Makeup in 2020 - What's Trending

When it comes to makeup, we all want to stay updated and follow the latest trends the world has to offer. Considering the fact that 2020 isn't like any other years where you can step out to impress the crowd with glamorous makeup, we bring to you the best makeup ideas for 2020 to spice up your Instagram while in quarantine or even after. So, grab those brushes and colors and get ready to glam up with the what's trending in 2020.

1. Blue Eye Shadow

When Molly Stern, a celebrity makeup artist said 2020 is going to rock with colors, she was never more right. Although the whole world is shut up behind the doors now, you can still look fabulous in your home with the colors around you. Nothing brightens up things better than colors. So why not prep the window to your soul with pretty colors?

You might want to stick a little closer to the shade of blue than any other color in 2020. What with Pantone announcing that the color of the year is Classic Blue, you can expect to see this blue shade everywhere this year! Rock your eyes with the color of tranquility and peace by accentuating them with this hot and cool color!

Seeing bold colors on the upper eyelids and lashes is not something new as it has been trending for years now. But what you can do this year is apply the same color (or some shade lighter according to your preference) on even the lower lash line for a whole new colorful look! You can't deny the vibrancy the look will bring to your face!

However, when you opt for a vibrant colored eyeshadow, keep in mind to keep the rest of the makeup low key. You wouldn't want to look as colorful as a clown now, would you? You could go for pastel colors to go with Whatever vibrant blue eyeshadow. Whatever you do, only pick one feature to pop while allowing the rest to complement it.

2. White Eyeliner

If you keep an eye on your daily feed, you are going to see more and more of ladies rocking the white eyeliner. If anything, white eyeliner is going to be a major trend in 2020 as predicted by Patrick Ta, a celebrity makeup artist. With more modernity and advancement, people are stepping out of their comfort zone and experimenting with creativity and moving towards non-traditional makeup and trends.

As a perfect contrast to the traditional black eyeliner, the white eyeliner trend is indeed a trend to experiment with. The crisp and chic look the white eyeliner brings is in itself amazing and when it is paired with long lashes, it is to die for!

The best part of this trend is that it involves literally no effort. The only challenging step is finding a perfect white eyeliner or pencil that will stick to your skin perfectly without smudging. All you need to do is line your lash line in a sleek motion. You can also add a tiny flick at the corners for a more dramatic effect.

3. Blurred Lipline

Pouty lips sure made its imprint in 2019. But 2020 is opening doors to an opposite trend - blurred lips! If you are a bold lipstick wearer and love your lipsticks matte, don't worry, you can still pick on your favorite matte lipstick and achieve the blurred lip trend as it is almost the same, except for the blurred lipline.

You can follow these three easy steps for soft and smooth blurred lips.

Step 1. Moisturize

Before any lip application with colors, make sure you moisturize your lips with a lip conditioner to keep them hydrated.

Step 2. Lipstick

Choose your favorite colored lipstick and apply it in the middle of the upper lip. Apply it from the center to outer lips. You don't need to be a perfectionist for this application. After all, a blurred messy look is a top priority here.

Step 3. Blurring

Almost there! Now for the blurring, take an ideal lip brush and gently smudge the colors along your lipline for a soft effect. The whole point is to make the lipline as undefined as possible.

If you want to add more shimmer to your blurred lips, you could apply lip gloss for a shiny finish.

4. Lived-In Eye Makeup

Lived-in makeup trend is here to the delight of especially the busy-bodies who can't find the time to pamper themselves with elaborate makeup. This makeup trend allows a simple and casual look while keeping the overall look chic and sexy. And it is super easy to attain this look. Just follow the steps below:

Step 1. Find a good primer and apply it on your eyelids. Since slept-in eyes are aimed at without it looking messy, you will need a primer to keep your eyeliner in place without it smudging to unintended areas.

Step 2. You don't have to have a straight and steady hand while applying eyeliner for this look. After all, 'messy' is the goal here. All you need is a good smudge-free eyeliner to line both the upper and lower lash lines.

Step 3. Now with a small eye brush or your finger, you can start smudging the edges of the liner on both the upper and lower lash lines for a smeared and messy appearance. You can add a little bit of eyeshadow if you want, but mind that you keep the colors on the low.

Step 4. Now that your lived-in eye makeup is complete, you will want to work on your overall appearance. Keep the rest of the makeup as subtle as possible and avoid loud colors. After all, this is a slept-in makeup trend!

Tip: If you want your eyes to look bigger, focus the smudging more on the outer corners of your eyes.

