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The Independent
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Four summer make-up trends to try — and how to pull them off
A noticeable shift is underway in the beauty world as summer 2025 ushers in a lighter, more ethereal makeup mood. While 2024 saw a surge in heavy blush, ultra-skinny brows, and diamante eye looks, these trends have, rather predictably, not endured. This season, the focus has shifted toward freshness, with natural eyes, frosted finishes, and a rise in skincare-infused products. Here's what make-up artists say are their favourite trends that you should try this season. Tinted SPF Any dermatologist will tell you, the best thing you can do to prevent skin laxity and wrinkles isn't Botox or exosome treatments – but daily SPF. However, sun creams and SPFs have traditionally been either too oily, too chalky or too white cast to wear every day or sit comfortably under make-up. This is why virtually every makeup brand is now releasing its answer to the problem: tinted SPFs. 'One of the biggest make-up mistakes I see is people not wearing SPF under their make-up,' says CCO and founder of her namesake brand, Charlotte Tilbury. 'It is so important to wear SPF every day, even when it is not sunny outside, which is why we created the UV flawless poreless primer.' 'The rise in popularity of K-beauty this year has had an influence on our summer makeup trends. There is a lot of emphasis on skincare and 'skinimalism',' says celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing make-up artist Ariane Young. Tinted SPF, she explains, allows for 'minimal coverage [and] evens out your skin tone while also giving a hydrated glowy look.' Compared to BB or CC creams, tinted SPF is lighter and lends itself to the growing appetite for low-effort beauty. 'If you love that 'no make-up, make-up' look,' Young says, 'a tinted SPF is your best friend.' And unlike most bases, the more you wear it, the better your skin will look, preventing pigmentation and redness. Cool-toned eyes A nostalgic nod to early-2000s shimmer is making its way back into our makeup bags. Icy whites, sheer lavenders and frosted blues are back, only this time they're less Paris Hilton and more Hailey Bieber. 'While icy, cool-toned eyeshadows were incredibly popular back in the late nineties and early Noughties, they were often chalky, hard to blend and unforgiving,' explains Tilbury. 'We don't want it to look like the Tin Man!' says Young, 'the trick is to pick a focal point to avoid going too frosted with everything.' A single frost-toned eye against matte skin and a neutral lip keeps the look more mature. 'Blend and diffuse the colour all over the lid so you have a light wash of colour,' says Young, and if you're not confident with eyeshadow, 'you can always add a pop of colour with a fun eyeliner colour. This trend is all about having fun with make-up and is perfect for festival season.' If you're not used to icy tones, 'there are ways of incorporating cooler-toned make-up into your everyday staples by swapping out your warm eyeshadows and gold glosses for greyer inspired shades,' explains MAC Cosmetics senior make-up artist for the UK and Ireland, Carly Utting. 'This may sound scary if you're used to bronzes and warm tones, but a balance of both works wonders!' She loves pairing a cool-toned lipliner with a honey lipstick in a nod to the Nineties. Ghost lashes Subtle and almost imperceptible, the ghost lash has emerged as this summer's biggest trend. Wearing make-up without mascara may instil fear in most, but thick coats of mascara and showy falsies are no longer the go-to. Make-up artist Mira Parmar describes it as 'a minimalist, no-mascara or barely-there lash look,' one that's become a red carpet favourite for celebrities like Zendaya, Sophie Turner, Hailey Bieber and Lily-Rose Depp. 'This effortless style gives your lashes a much-needed break from heavy products, looks naturally elegant, and saves time, making it a perfect match for the 'clean girl' aesthetic,' she says. But this isn't simply a fleeting fad, as Parmar says, 'It's more than just a trend, it marks a shift toward natural beauty and skin-first makeup, which is rooted in authenticity, minimalism and self-care.' Crisp, hyper-lined lips are out, and the messy, diffused, French girl lip is in. 'Creating the perfect lip shape is out, instead [people are] going for a more blended and blurred lip line,' says Young. 'There's a move towards a sheerer coverage plumped lip, enhanced by liner and filled with just gloss,' says Utting, who says natural lips with a slight sheen is a trend 'growing at a rapid rate.'
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'Expert-approved face mask hack soothes my puffy hay fever eyes in seconds'
Pollen is high and temperatures are soaring but this expert-approved and TikTok-loved skincare hack is the best way to soothe inflammation and puffy eyes in seconds No matter how much you're enjoying the heat, a stuffy summer night in the UK is never a comfortable one, so finding ways to relieve yourself of the heat are key for getting through. While blasting your fan on max cold can do the trick, there's one handy hack that I always turn to - and it just so happens to double as a skincare treat too. My tried-and-true method involves putting my favourite sheet mask from the Garnier Sheet Masks Self-Care Collection into the fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes before using it. Then, when it's time to apply the mask, it offers an immediate cooling effect. I've always learned that, in the long term, face masks should be kept in the fridge, hence why a mini skincare fridge like the StylPro Beauty Fridge is a great option to keep in your room. But your kitchen fridge is fine too, so long as you're okay with keeping your Garnier Sheet Mask next to your avocados. This TikTok-approved skincare hack is loved by industry professionals too. Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist and and Witch Skincare ambassador Ariane Young tells The Mirror that the hack offers "instant relief" in the hot summer months and can benefits your skin too. She says: "On hot evenings, applying a chilled face mask — like the Witch Don't Stress Face Mask — can help cool the skin, reduce puffiness, and calm irritation caused by heat or humidity. The cold temperature works to tighten pores and soothe the skin, making it a perfect pre-makeup prep or post-cleansing treat." Young adds that those with oily or combination skin can reap even more benefits as the cooling effect helps to regulate excess oil. "It's a small step that makes a big difference in how your skin looks and feels during the warmer months," she says. For more stories like this visit The Gulp or subscribe to our weekly newsletter for a curated roundup of top stories, interviews, and lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. Longevita's London-based medical aesthetician, Dr Gizem Seymenoglu, clarifies that putting your face mask in the fridge won't make the ingredients work any better, but the refreshing feeling can be just what the doctor ordered if you're suffering from inflamed skin or puffy eyes. "If your skin is inflamed, for instance, a chilled face mask can help calm redness. Similarly, it can help if your skin is irritated," she tells us. "You can also use this trick to treat puffy eyes and under-eye bags since it constricts the blood vessels and reduces swelling." Dr Seymenoglu warns that you must check the storage instructions on the packaging first to find what conditions the product is best stored at. For example, if it says 'best used around 20°C,' then it shouldn't be stored in the fridge. "That's because certain ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol and even artificial fragrances, as well as astringents, can degrade in cold temperatures. So, essentially, it can alter the composition of the face mask and compromise its integrity," Dr Seymenoglu explains.
