Colour Me Vivid

Daring. Dramatic. Brilliant. These colourful eye looks will inspire unlikely combinations to brighten your face.

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Daring. Dramatic. Brilliant. These colourful eye looks will inspire unlikely combinations to brighten your face.

Photos: Ruo Bing Li / Thelicensingproject.com / Snapper Media
Photos: Ruo Bing Li / Thelicensingproject.com / Snapper Media

Sunrise Margarit

Orange shades work really well on pale skin and if the eye shadow has gold shimmer mixed in, they can double up as a blush as well. Complement the look with a coral or peach shade.

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Glossed Over

The colour tends to settle into the crease, so it is a good idea to apply eye lid primer to help it stay put. Transform regular powder eye shadow into high-shine cream eye shadow by dabbing on a thin layer of Vaseline or non-scented lip gloss after applying colour on the lids.

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Cobalt Lashes

If you’re unsure about putting on multiple colours on the lids, opt for a mascara in a contrasting bright hue to make those peepers pop. Even though you are only using one shade on the lids, apply eye shadow primer and blend the colour out evenly to avoid uneven patches and prolong its wear. Top off with your favourite pink gloss to complete the look.

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Hot & Cold

Contrasting warm and cool shades can produce interesting effects. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes, or be too serious about the application – makeup shouldn’t be too serious and if you make a boo-boo, just clean it off and start again.

LIGHT UP THE LIDS WITH THESE STUNNING EYE SHADOWS

Dior Diorshow Mono Lustrous Smoky in 764 Fusion, $49.
Dior Diorshow Mono Lustrous Smoky in 764 Fusion, $49.
Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow Matte in 259 Strawberry Macaroon, $17.
Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow Matte in 259 Strawberry Macaroon, $17.
Anna Sui Frost Stone Eye and Face Colour in F200, $19.
Anna Sui Frost Stone Eye and Face Colour in F200, $19.
Urban Decay Moondust Liquid in Chemtrail, $38.
Urban Decay Moondust Liquid in Chemtrail, $38.
Moonshot Jelly Pot in M05 Cocoa Fondue, $29.
Moonshot Jelly Pot in M05 Cocoa Fondue, $29.

THESE PINK LIPSTICKS WILL REFRESH YOUR COMPLEXION INSTANTLY

Clinique Pop Glaze Sheer Lip Colour + Primer in Bubblegum, $35.
Clinique Pop Glaze Sheer Lip Colour + Primer in Bubblegum, $35.
ETUDE HOUSE Dear My Blooming Lips-Talk in PK005, $17.90.
ETUDE HOUSE Dear My Blooming Lips-Talk in PK005, $17.90.
Maybelline Lip Flush Bitten Lips in Mixed Berry, $16.90.
Maybelline Lip Flush Bitten Lips in Mixed Berry, $16.90.
MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Acrylip in 922 Electric Fuchsia, $42.
MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Acrylip in 922 Electric Fuchsia, $42.
Make Up Store Lip Gloss Satin in Gebera, $35.
Make Up Store Lip Gloss Satin in Gebera, $35.
NARS Velvet Lip Glide in Danceteria, $45.
NARS Velvet Lip Glide in Danceteria, $45.
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