The Best Spring 2023 Makeup Trends You'll Want To Try Now
Dewy skin, smoky eyes, and more of our favorite looks from the runways.
The no makeup-makeup look was a mainstay in 2022, encouraged by a combination of mask-wearing and the lingering effects of a pared-down beauty routine. That's over now. Looking ahead to spring, bold makeup is officially back if the runways are any indication. Spring 2023 is all about layers and layers of liner, blush, and shadow.
While there are still quite a few months between now and then, we're already keeping tabs on a treasure trove of spring 2023 makeup trends of note, spotted on the runways of in-demand designers like Altuzzara, Tom Ford, Jason Wu, and more. These are the spring 2023 makeup looks you're about to see all over your feed.
Models at Altuzarra served rosy cheeks and minimal makeup—but not no-makeup-makeup—on the runway. There's a distinction!
The makeup artists backstage at Altuzarra used this do-it-all complexion stick from Merit, the makeup company for minimalists.
Smoky eyes are a perennial trend, but they're major for spring. Makeup legend Diane Kendal and team created this modern version at Jason Wu using Jason Wu Beauty that includes an angular wing for a little extra edge.
Smoky eyes don't need to be done in shades of black and gray. We love this warmer take on the classic look.
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Where there's smoke there's fire. In this case, with smoky eyes this intense—the only lip and nail look that can hold its own is a fire-engine-red.
With nine neutral shades, this shadow palette is perfect for creating both daytime and nighttime smoky eyes.
As seen at Christian Cowan, a heavy-handed, '80s-style blush application can elevate any makeup look in minutes. "It’s all about performative glamour,” designer Christian Cowan says in a statement. “It’s the place glamour's ability for self expression and its ability to hide our true identity intersect. The color story is more is more; layering blushes and berry tones to create a prismatic theatrical look.”
Blush was definitely not subtle at Etro, where it took on an almost video game-like quality.
"My inspiration for this look is 90s beauty and style icon Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy," Sandy Liang SS23 lead makeup artist Carolina DalĂ-Trites says in a statement. "It’s a modernized version of her effortless and minimalist makeup style. Satin skin that’s matte on the center of the face and glowy elsewhere, an effortless brown lip and natural brows." Dali used a range of ILIA products to pull the show's final makeup looks together.
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The '90s color palette of browns, bronzes, and taupes doesn't have to feel dated when done in new textures and finishes.
With the soft smoky eye and muted lip, the look at Philipp Plein was '90s supermodel.
Looking for a more subtle take on the '90s lip trend? This natural balm in the shade Faded hits all the marks—plus keeps your lips hydrated.
This season is also all about radiant, dewy skin with plenty of highlighter to channel an etheral glow-from-within look.
The skin at Emporio Armani looked glazed.
Skin doesn't have to be glittery to glow. Instead of traditional highlighter, try a skincare-makeup hybrid that boosts skin's luminosity right away and over time.
At Alice + Olivia's NYFW presentation, bright eye colors accent the designer's vibrant SS23 collection.
Artsy electric green eyeshadow looked so cool backstage at Dsquared2.
At Genny, shimmery lavender shadow looked so fresh and fun.
Yellow lipstick? Why not! Etro made the case for the unusual shade backstage.
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The look backstage at Tom Ford was "strong, sexy, and rebellious" with a "rock-and-roll edge."
Red lipstick and black liner never looked so futuristic.
Gunmetal liner is an even edgier alternative to black.
Gold metallic foil lips at Botter were equal parts glam and unexpected.
This shadow palette has everything you need to create a look that's both shimmery and sultry.
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.