Gorgeous Summer Makeup Looks
'Tis the season to experiment with pops of color and were not talking about just your nails. So toss the dark shadows and be bold (literally) by playing up your eyes, cheeks, and lips. Try on these makeup ideas in our free Instant Makeup Makeover tool.
By Ariana Finlayson
Summer Smoky Eye
Get the Look: Summer Smoky Eye, Step 1
First, line your eyes with a brown pencil or liquid liner. To soften the look, try a bronze cream liner like the Tarte liner shown here.
Milani Eye Tech Liquid Liner in Brown, $6.99; milanicosmetics.com
Tarte Waterproof Shadow/Liner, $22; sephora.com
Get the Look: Summer Smoky Eye, Step 2
Using the Clarins eye shadow quad as an example, sweep shade 4 over your lids. Next, take shade 2 and blend it into your crease. Apply shade 1 under your brow bone and in the corners of your eyes this really opens up your eye. Use shade 3 for blending into the outer corner and along the lower lash line. Finish it off with a few coats of mascara.
Clarins Eye Quartet in Instant Sun Light, $36; clarins.com
Revlon Grow Luscious by Fabulash Mascara, $8.99; drugstore.com
Bright and Cheeky
Get the Look: Bright and Cheeky, Hot Pink
A little goes a long way for this highly pigmented blush. The built-in swivel mirror is the perfect accompaniment.
Smashbox Blush Rush in Radiance, $24; sephora.com
Get the Look: Bright and Cheeky, Tangerine
Don't judge a blush by its color this orange hue is surprisingly flattering.
CARGO Blush in Laguna, $26; cargocosmetics.com
Hot Pink Lips
Get the Look: Hot Pink Lips, Lipstick
Chanel Luminous Satin Lip Colour in Super, $30; chanel.com
Tip: Make it shine by layering it with Chanel Brilliant Lip Shine in Laser, which can also be worn by itself for a sheer wash of color.
$32; chanel.com
Get the Look: Hot Pink Lips, Lip Stain
If you can't stand the feeling of wearing lipstick in the summer, try a fast-drying, no-stick lip stain. This color will give you the ultimate fruit-punch pout.
Styli-Style Lip Stain in Nile, $7.49; stylistyle.com
Bright Shadow
Get the Look: Bright Shadow, Cream-Based
You can get as creative as you want with these versatile liquid formulas. Choose from Ultra Violet or Aqua Flash and use them as liners or shadows.
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Liquid EyeShadow, $17.50; esteelauder.com
Get the Look: Bright Shadow, Powder
Don't be fooled by their satin finishes these mono shadows are surprisingly intense. Use a mix of Cell Sapphire (blue) and Posh Peck (turquoise) to re-create Alba's look in the 10th slide.
Rimmel Glam Eyes Shadows, $3.99; ulta.com
Bright Liner
Get the Look: Bright Liner
With eight shades to choose from and at $2 apiece, you can experiment with looks until the cows come home — or until the tide comes in.
Essence Long-Lasting Eye Pencils, $1.99; ulta.com
Natural Beauty
Get the Look: Natural Beauty, Face
Apply an oil-free liquid makeup and conceal only where needed. Use a bronzer through the T-zone to warm skin.
Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons Bronzer, $74; sephora.com
Ed note: Although pricey, this bronzer is like four bronzers in one. Mix the four colors as your summer tan progresses.
Get the Look: Natural Beauty, Eyes
Use a shadow base either in a matte or crème formula to neutralize the lid, and shade bronzer in the crease of the eye with a fluffy brush to make eyes pop. Next, line eyes with a dark brown or black pencil to the inner upper and lower rim, which will enhance a more golden undertone to your eye color. Apply two coats of waterproof mascara.
Mally Eye Shadow in Silk Champagne, $25; qvc.com
Get the Look: Natural Beauty, Lips
Top off the look with a pink or peach gloss or tinted lip balm to add some color to your face.
e.l.f. Lip Stain in Birthday Suit, $3; eyeslipsface.com





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