Beauty Trends for Spring 2016

Halloween is just around the corner, so of course the Internet is exploding with bold beauty trends and intricate hair and make-up how-tos.

But don’t worry, if Halloween isn’t your thing, there are also some simpler trends to try.

Watch the video above to stay up to date on exactly what’s #trending in October and discover the products you need to nail those looks below.

Bare skin, with highlighter #onpoint

Seen at NYFW on the Opening Ceremony, Alexander Wang, Tommy Hilfiger and Jason Wu runways, this simple make-up trend is all about letting your highlighter take centre stage. Channel the models in the video above and keep the rest of your base bare and dewy for a fresh complexion that screams spring!

Highlight make-up products

Highlighter: Nude by Nature Touch of Glow Highlighter Stick, M.A.C Strobe Cream, Australis Cosmetics Mineral Highlights

Hyper-masculine fragrances

The latest men’s fragrances are bursting with blokey notes such as leather and cedar. With bottles inspired by motorbike racing and clenched fists (check them out in the video), they’re pretty tough fragrances to follow! We bet your man or dad would appreciate a spritz of these.

Masculine fragrances gif

Tough new fragrances: Zadig and Voltaire This is HIM! ($99 for 100 mL, myer.com.au), Diesel Only The Brave Extreme (davidjones.com.au), John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider

Halloween how-tos

From full-body marbling to the popular deer make-up look (see below), Halloween beauty trends have exploded on Instagram well ahead of schedule. Just as well, because we’ll need plenty of time to master these looks!

A photo posted by sofia (@sofiabarr_) on

Feb 25, 2016 at 7:05am PST

Halloween must-haves: Glasshouse Fragrances Halloween - Pumpkin Pie Triple Scented Candle, Glam by Manicare Jessica Lashes - Double Pack, M.A.C Lipstick in Antique Velvet

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What other beauty trends are you loving lately? Which of these Halloween-inspired looks is your favourite?

79 Member Comments

MoonlightSak16 21 May 2019 1:28 PM

Wow the highlighter is pretty!!

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Yohanna 31 Aug 2017 12:05 PM

Just recently bought NBN touch of glow...and Bare skin, with highlighter - man, loving it!

Yohanna 23 May 2017 4:43 PM

no, that period has passed..hehe. Love to see what comes next

jlsta 4 May 2017 10:48 PM

sofiabarr looks so cute!

jlsta 1 Mar 2017 11:05 AM

what a great read!

josella432 17 Nov 2016 4:44 PM

Every time I go to buy that Australis highlighter there's no stock! Must be a popular item.

clearcrystalwater 13 Nov 2016 11:52 AM

Ha ha I'm not sure if the cat look is for me but it suits that model in the pic ; )

shazza99 8 Nov 2016 5:57 PM

i want that highlighter

sprinkles37 2 Nov 2016 10:42 PM

I have the Nude BY Nature Highlighter and it's amazing. It's so easy to use.

LittleChook16 31 Oct 2016 11:53 AM

The australis highlights in pearl is one of my favourite products! Perfect for pale skin!

Jlgaddes 28 Oct 2016 7:37 AM

Love the highlighters!

ThisIsMe 26 Oct 2016 12:15 PM

That nude by nature highlighter looks great! Would love to try... Although agree with skincare junkie that the no make-up look can actually be more time consuming most of the time! I find I spend just as much time if not more doing it! I thought if I do the natural look I would be out the door quicker in the mornings but so far no luck!