Makeup is shifting away from minimalism in 2026: Bold, fun looks with an emphasis on technique, artistry, and self-expression are in—while hyper-minimal skin, barely-there eyes, and “clean girl” vibes are starting to feel dated.

Celebrity makeup artist Nina Park’s softly sculpted, French-girl beauty look is set to define 2026. Here’s how to recreate it with simple, skin-first steps.

Kate Hudson's longtime makeup artist Quinn Murphy shares the exact products he uses to get the actress red carpet ready ahead of the Golden Globes on Jan. 11, where Hudson is nominated for her performance in 'Song Sung Blue.

As it turns out, this is the correct approach. “Heavy dark shades across the entire lid, thick eyeliner, and dramatic cut creases can weigh hooded eyes down,” pro makeup artist Catrina Breitweiser tells Vogue. “Keeping depth focused on the outer corners helps maintain an open, lifted appearance.”

What was trendy in the 1980s might not be quite what we’re going for today. Here are makeup tips your mother taught you that are actually wrong.