Natural glows, new 'dos, heavy glam, and everything in between.

In a year full of twists and turns, we&#39;ve&nbsp;at least had <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/cult-skincare-products-worth-it-biologique-recherche-augustinus-bader" target="_blank">skincare</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/cyndle-komarovski-chanel-summer-beauty-tips" target="_blank">makeup</a>&nbsp;to turn to, whether it be for the comfort of routine or as an outlet for&nbsp;creativity. From scrolling through <a href="http://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/tabitha-sanchez-tiktok-fashion-stylist" target="_blank">TikTok</a> makeup challenges to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gen-z-y2k-millennial-90s-fashion-nostalgia" target="_blank">reminiscing about years past</a>, we&#39;ve had&nbsp;ample&nbsp;inspiration for cultivating a new look. Here, L&#39;OFFICIEL gathers the beauty trends that dominated 2020.

Heavy Blush

Some color on the cheeks can do wonders for looking more refreshed, and we&#39;ve definitely been leaning heavier on blush this year. Emphasizing the cheeks&nbsp;adds some extra life to your look, whether it be with a few extra dabs of your favorite cream formula or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.glamour.com/story/contour-blush-draping" target="_blank">contouring with blush</a>.

Glossy Eyes

As gloss has been steadily replacing mattes in our go-to lip products, it has also made its way onto the eyes. Consider swapping out powder products with <a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/lidstar?g_campaign=US_Google_Shopping&amp;g_campaignid=2047147846&amp;g_adgroupid=72089136203&amp;g_adid=358363440181&amp;g_keyword=&amp;g_keywordid=pla-293946777986&amp;g_adtype=&amp;g_merchantid=107339476&amp;g_productchannel=online&amp;g_productid=LDS-025-00-00&amp;g_partition=293946777986&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=CPC&amp;utm_campaign=US_Google_Shopping&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA5bz-BRD-ARIsABjT4nhQJqFdnCz3C0iNH8bACjFdhcK2YafSuu6lun8DsiLyDC2zCJNJ8yAaAlPOEALw_wcB" target="_blank">cream shadows</a> and <a href="https://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/first-time-multi-use-gloss/0607845059608.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5bz-BRD-ARIsABjT4njJbVyIOJlG3R6Ud89yQrmoDDztaIwwyNNZfJFO-256OS-_u1GZ0tYaAqmzEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">eye glosses</a>&nbsp;as an alternative to <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/Culture/meet-sara-shakeel-the-instagram-artist-who-fills-the-world-with-glitter" target="_blank">glitter</a> for achieving an eye-catching&nbsp;glow.

The <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/rock-star-hair-evolution-joan-jett-miley-cyrus" target="_blank">rocker-favorite mullet</a>&nbsp;went mainstream this year, with celebrities like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/miley-cyrus-style-evolution-plastic-hearts" target="_blank">Miley Cyrus</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/euphoria-season-2-zendaya-news-release-date-cast" target="_blank">Euphoria</a>&nbsp;star Barbie Ferriera sporting the &#39;80s cut. For those that don&#39;t want to fully commit to the business in the front, party in the back look, longer shag versions on <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/taylor-swift-folklore-the-long-pond-studio-sessions-disney-plus" target="_blank">Taylor Swift</a> and Halsey are just as cool.

Back-to-Basics Skincare

Delving into skincare has been a source of comfort in quarantine, but&nbsp;many are moving away from&nbsp;expensive products and complicated formulas. Natural ingredients like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/beauty/what-is-bakuchiol-and-why-you-should-add-it-into-your-skincare-routine" target="_blank">bakuchiol</a>&nbsp;were added to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/hailey-bieber-daily-skincare" target="_blank">routines</a> of celebrities like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/hailey-bieber-birthday-street-style" target="_blank">Hailey Bieber</a>, and TikTok sensation <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/08/style/Gen-Z-the-content-creator-who-can-make-or-break-your-skin-care-brand.html">Hyram Yarbro</a>&nbsp;reignited a love for CeraVe that&#39;s&nbsp;<a href="https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/watch-story-behind-cerave-success-hyram-tiktok-1234668920/" target="_blank">cleared drugstore shelves</a> of the brand.

Smoked-Out Eyeliner

While a sharp <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/how-to-create-perfect-cat-eye-liner-makeup-vincent-oquendo" target="_blank">cat eye</a> will never go out of style, the slept-in look of smudged, smoked out liner conveys the sexiness of quintessential&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/supermodels-apple-tv-docuseries-naomi-campbell-cindy-crawford-linda-evangelista-christy-turlington" target="_blank">&#39;90s supermode</a>l makeup.

The Euphoria Effect

Although <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/euphoria-makeup-celebrities">Euphoria</a>&nbsp;came out in 2019, the bold beauty looks sported by <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/zendaya-instagram-style-valentino-fashion-euphoria" target="_blank">Zendaya</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/art/hunter-schafer-euphoria-sketchbook-art-2019" target="_blank">Hunter Schafer</a>&#39;s characters&nbsp;inspired a <a href="https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/tiktok-euphoria-makeup-trend-47684654" target="_blank">TikTok trend</a> that went viral this year. While waiting&nbsp;for <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/euphoria-season-2-zendaya-news-release-date-cast" target="_blank">new episodes</a> to drop, many experimented&nbsp;with chunky glitters, neons, and graphic shapes.

