Spring 2011 fashion runways exploded with color, capturing the essence of the season using vivid hues and luxe textures. Spring makeup is no different, taking its cues from bold silhouettes and saturated shades, with Sephora offering up the latest formulations and finishes to make this your most beautiful season yet.
Bold Lips
From New York to Paris, the word on everyone’s lips was color. Bright coral, dramatic red and vibrant pink are the shades to pick right now. The modern finish is cream or matte, signaling a return to glamour. To try: Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stains ($12), high-coverage, pigment-saturated stains that provide silky, high-impact color available in seven shades.
Vivid Brights
The counterpoint to a bold mouth is the color saturated eye. Striking hues from bright peach to electric blue are washed over the lid and paired with nude lips and glowing skin. To try: Kat Von D True Romance Pigments in Rapture (melon) or Torment (violet) ($16 each), an advanced, loose powder formula made from pure pigments that can be used wet or dry for dramatic effects. Finish eyes with Sephora Collection Full Action Mascara ($15), a 7-in-1 mascara that creates beautiful, thick, healthy lashes in a single stroke.
Elegant Pastels
Metallics continue to be a top trend for spring, but fall’s deeper shades are morphing into sheerer, lighter, pearlized colors that sparkle like jewels. This touch of illumination, artfully applied, offers a sophisticated statement for spring. To try: Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Gloss ($14) for a dazzling, crystalline effect on the lips using a blend of crushed gemstone powders derived from diamonds, rubies, sapphires, amethysts and emeralds. Sephora Collection Nude Moonshadow Trio in Pixie N°9 ($17) illuminates eyes with complementary tones of rosy beige and lavish amounts of diamond dust shimmer.
Need to see it for yourself? Want to hear more about the trends? Check out the Sephora Trend Video at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CM0PAVCJsM
For more product suggestions per the Sephora Trend Video:
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Enticed to try one of these looks for spring? Let the experts at Sephora show you how with an Express Service at the Sephora Beauty Studio, a complementary 15-minute makeup lesson based on the latest styles of the season. Right now, step in to any Sephora location and take advantage of the new Bright Lids & Lips or Everyday Eye Express Services and learn how to make any of these trends work for you.
