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.
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Summer Makeup Look: Extra Long Lashes and Flawless Skin
A slightly pink glow and eyelashes for miles will let your natural beauty shine through.
Quick tip: Heidi Klum's flawless complexion is what really makes this natural makeup look so beautiful. To get her even skin tone, start by exfoliating weekly to slough off dull-looking skin. Then use a tinted moisturizer like It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream With SPF 50, $38, over your entire face to even out your tone and protect your skin. Hide undereye circles or blemishes with concealer (check out some amazing glowy formulas here). Finally, set your face with powder. If you get shiny throughout the day, keep oil-absorbing sheets like Clean & Clear Clear Oil-Absorbing Sheets, $4.99, handy and touch up as needed.
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Summer Makeup Look: A Plump Pout and Come-Hither Eyes
Mauve smoky eyes and plump pinky-gold lips are sure to heat up your summer makeup repertoire. In need of a sultry look? You found it.
Quick tip: To get Jessica Alba's voluptuous pout, line your lips in a neutral shade that matches your own lip color (try NYX Slim Pencil Lip in Pale Pink, $3.50). Top the liner with a dusty rose lipstick like Nars Lipstick in Dolce Vita, $28. Finish by dabbing the middle section of your bottom lip with a bit of high shine gloss for an extra plump, sexy finish.
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.
