Customize the hottest makeup looks for your skin tone.
Follow this rule and wear any color with confidence: Choose shades that are similar to the natural undertones of your skin for day, contrasting ones for night.
Trend 1: Peach Cheeks
If your complexion is fair…
Choose a pale, pink-toned peach, says Trae Bodge, cofounder of Three Custom Color Specialists.
To try: Flirt! Peek-A-Blush in Pink-sicle, $12, kohls.com; Estee Lauder Tender Blush in Peach Nuance, $25, esteelauder.com.
If your complexion is medium...
Go golden, says Tasha Wilson, a Sephora color expert in New York City.
To try: Clarins Compact Compact Powder Blush, $27, sephora.com; Physicians Formula Powder Palette in Blushing Glow, $10.95, drugstores.
If your complexion is dark…
Look for a hue that contains deep red undertones, says Wilson.
To try: Revlon Cream Blush in Just Peachy, $9.79, drugstores; L’Oreal Paris Bare Naturale Gentle Mineral Blush in Soft Rose, $15.25, drugstores.
Trend 2: Pink Lips
If your complexion is fair…
Sheer baby-pink gloss is most flattering, says Wilson. Layer gloss over nude lip pencil.
To try: Milani Glossy Tubes in Dreamy Glow, $3.99, drugstores; Stila It Gloss in Fashionable, $18, sephora.com.
If your complexion is medium…
Go for a rich rose or any medium-toned clear pink lipstick, says Wilson.
To try: Avon Color Rich Lipstick in Viva Pink, $6.50, avon.com.
If your complexion is dark…
Bright fuchsia looks fabulous, as will any highly pigmented pink or rose, says Wilson.
To try: Chanel Rouge Hydrabase in Splendeur, $27, chanel.com; Lorac Mocktail in Razberi Cosmo, $18, sephora.com.
Trend 3: Plum Nails
If your complexion is fair…
Deep, dark purple looks gorgeous on pale skin.
To try: Opi Nail Lacquer in Lincoln Park at Midnight, $7.50, opi.com; Lippmann Collection nail polish in ‘Round Midnight, $15, Salon A-K-S.
If your complexion is medium…
Bold pinkish-purple brightens skin, says Wilson.
To try: Sally Hansen Diamond Strength nail polish in Passionate Plum, $4.75, drugstores; NARS nail polish in M. Butterfly, $15, Nordstrom.com.
If your complexion is dark…
A pale lilac or sheer plum will pop on dark skin.
To try: SpaRitual Lacquer in Never Say Never, $10, fredsegalbeauty.com; Essie nail polish in Guchi Muchi Puchi, $8, essie.com for locations.
Trend 4: Metallic Shadow
If your complexion is fair…
A pink nude shimmer or pale blue-based silver will help you sparkle, says Bianca Alexander, makeup artist for M.A.C Cosmetics.
To try: Shiseido The Makeup Hydro-Powder Eye Shadow in Glistening Sand, $23, nordstrom.com; Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in Style Section, $15, lancome-usa.com.
If your complexion is medium…
Metallic taupe and gold look natural, says Alexander.
To try: Dior 1-Colour Eyeshadow in Frosted Beige, $22, sephora.com; CoverGirl Queen Collection 1-Kit Eye Enhancer in Sun-City, $2.94, drugstores.
If your complexion is dark…
Deep, shimmery chocolate or a rich red-laced shade like copper work best, says Alexander.
To try: Mattese N.Y.C. Shadow Dust in Cosmos, $7.99, perfumania.com; Urban Decay Deluxe Eyeshadow in Shag, $17, sephora.com.
Trend 5: Lined Lids
If your complexion is fair…
Smudge a pale gold or shimmering camel for a sheer effect, says Wilson.
To try: Benefit Gilded, $18, benefitcosmetics.com; Revlon Luxurious Color Eyeliner in Antiqued Gold, $9.99, drugstores.
If your complexion is medium…
Your skin can handle glitz. Opt for bronze or chocolate, says Wilson.
To try: Max Factor MAXeye Liner in Gilt Complex, $6.75, Wal-Mart; Rimmel Eye Twist in Double Trouble, $5.70, drugstores.
If your complexion is dark…
Coppers brighten eyes, says Alexander