Bold Eye Makeup and Graphic Liners
Eye makeup takes center stage in 2024, with dramatic designs and vibrant colors. Graphic liners in unexpected shades like red, emerald green, and indigo blue are popular, creating a striking, blocky effect around the eyes. Designers and makeup artists also embrace rhinestones, making eyes a versatile statement accessory for special events and daily wear alike. For an edgy vibe, look to products like cream shadows and satin-finish liners to add dimension to your eye looks.
2. Glossy, Hydrated Lips
Glossy lips are back with an emphasis on hydration and shine. High-gloss lip products now come in tinted shades that offer a multidimensional finish, nurturing the lips while adding color. Tinted lip treatments and peptide-infused glosses are top picks, delivering both sheen and a healthy, plumped look. Think shades like berry or nude with high shine for a luscious effect.
3. Clean and Barely-There Skin
In contrast to the bold eye and lip trends, skin in 2024 is all about natural, dewy finishes. The “clean girl” aesthetic continues to be popular, featuring lightweight, breathable foundations and hydrating primers that offer a soft, radiant look. BB creams, tinted moisturizers, and finishing mists provide just enough coverage to enhance natural skin without overpowering it.
4. Grunge Revival: Smoky Eyes and Smudged Liner
Channeling ’90s nostalgia, the grunge aesthetic makes a comeback this year with smoky eyes and messy black liners. This look emphasizes less precise, more smudged makeup for a sultry vibe. Black eyeliners, smokey shadows, and bold brows bring out an effortlessly cool and rebellious edge.
5. Wet-Look Hair, aka “Hydro Hair”
Wet-look hair has reemerged, characterized by high-shine, slicked-back styles that evoke a fresh-out-of-water aesthetic. Often seen on runways, this style works well with slicked ponytails, buns, and gelled waves. Key products include strong-hold gels and hair oils, which give hair a smooth, glossy texture.
6. Statement Colors for Eyes and Lips
Bright, high-impact colors on the eyes and lips make a statement in 2024. Lips in bold shades like cherry red and deep wine complement vibrant eyeshadows in hues like purple, blue, and even metallics. This trend is all about using a single standout color to draw attention, creating a striking focal point in your makeup look.
7. Skincare-Infused Makeup
The trend towards skincare-makeup hybrids remains strong, with many products blending makeup with skincare benefits. From tinted moisturizers with SPF to blushes infused with hyaluronic acid, products are designed to nourish the skin while adding a touch of color. This approach to makeup caters to those seeking both beauty and wellness.
8. Side-Parted Hair and Natural Textures
The side part is back, bringing a modern twist to structured hairstyles. Seen in various high-fashion shows, this trend emphasizes natural hair textures with a defined side part, making it easy to achieve and versatile across different hair lengths and types.