Summer´s Top 5 Beauty Trends

• Chose the right shade, something that complements your undertones
• Buy a cheap orange lipstick and mix with a bit of your favorite, fool-proof color
• Matte textures are best for orange lip color
• Keep the rest of your makeup neutral for maximum impact

Try: M.A.C. Morange or L’Oreal Rouge Virtual with Body Shop´s Beech

Photo: M.A.C.

Grown-up glitter

• Apply glitter to just one area of your face (eyes, cheeks, or middle of lips) for a subtle shimmer
• Use a product with small glitter particles or dilute glitter by blending with other products
• For nails, go with a sparkly nail polish with a clear base as a top coat 
• Sticky tape works well for removing excess glitter

Try: Too Faced Glamour Dust in Glampire on face, O.P.I Glitzerland for nails

Photo: TOO FACED

Candy-shop eyes

• Soft: Dust green shadow on the outer corners of eyes; accent lids with a light, shimmery shadow
• Bold: Liberally apply green to lids followed by a black shadow on the lash line and blend upward 
• Edgy: Apply all-over shadow from lash to brow
• Simply lining your bottom lid with a green liner will also give you a subtle hint of tint

Try: Clinique Color Surge Eye Shadow Soft Shimmer in Juniper, Max Factor Color Effects Dip-in Eyeshadow in Party Lime, or Sephora #44 Long-Lasting Eyeshadow in Picnic in the Park

Photo: CLINIQUE

Natural bronze skin

• Begin by smoothing on a primer to avoid fading color
• For subtle shimmer, swipe a white-gold pigment powder over creamy peach blush 
• For a bolder bronze chose a product with a bit of golden shimmer—not an orange base!
• Instead of brushing on bronze, use your fingertips to dab on eyes, cheeks, and lips

Try: Dermacol Perfect Base Cream (for under make-up), Benefit Girl Meats Pearl Liquid Pearl for Face, Rimmel All Natural Bronzer

Photo: RIMMEL

Polished brows

• Shape up eyebrows by brushing with a clean toothbrush or mascara wand
• A dot of foundation or powder (a shade lighter than your skin) on the brow bone creates lift 
• Use brow powder or pencil, the same shade or a shade dark than your hair, to define arch
• Smooth some petroleum jelly or clear gloss over bushy brows for a polished look

Photo: FRED FARRUGIA

See also:
5 Must-Have Summer Looks – Fashion director at Dolce Vita’s favorites among the season´s top trends
5 Hot Summer Accessories – Easy to find in Prague!
5 Laid-Back Summer Hair Looks – Side-pinned hair, ballerina bun, playful braids, and more…