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8 Colourful Makeup Products to Make Your Look Pop This Summer
Make the rest of the warm season extra colourful with these vibrant product picks.
Makeup and heat don’t always mix, but summer unmistakably causes us to gravitate toward brightly coloured cosmetics. The key to looking fresh faced even when it’s sunny and humid outside? Cream and liquid textures that are easy to apply and products that leave an eye-catching wash of colour on the skin without getting messy. Long-wear products, or conversely, formulas that fade beautifully throughout the course of the day are also great allies. There’s no need to strive for flawless application: simply channel your creativity and revel in the variety of hues and finishes on offer. These eight colourful makeup products are sure to help liven up your eyes, cheeks, lips, and nails this summer.
Ultimate Glow Shots Brightening Liquid Eyeshadow (Kiwi Killa), NYX Professional Makeup
This shimmery yet glitter-free liquid eyeshadow reflects the light and adds a big dose of colour to your eye makeup. Plus, it’s available in 13 hues, enabling you to create an infinite number of looks!
Price: $14
Green Edition Balmy Lip Blush (Spring), Maybelline
Halfway between a coloured lip balm and a traditional lipstick, this hydrating lip formula is enriched with mango butter and leaves behind a vibrant wash of colour. The perfect lippie for summer!
Price: $14.50
Benvenuti a Roma Eyeshadow Palette, Essence
Offering a well-balanced mix of hues and finishes, this eyeshadow palette inspired by Italy’s capital city is just what’s needed to create a different look every day this season. The shades we’re coveting the most: coral, dark green, mint, and sparkly beige.
Price: $10
Nail Lacquer (Revenge’s A Beach), Essie
Whether you prefer to lounge by the lake, pool, or ocean, this saturated blue nail polish is sure to conjure up relaxing moments spent by the water. The soothing hue will help brighten up your look in a cinch!
Price: $13.50
Liquid Powder Eye Shadow Tint (Ochre), ILIA
This little tube contains a buildable formula with a matte, powder-like finish that lasts all day and doesn’t crease. Apply a small amount for a lovely wash of colour or add a few more thin layers for a bolder look.
Price: $37
Voluminous Original Mascara (Cobalt Blue), L’Oréal Paris
The L’Oréal Paris Voluminous mascara is a classic for adding a ton of luscious volume to your lashes—as well as a touch of colour to your gaze. Available in a variety of hues that range from deep burgundy to cobalt blue, it’s a fun yet subtle way to switch up your makeup.
Price: $12
Vice Lip Bond Glossy Liquid Lipstick (Solo Player), Urban Decay
On days when you crave intense colour, grab this long-wear liquid lipstick which is available in 12 über shiny shades—including lavender, neon pink, and fiery red—that won’t budge once applied. Consider yourself warned: it’ll be hard to pick just one!
Price: $33
Luminous Putty Blush (Isla del Sol), e.l.f.
This cream blush adds a flush of buildable, luminous colour to your face, creating a healthy, irresistibly glowy complexion. We love how easy it is to apply using a brush, or just with your fingers if you’d rather keep things simple.
Price: $9
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