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2026 Colour 'Cloud Dancer' Sparks Shift to Bold Beauty

1/29/2026

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Story summary

Cloud Dancer is the 2026 Pantone colour and an off-white that appears less aligned with increasingly vibrant beauty trends.
Chappell Roan becomes MAC Cosmetics' global ambassador and signals a shift toward playful, experimental aesthetics.
Violette FR and makeup artist Danessa Myricks embrace dopamine beauty and promote bold colors and creative looks.
Danessa Myricks' Lightwork VII Freedom Palette exemplifies the trend with striking finishes for various occasions.

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Story summary

Cloud Dancer is the 2026 Pantone colour and an off-white that appears less aligned with increasingly vibrant beauty trends.
Chappell Roan becomes MAC Cosmetics' global ambassador and signals a shift toward playful, experimental aesthetics.
Violette FR and makeup artist Danessa Myricks embrace dopamine beauty and promote bold colors and creative looks.
Danessa Myricks' Lightwork VII Freedom Palette exemplifies the trend with striking finishes for various occasions.