4 Trends to Try Before Summer's End

RealBeauty.com

Summer's flying by, and before you know it we'll be wrapped in our favorite knits wearing our signature smoky eye once again. Before you go back to your staple makeup and enjoy humidity-free nights, take advantage of one of these hot makeup trends for summer.

Bright Eyes

Bright shades are in this summer. Expect to see lots of greens, blues, and purples on lids, says Landy Dean, a New York-based makeup artist. Use bright eyeliner paired with a matching eye shadow like Jessica Alba's teal version. Skip the mascara and lower lash liner for a more modern vibe. Just make sure you go easy on the rest of your face for a look that will really pop.

Try LA Splash Diamond Dust in Rich for a cool, edgy color for your eyes.




Vibrant Lips

Match your lipstick shade to your skin tone this summer (unless you happen to be suffering from a bad sunburn!). Dean says those who have golden skin tones should wear an orange-red shade and those with neutral tones should opt for a classic red in a semimatte, cream texture. Keep the rest of your look simple with a light coating of mascara.

For a pretty pucker like Cameron Diaz's, try Bobbi Brown's Treatment Lip Shine in Raspberry Pink.




Wow Lashes

To create a more youthful look, you don't need to cake on tons of makeup. Instead, perk up your eyes with a reflective under-eye concealer and big lashes. Apply a lash-enhancing treatment like StimuLash Fusion Intensive Night Conditioning Lash Enhancer to get thicker, fuller lashes overnight. In the morning, go for a formula with tons of volume, like Revlon Grow Luscious by Fabulash.






Hazy Eye with Contoured Cheeks



For a classic look, sport a subtle, hazy eye with contoured cheeks. Dean recommends curling the eyelashes and using several coats of mascara to define and lift your eyes, without making them look heavy. Then, use a palette like Givenchy Le Prisme Mono Eyeshadow in Hip Grey to lightly shade your lids.

To sculpt cheeks, Dean says to use a cream blush high on the cheekbones to highlight your face. Try Clarins Instant Smooth Compact Highlighter in Natural for a healthy, natural-looking glow.


Related Links

Reprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.