2026 Makeup Must-Haves: The COVERGIRL Products Defining the Year

Radiant skin continues to lead beauty trends, and TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blush and Bronzer deliver dimensional glow with a soft-focus finish. Each formula features swirled pigments baked with skincare ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and White Rose Extract to hydrate and soothe skin while enhancing tone.

Why it’s a 2026 essential

• Multi-dimensional color with luminous payoff
• Soft suede texture blends seamlessly
• Blurs the look of pores, fine lines, and texture
• Clean, vegan, and suitable for sensitive skin

This duo creates a natural sculpt and healthy glow that lasts all day.

Tubing mascara continues to dominate in 2026, and Eye Enhancer Wrap Tubing Mascara delivers a lash extension effect with ultra stretch tubes that wrap each lash for definition and length. The formula stays flake-free and smudge-proof for up to 30 hours, yet removes easily with warm water.

Why it’s a 2026 essential

• Up to 143 percent visible length
• Smudge proof, sweatproof, and water resistant
• Lightweight feel with clean removal
• Ideal for long days and sensitive eyes

For bold lashes that hold up to everything, Eye Enhancer 3D Waterproof Mascara delivers curl, lift, and fan with a 50-degree curved fiber brush. The waterproof formula offers up to 24-hour wear while staying transfer-proof and flake-free.

Why it’s a 2026 essential

• Waterproof and smudge proof performance
• Up and out volume without a lash curler
• Suitable for all lash types
• Clean, vegan formula

Soft matte lips with a diffused finish are a major trend for 2026. The Clean Fresh Yummy Blur Berry Brown Collection features pillowy matte shades infused with conditioning oil and lip blurring spherical powder technology for a smooth, blurred look in one swipe.

Why it’s a 2026 essential

• Soft focus matte finish
• Berry toned browns designed for everyday wear
• Moisture rich, silky-smooth texture
• Exclusive launch that feels current and elevated

Gloss in 2026 is all about hydration and comfort. Clean Fresh Squishy Glaze delivers bouncy shine and up to 9 hours of hydration with a non-sticky feel. The buttery formula is infused with Essential Fatty Acids, Hyaluronic Acid, Shea Butter, and Plant Extracts.

Why it’s a 2026 essential

• Glazed shine with sheer tint
• Long lasting hydration
• Comfortable wear with a squishy applicator
• Clean, vegan formula

Nighttime lip care is now a beauty essential. Clean Fresh Jammy Lip Sleeping Mask works overnight to visibly smooth, firm, and restore lips. The thick, creamy formula is infused with Vitamin E, Shea Butter, and over 90 percent moisturizing ingredients.

Why it’s a 2026 essential

• Overnight hydration and repair
• No mess applicator
• Consumer tested results with visible improvement
• Clean and dermatologist tested

Flexible coverage remains a priority and TruBlend Undercover Concealer delivers lightweight full coverage with up to 24-hour wear. The waterproof, transfer proof formula blends seamlessly for a smooth natural matte finish without caking.

Why it’s a 2026 essential

• Conceals discoloration, dark circles, and redness
• Comfortable all-day wear
• XL doe foot applicator for precision or full coverage
• Wide shade range for all skin tones

The 2026 makeup must-haves reflect a shift toward high performance products that feel effortless, comfortable, and versatile. From radiant complexion enhancers and long wearing mascaras to blurred lips and hydrating glosses, COVERGIRL's newest launches deliver everything needed to build a modern makeup routine. These products define what makeup looks like in 2026 and set the standard for the year ahead.