Top 100 Makeup Trends in 2013

From Molten Makeup to Fashion Addict Tutorials

— January 3, 2014 — Fashion
Offsetting a more conservative silhouette in designer clothing, makeup trends in 2013 brought bold, expressive looks to the forefront. Intricate eye makeup and extreme lips, such as the eyeball-inspired pout, were not only seen more on runways and in photo shoots, but on the streets, as YouTube tutorials still held a prominent place among the most important cosmetics trends.

Last year's androgyny was replaced by hyper-girly, borderline Barbie-like looks, as seen in the Mod doll editorial or seasonal hyper-floral styling. Dark, Goth-inspired looks served as relief from the ultra-feminine. Winter standards of near-black lips, statement brows and minimal skin were paired with wet, almost-molten eyes, creating the ultimate femme fatale look.

If you're looking to peek further beyond the face of the cosmetics industry, check out our Cosmetics Trend Report for more insight.
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Narcissistic Body Art
Narcissistic Body Art
Inklings Temporary Tattoos Hilariously Promotes Self-Love
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95
Sultry Cosmetic Close-Ups
Sultry Cosmetic Close-Ups
The Sight Beauty Scene Exclusive Highlights Luminescent Eye Shadow Looks
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94
Outrageously Opulent Nails
Outrageously Opulent Nails
These Gold Nails by H & H Are Made in Unusual Shapes
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93
DIY Marble Manicures
DIY Marble Manicures
Fashion Blogger Ivania Carpio Shares an Easy, Realistically Chic Look
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92
Double-Winged Eyeliner Editorials
Double-Winged Eyeliner Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Candy Punk' Photoshoot is Brightly Edgy
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91
Surreal Zombie Runway Makeup
Surreal Zombie Runway Makeup
Vivianne Westwood Presents Mask-Like Makeup at London Fashion Week
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90
Tech-Inspired Cosmetics Packaging
Tech-Inspired Cosmetics Packaging
This Gadget-Inspired Cosmetics Packaging is Future-Forward
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89
Alluring Redhead Editorials
Alluring Redhead Editorials
The Shimmer Glassbook Beauty Story Embodies a Feminine Air
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88
Dramatic Bridal Beauty Looks
Dramatic Bridal Beauty Looks
The Hollywood Brides 'Runway Brides' Photoshoot is Glamorous
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87
Blackboard Nail Kits
Blackboard Nail Kits
The Chalkboard Manicure is Ciaté's Latest Novelty Wow Kit
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86
Cape-Infused Beauty Captures
Cape-Infused Beauty Captures
These Fantastic Beauty Photos Features Women Wrapped in Black Capes
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85
Sublime Pastel-Hued Portraits
Sublime Pastel-Hued Portraits
The Blossom Image Series by Natalia Madejska is Ethereal
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84
Androgynous Cosmetic Captures
Androgynous Cosmetic Captures
The Takahiro Ogawa ELLE Mexico Editorial is Punk Rock Inspired
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83
Painterly Cosmetic Close-Ups
Painterly Cosmetic Close-Ups
The Pop Up Prestage Editorial is Artfully Depicted
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82
Chromatic Glamazon Captures
Chromatic Glamazon Captures
The La Brocha de Tom Beauty Story Highlights Crimson Cosmetic Looks
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81
MOD Barbie Editorials
MOD Barbie Editorials
The April Tiplady L'Officiel Singapore Beauty Story is Doll-Faced
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80
Muppet-Inspired Makeup Looks
Muppet-Inspired Makeup Looks
The Cookie Monster Lip Art by Eva Senin Pernas Looks Delectable
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79
Colorful Ink Bath Shoots
Colorful Ink Bath Shoots
Eric Mansuell Captures a Woman Bathing in Multicolored Fluid
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78
Opulent Oriental Editorials
Opulent Oriental Editorials
The How to Spend it April 2013 Frost Photoshoot Displays Eastern Style
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77
Tapestry-Blending Portraits
Tapestry-Blending Portraits
