There’s something magical about vacation makeup. There’s something magical about vacation makeup. Maybe it’s the way the sun gives your skin that natural glow, or how you finally feel free to scale back—or lean into something fun and unexpected.
Whether you’re sipping cocktails by the beach or slipping into something slinky for dinner, the makeup hits differently when you’re out of office. It’s glowier, lighter, and more carefree...but still kind of calculated (in the best way).
And let’s be honest, celebrities are masters at this. Somehow, they always land the perfect mix of “I barely tried” and “I totally planned this.” Whether it’s dewy skin, a flushed cheek, or a bold lip moment that ties the whole look together, their glam always fits the setting.
If you’re hunting for fresh vacation makeup ideas, we’ve got you—here’s how your favorite stars nail the vacation vibe and inspire your next getaway glow-up.
Dua Lipa
In Albania, Dua looked like she used the bare minimum—and it totally worked. Her skin seemed untouched or maybe had just a sheer skin tint with a dewy finish. She swiped some cream blush over her cheeks and across her nose, gave her brows a quick brush-up with gel, and called it a day.
No heavy eyes, just fresh lashes—maybe not even mascara. Her lips looked soft and peachy, probably a tinted balm. The slick ponytail with a yellow flower was the final touch that made it feel playful and vacation-y without trying too hard.
Hailey Bieber
Hailey’s makeup in Cannes was the definition of less-is-more. It looked like she wore a light skin tint or maybe just a glowing moisturizer, with cream blush tapped in using her fingers—quick and easy. Her lips had that healthy, flushed tone like a tinted balm, and she kept the eyes super simple with just a little mascara.
Brows were brushed up with clear gel to keep them in place. Everything looked soft and wearable, like the kind of face you throw on in 10 minutes after SPF while letting your hair dry naturally.
Alexa Chung
If “cottagecore with a red lip” were a makeup mood, this would be it. Her skin looked like she just used a light moisturizer and let it breathe. The flush on her cheeks could’ve easily been from a two-in-one lip-and-cheek stick, and that lip? A true classic red, probably blotted once or twice for that lived-in finish.
Lashes were there but soft, and her brows were natural—maybe brushed with clear gel, nothing more. She looked like herself, just more sunlit.
Rosalía
You could tell she wasn’t going to let the location tone her down. That matte skin finish? Likely a setting powder over a full-coverage base. Her brows were strong and structured, lashes defined but not spidery, and that soft smoked shadow added drama without turning theatrical. Lips were muted pink, maybe dabbed on with a finger to avoid looking too perfect. And the oversized shades? Icon behavior.
This was glam built to handle heat, stairs, and flash photos.
Laura Harrier
Laura’s makeup looked like she barely needed help—just enhancement. Her skin was radiant, maybe just tinted moisturizer and highlighter pressed into high points. The lip? A muted red stain, applied like she didn’t overthink it.
Cheeks had a flush that felt real, like she’d been walking through the hills all day. Brows stayed full and brushed up, and mascara was light—more tint than volume. She kept things warm-toned and relaxed. Like sipping wine barefoot, but making it beautiful.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Rosie’s vacation glam in Greece was all about that sun-drenched sculpted glow. Her skin looked flawless—probably a satin-finish base with just a touch of bronzer blended into her temples and cheeks. Blush leaned peachy and warm, adding that just-came-back-from-the-beach freshness.
Her lips were defined but soft, likely lined with a nude pencil and tapped in with a creamy matte. Lids had a hint of shimmer, brows were lifted and feathered, and everything came together under that perfect evening light. Add the sleek bun and oversized earrings? She looked like she stepped out of a summer fragrance campaign, not a family trip.
Vacation makeup doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to match the mood. Whether you're all about bronzed skin and bold lips or prefer a barely-there glow, these celeb looks prove that the right touch of glam can make every trip feel just a little more unforgettable.
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