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10 Winter Makeup Trends You Need to Copy ASAP

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Do you feel that chill in the air? Is that a cool breeze wafting through your window? It doesn’t seem possible, but it’s true: winter is nearly here. What does that mean for your daily routines, you ask? Besides layering on chic sweaters and painting your fingernails the perfect muted tone, a new season means new trends. When it comes to makeup, you can completely change your look and persona with just an extra swipe of eyeliner. Here, find the 10 best makeup trends you’ll want to copy immediately for winter.

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Fresh Skin

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When in doubt, keep it minimal. “Some of the trends I’m seeing for makeup both on the red carpet and on the runways are fresh makeup looks,” says celebrity makeup artist Vincent Oquendo. You can accomplish this either through investing in impeccable skin makeup, or keeping it minimal with easy skincare.

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Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand

Beauty Highlighter Wand
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Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter

Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter
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Sunburnt Blush

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“The sunburn or [TikTok’s viral] W blush hack for one is something makeup artists have done for years to mimic a healthy glow, and is becoming popular with consumers now as well,” says celebrity makeup artist Kale Teter. Just swipe on some cream or p0wder blush–then add some more. And some more.

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SHEGLAM Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Devoted

Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Devoted
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Graphic Liner

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Making a statement has never been easier. By just adding a few stark lines with either a pencil or liquid eyeliner, you can become the coolest kid on the block in no time. Bonus points if you use a fun color like blue or pink to really make the look pop.

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Make Beauty Continuum Waterproof Gel Eyeliner

Continuum Waterproof Gel Eyeliner
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Haus Laboratories Liquid Eye-Lie-Ner

Liquid Eye-Lie-Ner
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Grunge

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The song “Teenage Dirtbag” is still all over my TikTok, and a return to our Tumblr grunge era is long overdue. Channel season three Jenny Humphrey by layering on black eyeliner, then smoking it out with powder eyeshadows.

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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Flypencil Longwear Pencil Eyeliner

Flypencil Longwear Pencil Eyeliner
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Byredo Eyeshadow 5 Colours

Eyeshadow 5 Colours
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Loud Lipstick

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After years of forgoing lipstick altogether, it’s finally time to paint on your brightest lip. If it’s a long-wear formula, even better, but it’s back to traditional lipsticks this winter. Because nothing cuts through the cold quite like a bold lip.

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Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor

Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor
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SHEGLAM Creme Allure Lipstick

Creme Allure Lipstick
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Fluffy Brows

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Whether you were born with naturally fluffy lashes or you could use a little help in that department, this is one of the easiest looks to achieve this winter. Just grab a strong-hold gel, swipe up, and you’re done.

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NYX Control Freak Eyebrow Gel

Control Freak Eyebrow Gel
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r.e.m.beauty brow gel

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Playful Eyes

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“I think we’re all kind of yearning for something a little playful and joyful,” says Teter. “It’s about having more fun now.” To achieve that joyous makeup look we’re all craving, lean into color. A single-toned, bright eyeshadow is an easy way to make a statement.

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about-face Matte Fluid Eye Paint™

Matte Fluid Eye Paint™
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