Far by Adriana Gerasimova is Darkly Tribal
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76
Blond Bob Cut Editorials
Blond Bob Cut Editorials
The 'New Age Blond' Editorial Features Bold Blond Looks
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75
Generational Beauty Editorials
Generational Beauty Editorials
The Then & Now Vogue China Beauty Feature Revisits History
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74
Haute Head Wrap Editorials
Haute Head Wrap Editorials
The Behind The Veil Qvest Magazine Image Series is Sophisticated
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73
Captivating Geisha Photos
Captivating Geisha Photos
Billy Kan's 'In a Zone' Series Focuses on Stunning Geisha Girl Fashion
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72
Over-Indulgent Beauty Captures
Over-Indulgent Beauty Captures
The Alguien Nos Mira Harper's Bazaar Spain Editorial is Daring
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71
Eye-Widening Frames
Eye-Widening Frames
The Eyelid Trainer is Meant to Create a Double Eyelid Effect
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70
Dreamy Punk Fashion
Dreamy Punk Fashion
The Faar UK Magazine 'New Romantics' Editorial Has a Somber Attitude
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69
Dramatic Hairstyle Editorials
Dramatic Hairstyle Editorials
The ELLE Canada 'Masterpiece Theatre' Photoshoot is Edgy
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68
Ornate Mermaid Depictions
Ornate Mermaid Depictions
The Herson Nebaya Sea Princess Beauty Story is Cosmetically Bold
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67
Metallic Body Paint Captures
Metallic Body Paint Captures
These Body Paint Photos Turn the Model into a Beautiful Canvas
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66
Parrot-Like Beauty Looks
Parrot-Like Beauty Looks
The French Revue De Modes 'Double Face' Editorial is Vibrantly Colorful
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65
Friendship Bracelet Tattoos
Friendship Bracelet Tattoos
These Temporary Tattoos are Perfect to Symbolize Your Relationship
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64
Pop Art Cosmetic Photography
Pop Art Cosmetic Photography
The 'Perfect Line' Editorial Focuses on Bold Eye Makeup Techniques
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63
Exclusive Cosmetic Editorials
Exclusive Cosmetic Editorials
The French Revue De Modes Double Face Photoshoot Features Make Up
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62
Golden Makeup Moment Ads
Golden Makeup Moment Ads
The L’Oreal L’Or Sunset Collection Campaign Stars Doutzen Kro
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61
Frightening Makeup Masks
Frightening Makeup Masks
The 'Uniface Mask' is the Alternative to Makeup Or Plastic Surgery
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60
70s-Inspired Nail Editorials
70s-Inspired Nail Editorials
Holland Shoots the Far-Out Editorial ‘Color Blocking’ for
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59
DIY Watercolor Manicures
DIY Watercolor Manicures
This DIY Nail Art Idea Will Put a Spring in Your Step
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58
Dessert-Inspired Cosmetic Lines
Dessert-Inspired Cosmetic Lines
The Etude House Sweet Recipe Collection is Delicious
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57
80s Glamour Portraits
80s Glamour Portraits
The No Laughing Matter Hunger Magazine Beauty Story is Cheeky
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56
Tropical Beauty Editorials
Tropical Beauty Editorials
Zuzana Straska is the model of Exotic Zoo Editorial by Amber Gray
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55
Vacationing Editiorials
Vacationing Editiorials
Elle Mexico Introduces Model Barbra Fialho in a New Light
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54
Butterfly Clad Beauty Editorials
Butterfly Clad Beauty Editorials
The Chanel Summer 2013 L’ete Papillon
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53
Collaged Cosmetic Campaigns
Collaged Cosmetic Campaigns
GSD&Ms 'Walgreens Beauty' Ads Are Made with Make-up
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52
Beetle-Inspired Beauty Looks
Beetle-Inspired Beauty Looks
Scarab Spring by Michael David Adams is Darkly Colorful
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51
Goth-Like Geisha Photoshoots
Goth-Like Geisha Photoshoots
