Between the heat that makes mascara run and the evenings that drag on, our summer makeup must remain beautiful without requiring effort. I did the research to isolate the summer 2026 makeup trends which promise simple gestures, few products and a look that is easy to wear at the office or on vacation.
Make-up artists Jamie Coombes (Dior Beauty), Aimee Connolly (Sculpted By Aimee) and Jen Lyons (Nars) describe a much more relaxed summer than last year’s ultra-polished clean girl wave. They focus on seven “effortless” looks that everyone can adopt, even without great technique.
How these 7 summer 2026 makeup trends were selected
Looks that are too graphic or glittery have been discarded to keep only those that the pros consider truly wearable: easy pastels, lacquered lips, targeted luminous complexion, monochrome shades, soft 90s contour, blurred eyes and blush drawn up towards the temples. The idea is to be able to make them in a few minutes, sometimes with your finger, and to withstand heat and humidity.
On the expert side, Jamie Coombes reminds us that , explains Jamie Coombes, international backstage makeup artist for Dior Beauty, to the media Who What Wear, then adds that . Aimee Connolly insists on comfort: , before specifying that .
Pastels, lacquered lips, glowy complexion and easy monochrome
The return of pastel is in an ultra simple version, often in a cream stick placed on the eyelid and blended with the finger. For complexion, Jamie Coombes warns that . Aimee Connolly details this more targeted approach to glow: .
Monochrome makeup is also a safe bet. Jamie Coombes sums up the desired aesthetic: . Multi-use products particularly appeal to Aimee Connolly: . In practice, a single cream stick is enough for the cheeks, eyelids and mouth, with good hold even when it is hot.
90s contour, effortless eyes and blush temple for a holiday effect
To structure the face, Jen Lyons takes inspiration from the top models of the 1990s: . We therefore stick with a light matte bronzer, combined with a brown or nude mouth, far from ultra-marked contouring.
The eyes follow the same idea of softness. Aimee Connolly observes that, and recalls that. The blush comes back: according to her, it is , and she specifies that . Result: a blush temple that immediately gives the illusion of a rested face, like after a weekend in the sun.
What are the easiest summer 2026 makeup trends to wear?
Experts cite soft pastels on the eyes, gloss-balm lips, targeted luminous complexion, monochrome look, light 90s contouring, blurred eyes and blush lifted to the temples.
How can I adapt these trends if I’m a beginner in makeup?
Choose multi-use sticks and creams to blend with your finger, stick to nude or pink shades and concentrate on one trend at a time to keep control.
Do these looks work on oily or mature skin?
The targeted glow, the blended cream shadows and the liquid blushes melted into the skin are precisely designed to flatter different textures and ages without marking the contours.
