Rainbow brights have been all the rage for a few seasons now, both in fashion and in beauty.
We’ve also seen a lot of colour-craziness in the celeb world, with stars like Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj pushing the envelope with what artistry and self-expression is all about.
So it’s little wonder makeup trends have been running havoc too.
Even classic beauty brands such as Lancôme are embracing the madcap trend for rainbow brights, offering a mint green lip gloss in its Spring collection.
Elsewhere, creative British brand Illamasqua has taken the trend, not one, but ten steps further.
The brand’s Spring campaign Human Fundamentalism – which features green lipstick and yellow eye shadow, tells us to “rise above mainstream limitations and show the world we are not ordinary but extraordinary.”
Are you interested in going colour crazy? Here are some fun suggestions to play with.
Illamasqua Lipstick in Apocalips
Unlike the Lancôme gloss, which is actually transparent on application, this lipstick is a proper alligator green. It makes you look like an alien, or at least otherworldly, which could be a good thing.
MakeUpStore Microshadow in Lemon
If you can dream up an eye shadow shade, MakeUpStore has it. This citrusy yellow isn’t for everyone, but looks unexpectedly wearable and Summer fresh on the lid. Works best with a contrasting eyeliner.
YSL La Laque Couture in 18 Bleu Majorelle
Yes, we’ve seen blue nails for quite some time now, but this interesting and new Klein blue is bright as well as denim coloured. Great for evenings. © Cover Media