When orange coloured make-up goes horribly wrong…

This has got nothing to do with age. Nothing at all. In fact, Sharon Stone is usually an absolute glamazon; one who looks outstanding for her 55 years. But this make-up look (read: bright orange eyeshadow paired with bold cherry red lipstick) leaves Ms Stone looking rather hideous. Too mean? Maybe, but it’s definitely true.

You see, by applying an intense orange shadow to her eyelid and up towards her brow bone, Sharon is not only enhancing the lines around her eyes, but causing herself to look a little ill and washed-out, too. If she’d used a softer peachy hue on her eyelids only and mixed it with a bronze shade, the result would have been a completely different story. The bold red lipstick is also rather harsh against her skin, and clashing with the orange hue making her look a little clown-esque.

That said, this does not mean you should be scared of wearing peachy, orange or coral make-up. Definitely not. It’s actually a wonderfully versatile colour, but it needs to be worn correctly. To prove this point, let’s look at an example of peachy make-up done well.

Here is Olivia Munn sporting said make-up hue, and she looks phenomenal:

Olivia’s use of peachy, terracotta orange make-up works because she’s chosen a colour that suits her skin tone. She’s also concentrated the colour on her cheeks, instead of overloading her eyes. By using the peach hue to create a subtle winged eyeshadow look, she’s created a harmonious flow of colour, but without overwhelming her face or her features. You’ll also notice she’s used a completely different hue on her lips, however unlike Sharon’s, this mauve lip colour actually complements her coral cheeks, instead of clashing with them.

Want to copy Olivia Munn’s striking peach make-up look? Try these ingenious products, none of which will leave you looking like Sharon Stone. I promise.

#1. essence Cherry Blossom Girl Lipstick Pencil in It’s Peach Not Cherry
#2. Benefit Ultra Shines Lip Gloss in Spiked Punch
#3. Estée Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Coral Fantasy
#4. shu uemura Pressed Eye Shadow in Vivid Orange ($28, 1300 651 991)
#5. Maybelline EyeStudio Color Tattoo Eye Shadow in Fierce & Tangy

Final fact: all skin tones can wear peachy orange make-up. If you’ve got olive or darker skin, you can afford to go bolder in your colour choice, but if you’re fair, choose a sorbet-like peachy hue and use it with bronze tones for a sun-kissed finish.

Are you as horrified by Sharon Stone’s orange eyeshadow look as I am? What do you think of Olivia Munn’s peachy make-up? And how do you wear orange, peach or coral make-up tones?

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Miss19 14 Nov 2016 5:22 PM

Yikes it looks awful!

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annieleex 2 Apr 2016 9:00 PM

Olivia looks great

bmill229 7 Sep 2014 2:13 PM

Orange would not look good with my red hair.

itslinda 16 Apr 2014 11:43 AM

Lovely article :)

diabla 28 Jul 2013 8:05 AM

i love coral shades

LisOnLife 15 Jun 2013 10:15 AM

Great tips!

iluvfacialz 25 May 2013 12:15 PM

Poor Sharon Stone, this look really did nothing for her except age her.

msrayray 2 May 2013 2:24 AM

I like peach and coral shades but I think less is more so I would wear it subtly. Olivia's orange cheeks looks a bit too piled on for my liking.

Bobbin01 2 May 2013 1:41 AM

I can only hope this was her own makeup mistake and a stylist or makeup artist didn't get paid for this incredibly unflattering look. I tend to avoid orangey/peachy colours on my eyes because it always makes me think of the red rimmed look of hayfever and allergies. Olivia looks pretty darn good with her darker skin tone to balance the colour out though.

Rupa838 2 May 2013 1:37 AM

I do think it is a bad photo of Sharon but I also think that orange makeup is something you have to be careful with it definitely doesn't suit everyone.

stackcats 2 May 2013 1:18 AM

I don't mind orange-y red lippies. I bought one not long ago and the first time I tried it my supervisor said it looked good on me. But I wouldn't team orange-y lippie with orange-y eye makeup, since it's such a bright colour, having both at the same time is too much

Truth 2 May 2013 12:41 AM

P.s why does Olivia have an orange forehead??

Truth 2 May 2013 12:40 AM

This is just a bad pic of sharon, she normally looks fantastic. Both girls are very different in age and both different skin types, sharons paler in colour and is wearing orange on her eyes whereas the other girl is darker in colouring and is wearing a terracotta colour on her cheeks not her eyes.

Marina_87 1 May 2013 11:53 PM

olivia looks absolutley stunning!

pinglet 1 May 2013 11:49 PM

Oh myyyy... :P I guess the flash photography doesn't help either!

Marie_ 1 May 2013 11:31 PM

This mistake isnt something youd expect from Sharon Stone!! It looks awful. I do like the look of the orange/bronze on Olivia Man. I think you can only really get away with it when you have a tan.

missredsage 1 May 2013 11:22 PM

Orange is just one of those colours that highlights everything. And not usually in a good way!

clearcrystalwater 1 May 2013 10:43 PM

Poor Sharon! We all have bad-make-up-days I suppose - well I do anyhow I'm sure - especially by the end of the school term when I'm exhausted and ready for my next holiday. Her eyes atleast look better than her clown red lips - that's just way too bright for her. If she hadn't worn that colour and put some clear gloss on instead she would look pretty good!

Emily151 1 May 2013 8:40 PM

Olivia Munns makeup looks amazing

Marza 1 May 2013 6:31 PM

Sharon looks like she had her tan run over

Petal 1 May 2013 5:43 PM

I'm not horrified by Sharon's look as I have seen worse e.g. some of Nicki Minaj's makeup. I congratulate Sharon on not looking like she's had Botox or a facelift. That takes immense courage in Hollywood.

I am not a fan of the pale pink lipstick on Olivia as I don't like mixing warm-toned and cool-toned makeup, but that's just my opinion.

freaky 1 May 2013 4:41 PM

Poor Sharon, yep Im liking the look

Trish_D 1 May 2013 3:53 PM

Not flattering at all for Sharon. Olivia looks gorgeous

sweetaholic-beauty 1 May 2013 2:55 PM

I actually think orange make-up looks really nice on me (I've only ever received compliments, even from MUA's!) so I'm happy because orange is one of my favourite colours. Poor Sharon though, this definitely doesn't do her any favours :(

MissChriss 1 May 2013 2:02 PM

Love Olivia Munn's makeup look. Peachy hues are so nice, especially as a blush.

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