Summer Makeup is Natural Meets Neon 

So here is a weird pair of facts to start off your summer. (We know, it’s still spring for another two months, but it certainly doesn’t feel like it for most of us) Anyway, according to makeup artists and avid runway watchers alike the name of the game when it comes to summer makeup is natural. Which makes sense give the looks we’ve seen coming down the runways these past few months. However what’s odd is so many designers and fashion gurus can’t stop talking about how neons, pinks, reds and oranges in particular, are making a comeback. No one ever looked at a neon sign and though “that looks natural” but despite how odd it sounds these popular new neon colors can be combined with the natural look that is so in right now and when done properly it is a wonderfully feminine and summery look.

 If you’re interested in staying on top of this trend then remember that for summer style, less is more. Don’t cake on a lot of foundation or any heavy greasy eye shadow; when the weather is warm it will look out of place and make your skin appear oily (not to mention the number it will do on your pores). Instead think about using earthy colors and lots of crème, taupe, caramel and eggshell tones to bring out your natural beauty. Once you have a good natural looking base you can think about using a neon color to help add a dramatic effect. If you’re skin tone is on the darker side then orange can work anywhere with this look, even on the lips; however if you have a more pale complexion try to stick with reds and fuchsias for your lips. If it’s the eyes you are interested in putting the accent on then go for orange, start at the inner corner of the eye and apply across the lid, blending upward toward the brow. This splash of neon amid so many natural tones will automatically catch their eye. But remember, whatever you do don’t using multiple neons at once and don’t use them on the eyes and lips at the same time… that is of course unless you want to look like an extra from a brat pack movie!