with a hint of shine), along with subtle contouring.

Eye Studio Master Precise Liner

This popular liquid liner from Maybelline has a fine brush tip makes it simple to create an edgy eye look in minutes.

Eye Color Quad Crème Eyeshadow Palette

This four-shade shadow palette includes two travel-size brushes for an expert-level eye contour that looks runway ready.

Wet Lip Oil Gloss

Kosas's Wet Lip Oil Gloss not only looks great, but doubles as a lip color and treatment. It uses evening primrose oil and botanicals to hydrate lips, along with hyaluronic acid to keep them plump. Plus, the oil is available in 11 different shades.

ShineOn Lip Jelly

Tower 28's translucent gloss isn't just for show: It also happens to be packed with five different oils to keep your lips nourished.

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