Face Beauty Tip

How To Wear Bright Makeup
submitted: Apr 1, 2009
tip #328

The weather isn't the only thing heating up this spring. Neon makeup shades are a hot trend for the season. From bubblegum lips to aqua eyes, there's a rainbow of hues to play with. "Brights are fun!" says Dick Page, Artistic Director of Shiseido Makeup, who's worked with celebs like Julianne Moore and Catherine Zeta-Jones. "They complement lighter, brighter summer clothes particularly well." But bold hues can be intimidating. Here, Page spills his tips on how to ease into the trend.

Don't do brights all over. Pick only one feature like eyes, lips or nails to play up with a splashy color. Keep your cheek color sheer and natural so you don't look like Raggedy Ann. Page is a fan of slightly shimmery shades of cobalt blue, leaf green and violet for eyes and orange and fuchsia for lips.

Build up your color. If you're new to neon, start out by adding subtle pops of color into your normal makeup routine. Page suggests amping up a neutral eye with a bright yellow highlight on your browbone or pumping up a lip with a touch of electric pink gloss.

Layer neons over neutrals. For a look that's more modern chic than space-age surreal, Page encourages blending a bright hue over a more neutral tone from the same color family. For example, layer a shimmery orange shadow over a matte brown one or smudge out a grey liner with a bright blue cream eyeshadow. This will give you that bright pop of color without being too overwhelming or harsh.



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kelli martinez wrote: Wed, 2009-04-01 22:32

this is cool


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milo0009 wrote: Sat, 2009-04-18 10:08

yea this is cool omg i was soooooooooo not a friend of bright make up lipstick but now i fell so good wareing it i always go to the store and everyone says i look stuning i love it plz comment back!:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)


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lunari wrote: Tue, 2009-06-09 12:21

lol just a matter of learning how to wear it...


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freckleluvr16 wrote: Thu, 2009-04-02 01:30

OMG i love the show she's on GREEK!!! ahe always looks amazing with the dark eye!!!!!


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freckleluvr16 wrote: Thu, 2009-04-02 01:30

oops i meant she always looks great!!!


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livelaughplay wrote: Sun, 2009-04-05 11:19

i'll stick with neon skinny jeans

but i'll try this one day


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hermionegranger9 wrote: Sun, 2009-04-05 13:53

im into the whole punk thing and i think this suits that category - but i think i could also do it when wearing a cute summer/spring dress or something similar to that style, so im happy both ways ;)


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hopedelivers wrote: Tue, 2009-04-07 07:14

Hot Pink is a little to much for my age 54 have any hot tips for us who are still going strong and want to look hot!!!!


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celebertygirl_1993 wrote: Sat, 2009-05-23 21:54

Dye ur hair , tell me how that works


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celebertygirl_1993 wrote: Sat, 2009-05-23 21:54

Dye ur hair , tell me how that works


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celebertygirl_1993 wrote: Sat, 2009-05-23 21:54

Dye ur hair , tell me how that works


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lunari wrote: Tue, 2009-06-09 12:22

subtle eyes and lips. i really believe that no matter what ur age is the way you carry yourself is really the thing thst matters most. if you believe that you are beautiful, so will the people around you.


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lunari wrote: Tue, 2009-06-09 12:22

subtle eyes and lips. i really believe that no matter what ur age is the way you carry yourself is really the thing thst matters most. if you believe that you are beautiful, so will the people around you.


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lunari wrote: Tue, 2009-06-09 12:22

subtle eyes and lips. i really believe that no matter what ur age is the way you carry yourself is really the thing thst matters most. if you believe that you are beautiful, so will the people around you.


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lunari wrote: Tue, 2009-06-09 12:22

subtle eyes and lips. i really believe that no matter what ur age is the way you carry yourself is really the thing thst matters most. if you believe that you are beautiful, so will the people around you.


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hopedelivers wrote: Tue, 2009-04-07 07:16

TY exactly what I want!


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beauty_isfashion wrote: Tue, 2009-04-14 14:30

this is a great tip,
i love wearing bright colours and i already experiment my own and this is a good example of ideas for people who want to start experimenting,
its even taught me something new, thanks


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xallysonx16 wrote: Wed, 2009-04-15 10:06

this a kool place


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kkyra18 wrote: Wed, 2009-04-22 12:05

I totally love it!


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kkyra18 wrote: Wed, 2009-04-22 12:05

I totally love it!


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kkyra18 wrote: Wed, 2009-04-22 12:05

I totally love it!


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kkyra18 wrote: Wed, 2009-04-22 12:05

I totally love it!


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eyecandydoll wrote: Wed, 2009-05-13 21:43

I love the bright, bold look! Especially in the summer time. Apparently orange is in this season so if you are one for bright colors, you should definitely try this!


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101master4buety wrote: Mon, 2009-06-15 19:11

im not against the whole bright coler thing but why do you need it when people really look better nateral all you need is foundation mascara eyliner and thats all atleast for me i donet go for the whole thing


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101master4buety wrote: Mon, 2009-06-15 19:13

is any one on right now? cuz i want to here other opinoins


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mangoislove wrote: Sat, 2009-06-20 16:05

I think people look good natural, too; i also believe that certain styles look good with bright, popping make-up. I mean, scenes wouldn't be who they are without it, am I right? ha


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lummyberry wrote: Fri, 2009-07-10 06:43

i want that lipstick !!


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101master4buety wrote: Mon, 2009-07-13 14:45

mangoislove i agree with your opinoin with some outfits


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gal_gina wrote: Tue, 2009-09-15 02:37

Sounds great! Well, watch beauty videos to get the right steps for your make up. I came across this trailer on You tube. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Bj0yk1mZk. Its cool...


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