Try GOLD - Free

Looks to thrill

Birmingham Mail

|

July 07, 2025

From 'ghost lashes' to tinted SPF - LARA OWEN finds out what's trending in the beauty world

THE makeup mood of summer 2025 feels lighter in both texture and spirit than last year.

This summer we're seeing a collective shift toward freshness - natural eyes, frosted finishes and a rise in skincare-led products. Here, makeup artists share their favourite trends that your should try this season.

TINTED SPF

“One of the biggest makeup mistakes I see is people not wearing SPF under their makeup,” says makeup guru and founder of her namesake brand, Charlotte Tilbury. “It is so important to wear SPF every day, even when it is not sunny outside, which is why I we created the UV flawless poreless primer.”

“There is a lot of emphasis on skincare and ‘skinimalism,” says celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist Ariane Young.

Tinted SPF, she explains, allows for “minimal coverage [and] evens out your skin tone while also giving a hydrated glowy look.”

MORE STORIES FROM Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Mail

Storm is set to worsen bad weather

LARGE parts of England and Wales are expected to be hit with heavy snow this week, brought by the high winds of Storm Goretti, the Met Office has warned.

time to read

2 mins

January 07, 2026

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Mail

Drink-drive limit to be cut in bid to save lives

CUTTING the drink-drive limit in England and Wales is among government plans in response to the “stalled” progress on road safety.

time to read

1 mins

January 07, 2026

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Mail

Drink-drive doc avoids jail over head-on smash

A SOLIHULL doctor training to be a consultant left a taxi driver with severe injuries after causing a head-on collision while under the influence of alcohol.

time to read

2 mins

January 07, 2026

Birmingham Mail

Man denies murdering carer found with fatal head injuries

A MAN has denied murder after his carer was found with fatal injuries to her head and face at a house in Birmingham.

time to read

1 min

January 07, 2026

Birmingham Mail

Defensive pair 'close' to making return for Villa

ASTON Villa will assess whether Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings can feature against Crystal Palace after returning to training.

time to read

2 mins

January 07, 2026

Birmingham Mail

Shooting numbers halved in four years

THE number of shootings in the West Midlands has fallen by about 30%, with 77 confirmed firearms discharges last year compared with 109 in 2024.

time to read

1 min

January 07, 2026

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Mail

Mane determined to give Toffees a licking to build momentum

WOLVES star Mateus Mane wants his side to build on their big win over West Ham when they travel to Everton tonight.

time to read

1 mins

January 07, 2026

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Mail

Drug dealers 'kicked customer to death'

PAIR DENY MURDERING MAN IN ROW OVER SENDING USERS TO RIVALS

time to read

2 mins

January 07, 2026

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Mail

Warwickshire's Lincs jinx goes on

WARWICKSHIRE failed to end their dismal run against hosts Lincolnshire as they fell to a 22-14 defeat in a rearranged game three fixture in the Premier Division of the UKDA National League.

time to read

6 mins

January 07, 2026

Birmingham Mail

Blues have talks with loan star Roberts to extend stay

CHRIS Davies has hinted Birmingham City are exploring the possibility of making Patrick Roberts' loan deal a permanent one.

time to read

2 mins

January 07, 2026

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size