Bust Out of Your Makeup Rut

by Carmindy (Subscribe to Carmindy's posts)
Posted May 15th 2007 at 12:42PM

Are you putting on that safe, neutral lip color and lining your eyes with that same old tired pencil day after day? Like most women you can sometimes feel stuck in a makeup rut. If you feel it's time to shake up your look, update your makeup wardrobe with bright bold shades and fabulous new formulas.

For Updated Eyes: Opposites Attract

Make your eyes stand out with a liner or shadow the opposite color of your eyes. If you have brown eyes go for sapphire blue. Green-eyed girls should think amethyst. Blue eyes totally pop with burgundy browns while hazel eyes look incredible when accented with forest green.

I recommend

Cover Girl Queen Collection Eyeshadow Quad in 'Blue Notes' ($4.49)

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in '1999' ($15)

MAC Pigment Powder in 'Chocolate Brown' ($19.50)

Rimmel Soft Kohl Eye Pencil in 'Jungle Green' ($3.19)

For Updated Skin: Let It Glow

Shimmer is the best way to freshen up your look without taking too much of a risk. Dab on a cream shimmering highlight under your brows and on top of your cheekbones for extra radiance. The glow will have everyone saying, "She looks amazing".

I recommend

Fresh Satin Luster Palette ($45)

For Updated Cheeks: Brighten Up

When it comes to cheeks think brights. There has never been a better time to try new shades because cosmetic companies are offering so many new colors in sheer transparent formulas so they don't overpower yor face. Pick one you are drawn to -- even if the boldness of the color makes you a little nervous -- and swipe it on with confidence. You will be amazed at how fabulous you'll look and feel. Try a cream cheek blush for that perfect watercolor effect and blend it on in circular motions on the apples of your cheeks with your fingers for a must-have flush.

I recommend

Benefit Sheer Cream Blushers in 'Hush' ($18)

For Updated Lips: Sheer is Genius

Lips are the easiest to play with because a gloss is the fastest way to make that change and try something you never thought you could. Go for colors like coral, hot pink, orange, berry or red. If they are sheer you can totally pull them off.

LORAC Mocktail Flavored Lip Gloss in 'Lava Flow' ($18)