Coral lipstick? So 2012. This year punch-colored lipsticks were seen all over the runways.
To get the look, Babaian suggests using a lip brush when applying any color to achieve a more saturated look. But you can apply the color straight from the tube if you don't have a brush handy. Our pick to nail that punch-y shade: CoverGirl Lip Perfection in Flame, $6.99. If the color is a little too bright for you, use a nude lip liner first to tone it down. Then, finish with subtle eye and cheek makeup to make your lip color stand out.
"With a bright lip like this, you want to keep the rest of your makeup simple -- just a little eyeliner and mascara and a bit of blush on the apples of your cheeks," says Babaian.
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Flawless, Contoured Skin
Another huge runway makeup trend was flawless skin. In other words, the classic no-makeup makeup look. Babaian says all you need to create a sculpted look is a little bronzer, blush, and highlighter. CoverGirl Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush, $5.49, has all three.
"Just apply the bronzer under your cheeks, around your temples, and along your jawline to add definition to your face," says Babaian. "Then, follow up with blush on the apples of your cheeks."
To finish your look with a natural-looking glow, use a highlighter on the bridge of your nose and just above your cheekbones. Finally, complete the no-makeup makeup look by applying only one coat of mascara and a pinky-nude lipgloss.
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Bright Eyeshadow
For the more daring, the boldest of the makeup trends we found was bright eyeshadow. Don't worry though; this look is less '80s party girl and more everyday wearable.
To get the look, Babaian says to use just one shade of blue shadow on your eyelid, like Dolce and Gabbana The Eyeshadow Duo in Sky, $42. Apply the color at the base of your lid, and then blend it out into the edges of your eye. "Be sure not to bring it up past the crease of your eye to ensure a look that's subtle and not too costume-y," says Babaian.
Use a light stroke of foundation to clean up any residue underneath your eye. Then, define your eyes with black eyeliner and finish with plenty of mascara, like CoverGirl LashBlast 24 Hour Mascara, $7.99. "You only want to accentuate one feature at a time, so keep your blush light and your lip color as close to your natural lip shade as possible," Babaian says.
Spring is all about renewing � renewing your wardrobe, your workout plan and, of course, your beauty closet. But while a pair of new sandals and a butt-busting exercise is all good and fun, stocking up with new spring makeup products takes the cake. New products mean new looks, which of course we're obsessed with creating. And the best place to get inspiration for these new looks? The runway.
Although Fashion Week was chock full of gorgeous beauty looks, we narrowed it down to our top picks for spring: Punch-colored lips, flawless skin, and bright eyeshadow. Even if you're not a beauty junkie, re-creating these looks is easier than you might think. Makeup artist Taylor Babaian gave us some great advice on how to get these looks at home without looking too over-the-top.
Think you're up for a runway-inspired makeup challenge? Keep clicking to make these looks your own.
