A flawless complexion, rosy cheeks and natural radiance are all you need to look great this summer. We’re going to show you how to achieve the perfect natural look with some top tips and our recommended products.
Natural: A perfect base with a sweep of blusher creates a beautiful fresh-faced look
Fresh, radiant faces dominated the catwalk at Jil Sander, Calvin Klein and Matthew Williamson. To get the look use Lancôme’s Make Up Primer as a skin smoothing starting point, followed by Dior Capture Totale Foundation applied with a brush for flawless cover. Add Clinique Airbrush Concealer, a great cover up tool for the under eye area. A healthy flush is achieved with Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc which will make you look fabulous in an instant. To finish the look use M.A.C Strobe Cream to highlight brows and cheekbones.
Editor’s Tip
Every catwalk showed strong brows, from taped and taut at Gareth Pugh and the monobrow at Andrea McWha to the more wearable, perfectly groomed examples here. Use Urban Decay’s Brow Box to tame your brows, or visit an in-store Brow Bar for expert help.
Colour: Bolder, brighter and more playful than ever before
This summer’s kaleidoscopic eye shadow palette is inspired by the 1970s, but brings colour bang up to date. The catwalks were awash with eye-catching greens, blues, purples and pinks, with pastels at Donna Karan, metallics at Oscar de la Renta and bold brights at Michael Kors. Warm golds and bronzes are a more subtle option, and perfectly flatter the warmth of holiday skin.
Editor’s Tip
Beautiful lashes never go out of fashion. Le 2 de Guerlain offers perfect application with two brushes: one for building longer lashes, the second for precise application on shorter, lower lashes.
Vivid: Drench lips with conditioning colour
Lips are bright and beautiful this summer. Designers including Carolina Herrera, Temperley and Fendi sent models down the catwalk in vibrant lip shades that grabbed all the attention. It’s a look that’s easy to work thanks to this summer’s crop of gorgeous fiery orange-based reds and glossy pinks. These long lasting lipsticks from Chanel, YSL, Dior, Clarins and Guerlain have formulations that protect, nourish and moisturise. With such a great choice, there’s a perfect shade for everyone.
Editor’s Tip
You can’t have it all… this summer is about emphasising eyes or lips, but never both. Whichever you choose to saturate with colour, make sure you go neutral everywhere else.
