There’s something about adding a pop of colour to your face or that extra glossy touch that takes your look to the next level.
No matter the weather, taking that extra 10 minutes in the morning to brighten up your face can leave you looking and feeling even better, and ready to take anything on.
Whether you’re one to go for bold colours or you like to rock the clean-girl makeup look, that extra touch can do wonders for your look.
Take advantage of the runway trends that come out of autumn and winter fashion to elevate your everyday look.
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From standout and dark-coloured lipstick trends from Megan Thee Stallion this season to shimmering glossy looks from Linda Mtoba, take a look at these makeup trends to brighten up your look:
1. Bold eye look
Adding a pop of colour on your face can take your look from basic to chic and you don’t have to be a makeup guru to get your desired outcome.
Playing with ice blue, green and pink hues on your eyes can take your makeup look to the next level, whether it’s a bright shimmer on the inner corners of your eyes or a full lid statement look.
Like musician Lizzo, don’t be afraid to experiment with different colours paired with a neutral lip.
2. Statement lips
Step out of your lipstick comfort zone and try your hand at experimenting with different colours.
The classic red lip never fails but if you’re looking for some inspiration on something a little more out of the box, explore deep indigo colours, incorporate some shimmer like Grammy award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion, or a bold lip liner to elevate any look.
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3. Go glossy and shimmer in the sun
Take advantage of the sun's natural rays and add a bit of gloss to your makeup repertoire.
Not only is a glossy lip a classic way to brighten up your face, experiment with adding a hint of lip gloss on top of a neutral eyeshadow look to add some dimension.
Plus, with highlighter being a makeup must-have for beauty addicts in recent years, don’t forget to add a light shimmer on your cheekbones where the light naturally hits and to your cupid’s bow on your lips for that added glow like actress Linda Mtoba.
4. Keep it natural
You can never go wrong with a natural nude look just like our April/May 2021 cover star Rami Chuene.
If colours aren’t your style, liven up your face with a classic nude matte look to keep you looking fresh-faced and flawless. And you can never go wrong with a hint of gloss and a pair of false lashes to take it to the next level.
5. Go wild with bleached brows
A trend that has been shaking up the beauty scene has to be bleached brows, with celebrities like Janet Jackson and Doja Cat leading the pack with the statement look.
But before you start running for the hills at the thought of bleaching your brows, you can get the same trendy look with just some concealer.
Go editorial and turn heads by shaping and filling your brows as you normally would, only this time a light-coloured concealer will give you the desired look.
