Monochromatic makeup trends are among the best summer makeup looks because they are so easy -- plus, punchy pink cheeks and lips are a great way to brighten up skin.
Quick tip: For an all-over pink look like Hendricks, reach for a multi-use product that you can apply everywhere, like NYX Cream Blush in Glow, $6.99. Tap it onto the apples of your cheeks, eyelids and lips. To complete the look, apply numerous coats of your favorite black mascara and a high-shine lip gloss like NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Clear, $4.99.
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Summer Makeup Look: Bronze Layered Eyeshadow
Gold smoky eyes are a summer version of fall's iconic charcoal eye -- and they'll make you sultry, yet fresh.
This bright coral pink lipstick hue is fun and sexy -- everything summer makeup looks should be.
Quick tip: Bronzed skin looks best in varieties of pinky-coral shades like Camilla Belle's. If you have her complexion, try a lip color like M.A.C. Lipstick in Crosswire, $17. If you have light or pale skin, the most flattering shade of coral for you will be a touch more orangey-red (try Milani Color Perfect Lipstick in Empress, $4.99).
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Summer Makeup Look: Highlighted Eyes
If you're not lucky enough to have time off work during the summer, this understated ethereal look is perfect for the office.
Quick tip: The slightly bluish-silver eyeshadow Cate Blanchett is wearing works best on cool skin tones. If you share her complexion, try silver shadows accented with pale blues or whites like Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in Body Language, $10. If you have a warmer skin tone, opt for silver shades with touches of bronze like Nars Dual Intensity Eye Shadow in Dione, $29.
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Summer Makeup Look: Stand-alone Red Lips
If you don't want to fuss with much makeup this summer, red lipstick is your answer -- it's on trend and all you need to look gorgeous in seconds.
Quick tip: When you wear a bold red lipstick, keep your eyes toned down like Devon Aoki's, especially during the summer months when heavy makeup is so not cool -- literally. For the lips, try Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lip Colour SPF 15 in Red Alert, $6.50. Then, apply a thin winged line of black eyeliner (like Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, $20) to your upper lash lines. Finish by coating top lashes only with mascara to keep your look fresh.
Who doesn't love summer makeup? From bare faces with dazzling pops of color to that just-back-from-vacation glow, summer beauty is a thing to behold. Long, sunny days, warm nights and exotic vacations bring lots of opportunities to experiment with, new summer makeup trends that run the gamut from dreamy to sizzling.
With dozens of summer palettes hitting the shelves in bewitching shades and whimsical colors, it's hard not to reach for it all at once. To help you navigate your way through the "it" makeup styles for the season of fun in the sun, we found the best summer makeup looks and colors, so you can ride the latest makeup waves with confidence.
Here, the best summer makeup looks for lips, eyes and face.
