All The Beauty Trends You Can Expect In 2026

When it comes to beauty, it looks like there’ll be a trend for everyone in 2026 – and thank god for that.

We’ll be embracing everything from bold eyeshadow colours to completely minimal makeup looks. Let’s take a look at what to expect in the coming year.

Skinimalism

@avashaw.ty Grwm 💌🌸 – @rhode skin @Charlotte Tilbury @Haus Labs by Lady Gaga @Dolce & Gabbana @Iconic London @maccosmetics @Marylia Scott Cosmetics – #grwm#glowymakeup#softglam#naturalmakeup#makeuptutorial ♬ Video Games – s0ng4y0uu

You’ve probably noticed this trend pop up a few times over the past year, but it looks like it’s only just beginning: a combination of a thorough skincare routine and a natural makeup look that helps you look and feel fresh and glowy.

It’s a reflection of younger generations’ mindset around health and wellbeing, prioritising having good and healthy skin without having to sacrifice makeup, and in 2026 we expect to see this shift become even stronger.

Bright and bold eyes

 

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If the super subtle look isn’t for you, worry not, because 2026 isn’t afraid to experiment with some colour.

Next year, we’ll probably see much more bolder colours being used for eyeshadow and mascara, like bright blues and pinks. It’s also a great time to try out monochrome, metallic and shimmery shades for a bolder look too. 

Bronze, bronze, bronze

@ooliviamiller My makeup type: toasty makeup 🍯 @e.l.f. Cosmetics UK glow filter (shade 4) @Patrick Ta Beauty (15 golden neutral) @Diorbeauty contour stick (tan) & backstage concealer (shade 2w) @rhode skin blush (tan line) @patricktabeauty blush duo (she’s so LA) @Huda Beauty easy bake powder (banana bread) @Armani beauty highlighter (dawn 03) Eyes 👁️ @YSL Beauty bronzer & lash clash mascara (brown) @Victoria Beckham Beauty satin liner (bronze) Lips 💋 @Anastasia Beverly Hills lip liner (cool brown) @Charlotte Tilbury lipstick (penelope pink) @Maybelline NY lifter gloss (moon) #makeup #bronzemakeup #toastymakeup ♬ GO BABY – Justin Bieber

The shift away from pale, airy look is already well underway, and it seems like we only want to get bronzer (but a natural looking bronze, obviously). 

You’ve probably heard terms like ‘toasty’ and ‘latte’ makeup being thrown around, and what these looks have in common is that they embrace a bronzed, glowy look. So get ready to bronze up!

Statement lips

 

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Similar to our future eye looks, we’re about to become a lot braver when it comes to our lips.

Think bright pinks and vampire reds. On recent runways we’ve even seen the words on models’ lips, so we’re excited to see what 2026 will bring when it comes to new lip combos.

Messy hair

@spacenk Effortless, cool girl hair incoming🚨 Using the @Hair By Sam McKnight Cool Girl Texture Mist, #SamMcKnight creates this relaxed tousled look🤍 #SpaceNK #HairInspo #WeekendHairstyle #MessyWaves #NewHair #CleanGirlAesthetic #HealthyHair ♬ original sound – Ultimate Music Page

Considering the weather conditions in this country, we are so happy to hear that messy, windswept hair is a highly forecasted trend in the coming year. Frizz, messy curls, unconventional side parts, you name it.

This trend could be inspired by the internet’s recent admiration of the off duty model, the Jane Birkin look – messy but charming. Let’s just say it’ll be a lot harder to have a bad hair day!