In addition to the shadows, a tip is to bet on the eyeliners that gained colored versions.

Women who love makeup are always looking for news and tips: products that arrive on the market, makeup ideas for the day or night, tricks that can help disguise imperfections, etc.

And, of course, all of them want to go out there with their makeup on, without running the risk of making mistakes in choosing the colors or exaggerating in some detail of the look.

And even among those who are well connected to the subject, there are often some doubts, especially related to colored makeup. After all, what occasion is it suitable for? Can every woman use it? What are the best shadow combinations?

Below, the makeup artists Bruno Moura, from Ophicina do Cabelo; Alberto Pinheiro, from Crystal Hair Leblon and Raphaella Bahia, from Studio Longevitá, clarify these and other doubts about the subject.

How to use?

According to makeup artist Raphaella Bahia, colored makeup is super hot. “She asks for basic items: colored lipstick, lots of eyeliner, metallic eyeshadow and pink items. A make up with nothing in the eye and mouth is also an option”, she says.

Some colors are a guarantee of success, according to the makeup artist: orange (which suits all women) and red (in more open shades). “It’s worth remembering that when the mouth is highlighted, the eyes and the rest of the make-up should look more ‘dull’,” she says. “A color that is also doing well is purple,” she adds.

Another tip for those who appreciate colorful makeup is to bet on eyeliners that have gained colored versions. “Bet in shades of blue, green and pink. Perfect for those who want to invest in color without getting over (exaggerated)”, says the makeup artist.

Also according to the makeup artist, a color that is very successful in makeup is pink candy. “It can be used on everything, on the eyes, on the lips or both together. Color is released. Pink outlines also promise. They imprint joviality and leave the look cheerful without exaggeration”, she adds.

For whom is colored makeup recommended?

According to makeup artists, colored makeup can be used by all women.

But, as highlighted by makeup artist Alberto Pinheiro, the most formal and discreet will hardly use this type of makeup. “The colored make up is more suitable for women with attitude, who are not afraid of being recognized on the street and receiving prying eyes”, she says.

But, thinking about a woman’s hair color and skin tone, are there any restrictions? Can all who approve of this type of makeup bet on it?

There are no restrictions in this regard. There are exact colors and tones for fair, brown and black women. Just knowing the ideal combination.

Color makeup during the day: can you?

Makeup artists  are unanimous in saying that colored makeup can indeed be used during the day. “A tip for the day is to bet on colored lipstick”, adds makeup artist Rafaela.

As highlighted by makeup artist Alberto Pinheiro, colored makeup is generally used by a modern and cool woman. “So if she’s a person with attitude, this type of makeup will fit both day and night, and it can be done in a variety of colors,” she says.

Eyeshadow and colored lipstick: yes or no?

In the opinion of makeup artist Raphaella Bahia, the ideal is, when the mouth is colored, the eyeshadow is not so colorful. “But you can, for example, combine an orange lipstick with a pink eye shadow,” she says. For Alberto Pinheiro, in this case, the tip is to bet on nude or light pink lipsticks.

What is the most appropriate blush to accompany colorful makeup?

According to makeup artist Alberto Pinheiro, the blush has to match the person’s skin color. “If it’s a fair woman, wear light pink or peach; dark women, on the other hand, should opt for brown or bronzer”, she says. In the opinion of makeup artist Raphaella, it is important that the chosen blush is lackluster, “so as not to draw too much attention”.

Shadow duo

For women who love to combine two or more eyeshadow colors in the same makeup, professionals give some combination tips.

“Green and pink, blue and silver, brown and gold, black and gray, orange and pink are good combinations”, says Raphaella Bahia. Alberto Pinheiro also mentions: purple with lilac, dark green with light green, blue with lilac, blue with pink.

Bruno Moura adds that white matches any other color, and the same goes for black. “Grey, brown, lead and silver are classics. Green combines with pink, blue, yellow and gold. Pink in summer can go with everything too”, says the makeup artist.

What clothes can I wear full color makeup with?

A common question that arises when talking about colored makeup is in relation to the look that will be used. Does this type of make match any outfit?

The ideal is not to overuse the clothes colors, as the make will already draw a lot of attention!

Step-by-step colorful makeup

If you are a fan of this type of make, write down all the details!

  • Clean the skin well with makeup remover of your choice. Then apply primer to the entire face. Then the base evenly.
  • Apply blue eyeshadow all over the eyelid.
  • Pass the second shadow, which can be black, military green, dark green, silver or gray in the left corner (outside).
  • With the brush, fade it over the first shadow, using a blurring brush. It has to be well mixed. Wipe off excess with a cotton swab.
  • Put on plenty of mascara.
  • On the mouth you can use a nude lipstick or a tea rose tone.
  • The blush should be one that matches your skin tone, without any shine.

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