One of the hallmarks of summer? Fourth of July. Nothing quite captures the free-spiritedness of the warmer months [1] quite like beach days [2], family cookouts, and times spent alongside bonfires with friends. As fun as all of these events are, one of the best parts of dressing up for holidays are the fun makeup looks you can create (and the subsequent heat that you can later drop on Instagram).
Now, as cute as themed makeup was growing up, times have changed — and red, white, and blue are no longer the strict color parameters that you have to operate within in order for your Fourth of July makeup to be seen as seasonally appropriate. Yes, the occasional blue liner may make an appearance — and quite a few celebrities have even successfully pulled off an updated version of the look [3] — but the best makeup looks for this year's Fourth of July celebrations will leave you room to experiment and try out different trends without feeling like you've reverted back to getting inspiration from your Pinterest account from eighth grade.
If you're looking for makeup inspiration ahead of the holiday weekend, we went ahead and rounded up some of the best celebrity makeup looks that you can pull from for your own holiday gatherings. From the sultry '90s-supermodel lip [4] to a festive version of the undereye-makeup trend [5], get ready to fill your Fourth of July mood boards ahead.
Sza's Starry Undereye Makeup
If you want to put your artistic spin on the "Star Spangled Banner," why not incorporate stars into your Fourth of July makeup? Keep the look from feeling too elementary by trying out SZA's version of starry makeup, which combines the trendy undereye makeup technique. Pro tip: "To get the viral undereye-shadow look at home, you'll want to swap your undereye concealer out for a bright eye paint instead," professional makeup artist and content creator Jonet Williamson [6] previously told POPSUGAR.
Hailey Bieber’s Glazed-Doughnut Skin
There is something that seems undeniably "well rested" when you see someone with glowing, dewy skin. Channel your inner Hailey Bieber, and achieve your own glazed-doughnut skin by using her multistep skin-care system from Rhode Skin [7] ($95) and placing concealer only in the areas where you feel you need it.
Lady Gaga's Sparkling Eye Makeup
Nothing screams "holiday" quite like sparkly eye makeup, so why not take a page out of Lady Gaga [8]'s book and try this eye-catching makeup look for your Fourth of July parties? While the exact product she used is still in the production stage, get a similar look by tapping some of the Makeup Forever Starlit Powder [9] ($21) over your finished eye makeup.
Taylor Swift's Diffused Coral Lip
If you're planning on spending your holiday weekend near a coastline, try your hand at remaking Taylor Swift [10]'s diffused lip for an effortless look that will make your coastal-grandma aspirations a reality. Make a bold color less so by dabbing on your preferred shade on lipstick (instead of swiping) and further blending it out with your finger or a lip brush.
Megan Thee Stallion's Vampy Red Lip
Gothic glam is having a moment in the sun thanks to Kravis's recent nuptials. So instead of a normal bright-red lipstick for your Fourth of July makeup look, try incorporating a darker lip liner, like Megan Thee Stallion did, for a grungy take on the quintessential lip look.
Marsai Martin's '90s Supermodel Lip
Marsai Martin had every single eye on her at last night's BET Awards ceremony — and for good reason. Her iteration of the '90s-supermodel lip is perfect to take you from a formal occasion to a hangout with friends, perfect for an after-work trip to the Hamptons. To get a similar look, celebrity makeup artist and Catrice Cosmetics ambassador Robert Sesnek [11] previously told POPSUGAR to "use a liner that's only two or three shades deeper and use warm shades [of lipstick] rather than cool tones."
