The deep, berry lip
Deep berry shades were very popular last autumn, and they are back and in full-force for 2013. This look can be daunting for some, but berry shades needn't be scary. If you are not confident enough to pull off a full on dark lip, options such as tinted balms and stains can enable you to achieve this trend in a more subtle and wearable way. One of my favourite products for the berry trend is the Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Crush. This product is a balm stain so is easily build-able from a lighter coverage to a more dramatic colour. The wonderful thing about using a stain is that they have fantastic longevity - I find the Revlon Balm Stain to last throughout the day, even when eating and drinking! Another favourite of mine is the Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in 107 (reviewed here). This lipstick is more on the red side of berry, and has a matte finish which not only increases the longevity but is a key textural trend for autumn 2013.
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| Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Crush - applied lightly |
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| Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Crush - applied heavily |
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| Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 107 |
The neutral, nude eye
Simple eye makeup compliments a dark berry lip and is incredibly easy to create! You could simply apply mascara alone, or apply a light coloured eyeshadow across the lid first. For a sheer amount of colour and shimmer the Maybelline Color Tattoo cream eyeshadow in Pink Gold can be used to create an easy neutral look. To warm up a simple eye look, apply a light amount of bronzer through the eye crease with a blending brush, this ties the look together nicely and prevents a dark lip from washing out the complexion.
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| Neutral eye look using mascara alone |
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| Nude eye using the Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pink Gold |
Another upcoming trend for autumn 2013 is the berry coloured eye. Much like the dark lip, a berry eye can seem daunting and difficult to wear. I am currently experimenting with a few new products to create the perfect smokey berry eye look, so keep an eye out (excuse the pun) for an upcoming post on the berry eye trend!
What are your favourite makeup trends or products for autumn 2013?
