(Findings suggest that viewing the shade is apt to elicit positive feelings.)
Swipe blue on eyesthe face’s focal pointto prompt a smile from everyone you meet.
To brighten whites of eyes, dot an iridescent blue in inner corners.
Balance vivid blues with a neutral lip gloss in sheer pink and a touch of coral blush.
(Remember the color wheel?
Orange complements blue!)
“And compared with stop-sign red, plum is subdued, so it’s more wearable.”
“If you vacuum with plum lips, wearing the color out will be less daunting.”
Try sheer raspberry or brick.
To create a get-noticed matte mouth, apply color right from the tube.
Want a softer effect?
Use a lip brush, King suggests.
Keep your other makeup simple: Lightly smooth on foundation, then add a sweep of blush and mascara.
Channel your inner femme fatale.
Smudge dark gray or black liner along upper and lower lashes.
Get a glow anytime by applying one of the pretty pinks above.
We predict you’ll not only look happy but also give off happy vibes.
Get a happy look
All pinks are not the same.
Dusty-rose blush is best for fair skin; deeper shades work well with darker skin tones.
Blush should look like a second skin, so texture matters, too.
Layer translucent peach blush containing subtle sparkle over already-pink cheeks to appear lit from within.
“Pair pink blush with sheer shades of pink on lips and eyes,” Turnbow suggests.
“If one color stands out too much, the overall impact won’t be as natural.”
