Negative space makeup is 2017’s hottest trend, and we kind of love it

Jan 8, 2017

It's a new year, which means we will be facing countless new beauty trends over the next 12 months.

Taking inspiration from my negative space mani and trying a #negativespace smokey eye. What do you think, COVERGIRLs? #negativespacemakeup

A photo posted by COVERGIRL (@covergirl) on Jun 27, 2015 at 9:06am PDT

2017 has started off with a serious bang, and we have negative space makeup to thank for that.

Eye details for my @lucinda212 inspired look I used #milanicosmetics Secret Cover Concealer (shade 'Natural Beige') for the negative spaces. It's my favorite for things like this! Brows are #anastasiabeverlyhills Dipbrow in 'Ebony' topped with #nyx Crystal Liner in 'Crystal Pink' I used the #toofaced Peach Palette- 'Candied Peach' on the lid, 'Summer Yum' in the crease and lower lash line, 'Nectar' in the inner corner, and 'Georgia' as a blending shade #lorac 'Jet Black' on the lid and 'Chocolate' in the crease #urbandecay 'Savage' eyeshadow in the lower lash line, glitter liner in 'Junkshow' on the lid, 24/7 Lip Pencil in 'Ladyflower' in the waterline, and 24/7 liquid liner in 'Woodstock' for the wing #napoleonperdis 'Amazon Jungle' Color Disc as a blending shade and NYX Roll On Shimmer in 'Salmon' in the center of the lid pink rhinestones and caviar beads lashes are #ardell Wispies No. 601 #childoftheuniverse #beauty #beautyblogger #lucinda212 #makeupartist #mua #makeupaddict #nyxcosmetics #eotd #eyemakeup #undiscovered_muas #makeupartistsworldwide #makeup #negativespacemakeup #glam #glammakeup

A photo posted by Megan Kolcun (@childoftheuniverse) on Aug 16, 2016 at 2:06pm PDT

The process of negative spacing involves leaving certain areas of your face (usually eyes or lips) totally free of makeup, or a completely different colour.

Just a lil something differentTag a friend who would rock this Mini Tut Coming Shortly @anastasiabeverlyhills Dipbrow in Dark Brown @tartecosmetics Tease Pallet @katvondbeauty Tattoo Liner @essence_cosmetics Mascara @ardell_lashes style 204 Brushes Used @morphebrushes M513, E27, M514 @luxiebeauty 229 brush #ashleyhawmakeup#brian_champagne#100daysofmakeup#essencelove#makeupbyme#juliekay#inspiresMe#tartecosmetics#styleartists#glamspire#morphebrushes#peachyqueenblog#makeupartistsworldwide#undiscovered_muas#ardelllashes#anastasiabeverlyhills#ipsyosmember#featuring_mua#hypnaughtypower#tartelette#maryhadalittleglam#katvondbeauty#makeupfanatic1#featuremua#morphegoals#beautyqueens4ever#loucaspormaquiagem#flawlesssdolls#patmagrath#luxiebeauty

A photo posted by Ashley Haw (@ashleyhawmakeup) on Dec 10, 2016 at 4:16pm PST

The look is achieved by strategically using Sellotape, to create a lined pattern.

Close up of my DAY 27/100: Negative space colour block lips 😀 I used nail art tape, concealer, and 4 lip lacquers to do this look: Kooky, Criminal, and Reckless by @muacosmetics Black Velvet by @limecrimemakeup I'll post a step-by-step of how I did them later! I used the Lark filter on this photo Unfiltered pics in previous post! #makeupartist #makeup #mua #100daysofmakeup #motd #septumpiercing #septumring #lipstick #lipart #lips #negativespace #negativespacelips #negativespacemakeup #muacosmetics #limecrime #mattelips #liquidlipstick #lotd #darklips

A photo posted by Briony Mason (@instabrionyjane) on Aug 11, 2015 at 1:54am PDT

This trend originated as nail art, but has since made its way from hands to face… and we are so happy about it!