The Makeup Looks To Wear With… This Season’s Hot Pink Hues

Hot pink needs to be balanced with an equally strong look, and there is something incredibly striking about wearing red and pink together. For a sophisticated take, opt for a red lip with depth and a modern, velvet finish. If you have a cooler skin tone, stick with reds that have a blue or purple undertone. Conversely, if you have a warmer skin tone, like yellow, gold or olive, go for reds with similar tones, such an orange-red. Next, pair a bold lip with a simple yet impactful eye – a carbon-black mascara applied to top and bottom lashes works well.

Pink can be a divisive makeup color – get it wrong and it can instantly age you (think overly coordinated palettes and frosty, shimmery finishes), but get it right and it can look fresh, modern and super-pretty. Go a shade darker than your outfit – and use a cheek and lip tint or balm, even on your eyes. Using fingers is key, as it won’t deposit the same density of color as using a brush, so you can afford to choose a bolder pink than you might otherwise think.

A summer lip doesn’t necessarily mean a bright statement – after all, nude lips with bronzed skin and eyes can look just as beautiful against a vibrant color palette. The trick is to look for a shade that mimics your skin tone; a nude lip should enhance rather than mask your complexion and leave you looking fresh rather than washed out. Those with a more yellow tone should choose a nude with a peachy tint, while those with a pink undertone should go for warm, rosy nudes.