The Photo Series Starring Emily Green by Henryk Lobaczewski is Edgy
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50
Monochromatically Striking Portraits
Monochromatically Striking Portraits
The Tao of Wu Fault Magazine Series Celebrates Ethnic Beauty
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49
Accentuated Eye Shadow Editorials
Accentuated Eye Shadow Editorials
The Come Closer SnC Beauty Story Highlights Vivid Eye Makeup
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48
Bandaged Beauty Photography Series
Bandaged Beauty Photography Series
This Beauty Editorial has Bandages and Bruise-Inspired Makeup
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47
Botanical Bohemian Photography
Botanical Bohemian Photography
The Nymph Beauty Scene Exclusive Features Vivid Florals
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46
Fashion Addict Editorials
Fashion Addict Editorials
The Steve Kraitt Designer Drugs Beauty Story is Brand-Obsessed
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45
Transformative Makeup Editorials
Transformative Makeup Editorials
The Color Me Blind Image Series by Reno Mezger
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44
Color-Blocked Beauty Shots
Color-Blocked Beauty Shots
These Bright Beauty Captures are Color Blocked to Stand Out
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43
Remixed Egyptian Queen Portraits
Remixed Egyptian Queen Portraits
The Color Blocked Series by Oriana Layendecker Channels Cleopatra
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Frizzed-Out Red-Haired Editorials
Frizzed-Out Red-Haired Editorials
T Magazine 'The Fairest of Them All' Stars Actor Julianne Moore
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41
Gold-Leafed Glamour Portraits
Gold-Leafed Glamour Portraits
The Iron Lady Twenty6 Magazine Beauty Story Embraces Gold Metallics
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40
Smeared Lipstick Editorials
Smeared Lipstick Editorials
The Little Red Beauty Story Embraces Crimson-Colored Cosmetics
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39
Skyscraper-Sized Model Photography
Skyscraper-Sized Model Photography
Caleb Lim Shoots a Literal Fashion Titan
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38
Lusciously Painted Pouts
Lusciously Painted Pouts
This Fruity Lip Art Produces Delicious and Imaginative Looks
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37
Neon Beauty Photoshoots
Neon Beauty Photoshoots
Tara by 35mm Fashion Photography is Made Up with Bright Pink Eyeshadow
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36
Futuristic Monochromatic Shoots
Futuristic Monochromatic Shoots
'The Future in Black & White' is a Stunning Grayscale Series
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35
Whimsical Eyeshadow Art
Whimsical Eyeshadow Art
Makeup Artist Tal Peleg Creates Fantastical Looks
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Monastic Culture-Clashing Editorials
Monastic Culture-Clashing Editorials
The MADONNA Editorial Hints at Various Religious Undertones
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Blooming Floral Makeup Shoots
Blooming Floral Makeup Shoots
The Flowers for Fashion Gone Rogue Editorial Features Pops of Color
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Futuristically Gothic Photography
Futuristically Gothic Photography
Emma Falkenstrom by Atif Abu-Samra is Gorgeously Regal
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Infrared Beauty Editorials
Infrared Beauty Editorials
The POP! Glassbook Fashion Story Embraces Kaleidoscopic Hues
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Glamorous Punk Celeb Beauty
Glamorous Punk Celeb Beauty
The 2013 Met Gala Beauty Looks are Subtle and Dramatic
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Sci-Fi Geisha Editorials
Sci-Fi Geisha Editorials
The Flare Magazine 'Japanic Organic' Photoshoot is Asian-Influenced
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Optical Illusion Lip Art
Optical Illusion Lip Art
Sandra Holmbom Creates a Very Eerie Lip Makeup Art Piece
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70s-Inspired Model Portraits
70s-Inspired Model Portraits
The Inez and Vinoodh 25 Magazine Beauty Story is Hippie-Themed
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Dreamy Underwater Editorials
Dreamy Underwater Editorials
The Sent From Above Beauty Story Features Aquatic Captures
