Spring 2026 Makeup Trends You’re About to See Everywhere

1. Soft Smoky Liner

Meet the undone cat eye’s cooler, calmer cousin. Sharp wings are taking a breather. This spring, eyeliner goes soft, smudgy, and slightly hazy, like you applied it with intention and then lived your best life. Instead of crisp edges, artists on the S/S 2026 runways (think Prada, Proenza Schouler, Coperni) leaned into diffused liner that hugged the lash line and faded outward.

How to wear it: Use a pencil or gel liner, then blur with a fingertip or small brush. Brown, charcoal, aubergine, and espresso tones feel especially now, and CHICA BEAUTY Duo Gel Eyeliners make getting those shades easy! The goal: definition without drama. 

2. Glossy Lids

Glossy lids are back (yes, really!). After a few seasons of matte minimalism, shine is creeping back onto the eyes, but in a more wearable way. At shows like Dior, Miu Miu, and Loewe, lids looked lacquered, hydrated, and intentionally reflective.

How to wear it: Skip heavy pigments and layer a clear or sheer gloss over bare lids or soft neutral shadow. Keep the rest of the face clean to avoid going full editorial meltdown.

3. All-Over Pink

Blush, eyes, lips—no rules, no restraint! Pink isn’t just a blush trend this spring, it’s a full-face moment. From Valentino to Chanel, S/S 2026 runways embraced monochromatic pink looks that felt romantic, modern, and a little flushed-in-love.

How to wear it: Choose one pink tone and echo it across cheeks, lids, and lips. Creamy formulas (like SAIE BEAUTY Glow Sculpt Multi-Use Cream Highlighting Blush) make this trend feel soft and skin-like instead of costume-y.

4. Skin That Looks Like Skin

Not dewy. Not matte. Just… real. Heavy base makeup took a noticeable step back on the S/S 2026 runways. At The Row, Totême, and Jil Sander, models wore skin that looked hydrated, even, and lightly perfected, but never overdone.

How to wear it: Think sheer foundations, skin tints, and strategic concealing. Let freckles, texture, and glow show through. This trend is less about coverage and more about confidence.

5. Blurred Lips, Not Overlined

It’s official: soft edges > sharp definition. If last year was all about lip liner precision, spring 2026 is about letting lips breathe. Runway looks at Ferragamo and Victoria Beckham featured lips that looked softly stained or gently smudged, like you just kissed a glass of rosé and called it a day.

How to wear it: Tap lipstick or tint in with your finger, focusing color in the center and diffusing outward. Gloss optional but encouraged.

6. Barely-There Brows

This season, we’re all about fluffy, natural, and slightly undone arches. Brows are still important, but they’re no longer the main character. On the S/S 2026 runways, brows looked brushed, soft, and minimally filled, letting eyes and skin take the spotlight.

How to wear it: Use a clear or lightly tinted gel to lift and shape. Skip heavy pencils unless you’re filling a specific gap.

7. Warm Neutral Everything

Beige, cocoa, rose-brown—no cool tones required! Spring neutrals leaned warm across the board this season. Eyes, cheeks, and lips at Chloé, Isabel Marant, and Stella McCartney sat firmly in sun-warmed territory, proving neutrals can still feel fresh.

How to wear it: Stick to one warm family (peachy browns, rosy tans) and keep textures soft. This trend plays especially well with glowing skin.