How-to: bold and bright summer make-up

Be honest – how often do you reach for the browns, greys and neutrals in your eyeshadow collection? I’m going to go ahead and guess it’s a lot. Because I do it, too. We like to play it safe. Also, we like neutral shades because they tend to look really fabulous.

But what about if we all tried – for just one day – to wear a make-up look that’s a little brighter, a little bolder, a little more fabulous?

I think it sounds like an excellent plan. We loved this Neon Muse look created by cosmetic brand Mirabella, and luckily, we have the how-to to go with it.

Step one:

Even out your skin tone and hide imperfections with a light application of Mirabella Skin Tint Cream-to Powder.
bh also recommends: Mary Kay Crème-to-Powder Foundation.

Step two:

Using your fingertips or a flat eyeshadow brush, apply Mirabella Pigment Powder in I Believe in Pink onto your eyelids, softly blending out above the crease toward the brow bones.
bh also recommends: bodyography Pure Pigment Eyeshadows.

Step three:

Sweep Mirabella Pigment Powder in Tale of Tangerine under your lower lashes, blending downward and onto the upper cheekbones just under your eyes.
bh also recommends: MAC Pigment in Electric Coral.

Step four:

Brush Mirabella Pigment Powder in I Believe in Pink onto the apples of your cheeks. Diffuse and soften the colour by blending it up toward your temples and blend up to where you’ve applied Mirabella Pigment Powder in Tale of Tangerine.
bh also recommends: Natio Blusher in Rouge Glow.

Step five:

Use a lip brush to saturate your lips with Mirabella Pigment Powder in I Believe in Pink. Line your lips with the tip of your lip brush.
bh also recommends: Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte in Pink.

Step six:

Apply a few layers of Mirabella Neon Muse Double-Ended Mascara to your upper lashes to give the look a hit of edginess.
bh also recommends: 1000 Hour Coloured Lashes in Blue Wave
PS: If you’re not a fan of coloured mascara, no problem. Apply a couple of coats of a thickening and volumising black mascara.

Do you wear bright make-up? What’s your favourite way to incorporate brights into your make-up look?

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Goldcat 9 Dec 2014 9:46 AM

I so love that necklace.

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bmill229 14 Jul 2014 1:28 PM

I love her statement necklace.

Ssajwani 1 Jan 2014 11:55 AM

very pretty!

Cherrykisses13 24 Dec 2013 9:03 AM

I love the necklace, but I'm not really a fan of bright eye makeup, I love my bronze eyeshadows

skitzkitty 20 Dec 2013 10:36 AM

I don't think I could pull off a look like this

Christy01 19 Dec 2013 12:14 PM

I 100% love bright makeup! Often I will wear something like this to work when Im feeling particularly adventurous.

Britty1 19 Dec 2013 1:53 AM

wow - how cool! This looks amazing, wonder if i could actually pull it off???!!!

Belle88 19 Dec 2013 1:23 AM

Bit too much bright makeup for me. I prefer a neutral look

Snailor 18 Dec 2013 9:49 AM

To be honest I think that's too much

Elefante 18 Dec 2013 2:43 AM

I do personally because i have dark brown eyes, i love using a bright eyeliner or shadow on my lash line!

Shop A Everyday 17 Dec 2013 12:51 PM

very pretty and summery

LoyalLou 17 Dec 2013 10:34 AM

Awesome! I have a purple mascare from Victorias secret but it doesn't seem to have very true colour :( Will definitely keep a look out for a blue or purple mascara to enhance my brown eyes.

Hayley_22 17 Dec 2013 9:40 AM

wowzers thats crazy bright

Chickybabe1 17 Dec 2013 9:25 AM

I like bright make-up in small doses, like a bright eye shadow or a bright lip but not both.

Roxymisha 17 Dec 2013 8:19 AM

Lipstick and blush are all I need to add brightness to my look.

olgiepolgie 17 Dec 2013 3:48 AM

I like how this looks on the model, but it wouldn't suit me.

Saelle 17 Dec 2013 1:52 AM

I don't know if I could pull that off, but looks great on the model. Love the hair.

Rei_ 17 Dec 2013 1:00 AM

I'd probably tone down this look, it's a bit out there for me

Rei_ 17 Dec 2013 12:59 AM

blondie58 17 Dec 2013 12:30 AM

Not a fan of the bright bold colours, just boring pastels..

ray_jay 17 Dec 2013 12:20 AM

ok im sorry but this scares me! I think people would be like wow too much make up on her! WOw maybe for a wicked party! I like the look but id only do one like eyes or blush or lipstick not all - no way!!! Do really love the blue mascara though! Totally

loz0181 16 Dec 2013 11:19 PM

I have no trouble creating these looks, buts its just not the norm where we live, and despite it looking gorgeous, I'm not really fond of being the odd one out in a sea of taupe and browns :)

Beeper Pad 16 Dec 2013 8:33 PM

I only ever wear bright colours on my nails. I never wear bright eyeshadow and rarely reach for bright lipsticks

PrettyPrincess 16 Dec 2013 4:03 PM

Gorgeous! I think it's a tad too much for me!

Chicklet 16 Dec 2013 11:15 AM

It looks great, but better on someone younger than me!

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