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8 Daring Color Trends Everyone Can Pull Off

Is your makeup bag filled with brown eyeshadows and clear lip glosses? If so, it may be time to break out of your beige-colored comfort zone and try one of these hot new color trends. We'll show you how

by Sharon J. Yi

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Electric blue eyeshadow Just swapping your black eyeshadow for blue is an easy way to punch up your makeup look. And, "blue eyeshadow looks great on every skin tone," says Daoud. Maderich loves Nars Matte Eyeshadow in Outremer, $24. "I've used it on everyone from pale-skinned blondes to dark chocolate skin tones." So what's the secret in wearing this bright hue? "If you're going to wear it, you should own it." Which means you should pack the shadow onto your lid. "You don't want to go wishy washy with this color. Just make sure to blend it to get a smooth finish," says Maderich.

For fair skin tones: You can use the eyeshadow as an eyeliner by wetting your brush, and winging it out. Or use a colored eyeliner like Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencil in Electric, $19.

For medium skin tones: Apply bright blue eyeshadow on your upper lid, then smudge the shadow under the eye for a softer look.

For darker skin tones: For an edgier look, you can wear a taupey-colored shadow on your lid, then put the bright blue shadow in your inner corners, where you would normally put a highlight. The bright color will make your skin look radiant, says Maderich.

Bonus: Make sure to have beautiful, flawless skin if you try this trend. "Pack on the blue shadow, apply lots of mascara, then keep the rest of the face pretty nude," says Maderich. Do a taupey-colored cheek and lip, and Maderich says "you'll look hot."

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Older comments

I am trying to keep an open mind, but I don't think orange eye shadow flatters anyone; nor do lavender lips.

by GigiSD Friday, April 12, 2013 at 09:53PM Report as inappropriate

Pretty

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:52AM Report as inappropriate

I find it pretty hard to believe that most of these colors would ever look good on me.

by NillaButterfly Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 06:09PM Report as inappropriate

I will not be trying tangerine. Orange is so not my color.

by kimihavens Monday, December 10, 2012 at 10:20AM Report as inappropriate

I really don't like green eyeshadow, don't know why.. but always hated it.

by eatinglipstick Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 12:36PM Report as inappropriate

The tangerine had its time over the summer, but should be retired. I saw many women trying to pull it off. The key word is "trying". Orange??? No way!

by robyne00 Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 05:12PM Report as inappropriate

I can see almost all of these working except the orange eyeshadow, not sure about that one.

by Chris213 Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 06:16PM Report as inappropriate

LOVE COLOR!!! Can't wait to try some of these in the stores.

by Ydabney Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11:07AM Report as inappropriate

I liked most of these ideas... don't think I will be trying orange lips or eye shadow though

by kimmi_o Monday, July 23, 2012 at 09:07PM Report as inappropriate

I wish they showed these looks on actual models so we could get an idea of how the looks could be pulled off. Or even two looks like a high fashion one and an every day look one so its not too intimidating to try.

by glenncoco Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 06:02PM Report as inappropriate