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Conceptual Cosmetic Captures
Conceptual Cosmetic Captures
The Wonders of the World by NARS Editorial Graces VOLUME Magazine
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Blossoming Beauty Photoshoots
Blossoming Beauty Photoshoots
Photographer Jeff Tse Embraces the Cherry Blossom Season
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Glamorous Glitter-Covered Beauties
Glamorous Glitter-Covered Beauties
This Editorial for Heren Magazine Features Bright Glittery Make
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Sci-Fi Princess Beauty Looks
Sci-Fi Princess Beauty Looks
Gaze by Amani Faiz Channels 'Star Wars' Character Padme Amidala
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Haute Harajuku Portraiture
Haute Harajuku Portraiture
The Beauty And The Bling V Magazine Editorial Exudes Opulence
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Clown-Inspired Cosmetic Captures
Clown-Inspired Cosmetic Captures
The Bullet Magazine Disco Bloodbath Beauty Story Shows Opulence
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Multicolored Beauty Portraits
Multicolored Beauty Portraits
The Color Blast Image Series by Jeff Tse Embraces Vivid Color Hues
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Thematic Seasonal Cosmetic Captures
Thematic Seasonal Cosmetic Captures
Photographers ViCOOLya and SAIDA Created These Festive Shots
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60s Citrus Campaigns
60s Citrus Campaigns
The MAC All About Orange Collection Revives a MOD Inspiration
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Pop Art Zombie Makeup
Pop Art Zombie Makeup
This Look Gives Your Halloween Costume a Warhol-Inspired Twist
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Temporary Costume Eye Tattoos
Temporary Costume Eye Tattoos
These Halloween Tattoos Create Dramatic Cat Eye Makeup Looks
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Extravagant Absurdist Photography
Extravagant Absurdist Photography
Madame Peripetie Photography is Magic Come to Life
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Molten Makeup Looks
Molten Makeup Looks
Beauty from Estonia by Reanne Derkson is Perfect for Winter
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Literal Cat Eye Makeup
Literal Cat Eye Makeup
The Halloween Cat Eye Look by Tal Peleg is Purfect for the Upcoming Holiday
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Encrusted Beauty Editorials
Encrusted Beauty Editorials
The PS Magazin 'Shining' Photoshoot is Fantastically Luxurious
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Polished Punk Fashion
Polished Punk Fashion
The Vogue Taiwan 'Punk Me' Photoshoot Stars Ellinore Erichsen
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Partially Submerged Cosmetic Portraits
Partially Submerged Cosmetic Portraits
These Fabulous Make-Up Portraits are Done in Shallow Water
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Punkish Avant-Garde Photography
Punkish Avant-Garde Photography
This Vibrant Beauty Series was Done for Tush Magazine
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Melting Makeup Photography
Melting Makeup Photography
These Julia Sieckmann Portraits Showcase Dripping Cosmetic Looks
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Stunningly Spooky Halloween Makeup
Stunningly Spooky Halloween Makeup
Rick Baker Joins MAC to Bring You These Haunted Looks
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Candy-Coated Beauty Photoshoots
Candy-Coated Beauty Photoshoots
Taylor by Jeff Tse is Styled in Colorful Coifs and Bright Makeup
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High-Fashion Nun Photography
High-Fashion Nun Photography
The Il Desiderio Segreto Image Series by Jean Osipyan is Religious
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Glamorous Cosmetic Close-Ups
Glamorous Cosmetic Close-Ups
This Vibrant Beauty Photography Series Consists of Extreme Close-Ups
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Temporary Face Makeup Tattoos
Temporary Face Makeup Tattoos
The Halloween Costume Tattoos From Etsy Create Spooky Makeup Looks
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Conceptual Cyborg Accessories
Conceptual Cyborg Accessories
The Dichotomic Editorial by Aleksandra Zaborowska is Futuristic
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