Summer makeup trends flushed & fresh

As the weather heats up, so do the beauty trends. this summer, pearlescent skin, flushed cheeks and balmy lips are on the horizon.

Summer is all about fresh, glowing beauty. To give us the lowdown on the hottest makeup looks for the season, we spoke with Lara Srokowski, Beauty Director for Lancôme Australia. Here, she shares her expert tips and product recommendations for achieving this summer’s must-have makeup looks.

What makeup look will be trending this summer?

This summer, it’s all about creating pearl- inspired skin with a radiant all-over glow paired with runway flushed cheeks and blurred balmy lips. To achieve this pearlescent finish, I love mixing a small amount of Lancôme’s Genifique Ultimate Serum into foundation. Finish the look by adding highlighter on the high points of your face with the new Teint Idole Ultra Wear Transforming Highlighter.

Beautiful makeup always starts with the beauty of the skin. A healthy, glowing complexion is the key to a beautiful makeup look. Skin preparation is essential to a luminous complexion, focusing on layering hydrating concentrated serums like Lancôme Advanced Genifique and Renergie Triple serums to achieve the perfect base for makeup.

Which facial features will take centre stage this season?

Definitely cheeks and lips! The focus will be on glowing skin with flushed cheeks, while lips will have a blurred, balmy finish.

Blush will be a staple in your beauty bag to add that perfect flush of colour to the cheeks. Liquid blush will be a huge trend. This texture keeps the skin dewy and fresh. A great product to try is the Lancôme Idole Cheek and Eye Tint, which creates that healthy, flushed look.

Balmy (think soft and hydrated) ombre lips are making a comeback. Lancome’s newly launched Lip Idole Butter Glow is a beautiful balmy lipstick supercharged with 12% squalane, providing instant shine, buildable colour, and up to 24 hours of hydration.

The eyes will be kept simple with pared-back mascara. Brown mascara is having a moment – it’s softer and perfect for a natural look that lets the cheeks and lips take centre stage.

Want to perfect this summer’s glowing, fresh-faced makeup look? Here are Lara Srokowski’s top tips.

1. Prep the skin: Always start with a concentrated serum like Lancome’s Genifique Ultimate for a healthy, glowing base before applying any makeup.
2. Mix it up: To give your foundation a more natural, luminous finish, mix in a small amount of serum.
3. Keep it soft: Swap out black mascara for a brown shade to create a softer, more minimalistic focus on the eyes.
4. Add a bronzed glow: For a sun-kissed look, use Lancôme Ultra Wear Transforming Bronzer to contour your face, and add some Ultra Wear Transforming Highlighter to the high points for that lit-from-within glow.
5. Monochromatic magic: Use your favourite shade of lip tint or lipstick on your cheeks, eyes and lips to create a seamless, monochromatic look. This technique is great for achieving a minimalistic, cohesive look that feels fresh and summery.