✨2016 GLAM✨

Recreating a glamorous 2016 makeup look is a fun way to revisit beauty trends that still inspire many today. One of the key highlights of this style is the dramatic eyeshadow that blends warm tones with a smoky finish, often achieved using palettes like the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance and Patrick Ta Major Dimension II. These palettes provide vibrant pigment and smooth textures that help create depth and dimension on the eyes. For brows, a gleaming and defined appearance is essential. Using products such as Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz combined with clear brow gel sets the brows in place while adding subtle shine, enhancing the facial frame without looking overly done. Pairing these with wispy false lashes like Ardell Wispies adds that perfect flutter and drama without feeling heavy. Face makeup for the 2016 glam style emphasizes a flawless, glowing complexion paired with contoured cheeks. Foundation and concealer of medium coverage, like Anastasia Beverly Hills foundation and Magic Touch concealer, offer a smooth canvas. Highlighting with bronzers such as Benefit Cosmetics Hoola and Rare Beauty bronzer stick adds warmth and shape. For cheeks, blending liquid blush like Rare Beauty's Soft Pinch 'Joy' creates a fresh, dewy flush that contrasts beautifully with matte elements. Matte lips remain a staple of this look, providing a sophisticated finish. Using a lip liner from Colourpop and a matching liquid lipstick from Anastasia Beverly Hills gives long-lasting color that defines the lips crisply and prevents feathering. From my personal experience, investing in quality eyeshadow palettes with highly blendable formulas can make recreating this iconic look much easier. Also, layering your products for the face—starting with makeup bases like Bobbi Brown Face Base, followed by foundation, bronzer, blush, and finishing with highlighters—creates that multi-dimensional glow that's signature for this style. Don't forget to set everything with a translucent powder such as Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish to extend wear time and maintain a polished appearance. By following these steps and carefully selecting the right products, anyone can capture the essence of the 2016 glam makeup, perfect for special occasions or whenever you want a bold, confident look that turns heads.