SEASONAL MAKEUP LOOKS AND BEAUTY TRENDS

Developing a staple makeup routine is an essential practice for any makeup lover. A tried-and-tested everyday makeup look can streamline the process of getting ready and provides the perfect base for simple – yet impactful – adjustments.

When it comes to switching up your makeup look, though, the change of seasons is a particularly good opportunity to do so. Not only are certain formulas better suited to different weather conditions, but beauty trends fluctuate seasonally, too. For example, a winter makeup aesthetic is the perfect time to embrace a bold lip and rich colour palette, while you might scale back to a more natural makeup look of nude and bronze tones in summer.

If you’re feeling inspired to play with new colours and textures in your makeup kit, read on to discover how to create seasonal makeup looks.

How to update makeup looks with the seasons

Adapting your look to mirror the seasons is a dynamic approach to makeup – but trying different products and learning new techniques can be intimidating.

Luckily, though, you don’t need to abandon your everyday makeup routine with each new season. Instead, you can think of your current makeup routine as your foundational look – and one that you can constantly update to create an array of different styles.

Below, we’ve compiled our favourite seasonal makeup trends to assist you in updating your look throughout the year. Whether you prefer to focus on eye, lip, or face makeup, read on to discover a wealth of ideas and techniques to modify your makeup for each time of year.

Summer makeup looks

In summer, makeup trends mirror the warm and bright feeling of the season. You might also adopt a minimalist makeup routine as the weather heats up – swapping out matte finishes and full-coverage foundation for creamy, lightweight formulas that let the pores breathe.

• Eyes: Use a clear gel to style brushed out brows, then apply a barely-there shadow on the eyelids. Add a splash of bright pigment at the inner corner of your eye using a small, pointed makeup brush. Finish with a swipe of Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Waterproof.
• Lips: A hydrating lip balm or clear gloss can create a natural luscious lip look. If you prefer to add a little colour to your lip makeup looks, a sheer finish remains a summer classic. Our top pick to achieve this summer staple is the YSL Loveshine Candy Glaze, a tinted butter balm that delivers a swash of colour and a nourishing feel.
• Face:Blush looks, from a subtle wash of colour to a deep flush, are always fit for summer. Bronzer plays also plays a big role in mimicking that timeless sun-kissed look. Wearing foundation in summer can feel a little heavy when the heat and humidity kicks in; so instead, you can spot-conceal using the Touche Éclat Illuminating Highlighter Pen – the ideal addition to your seasonal makeup collection.

Autumn makeup looks

Though the weather gets colder, the colours of autumn have a depth and warmth that can be tastefully reflected in your makeup look. Choose to focus on either eyes, lips, or face – or make a statement by pairing two of the following ideas together in one autumn makeup look.

• Eyes: Copper, gold, and bronze shadows are timeless colours for soft autumn makeup looks; but if you prefer matte formulas, look for caramel, brown, and rust shades. Use Couture Liquid Eyeliner to add a striking winged liner.
• Lips: If you’re partial to deeper lip colours, autumn is the perfect time to lacquer your lips with berry tones, wine shades, and terracotta hues.
• Face: A touch of bronzer can be a subtle way to mirror the natural tones of autumn and gently warm up the face. Using a fluffy brush, apply the All Hours Hyper Bronze to the temples, the hair line, and along the jawline for a softly sculpted look.

Winter makeup looks

Moody colour palettes are staple of winter makeup, so expect to see plenty of berry, charcoal and red wine hues – plus a lot of frosty shimmer shades, too.

Winter is an excellent opportunity to experiment with contrast in your makeup looks, but it’s also the time of year when your skin is at its most dehydrated – so there are a few things to consider when crafting your winter makeup looks.

• Eyes: Update the smoky eye with black pencil eyeliner and jewel-toned metallic shadows like cobalt blue or amethyst purple.
• Lips: The 90s brown lipstick look has re-emerged as a beauty trend – and it’s perfect for winter. To achieve this look, apply a lipliner just a shade or two darker than your lipstick and top with gloss.
• Face:In winter, durable complexion makeup is ideal. For matte shine control and a flawless finish – no matter your skin type – try the All Hours Liquid Foundation. If you’re battling dry skin in winter, you’ll love the glycerin-infused Touche Éclat Le Teint Liquid Foundation for weightless coverage and 24-hour hydration.

Spring makeup looks

Spring has long inspired some of the most memorable beauty trends. It’s a colourful time of year that evokes a fresh and lively feeling – a feeling you can seamlessly translate into a bright spring makeup aesthetic of soft pinks, peaches, yellows, and oranges.

• Eyes: A wash of champagne-coloured shadow evokes elegance, while peach and apricot hues can express a more playful style.
• Lips: Light spring makeup is all about luminous lips – and the YSL Loveshine collection has a shade for everyone. Its formulas will hydrate and nourish your pout, while its selection of blush tones – like, for example, the ‘Nude Lingerie’ or the ‘Blushed Mallow’ – are well suited to a romantic spring palette.
• Face:As the weather warms up, lightweight foundation can be more appealing. For coverage that gives a lit-from-within radiance, try the Touche Eclat Glow-Pact.

Year-round makeup essentials

Expanding your makeup collection with a few key items can help you revamp your look, but not every item needs to be replaced. After all, some products enhance all makeup looks – and remain relevant throughout the year.

• If you’re somebody who loves to invest in a single eyeshadow palette, our Couture Colour Clutch Eyeshadow Palette Desert Nude has 10 warm and smoky shades that make it easy to transform your eye makeup season to season.
• Mascara is an essential item in anyone’s makeup kit. Choose a nourishing formula that delivers on length and volume, like the Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils.
• When it comes to lips, the Rouge Pur Couture collection makes creating seasonal makeup simple, with shades to suit all skin tones and tastes.

Nourished skin is at the heart of every seasonal makeup look. So, to keep your skin plump and glowing all year long, explore our expert skin hydration tips.