The last lap of the year offers an opportunity to get prophetic – at least in regard to beauty. An over-the-shoulder analysis of the looks that have infiltrated runways and social feeds in recent months allows for a predictive peek at what’s to come, the better to prepare our individual takes. And it’s a good thing too: With trends, this offbeat, staying one step ahead is necessary for maintaining one’s aesthetic balance.
From ethereal ornamentation to glow-up highlighter, 2023’s beauty mood is defined by all things visionary, both in terms of application and final effect. Here, the nine biggest beauty trends to look out for in 2023.
Y2K Continues
The shimmery, futuristic, and ever-so-slightly affected era that was Y2K will continue its refractive reign in 2023, the aesthetic modernised as a study in a soft-though-playful palette. “I feel that the way the younger generation is reinterpreting the era is through its colours and textures: metallics, glitter, and an array of pastels you see reflecting off of a CD,” says make-up artist Marcelo Gutierrez. Look for holographic shadows, metallics, and frosted details.
Warmed-Up Hair Colours
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