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How to Wear Bright Makeup this Summer
Early in the summer, when the sun begins to beam, it seems as if we all get a craving for bright, bold, beautiful colors. And as if the brands can read our minds, they are at the ready with amazing new shades of hot pink, vivid tangerine, neon yellow, lime green and electric blue. And the colors are always aptly named with rockstar monikers like “Psycho Candy” – which is a HOT, red-orange nail color from Smith & Cult. Then, true to form, we line up for these products with a fervent NEED because summer would truly be a dull, dark place without an electric aqua mascara. Don’t tell me you haven’t had those exact thoughts before now.
So in order to help you get that summer beauty fix, we scoured the shelves and found some of the hottest bright makeup for summer. We’re even going to tell you how to wear it! Fun! So check out our list below with each new product and our advice for how to wear it this summer.
How to Wear Bright Makeup
BOLD BLUSH
TOM FORD Sheer Cheek Duo in Paradise Lust, $78
Apply the bright rose blush on the apples of your cheeks in a light dusting. Follow with the sheer pink highlighter on cheekbones. Balance this out with a nude lip gloss and a sweep of dark brown mascara.
MATTE LIP PAINT
tarte Limited-edition Tarteist™ Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Fairytale, $20
Best worn bold to a music festival like ACL or Coachella with braids or curls for a vibrant festival look.
COLORFUL MASCARA
SEPHORA COLLECTION V for V.O.L.U.M.E. Mascara in Purple, $10
Use this unique purple mascara to highlight hazel or green eyes for a look that will pop this summer.
GLOSSY BALM
TOM FORD Clutch-Size Lip Balm in L’Odissea, $36
Add a bright kiss of color to your pout with this high-gloss lip balm. And with this lip color it is best to keep your other makeup to a minimum. For example, pair it a rose gold eyeliner and black mascara.
PUNCHED-UP NAIL COLOR
Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Beat Street, $18
A fun color for nails, this aquamarine shade is perfect for summer. Try out the artistic nail trend and create a summery design with gold, black and yellow.
