Makeup Trends for 2021

Highlighter took the world by storm in the early 2010s with the explosion of social media and therefore “Instagram Makeup.” Since then, the shimmery products have maintained their position in all our makeup routines. This year it will be taking on a different form. Highlighter has mostly been a gold toned shimmer powder used to create a dewy effect, but this year we can expect the colors to range from blues to purples in accordance with the 80s electric trend. Primarily, purple highlighter will be blowing up the markets this year. Purple highlighter is really useful to balance out ashy or grey tones in the skin, resulting in more lively and bright skin. The purple or blue toned highlighter adds an ethereal touch to normal makeup, resulting in looks that “glow-from-within” and are practically angelic. Not only will the color of our highlighter change, but the entire way we have been contouring will be transformed. Traditionally, you put contour below your cheek bones and blush on the cheeks. Now makeup artists are saying that we should reverse this, putting blush under the cheekbones, which results in the face looking lifted. Highlighter placement has generally stayed the same and will continue to stay the same, creating the illusion of brightness and height. In addition to colored highlights, colored eyeliner and mascara will be everywhere. Thankfully, there are many products we can mix with our favorite eyeshadow color to create a colored liner instead of having to buy hundreds of different colors. Some of our favorites are…: There is a fine line between the dewy, out-of-thisworld look and cheesy over glistening makeup. One great tip is to use either a fan brush or even your finger to apply highlighter. Using a regular bronzer or blush brush can result in too much glow in too little space. It is also important to remember to apply highlight not only above the cheekbones, but also use it under your brows, above your top lip, and even on the inner corner of your eye. These extra placements will really emphasize the inner-glow illusion you want to create and will result in that gorgeous no makeup-makeup look.