2026 Makeup Trends, Bright Colors to Be More Courageous to Express Yourself

JAKARTA - 2026 is predicted to be the year of courage to express yourself with bright colors with makeup increasing. This is in contrast to the trend of neutral and minimalist makeup that has been popular for the past few years.

Quoted from Allure, Saturday, December 13, the makeup trend in 2026 is no longer just focused on techniques or products. Makeup in the next year will be more about how someone expresses personality, emotions, and identity.

"There is definitely a push towards individuality, and within that we find people who are interested in similar aesthetic interests, maybe more specifically," says makeup artist, Alex Levy.

Makeup will become a more creative and personal medium, like a canvas. One of the striking changes is the use of bright and eccentric colors will be increasingly favored in the makeup world in 2026.

On the runway to social media, it is now also increasingly trendy rainbow lids, soft pastel colors, to unique palettes that combine inspiration from the 1980s to 2010s.

People not only want to look beautiful, but also authentic. The bright colors used are not only about aesthetics, but also represent the mood and character of the self.

The 2026 makeup trend will also be enriched with shimmer textures, holographic effects, and futuristic shine inspired by the gaming world, sci-fi, and cyber visuals. These effects give an additional dimension to the makeup look, by creating a glow that changes according to movement and light.

In addition, the nostalgia makeup nuances will also dominate in 2026. Starting from thick blush in the 1980s, electric eye color, dramatic eyeliner shape, to classic lipstick styles given a modern touch.

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