Makeup is shifting away from minimalism in 2026: Bold, fun looks with an emphasis on technique, artistry, and self-expression are in—while hyper-minimal skin, barely-there eyes, and “clean girl” vibes are starting to feel dated.

A look at the best beauty moments from the 2026 Golden Globes, from Selena Gomez's bold lip to Ayo Edebiri's voluminous bob.

Kate Hudson's longtime makeup artist Quinn Murphy shares the exact products he uses to get the actress red carpet ready ahead of the Golden Globes on Jan. 11, where Hudson is nominated for her performance in 'Song Sung Blue.

Keep reading for details on the makeup trends set to define 2026, from frosty, moonlit highlighters to vampy lips and layered blushes, with expert tips on how to make each look your own. Danessa Myricks is a makeup artist and the CEO and founder of Danessa Myricks Beauty. Drita Paljevic is the head makeup artist at Kevyn Aucoin Beauty.

Makeup artist Mary Phillips breaks down the secrets behind the beauty look that's beloved by Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber.

Fans attending “Eras Tour” shows and non-attendees who tuned into Swift’s backstage livestreams often commented that her makeup always looked flawless, even after three hours of singing and dancing her heart out. Now, they can know which products did all the heavy lifting.

What was trendy in the 1980s might not be quite what we’re going for today. Here are makeup tips your mother taught you that are actually wrong.

Red-carpet season is officially underway, with the 2026 Golden Globes kicking off what’s sure to be months of glitz, glamour, and elegance across film and television. Naturally, the first red carpet of the year should deliver an onslaught of beauty looks for instant group-chat fodder and early inspiration for spring beauty mood boards alike.

The 2026 Golden Globes did not, for once, kick off awards season this year—that honor went to the Critics Choice Awards—but still, everyone knows that it’s the true starting gun for this always exhilarating,