9 Tips for Wearing Spring’s Brightest Makeup Trends

Now's the time to make a statement with high-voltage hues for eyes, lips, nails and more. See our 9 easy tips below.

By Kari Molvar

Spring's brightest makeup trendsThe heat is on with the season's newest makeup looks. From lip stains in smoldering reds and corals to nail lacquers in hot pinks and outré shades of orange, there's no shortage of high-watt hues to reach for this spring. The trick, of course, is how to making them wearable.Try these versatile options for a subtle or bold effect.

Build Up a bright color on your lidYves Saint Laurent Ombres 5 Lumieres

Try: Yves Saint Laurent Ombres 5 Lumieres, yslbeautyus.com

Eyeshadow Palatte

Ease your way in with vivid metallics

Eye shadows with a gold or silver base help cut the intensity of neon just a bit, toning down these electric hues for the day.

Try: Dior Eyeshadow Palatte, dior.com

Sephora + Pantone Universe Color of The Year Eyeliner set and Makeup For Ever Aqua Liner High Precision Waterproof …

If a full lid of color is too much, try pairing a neutral eye shadow with a thin streak of blue or orange liner just on the upper lash line.

Try: Sephora + Pantone Universe Color of The Year Eyeliner set, sephora.com.

Makeup For Ever Aqua Liner High Precision Waterproof Eyeliner, sephora.com.

Estée Lauder Pure Color BlushTake your blush one step beyond

Try a more daring shade of blush. Fair complexions look best in bright pinks while those with deeper skin tones can carry off corals. Apply bronzer first to soften the contrast with your complexion and focus your swirl on the apples of your cheeks.

Try: Estée Lauder Pure Color Blush, esteelauder.com.

Juice up your complexionCha Cha Tint

Pat a drop of this mango-tinted stain over cheeks and lips for sun-kissed look that won't smear or smudge, should you be outside in the heat.

Try: Benefit Cha Cha Tint, benefitcosmetics.com.

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural
Try a modern pink lip

It wouldn't be spring without a hot pink lip, and this new find is formulated with illuminating mother-of-pearl particles to impart the perfect amount of shine.

Try: Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural, sephora.com.






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Keep your color rich and shinyYves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain

For those who want the impact of a lipstick with the texture of a gloss, these revolutionary new lip stains deliver intense color with an airy feel.

Try: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain, yslbeautyus.com.

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment
Brighten up your balm

A low-key take on the tropical trend, this coral lip balm gives you a sheer touch of color along with SPF 15 protection.

Try: Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment, sephora.com.