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Brighten Your Face With Pops of Color

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A huge trend for spring and summer? Bright, exaggerated color. From day-glo eyes to fuchsia lips, there are tons of products out there guaranteed to put some color in your face. And whether you just want a small dash of color -- a la the subtle teal lines around the eyes at Marni -- or an explosive look like that from John Galliano, beauty has never been this much fun. Taste the rainbow with the colorful beauty products you'll just have to try.

PINKS

Avon Lipstick.jpgColor Trend Multistick Lip
Three coordinating pink shades can either be layered over one another or worn on their own for a look of gorgeous vibrancy.
$2.99 at avon.com




Benefit Posietint.jpgPosietint
The newest blush from Benefit leaves such a pretty, petal-hued flush on the cheeks. Sweep it across your apples for a healthy glow!
$28 at benefitcosmetics.com




Clinique The Kissers.jpgThe Kissers Set
Four miniature tubes of Clinique's fabulous Superbalm gloss are held within such a sweet floral-printed pouch that will really make your pout pucker.
$25 at clinique.com

PURPLES

Urban Decay Eyeshadow.jpgUrban Decay Glitter Eyeshadow in Stalker
Rich pigment creates such an intense look in vivacious violet, which is just amazing when swept up toward the browbone.
$16 at beauty.com




Clinique Eyeshadow Quad.jpgClinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad in Plum Seduction
Violet and lavender are just so pretty against bronzed skin. Take a cue from the Thakoon show and wash your eyes and cheeks with the hues.
$25 at clinique.com


Essie Nail Polish.jpgEssie Nail Polish in Bahama Mama
Paint your tips and toes with this vibrant plum and experience the juiciness of this hot summer color.
$8 at essieshop.com





BLUES AND GREENS

Cargo Eye Liner Duo.jpgCargo Smoky Eye Liner Duo in Skye
Add a touch of boldness to your next Saturday night out with a thin turquoise line drawn from inner to outer corners.
$25.20 at makeup.com




POP Beauty Eye Cake.jpgPOP Beauty Eye Cake in Teal Eyes
Five bold green shadows combine in an oversized pan that just screams sexiness.
$19 at beauty.com




Chantecaille Compact.jpgChantecaille Limited Edition Protect Paradise Eye Compact
Fish swimming across a green sea are the ultimate in luxury. We dare you to use this gorgeous compact and not just stare at it on your vanity for months and months!
$90 at eluxury.com




M.A.C Paint Pot.jpgM.A.C Paint Pot in Delft
The creamy formula dries to a lovely powdery finish -- and it leaves such an intense pop of color on the lids.
$16.50 at nordstrom.com



ORANGES AND YELLOWS

NARS Lip Pencil.jpgNARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Red Square
A bright orangey red that's highly pigmented, seriously creamy ... and absolutely divine on your pucker.
$24 at beauty.com




Essie Yellow Nail Polish.jpgEssie Nail Polish in Shorty Pants
It doesn't get any more lemony yellow than this! Two coats will dry to a matte finish and leave your nails looking supremely fabulous.
$8 at essieshop.com




Sephora Brush Set.jpgSummer Safari Pocket Brush Set
Wearing brights is great and all ... but they're nothing without the right brushes to apply them! Don't leave home without this orange case, which contains five brushes that will get you gorgeous in no time.
$20 at sephora.com

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