Summer may officially be over in a few weeks, but that doesn’t mean you should be switching up your bright, colourful makeup for neutrals hues. It should be the opposite, in fact. So, embrace these fun, cheerful new beauty products now and you’ll still be smiling come autumn- we promise!
by Cherie Herrmann
The colourful products:
Burberry Beauty Lip Cover in Primrose Hill Pink No. 30, $49, and Lip Glow in Hibiscus No. 13 and Nude Rose No. 14, $45 each, from the Burberry Beauty Spring/Summer 2012 Collection.
Why they’ll brighten your day:
Not only will you feel uber-trendy pulling one of these luxe lip products out of your handbag, your lips will also be treated to a beautiful dose of colour with added moisturisation and subtle shine. Fun tip: Just as you would a crème blush, apply a touch of Lip Glow in Nude Rose to your cheeks for instant freshness.
Find them at: (02) 9695 5678.
The colourful products:
The Holland Collection by OPI, $19.95 each
Why they’ll brighten your day:
You know you can’t go wrong with any OPI lacquer, but no one should deny their nails a Dutch of colour this February. From the delicious berry tones of Kiss Me on My Tulip, the little ray of tangerine sunshine that is A Roll in the Hague, to the hot, hot, hot coral-red finish of Red Lights Ahead…Where?, all of these hues will leave you looking instantly polished and summery, with minimal effort required.
Find them at: 1800 358 999.
The colourful products:
Laura Mercier Canyon Collection, $39-$59
Why they’ll brighten your day:
Giving you the chance to embrace autumn while the sun is still shining, this new colour collection from makeup queen Laura Mercier will literally make your skin glow. The limited edition Cheek Melange Canyon Sunset, $59, luxuriously adds warmth to the face, while the limited edition Luster Eye Colour in Chocolate, $39, treats your lids to an iridescence deep brown hue with a stunning hint of violet gold shimmer to make your peepers pop.
Find them at: Selected David Jones and MYER stores, adorebeauty.com.au or call 02 9663 4277.
The colourful product:
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain in No. 18, No. 13 and No. 8, $50 each
Why they’ll brighten your day:
Because this lip product is king. And by king, we mean it does it all. It goes on all silky smooth like a lippie and leaves you with a shiny, glossed-up finish, yet stays put like a stain. It’s heaven in a tube, really.
Find them at: 1300 651 991.
The colourful products:
Sally Hansen Diamond Strength No-Chip Nail Color in, $13.95 each
Why they’ll brighten your day:
Hard-working products are always a winner, so why wouldn’t we want to coat our nails in high-shine colours that’ll actually help make them stronger, too? From the regal jewel tones to the bold, happy brights, each of these 16 no-chip hues are infused with real micro-diamonds, platinum and aluminium, all of which are wonderful at protecting and strengthening your nails.
Find them at: Priceline, Priceline Pharmacy and selected pharmacies nationally.
