The bolder the better.
After the chaos of 2020 and 2021, people are ready to see what 2022 will bring. And, of course, a new year brings new makeup and beauty trends. All that to say, there are seven new makeup trends you need to try for 2022.
1. Bold Lips
This has been a trend in the past, but the bold lip is coming back into play in the makeup world. Whether it’s a bold red, shocking pink, or even vibrant purple, finding a bold lip color to use will be the hit of the year.
2. Rhinestones
Bling is in for 2022! Use some rhinestones around your eyes and even on your collarbones for the extra sparkle you’ll love for the year. You can find this bling at specific makeup stores, big box stores, or even costume stores.
3. Red-Based Tones
Specifically orange, red, and coral, these red-based tones will be all the rage. Grab some lip colors in these shades to pull in the bold lip or get some eyeliner in these shades to go with the bold eyeliner trend.
4. Soft/Satin Skin
In the past, there’s been matte skin, dewy skin, bare skin… The list goes on and on. This year, soft/satin skin is in. What does this mean? This trend is right between dewy and matte without using a ton of makeup. For this, focus on BB and CC creams, or lightweight foundations and powders.
5. Bold Eyeliner
This 80s and 90s trend is coming back to life. For this trend, there are a couple of different ways to do it. You can do designs such as intense cat eyes, geometric shapes, and fun patterns. Or, you can use bright colors such as coral, pink, blue, purple… If it’s bright, add it to your collection.
6. Draped Blush
This trend has been around for a while but has become more popular recently. We know about shaping using bronzer and/or contour, but did you know you can create the same effect using blush? Instead of applying it just on the apples of your cheeks, sweep the color from your temple across your cheekbone.
7. Lifted Brows
Eyebrows have probably been one of the most commonly-changed makeup trends. From thin brows to thick brows to brushed brows to defined brows, there are so many trends that have passed. But, for 2022, the trend is lifted brows. To do this, invest in brow gel or brush-on brow color and then brush your brows up and set them like that. For darker brows, you most likely won’t need to add much color. For lighter brows, find a lighter-colored product so they still look natural, but noticeable.
Makeup is ever-changing and sometimes it can be hard to keep up with what’s popular. But, with these new and easy-to-do trends, you can stay on top of the makeup game while still looking super chic.
About The Author
Emmie Pombo is a latte and tattoo-loving Tennessean who specializes in mental health and beauty writing. She holds a degree in Journalism and a certification in Makeup Artistry and Airbrushing. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.