We Never Thought We Would Wear Neon Makeup Until Now...

All the inspo, all the vibes.

By Gabrielle Dyer

04 June, 2019

We Never Thought We Would Wear Neon Makeup Until Now...

Once reserved for 80s music videos and fancy dress parties, neon makeup is now an accepted, if not damn encouraged, form of beauty art. The trend is back in a BIG way, all thanks to celebrity MUAs who have declared it cool AF.

Last year you probably couldn't have paid us to put lime green eyeshadow anywhere near our lids, but we're currently lusting after every type of neon makeup item ever made. Sounds wild? It is, but even the most faint hearted can pull this look off like a pro with little to no effort. Trust.

The beauty with wearing a bright colour is that you get to downplay all other areas of your makeup. Rocking a bright smokey? Keep your skin glowy and your lips nude. Make your neon area the focus and forget about painting anywhere else.

Still not convinced? Bet your bottom dollar you will be once you've witnessed the celeb lewks below...

Neon green

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On that green wave ☘️? @kendalljenner

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Monster Neon vibe ? @maggiechatter ?? #nailsbymei #nailart

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Glossy glow for #coachella day 2! @kendalljenner ☀️? @hairinel #makeupbymaryphillips breakdown below?? Highlight✨: @iconic.london ’s liquid Illuminator in shade “Original” for that popping cheekbone glow Lips: @iconic.london ’s Lip Plumping Gloss in shade “Nearly Nude” - the perfect mix of high pigment / ultra gloss @kkwbeauty Nude 02 lipliner Face: @lamer Soft Luminous Lifting Cushion Foundation in “beige nude” Cheeks: @Nudestix Nudies Matte in Sunkissed #ICONICAmbassador #ICONICLONDON

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What's the plan for your NYE makeup?! ?❤️? @darya_kholodnykh #beauty #makeup #party #nye2018 #mua #bringon2018 #newyearseve #style #beautyjunkieaustralia #beautyjunkieapp #glamrock #inspo #uvmakeup

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ??. #SelenaGomez

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Happy Birthday! @lovegrace_e!!!?

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? eyes on #emmastone last night for the #NYFF premiere of @thefavouritemovie unreal cascading ? Hair @mararoszak #rachelgoodwinmakeup for NARS #narsissist @streetersusa #thefavourite

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Neon orange

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@danessa_myricks waterproof cushion color in “Totally Tangerine” ??? @kendalljenner // ? and hair by @jenatkinhair #makeupbymaryphillips

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Summer vibes ?

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Looking forward to #Met2018 this coming Monday, here is a #tb to one of my favorite Met looks that I did, #Met2016 with the stunning @katebosworth ??. ? @petergrayhair ? @hungvanngo

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Neon red

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Miss @realbarbarapalvin #bts @annatrevelyan @carinbackoffphoto @teddycharles35 @eichimatsunaga

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@SelenaGomez in @Coach #Met2017 ??. Styled by @kateyoung ? @mrchrismcmillan ?? @tombachik ? @hungvanngo @marcbeauty

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Applying makeup like a pro like @ortalelimeleh @valeriiakaraman. Copy this look with Beauty Junkie Pros #cheerstotheweekend

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Just because...

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Having way too much fun with color!! @camilacoelho ?? @jenatkinhair #makeupbymaryphillips

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Neon purple

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@shaninamshaik ?. @carinbackoffphoto x @annatrevelyan x @goranmacura x @nailsbymei x @benskervin x @hungvanngo

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?? Check that link in bio to see how I broke down this look and three more for @glamouruk. ☝?⭐️ #sirjohn #glamouruk ? @corneliawahlberg ?

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Happy Birthday @hannahfergusonofficial ! ?

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PAT’S ICONIC WING ⚡⚡⚡ Elevate your artistry and fuel your fantasies with exclusive wing tips from #TeamPatMcGrath with flawlessly fluid lines and legendary lift ⚡⚡⚡ Coming soon to @theofficialselfridges when #PatTakesLondon ⚡⚡⚡

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SPREAD YOUR WINGS ⚡⚡⚡ Take your wing to new heights with the gorgeous purple sheen of the *NEW* #EYEdols ‘PURPLE REIGN’ Eye Shadow Single ⚡⚡⚡ Shop it NOW at PATMcGRATH.COM.

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Neon blue

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Today is #WorldChildrensDay. In honor of world children’s day, @unicef newest and youngest goodwill embassadors @milliebobbybrown painted NYC blue all day long for the kids...Everybody knows how much i love the kids so thanks for letting me tag along Mill #HairbyLacyRedway

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? So happy to see everyone receiving their #KKWxMARIO collection in the mail. And all of beautiful and colorful looks you are creating ?? the blue and the lips really do look great on everyone ;-).

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Hit her with dem. BLUES @khloekardashian || Makeup by #styledbyhrush || Hair by @justinemarjan || Styling @monicarosestyle

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THANKYOU CR® LOVEYOUMEANIT ! Featured here @joansmalls MY ALL TIME FAVORITE MODEL, FACE TO PAINT, FUNNIEST BITCHES I KNOW!!! ?? #Repost @crfashionbook ・・・ “ @joycebonelli, MUA to @joansmalls, @salmahayek, @emrata, and more, talks her love for glitter, the products she’s coveting now, and why over-contouring is her biggest pet peeve. Link in bio.”

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Denim liner #AZURE ? #JSxSJ

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Cool day at the office shooting this super heroine inspired look for @lorealmakeup❗️ I had fun designing these amazing #pocketpalettes that will be on shelves soon???

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Neon yellow

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Sharp yellow ?

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? revisiting a favorite look from almost one year ago #margotrobbie #goodbyechristopherrobin premiere #makeupbypati ?

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? hello yellow ? @kimkardashian @justinemarjan #MakeupByMario

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Neon yellow flame ? @avaros3 #nailsbymei #nailart #handpainted

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Neon pink

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?morning

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We love a BOLD lip to plump up that pout ? @hungvanngo @golden_barbie #beautyjunkie #experimentwithcolour #colourgoals #lipstick #makeupporn #popofcolour #boldlips #beautyjunkieaustralia

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Thank you for the love on my last post. Would you like to see more creative looks on my account?! ❌Eyes @HUDABEAUTY Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Color Electric. ❌Eyeliner sex kitten liquid liner ❌Skin @lamer THE SOFT FLUID LONG WEAR FOUNDATION "Honey" shade Concealer @kyliecosmetics shade "Himalaya" ❌Contour @kkwbeauty Contour Stick "Medium" ❌Setting Powder @lauramercier "Translucent" powder ❌Powder Contour @toofaced DARK CHOCOLATE SOLEIL. ❌Blush @ctilburymakeup Cheek to Chic "LOVE GLOW" blush. ❌Brows Shaped by @kelleybakerbrows & used her BROW DEFINING PENCIL in "brown" to shape them. ❌Lips @kyliecosmetics silver series lipstick in "Creme brûlée" shade. ❌Gloss @kkwbeauty "iridescent" ultra light beams. #styledbyhrush

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BTS @kyliecosmetics #styledbyhrush #kyliecosmetics

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