Top 5+5 of 2021: Makeup trends

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Ashley Hwang and Anya Raval

From TikTok makeup artists to the average high school student, makeup has become a part of everyday routines. Whether it’s a fresh, laid-back look or a full glam, 2021 makeup trends have brought a lot to the table.

Top 5 of 2021

5. Soap brows 

Using soap to fluff brows out have skyrocketed in popularity over the past year. Soap in particular instead of eyebrow gel is used for its low-budget cost, simplicity, and hold on hair. 

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4. Eyeshadow as eyeliner

Using brown or black eyeshadow instead of the standard black eyeliner creates a softer look pairing perfectly with the no makeup makeup look. 

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3. Graphic eyeliner

Adding a little bit of flare to the basic winged eyeliner, graphic eyeliner allows people to add even more creativity to their look. 

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2. No-makeup makeup 

Getting the effortless natural look while still looking fresh, the no-makeup makeup look has become a widely popular everyday look. 

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1. Sun-kissed blush

The secret to looking sun-kissed all year round? Blush not only on the cheekbones, but also on the nose. 

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Top 5 to look forward to in 2022

5. Bold lips

A change to 2021’s natural no makeup look with nude lips, a striking red lip is bound to take 2022 by storm.  

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4. Rhinestones

With the release of Season 2 of Euphoria, rhinestones are going to add sparkle to makeup looks throughout the year. 

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3. Colorful eyeshadow

Straying from the classic nude eyeshadows and into bolder and newer eyeshadow colors, popping eyeshadow is destined to make a comeback.

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2. Kitten eyeliner

A twist on the basic cat eyes, kitten eyeliner features a mini-cat eyeliner consisting of just a subtle line and flick over the lashes.

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1. Dramatic lashes

In contrast to the natural looks of 2021, dramatic lashes will complete the striking and vivid looks of 2022.  

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