This season, the unexpected pairing of metallic-mocha brown and delicate lavender creates a fresh, modern look that’s equal parts romantic and radiant.
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Summer beauty is at its best when it feels effortless. I’m talking warm and sheer sunlit skin paired with soft washes of colour that enhance rather than overpower.
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This season, the unexpected pairing of metallic-mocha brown and delicate lavender creates a fresh, modern look that is equal parts romantic and radiant.
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Here’s how to get it at home.
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I started off by sweeping the Ilia Eye Stylus Shadow Stick in Nymph ($45) onto my eyelid, a soft lavender shade that brightens and adds a touch of colour. I layered the Ilia Eye Stylus Shadow Stick in Noble, a rich copper-brown shade, along the outer corners and blended it into the crease for added warmth and dimension.
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The contrast between the cool lavender and warm copper-brown creates a beautifully balanced eye makeup that would be flattering on every skin tone.
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While the Dior Backstage Glow Maximizer Face Palette ($65) is typically used for the complexion, I used the Universal Glow palette to illuminate the eyes as well as across the tops of the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and cupid’s bow for a healthy, sun-kissed glow that catches the light beautifully.
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To finish the look, I used the
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, which is a rosy nude shade that complements both the warm and cool tones throughout the makeup. It’s the perfect finishing touch and offers a polished, feminine, and versatile look for everything from a daytime brunch to an evening dinner.
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The result is a sophisticated summer makeup look that captures the season’s natural warmth all while incorporating a soft and romantic colour palette.
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