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This year's summer makeup trends are all about mixing a natural, no-makeup look with a bright pop of colour. That means everything from pairing bright eyeliner with nude lips to wearing coloured mascara with bare lids. One of the hottest looks this summer is yellow eyeshadow, which perfectly encapsulates the energy and brightness of the season.
Making the most out of your look with the least amount of products is key here, letting a single bold pop of yellow colour on the eyes make the statement. You can recreate the bright-eyed effect by dabbling with a powder eyeshadow formula with your fingertips or opting for a creamy liquid eyeshadow to ensure a saturated colour. Whether you're in the mood to try a new makeup look or you're simply trying to capture summer's most saturated hue to keep the season from ending, you can't go wrong with a vivid yellow eyeshadow.
If the hue is too bright for you, you can opt for a light gold hue or apply the shadow to just the inner corners of your eyelids. For an even more summery look, you can use a freckle pen to mimic a sun-kissed effect, sans the harmful sun exposure. Or, bring on those monochrome vibes by slipping on a yellow shirt to match your lids.
To get you ready to try the trend, we curated a selection of looks that you can use for inspiration, as well as a shopping guide of our favourite eyeshadow picks. Read on to see how you can capture the essence of summer with one simple makeup look, ahead.