Cover Charli XCX at the Saint Laurent fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week (Photo: Getty Images)
Charli XCX at the Saint Laurent fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week (Photo: Getty Images)
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This summer’s beauty trends embrace a fresh and nostalgic touch
Summer’s heating up, and so are the beauty trends taking over red carpets, music festivals and Instagram feeds. Recent developments in fashion and pop culture have hinted at what’s ahead in the makeup and skincare sphere.
This season, we’re embracing minimalism with an edgy twist. Smudged or “lived-in” eyeliner seems to be an emerging phenomenon, as well as overplucked eyebrows and natural blush. Think glowy skin and barely-there makeup, with some gloss and shimmer sprinkled in just for kicks.
Here, we break down the beauty predictions for the summer, as demonstrated by some of our favourite pop culture icons.
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Glow from within
A barely-there glow is setting the standard for a natural summer look. It’s radiant enough to catch the light but not distract, whether it’s from highlighter, eyeshadow or a luminous base. Fresh and dewy makeup is here to stay for the season, as demonstrated by rising rap star Doechii, who proves it’s all about skin that looks lit from within.
Lived-in liner
For those leaning into edgy over elegant, the smudged eye is back with a vengeance. This tried-and-true-look channels the undone yet intentional spirit of your favourite alternative icons. Call it rebellious precision or just the Charli XCX effect, but overall, imperfect is the point.
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Skinny brows
Above Model Gabbriette photographed at an event in Los Angeles (Photo: Getty Images)
Model Gabbriette photographed at an event in Los Angeles (Photo: Getty Images)
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Thin brows are making their return. While those who lived through the late Nineties and early 2000s may recall the regret of overplucking, gone are the days of bold boxy brows. We’re seeing a shift back to minimalist arches, led by model and certified brat Gabbriette.
Blushed and bashful
Above Sabrina Carpenter accepts the Global Success award at The BRIT Awards 2025 (Photo: Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Sabrina Carpenter accepts the Global Success award at The BRIT Awards 2025 (Photo: Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
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This season, more is more, and blush is having its major moment. The key to nailing the look? Sweep it high toward the temples for a lifted effect that goes beyond the apple-cheeked flush. For an extra radiant touch, opt for a formula with a hint of shimmer.
Your lips, but better
Soft, hydrated and low-maintenance lips are coming in swinging, especially with diffused edges that make for a more seamless pout that seems kissed-on rather than painted. You can use the go-to lip product you already have to achieve the look. Simply dab on and blend out.
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About
Julianna has been interested in leading a literary life since she first read Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Little Princess at eight. Before working with Tatler, she was an archive intern at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, New York. She is a textbook Pisces who devotes most of her spare time to her crochet projects, watching classic films, and going through her never-ending pile of unread books. She studied creative writing, global literature and art history at Sarah Lawrence College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2022. Toni Morrison, Nora Ephron, Clarice Lispector and Jia Tolentino are among her all-time favourite writers.
Work
Julianna writes about fashion, beauty, sustainability, and the arts. She is always keen on conducting interviews with talented women who are changing the game in their respective fields.
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