A Beauty Writer for Irish Country Magazine Reveals Her Top Spring/Summer Makeup Forecasts
As someone who both writes about beauty and cherishes it personally, I am always scanning for the next trends, treatments, products, and everything in between. Right now, the makeup landscape offers a rich array of possibilities. Current happenings and mainstream media are guiding the way we’ll wear makeup in the near future—think of the elegantly understated looks seen in the cast of Wuthering Heights on the big screen, and Jessie Buckley’s radiant base on the red carpet during awards season.
Here are four major, achievable trends to watch for.
Luxurious skin
The focus remains on flawless base makeup, with many artists dialing in skin that reads as effortlessly luxe. Expect a healthy radiance at the high points, a foundation that blends seamlessly, and the careful layering of lightweight but buildable skin products, contour, and blush to achieve a complexion that looks like you after a two-week holiday. This look starts with a robust skincare regimen that promotes skin health and a polished overall appearance. Beyond that, innovative skin-care hybrids are gaining traction, such as the Clarins Double Serum Foundation, which merges foundation with a hydrating, luminous serum for a seamless finish.
Cream bronzers
Although cream blushes often take the spotlight for a natural flushed look, cream bronzers play a crucial role in establishing a cohesive, breathable base. Powder blush can sometimes appear dense or shimmering; by contrast, a cream bronzer can be warmed with a brush and blended smoothly into the skin to yield a suede-like texture.
Natural brows
Among the features we tend to scrutinize most is our brows. After years of over-plucking, laminating, and dyeing, no brow trend has escaped attention. It appears we’ll let them breathe for a while, as full, natural-looking brows take the spotlight this spring. Let them grow into their own shape, while celebrities on red carpets show only minimal tweezing and lock them in with a reliable brow gel. As a personal favourite, I’ve found POCO Beauty’s Baby Lam Invisible Brow Wax unmatched for keeping brows exactly where you want them.
Blurred lips
Also at the forefront of the ‘no-makeup’ makeup movement, blurred lips offer a soft, romantic interpretation of a bold lip. They create the impression that something is still there without heavy outlining; apply lipstick or a liner and then blur the edges with a brush or fingers until the color appears subtly embedded. Think of lips that look as though you’ve just sipped tea—lived-in and effortless, yet enhanced. Unlike other trends, this technique doesn’t require a natural shade; you can choose any color—red, orange, or others—as long as the lipstick has a velvety texture that blends and blurs easily.