5. Floating Eyeliner

As popularized by celebrities like Ariana Grande and Kylie Jenner, 2020 is seeing a trend where your eyeliner acts as a halo above your lash line! This trend requires minimum effort but the cool vibe it gives off is worth trying! The basics of floating eyeliner style are as follows:

Step 1. Always use a primer before any eye application for a smooth, lasting, and crease-free effect.

Step 2. Choose from a variety of eyeliner from pencil eyeliners to gel eyeliners. This step is important as the precision of your floating eyeliner is going to depend on the type of eyeliner you use.

Step 3. Locate your crease line and draw your line just above the highest fold. I would recommend drawing the arc from the inner to outer eyes in one gesture to prevent uneven lines.

Step 4. You can enhance your floating eyeliner by adding some eyeliner on your lower lash line as well. Finish your trendy look with mascara.

6. Nude Eye, Bold Lips

Nobody can say no to this clean and definitive trend which has become a hot makeup look in 2020. What could be more classic than sporting a bold lip color on a low key face with natural eye makeup? And the plus point is that this is a perfect look for any kind of event, be it a party or an interview! And an even more favorable side is that you can easily achieve this look. And here's how:

Step 1. Apply primer on your eyelids for a smooth and lasting impression.

Step 2. Apply a light eyeshadow that is close to your skin tone.

Step 3. Line your crease with a light brown eyeshadow and highlight the area beneath the eyebrows.

Step 4. Apply a thin eyeliner on the top lid.

Step 5. Top off the nude eye look with mascara.

Step 6. Now line your lips with a lip liner for a more defined look.

Step 7. Pick your favorite lipstick and fill your lips with bold color and voila! Your look is complete!

7. Soft Luminous Complexions

Every woman would die for soft glowing and youthful complexion that gleams with radiance! Glowing skin will always be in trend but this year might take this trend to a further height. There is no question that you will be seeing this complexion everywhere on your feed this year for 2020 is a year for softly illuminated complexions. Fortunately, this look can be achieved easily with a few steps:

Step 1. Prime your face with an illuminating primer before you go on to apply other products. You can achieve a glowing look by dabbing the primer on your cheeks, chin, nose, and forehead, and then blending it properly.

Step 2. Make use of a highlighting concealer to mask off dark shadows and to highlight more prominent areas such as the cheekbones, tip of the nose, and the eyebrow bones.

Step 3. For a more natural look, your best bet would be an illuminating Tinted Moisturizer which will bring out the rosy natural radiance in your complexion.

Step 4. We're almost there! All we need now is some highlighting powder to top off this chic look. When it comes to powdering your face with highlighters, knowing how to blend with colors is the crucial point. Contour under your cheekbones with a darker shade and highlight the prominent areas with the lightest shades for a natural radiance.

8. Breathable Skin

The revitalized complexion is another hot topic that is taking over the makeup trend in 2020. Letting your skin and complexion pop out is the next desirable thing! And achieving this effect is just a few steps away with the essential products:

Step 1. Don't forget to prep your face with a good moisturizer before any other applications. Remember, a well-moisturized face will go a long way in helping you attain the desired look. I would recommend a moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid as it moisturizes better than any other type.

Step 2. Now enhance the surface of your face with primer so that your skin appears smooth and even. It will also minimize the pores and make your skin flawless.

Step 3. Use a concealer to conceal the imperfections in your faces. Only dab a little bit on the blemishes and blend them evenly.

Step 4. Powder the areas where the face is most oily like the T-zone with either loose powder or pressed powder and you're set to go.

After completing your breathable skin look, you can complement your complexion with a nude and glossy lip gloss and a classic cat-eye. And now, you can rock this trend with a glam look.

9. Blushing Cheeks

Rosy cheeks are a symbol of health and wellness! Everyone loves rosy cheeks. But while blush has become underrated over the years, the year 2020 is going to change that impression of flushed cheeks! It is amazing how something as simple as a mere blush product can enhance and alter your overall appearance with just a little tinge.

There are several ways to apply blush but to get the perfect look, the application can be tricky. So here's a guide on the various ways of achieving the perfect flushed cheeks:

If you want natural rosy cheeks, a faint dab on the cheekbones will do the trick.

If you are after a more spectacular look, you can apply the blush starting from the temples across the cheekbones.

Rosy flush is a never-ending trend. You can achieve this look by dabbing your blush right under your eyes and blending it perfectly. For this look, gel or cream blush will work better.

Delivering a rosy cheek effect isn't the only function of a blush. It can also be used to counter and highlight your face. You can accomplish this sculpted look by using blush as a replacement for a regular highlighter and applying them to the areas where you would normally apply highlighters.

All of the above 2020 trending makeup styles are wearable and provides either a cool or hot vibe! You can experiment with each of the trending makeup to find the best style to suit you best.