Move over red lip – there’s a new shade in town. This year is all about the rise of berry hues: think deep, rich tones of raspberry or plum making their way into your beauty routine as we step into the warmer months. And it’s not just about the lips, this trend is taking over your entire makeup bag.
For lips and cheeks, keep it natural. The goal is a soft, stained effect that looks like a fresh, lit-from-within flush. Lip stains will be your go-to for that effortless bitten-lip look, while a balm blush adds just the right hint of colour without feeling heavy.
When it comes to eyes, have fun experimenting. A berry-toned shadow makes a bold statement and a single-wash shade keeps things simple yet striking for a night out. If you’re feeling extra daring, try a fresh-faced look by pressing face oil lightly into the skin paired with a burgundy cat eyeliner for an effective and fun way to take on this trend.
For the ultimate monochromatic moment, use the same berry hue across your eyes, lips and cheeks – one of those multi-use balms will do the trick. Just remember: blend, blend, blend for that perfect stained effect, and go in with a light hand. Less is definitely more.
1. Chanel Eyeshadow £36, chanel.com
2. Elf Lip Plumping Pen £8, elfcosmetics.co.uk
3. Sculpted Aimee Connolly Hydra Lip £16, sculptedbyaimee.co.uk
4. The Inkey List Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm £11, theinkeylist.com
5. Jones Road The Best Blush £28, jonesroadbeauty.com
6. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Eyeliner £24, charlottetilbury.com
7. Fenty Skin Lip Oil £21, fentybeauty.co.uk
8. Huda Beauty Blush Filter Liquid Blush £24, hudabeauty.com
9. Rhode Peptie Lip tint £18, rhodeskin.com
10. Merit Flush Balm £26, meritbeauty.com
