Spring Makeup Trend: The Pink LIp

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Spring Makeup Trend #3: The Pink Lip

Shown: Diane Von Furstenberg, Nanette Lepore,
Bottom: Proenza Schouler

Okay, here’s a trend that really has me thinking, huh??? Because it’s already a sold out trend. And the problem with this? It’s such a hard color to wear. And very few people are going to be able to pull it off, no matter what they think.

Why? The color. Sooo unfriendly. First of all, you’ve got a pink that has a ton of yellow, gray and blue in it. All such skintone friendly colors aren’t they. What happens? This lipstick will make your under eye circles pop out like crazy and make your skin look tired in about 3 hours.

it’s all wrong.

And all people will look at when they look at you, are your lips. Not you. Not your beautiful makeup. No. Your lips. As in clown like. As in that’s all they’re going to remember. Can you tell I’m not a fan of this look at all?

So why am I even talking about it?

Well, maybe we can salvage this. Because I know looking like a Barbie Doll is sooo NOT how most of you want to look like.
Key: Avoid the yellow. The less yellow in this bluey pink you can find the better. Think more fuschia, not yellow pink.
Think sheer, and stained. Best part? You can easily build it up to get the depth you want.

Make Up For Ever 5 Lipstick Palette - Orchid Harmony - No. 8 Orchid Harmony - No. 8

My fav trick? Apply the cream blushes that you probably still have (like Stila’s Convertible Cream blushes) and use that to build up your lip color. There’s enough sheen in it to look modern (sheen is the thing for lips now, not blush…) and it’s easy to apply

Stila Convertible Color Fuchsia

When there’s this much color at stake, keep the pinky cheeks at home and go bronze or nothing at all. Keep eyes soft, or go more dramatic with a soft black around the lashes (make sure to blend so it’s a soft line, all around top and bottom..), keep the eye lids clear, and just add a fantastic mascara.

Bare Escentuals Double-Ended Black Mascara & Lash Builder Double Ended Macara/Lash Builder