20+ Vacation Makeup Looks for the Ultimate Glow-Up Getaway

The goal of any vacation is endless relaxation, so the last thing you want to worry about is pulling together makeup looks. But the good news is, gorgeous vacation makeup looks are way easier to achieve than you might think. The key is making use of a handful of products. Think a glow-inducing tinted moisturizer, radiant highlighter, and of course, a warm, multi-use bronzer. Ahead, we compiled a gallery of our favorite vacation makeup looks. Keep scrolling to find your perfect getaway glam.

Get Glowing

The most important element of vacation makeup? The glow, of course. Utilizing liquid highlighter is the key to creating long-lasting radiance. Use a fluffy brush to apply it to the high points of the face (and don’t forget to snap a selfie during golden hour).

Defined Eyes

If you want defined eyes on your holiday, tight-lined eyeliner is the way to go. Subtly filling in your lash line is the easiest way to step up your eye makeup.

Natural Beauty

Vacation makeup doesn’t have to be complicated. If you typically prefer natural looks, try a tinted moisturizer instead of foundation. Then, apply some cream blush to the apples of the cheeks, finish with some lip gloss, and live your best life.

Soft Glam Era

A little soft glam is great for fun plans or a fancy dinner reservation. Apply a slightly smoky eyeshadow look, then add a light contour. A defined lip will tie everything together.

Sultry Matte Skin

If you have an oily complexion and want to keep shine at bay as you’re jetting away, pack makeup with matte finishes. Opt for a lightweight matte foundation and keep a powder compact on hand for light touch-ups and oil absorption.

Blush is Back

Be it cream or powder (or both if you’re looking for a boost in color), blush is always a good idea. Apply your favorite blush liberally to the apples of your cheeks, and finish with a lip color in a similar shade to create a little monochromatic harmony.

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Full Flush

Whether you spend most of your trip having fun in the sun or tucked away in the shade with a good book, a faux flush is a great idea. Apply blush to the apples of the cheeks and bring it down ever so slightly to mimic the flush you’d get from a brisk walk outdoors. Pair it with a few coats of mascara and a light lip color.

Sculpted Skin

Light contouring and highlighting are a great way to emphasize your gorgeous cheekbones and facial structure. Once your skin is sculpted, apply a thick line of eyeliner to your top lashes and a juicy, glossy lip in your preferred color.

Bolder is Better

Vacation is the perfect time to play with bolder lipstick hues, especially if you tend to wear natural shades in your everyday life. Red is always a great place to start when it comes to a bold lip, because there are so many flattering variations; there really is a shade for everyone. Keep the rest of your makeup fairly minimal so the focus stays on your lips. Who knows—you might want to go bold more often after you test it out.

Fresh Faced

The first step in creating a soft, glowy makeup look? A great skincare routine. Make sure you’re not only fully moisturized, but that all of your skincare products are completely absorbed, too, before you move on to any color cosmetics. Then, go in with a light coverage tinted moisturizer, plenty of mascara, and a pop of cream blush on the cheeks. Voilà—instant vacation makeup.

Matte Eyes, Glossy Lips

Play with textures and finishes while away on holiday. Pairing matte eyeshadow with a glossy lip creates visual interest. To ensure your eyeshadow stays in place, apply primer first. It’ll help prevent creasing and smudging.

Bronze and Berry Tones

Bronzer adds instant warmth to the skin and can give you a fresh glow when applied all over the face. Wear a light berry lip color to add some oomph to your lips.

Champagne Dreams

Champagne eyeshadow is a lovely choice for easy vacation makeup looks. It doesn’t matter if you choose a cream, powder, or liquid formula—the shimmer will stop them in their tracks.

Show Your Freckles

Freckles radiate summer freshness, whether they’re natural or drawn on. Play up your eyes and lips, but wear a light coverage complexion product (or no base makeup at all) so your freckles can peek through.

Make it Monochromatic

Monochromatic makeup looks, which utilize the same color on the eyes, cheeks, and lips, are wildly popular. And for good reason: They’re easy to create and look fabulous. This shade of pink brightens the complexion and pairs beautifully with bold brows and defined eyes.

Warm Skin

Utilize your warmer browns and earth tones while on vacation, especially if you’re in a tropical environment. Whether you use bronzer as a one-and-done product all over the face or pair it with a rosy brown cream blush, the warmer hues will give the illusion of healthy skin and go with all your outfits.

Glass Skin

The key to getting the coveted “glass skin” look with makeup? Applying glowy, liquid products (including tinted moisturizer and liquid highlighter) in light layers, building up until you get your desired level of coverage.

Cat Eye Flick

Play up your eyes with cat-eye liner and leave the rest of your makeup light and airy. If you’re not used to applying liquid eyeliner, that’s ok; It takes practice. To make it a bit easier, you can break things up, drawing three separate dashes, then connecting them.

Low Maintenance Glam

Less is more when it comes to a vacation beauty routine. Even if you only pack your essentials—tinted moisturizer, mascara, bronzer, and lip gloss—you can achieve an enviable natural look.

Barely-There Beauty

ICYMI, “poolside skin” is going to be everywhere this summer. If you plan on taking part in the trend, make sure your face matches with subtly glossy lips and a highlighter with barely-there shimmer.