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The modern roaring 20’s are a time for boldness and exploration. From Euphoria to Runway looks, we are now seeing more makeup trends around us that are filled with color, shapes, glitter, and everything in between. After all, makeup is an art; it should be celebrated and praised! With summer only a few months away, now is the time to start practicing these fabulous trends to glam up your look. So without further ado, your inspo for Summer 2021!

Neon Liner

One way to make your eyes completely pop is with neon liner! A great brand is Glam Vice Cosmetics, which uses water-activated Retro Neon Liners. Invest in some fun colors like pink or turquoise and simply sweep the shadow on your lid. You can keep it monochromatic, which would still give you that bold effect. You can even consider stacking colors together like black and white or two variations of the same color. Also if you aren’t afraid to experiment a little, you can even invest in a liner brush and try to craft some fun designs. These can vary from any fun swirls, shapes, or lines. The options are limitless; don’t be afraid to try something new!

Oladimeji Odunsi via Unsplash

Colorful Inner Corner

Incorporating highlight into your makeup routine is the best way to make your skin glow! That is simply a fact. Though it is common to add highlight to your cheekbones or brow bone, it can make all the difference to add it to your inner corner, even moreso when it is the subtlest splash of color! So, dab into your favorite color with your index finger/ eyeshadow brush, blend it into your inner corner, and voila! So simple and easy, yet it creates the perfect contrast and makes your eyes look brighter and bigger! If you are in need of some wonderful variations of fun colors, BH Cosmetics released the Take Me Back To Brazil palette that includes 35 bright, vibrant, and pigmented colors that would compliment any look perfectly!

Rainbow pressed powder eye shadow make-up palette
Sharon McCutcheon

Gems & Glitter

Another fun addition to any look is some gems or pearls around your eyes. This is the ultimate showstopper and bold statement to make this summer. Though this look tends to be more common during music festivals like Lollapalooza, what’s stopping you from adding a little more fun to your every now and then routine? With this look, you want to start by adding a nude eyeshadow to your eyelids to serve as a base coat. If you want, you can even add some glittery eyeshadow or primer to your lids to truly magnetize your eyes. Then, to top it all off, apply your gems or pearls on your lid; you can even put them on/under your brows or all over your cheekbones. Have fun with it! (E.l.f. Cosmetics has very affordable face and body gems for only $3!)

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Iga Stepaniak

Illinois '23

Hi! I'm currently a senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign studying Psychology and Communication. I am the VP of Editorial for the Her Campus Illinois Chapter. In my free time, I love to write, travel, and read.
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