Seventies-inspired fashion has been <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/fall-2020-trends-fashion-week" target="_blank">ruling the runways</a>, and the groovy look of the decade has taken over hair, too. Face-framing curtain bangs are a low-maintence option that don&#39;t come with an awkward grow-out phase.

Barely-There Makeup

Despite the experimentation, stay-at-home orders have definitely contributed to a more casual approach to makeup. The rise of new,&nbsp;fuss-free beauty brands like <a href="https://lofficielbaltics.com/en/lifestyle/selena-gomez-thinks-instagram-is-destroying-the-younger-generation">Selena Gomez&#39;s</a> <a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/beauty/selena-gomez-new-rare-beauty-brand" target="_blank">Rare Beauty</a>&nbsp;and Bobbi Brown&#39;s <a href="https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/bobbi-brown-new-makeup-line-jones-road-what-to-know-1234652765/" target="_blank">Jones Road</a> have confirmed a collective move towards simplicity.

Faux Freckles

<a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/09/10027702/faux-freckles-makeup-nyfw-trend" target="_blank">Seen at New York Fashion Week</a> and on a number of models and celebrities, faux freckles quickly caught on as an easy way to add a bit of personality to your look. Social media filters also helped popularize the trend, offering the ability to try on the speckles. For those that wanted a more lasting version, they turned to makeup.&nbsp;From using&nbsp;henna to create semi-permanent spots to the influx of&nbsp;<a href="https://freckbeauty.com/products/freck-og?variant=18086761136199&amp;currency=USD&amp;utm_medium=product_sync&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_content=sag_organic&amp;utm_campaign=sag_organic&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA5bz-BRD-ARIsABjT4nhWr8TXgG9cYBSZc2w8d8zdbp-67x7lsQWgobh9UUChRjYwfrgdGJsaAuNNEALw_wcB" target="_blank">products</a> created specifically for the trend, it looks like faux freckles are here to stay.

Experimental Liner

As makeup lovers continue to explore&nbsp;more <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/phyllis-cohen-david-bowie-tina-turner-80s-makeup-artist-interview" target="_blank">editorial looks,</a> eyeliner lends itself as a mode of experimentation, from graphic shapes to playing with glitter and color.

Y2K Inspiration

In the same way <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/patchwork-trend-depop-diy-tom-ford-celine" target="_blank">2000s nostalgia</a> has brought back low-rise jeans and claw clips, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/y2k-2000s-hair-trend-tiktok-celebrity" target="_blank">Y2K</a> makeup is also having its moment. Pastel blues and pinks are favored for eye looks, and Lanc&ocirc;me&#39;s <a href="https://www.glossy.co/beauty/y2k-nostalgia-has-arrived-in-the-beauty-aisle/" target="_blank">relaunch</a> of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lancome-usa.com/gratis-excluded-products/juicy-tubes-lip-gloss-minis-set/3605972361288.html?GeoRedirectOff&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA5bz-BRD-ARIsABjT4njQAJya_KWs6Hv_ZE56_4aNGPV0L77NNAJj9QlBMCfQf7eZjzugDt4aAs7rEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Juicy Tubes</a> reignited the love for sparkly pink glosses.

Dolphin Skin

While we all wanted&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allure.com/story/viral-glass-skin-skin-care-routine#:~:text=Glass%20skin%2C%20which%20is%20the,the%20look%20is%20going%20viral.&amp;text=In%20the%20accompanying%20pictures%2C%20her,just%20like%20a%20newborn%20baby's.">glass skin</a>&nbsp;in years past, <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/beauty/pure-glow-dolphin-skin-is-the-makeup-trend-that-is-dominating-the-season">dolphin skin</a>&nbsp;has surfaced as a new type of finish&nbsp;to covet. Coined by celebrity makeup artist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allure.com/story/dolphin-skin-makeup-artist-tips" target="_blank">Mary Phillips</a>, the technique&nbsp;involves layering on <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/best-liquid-highlighters-shopping" target="_blank">highlighter</a> to create a reflective, hydrated&nbsp;glow.

Full Lashes

One of the easiest ways to pull your face together, full lashes&mdash;whether achieved with extensions, falsies, or a few swipes of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/7-types-of-mascara-brush-for-7-different-lashes-2018" target="_blank">mascara</a>&mdash;have been key, especially as&nbsp;masks have put all the focus on the eyes.

Think Pink

While a drastic hair color change can feel high-stakes, thanks to more time spent at home, many felt compelled to try out pink locks this year. <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kaia-gerber-style-fashion" target="_blank">Kaia Gerber</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/dua-lipa-new-ruler-reign-music" target="_blank">Dua Lipa</a>, and even <a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/05/9781880/light-pink-hair-color-celebrities-in-quarantine" target="_blank">Madonna</a>&nbsp;debuted strawberry-tinted hair for a new beauty look.&nbsp;

The 15 Biggest Beauty Trends of 2020

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