Some Makeup Looks That Are Just a Delight (and Easy to Re-Create)

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The first thing you might want to say is something along the lines of, "Who exactly is putting on makeup right now?” But for beauty aficionados, and curious novices, this time doesn’t necessarily need to be about adhering to society's beauty standards; rather, it can be time to explore our makeup routines on our own terms in an effort to find the things that bring us joy. After all, who wouldn’t want to binge-watch Rihanna’s makeup tutorials or try new Glossier products? In truth, finding fun yet easy makeup looks during this time can be a simple way to cultivate a little delight in your day. So ahead, we’ve spoken to 15 women about the easy makeup looks that are currently making them smile. And don’t fret—we promise they’ll be as enjoyable to try on yourself.

Doin' the Bare Minimum

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Doing your makeup doesn’t necessarily mean you have to have a full face. As Sarah Kretzu told us, "Glowing skin makes me feel good no matter what!” Investing in a product that leaves your skin dewy is the easiest way to make you look like you’re wearing a full face of makeup without actually doing so. 

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Kretzu isn’t the only one who swears by a natural-inspired makeup look’s ability to boost your mood. As Allison told us, "This is my favorite at-home makeup look because it’s natural and simple yet makes you feel elevated and put-together.”

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Creating a bare-minimum, dewy look is one of the easiest makeup routines to adopt. As Linh Niller told us, "When it comes to easy everyday makeup, I focus on keeping the skin hydrated and glowing by using a facial oil and an SPF moisturizer.”

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No matter your makeup routine, it should always bring you joy. Mercedes Malana says, "Taking time for myself to put makeup on is a moment of self-care and almost therapy to me.” But she continued, "I love natural, effortless looks because my mom taught me less is more.”

Read My Lips

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If you’re looking for an easy makeup look that’s a little bit bolder, look to our very own editor Anna LaPlaca. As she told us, "My makeup here is inspired by that quintessential French-girl look, which is effortless and romantic and surprisingly easy to re-create. It's anchored by bold, fluffy brows, a classic red lip, and a subtle flick of winged eyeliner.”

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Our editors aren’t the only ones who swear by the power and leisure of applying a bold lip. Kellie Brown is also a fan. As she told us, "I love this look because it’s simple and easy to do but impactful. It’s fresh-faced and a bit of pow all at once.”

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You don’t have to opt for a red lip though to pull off this easy makeup look. Look to Tyla-Lauren’s cute nude lip for inspiration. As she told us, "Nude lips are my automatic go-to because they always enhance a natural makeup look.” 

Crafty Cat Eyes

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Perfecting your cat-eye takes practice, but once you become a pro, it’s one of the easiest makeup looks. Don’t believe us? As Katie Cung told us, "This is my go-to flawless look; the crisp cat eye makes me feel super confident and feel like I can achieve anything!”

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Once you’ve mastered your cat eye and want to have a little fun, we suggest trying Erin Kean’s neon pink cat eye. As she told us, "I find bright colors always elevate my mood, whether it be a neon pink eyeliner or a bold red lip. Something about color does wonders for your confidence.”

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If pink isn’t your color, maybe this blue cat-eye look from Macarena Nieto is more your speed? As she told us, "It’s the simple things that bring joy,” and we couldn’t agree more. 

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If you really love spending time playing with makeup, you’ll want to try this look from Anoushka. She told us, "Makeup is a way to be creative under this quarantine time with no pressure.” And frankly, it doesn’t get more creative than this filled-in cat eye. 

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If you’re still not sold on this makeup look, let Fatima inspire you. As she told us, "If you’re looking to elevate your look, it’s always great to start with the eyes! I’ve been using my downtime to challenge myself creatively with what’s in my makeup bag and have been swooning over statement eyes and specifically color liners.”

A Lil' Lid Action

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It doesn’t get more delightful or downright easy than applying a little color to your lids. As Michelle Li agreed, "This is an easy makeup look that packs a big punch.”

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"When the mood strikes, I love experimenting with colors for my eye makeup,” Elif professed to us, and frankly, we back her on that statement. Experimenting with colorful eye shadow is one of the easiest ways to create a cute makeup look.

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You don’t have to opt for a bold, bright color to add some pizzazz to your eyelids. In fact, you can create the same bold makeup look that’s more versatile with a metallic eye shadow like Tash Baker did. In Baker’s words, "a pop of a metallic color all over the eyelids is versatile as ever—it can be paired with a monochromatic look or to add a statement to a more neutral look.”

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Easy makeup inspiration can come from anywhere, and Jess Cheng is proof of that. As she confessed, "This green eye shadow look brings me joy because it is inspired by my favorite meme of Kermit the Frog falling off a building.” Memes inspiring makeup? Here for it. At the end of the day, where you choose to pull inspiration from is part of the fun. 

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This article was originally published at an earlier date and has been updated.

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
Editor

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, andBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing ) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked onBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.