The 5 Breakout Makeup Trends That Will Rule 2020

For the new year — and a whole new decade, at that — we're all in need of a little makeup reboot. In terms of trends for 2020, expect everything to soften: flushed, balmy lips will take the place of the matte and over-lined; brows will be fluffy and eyelids twinkling lightly.

According to celebrity makeup artist Nikki DeRoest, whose clients include Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, we're looking toward a pared-down, almost delicate vibe for 2020. From the new "It" lip colour to the L.A. highlighting hack that will give you the most natural glow, DeRoest is laying down a full trend prediction of exactly where makeup is heading in the new year.

Ahead, the inspirational mood board to get you hyped for what's to come, along with a foolproof guide to the most worth-it makeup to buy with the holiday cash about to burn a hole in your wallet.

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