APRICOT MAKEUP IS THE COLOUR
TREND OF THE YEAR

February 6, 2024 by Cat Quinn

If pink and strawberry makeup dominated the last year, the next 12 months will be defined by warm apricot and peach tones. Inspired by the colours of the year, Apricot Crush and Peach Fuzz, expect to see lots of glowing orange blush, peachy lipstick shades and sunset-inspired eyeshadow hues this spring and summer.

“Apricot is showing up in beauty as a new take on warmth,” says Terry Barber, M·A·C Creative Director of Makeup Artistry. “It’s an upbeat, modern version of using bronzer.”

When it comes to beauty, these bleached apricot and peachy pastels take direct inspiration from 70s neutral makeup looks. “It feels like a new 70s face — sun-kissed with that little extra pop of apricot on the centre of the cheeks and a juicy stained lip,” says Barber. “It’s a hugely flattering tone for makeup that’s associated with health, wellbeing and playfulness.”

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Swap out your “I’m Cold” pink blush for a flush of “I’m Warm” apricot rouge.

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“IT FEELS LIKE A NEW 70S FACE — SUN-
KISSED WITH THAT LITTLE EXTRA POP OF
APRICOT ON THE CENTRE OF THE
CHEEKS.”

—TERRY BARBER, M·A·C CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MAKEUP ARTISTRY

Tap Glow Play Blush in That’s Peachy onto your cheeks and lips for a monochromatic look.

Glide on Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick in Hazard for a glossy yellow-orange dose of colour.

HOW TO GET THE TREND

LOOK 1: Put a juicy spin on neutral makeup looks by using orange blush and peachy lipstick shades for an apricot crush aesthetic.

Even out your skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-Powered^TM Foundation.
Tap Glow Play Blush in That’s Peachy onto the apples of your cheeks using your fingertips and blending upwards. Tap excess product onto the centre of your lips for a flush of colour.
Line your upper lash lines using Brushstroke 24-Hour Liner in Brushblack, extending slightly past inner corners
Finish by smoothing on Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick in Hazard.

Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation

£39.00

A moisturising foundation with buildable coverage in 56 luminous shades. Features a 10% hyaluronic acid solution to deliver plump, hydrated skin with all-day radiance, it smooths skin texture and evens out skin tone.

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Brushstroke 24-Hour Liner

£22.00

A liquid eye liner pen with a precision brush tip that wears strong all day long for 24 hours.

Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick

£22.00

Looks like a lip balm. Shines like a gloss. Explore lustrous pops of sheer colour with our plumping gloss stick. This non-sticky, lightweight formula nourishes lips and glides on to create a glossy, wet-lip look.

Add a touch of Glow Play Blush in That’s Peachy for the warmest apricot glow.

Try Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick in $ellout for the perfect peachy-pink lip look with a shiny finish.

LOOK 2: Swap pinks and reds for orange blush and peachy lipstick shades.

Even skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-Powered^TM Foundation.
Tap Glow Play Blush in Groovy onto the apples of your cheeks using yourr fingertips and blending upwards.
Line your lash lines with Eye Kohl in Teddy.
Define your lips using Lip Pencil in Stripdown.

Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation

£39.00

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Eye Kohl

£20.00

An eyeliner with rich colour and a silky smooth, matte/pearl finish.

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Lip Pencil

£20.00

An ultra-precise lip liner with a creamy formula in a wide range of shades, designed for shaping, lining or filing in lips.

Finish by smoothing on Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick in $ellout.

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Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick

£25.00

A Raspberry Seed and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil-infused Lipstick formula. A range of sheer-shine colours with a lustrous glossy finish and up to 8-hour wear that provide immediate moisture.