As beauty obsessives, we often scroll on Instagram for inspo. What caught our eye recently is the contrasting makeup trend. Makeup artists are mixing clashing shades to create a dramatic effect. There are many ways to nail this colorful aesthetic, so we are here to give you all the inspo. We handpicked our favorite contrasting makeup looks to show you all the creative ways you can add not only color but also contrast to your beauty routine. Scroll down to get all the details about this bright makeup trend.

Whether it’s Angelina Jolie’s naturally gorgeous pout or Kylie Jenner’s sought-after procedure-enhanced shape, fuller, luscious lips have always been one of the most desirable features to possess. While cosmetics procedures are widely available nowadays, not everyone is ready to spare a huge amount of money. For some, on the other hand, getting needles in their lips sounds frightening enough to give up on the idea of having a plumper pout. Thankfully, forward-thinking beauty brands have blessed us with products that can make your lips bigger instantly. We tested multiple formulas to curate a list of the absolute best lip plumpers that actually work. 

Most of us wish to get a taste of the celebrity glam but for a drag queen from Manchester, this dream turns into reality whenever he wants. Elliot Joseph Rentz, AKA Alexis Stone is the king of celebrity transformations leaving everyone breathless with his makeup abilities. The Manchester-based, Brighton-born Instagram sensation has stepped in the shoes of the Kardashian family, Lady Gaga, Donatella Versace and many other A-listers so far. His celebrity transformations look so real that one would think it’s Photoshop. However, photo editing tools are not behind this magic, but Alexis Stone’s insane talent!

There’s something about pastels that makes us so obsessed! These colors are toned-down yet effective, allowing you to play with bold hues without taking major risks. Unlike neons that many people find intimidating to play with, pastels are beginner-friendly. Whether you want a louder look or just a wash of color on the lids, these hues will do the job. Scrolling on Instagram, we’ve noticed that everyone from beauty brands to makeup artists is obsessed with the pastel aesthetic. We picked ten of our favorite pastel makeup looks to give you some inspo on how to wear these bright colors during the winter months.

The party season may be over, but that doesn’t mean we are ready to put all the sparkles away until next year. After all, the second half of the festival season is on the way, meaning that you can get all wild with your makeup looks once again without having to tone it down to nude and bronze makeup looks. And there’s a new makeup trend that’s perfect for putting together creative festival looks. On top of that, you can incorporate this aesthetic into your daily looks in a more subtle way. According to Pinterest, planet makeup is on the rise with 217% more interest than before. Everyone from professional makeup artists to influencers is already obsessed with this out-of-this-world beauty trend. Ahead, you’ll find our top celestial makeup picks that will give you plenty of inspo on how to try this trend for yourself.

What started as a Kardashian trend has now evolved into an everyday staple into our routine. Five years ago, hardly any of us contoured. Sure iconic makeup artists like Kevyn Aucoin were practicing this technique decades ago, but the artist guilty of mass use of contouring is Mario Dedivanovic. Kim Kardashian’s glam guru turned the sculpted look into a routine we swear by. To give you the best contour of your life, we tested and compared many kits. Ahead, you’ll find the best-performing contour kits that tick all the boxes.

Unlike previous years, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2020 is pretty basic. No fancy names, no in-between tones – it’s a classic tone, as the name suggests. However, Classic Blue is as gorgeous as its predecessors, offering multiple options to mix and match. When we heard the announcement, the first thought was – “This is the perfect eyeshadow color!” It seems that Pantone was thinking the same as for the first time ever decided to describe the color with other characteristics other than the shade itself. According to the official press release, Classic Blue has e velvety texture (like our favorite eyeshadows!) and salty, earthy smell like the ocean. Inspired by Pantone’s 2020 color, we gathered the prettiest Classic Blue makeup looks.

Don’t you just love all things Valentine’s Day? From cute decor to adorable gifts, this holiday is one of our all-time favorites. Even if you don’t have a Valentine, you have yourself to treat on this day. After all, Valentine’s Day is such a good excuse to wear romantic makeup looks all February long! The Valentine’s color palette is all about pinks and reds, leaving you with whole a lot of space to create mesmerizing makeup looks. To get you ready for your Valentine’s date night or just any special event on your calendar, we rounded up the prettiest romantic eyeshadow palettes.

Attention beauty obsessives: there’s a new way to level up your glam and it doesn’t involve actual makeup products. In case you haven’t scrolled much on Instagram, bedazzling rhinestone makeup is the hottest way to spice up your glam game. After all, nothing looks more fabulous than incorporating 3D elements into your makeup looks. It seems that we have overlooked the makeup potential of rhinestones all these years. Although we used to wear gems on the cheek, back in the ’90s, the 2020 rhinestone makeup looks are on another level. Looking for ways to hop on this trend? Scroll down to see some of the prettiest bedazzled makeup looks we’ve stumbled upon along with tips on how to nail the trend.

Although so many things are happening in the world of beauty right now, MAC’s legacy can never be undone. Timeless and classic, yet groundbreaking and bold, MAC reinvents itself with every new collection and collaboration it launches. From celebrity-signed collabs to influencer-directed lines, the brand brings fresh new drops, yet stays true to its core. Walking into a MAC store always leaves us confused about what to buy since there are so many options. To solve our dilemma we turned to makeup artists who play with MAC products for a living. In the list below you’ll find top-rated MAC products that are an absolute must in every makeup bag.