There is no better time to reinvent your look than in spring, as the sun slowly comes back and flowers start to bloom; bright and beautiful inspiration is all around us. Embracing uniqueness and individualism is a major theme of 2022’s trending make-up looks, from vibrant statement eye looks in magenta and lime, to rhinestones and sparkles exploding from every part of the face (yes, even the brows). Make-up artists like David Velasquez (@mugopus on Instagram) and Nikkietutorials are of the consensus that this spring we’re bringing our glam A-game.
Grab your boldest palette and come with us as we explore the best inspiration for your 2022 make-up looks.
Karol G by David Velasquez
Coloured liner is making a comeback this spring. The make-up trend first started in the 1950s with legendary high street brands like Max Factor releasing liners in shades of red and green inspired by Haute Couture beauty artistry. 60 years later, make-up artists like David Velasquez are reimaging fun and futuristic ways to flaunt the look.
The artist who goes by @mugopus on Instagram used a royal blue liner by Urban Decay on Colombian singer Karol G, providing the eye- catching and vivid look we all need to recreate for our post- lockdown celebrations this spring:
Leomie Anderson by Esther Edeme
In a recent campaign for Blumarine, model Leomie Anderson showed us we’re stepping into 2022 with all the glitz n’ glamour imaginable. The beauty wore a silver eye, shrouded in rhinestones, with a Y2K-style glossy brown lined lip to match Blumarine’s 2000s campaign.
Her world-class make-up artist Esther Edeme encouraged us to embrace our individuality and flair when it comes to beauty artistry this spring, by crafting the look completely freestyle!
To create the looks, Edeme used:
Barbie Ferreira
If there’s anyone we’re relying on for our Spring make-up inspo, it’s Euphoria’s Barbie Ferreira. Not only is she a pioneer of adventurous make-up on the show, posting to her Instagram this week, the star looked like a real-life Barbie in an all-pink eyeshadow and lip look, proving bright colours are here to stay this year.
Ariana Grande
Ariana is all about letting our make-up creativity flow free after being constrained by the pandemic. With the launch of her make-up line R.E.M beauty, Ariana showcased the opportunities to be had with her new line in a recent post, in which she sported her classic cat-liner with a futuristic cream shadow and a nude lip.
Megan Fox by Jenna Kristina
Megan decided it was time for some colour after her iconic all-black D&G show looks. Her make-up artist Jenna Kristina took a subtle approach to the colourful beauty trend by adding a citrusy orange shade to Megan’s inner eye to match her nails by Brittney Boyce. Fox proves even our day-to-day looks deserve a pop of colour after enduring the sombreness of 2021.
Nikkietutorials with Jade Thriwall
With Valentine’s Day on the way, it’s the perfect time to seek some pink and red make-up inspo. Beauty goddesses Nikkietutorials and Little mix’s Jade Thirwall used the new Beautybay x Jade collab palette to create dramatic pink looks to make all the boys wink this Feb 14th.
Jade’s palette is perfect for the upcoming spring and summer seasons as it features 42 vivid shades in purple and magenta hues. Get yours here:
Chiara Ferragni by Manuele Mameli
Fashion and Celebrity Glam Artist Manuele Mameli decided colour and sparkle shouldn’t be exclusive to the runway during last week’s Haute Couture shows in Paris. Painting the face of influencer Chiara Ferragni ready for her appearance at Dior’s fashion show, he let her eyes do the talking with a bright green look, perfect for the spring/ summer show.
Latto by David Velasquez
Rhinestones are set to become an essential feature of our daily looks this season, proving ‘extra’ is no longer part of our vocabulary. We will make every occasion glam worthy this spring.
Helping to popularise the look is American rapper Latto. The singer celebrated reaching the top 40 with a super glam eye look, sporting silver gemstones by MUA David Velasquez who used Maybelline make-up to create the staggering look.
Lolo Zouai
Musician Lolo Zouai served a fitting futuristic, sci-fi make-up look to promote her upcoming Future Nostalgia tour. Sporting a fresh shade of turquoise on her eyes with a nude lip, the star confirms that we’re looking to the future when it comes to spring glam.
Words By Olivia Booth
Photo Credit : Mugopus instagram
