The spring/ summer 2020 makeup trends are here, and all of you makeup-phobes can let out a sigh of relief. The defining makeup style for this upcoming season is minimal and effortless.

It seems to me that this year the makeup artists of the fashion world rebelled against mainstream beauty. This year’s runway was just as starkly marked by absence, as it was by presence. Gone were the thick eyebrows and graphic lips of yesteryear. Heavy cream contour was nowhere in sight.

We can all agree that putting makeup on is a work of art, but it’s so easy to get stuck in a routine when we’re faced with our daily responsibilities. Sometimes, the need to be practical exceeds the need for fun. Instead of reaching for a colorful palette, we settle for those oh-so-common nude shades. Sure, bright colors aren’t for the faint of heart, but for those of you looking to spice things up here are a few tips on how to wear the bright eyeshadow makeup trend.

Many 90s trends are back in the spotlight and grunge makeup is not an exception. Inspired by the rebellious 90s goth, grunge, and punk movements, this aesthetic stands at the intersection of edgy and sexy. Think strong mascara and eyeliner, dark lips, heavy smoky eyes. It’s a pure contrast to the bright eyeshadow makeup trends that are popular on Instagram. Want to learn how you can pull off 90s grunge makeup looks the modern way? We put together a gallery of our favorite moody makeup looks for you to get inspired.

In case you haven’t scrolled enough over your Insta feed, cool toned makeup looks are everywhere! Captivating blues, seductive purples, energizing greens are just some of the hues that have taken over the world of beauty. Unlike warm makeup looks, the cool glam has that dose of edge that makes the wearer stand out with minimal effort. If you’re in the mood of switching things up in your beauty routine, start by recreating some of these insanely pretty cool toned makeup looks.

Pantone’s Color of the Year 2019, Living Coral refuses to leave the throne. While its successor Classic Blue has been welcomed with praise, we still can’t get over the mesmerizing coral tone from last year. It’s a universally flattering tone that keeps inspiring makeup lovers to create gorgeous living coral makeup looks. Find out why Living Coral is such a special color in the world of beauty below. We put together a gallery of makeup looks to get your living coral obsession going!

There’s a cool change going on in the world of beauty RN. Tired of all of the warm makeup looks that everyone wears? Even if you are a fan of the aesthetic, a little change will add a whole new vibe to your summer style. Cool toned makeup looks are officially back in the spotlight. Pantone and its Classic Blue Color of the Year might have something to do with it. Or maybe, those rainbow makeup looks that are all over Instagram have inspired us to incorporate new things into our routine. Whatever the reason, we like all the blues, purples and other cool toned makeup looks showing up on our feed. To get your inspiration going, we summed up our favorite icy glam moments in this gallery below.

Emerald Green was Pantone’s color choice for 2013. This beautiful shade of green, however, refuses to leave the spotlight even seven years after the color institute brought it to our attention. Named after the gemstone that carries a vibrant green color, emerald is the perfect shade to spice up your look for summer and all year round. From fashion-forward gals to makeup and hair enthusiasts, almost everyone loves this rich hue. If you want to energize your look during the hot season, we suggest you try some of the tropical emerald green makeup looks we collected from our favorite makeup artists and beauty gurus alike.

Neon makeup is considered a risky move due to the high intensity of these colors. But with so many beauty influencers and makeup enthusiasts alike sporting neon makeup looks on social media, it’s hard to resist testing this trend even if you’re a beginner. Good news: you can create a decent neon glam even if your makeup skills aren’t the best. First of all, you should avoid overly complicated looks. You don’t want to start with an intricate cut crease topped with double flicks just because your favorite Insta girl is doing it. You’ll need a bit of practice to nail these bold makeup looks. Until you get to the point where you can take your vibrant cut crease glam out in the public, take a look at these easy neon makeup looks you can recreate during summer.