The delicate pinks and peaches and soft, neutral browns and violets of Spring 2006 give way to bright, tropical colors for Summer 2006. The warm weather is a chance to skip intricate makeup routines and instead create an illusion of tanned skin while highlighting one feature: luminous eyes, flushed cheeks or bold lips. The idea is to create a playful, day-on-the-beach look that can be equally alluring in the evening. Some of the colors on the horizon include:

·    Turquoise and aqua eyes – whether as a shadow or liner, these colors are equally flattering on light, medium and dark skin tones. Try Cover Girl Eye Enhancers in Aqua Paradise ($3) or Pout Eye Shadow Duo in Miss Fiji ($18).

·    Coral, pink and tangerine blush – adds a delicate flush and a touch of shimmer against tanned skin. Try Pout Rouge in Coral Diva (apricot), Blossom Belle (tangerine) or Berry Babe (pink) ($20).

·    Hot pink and fuchsia lips – one layer of lip-gloss is all you need for a fresh and polished look. Try Sephora Super Shimmer Lip Gloss in Think Pink ($10) or Benefit the gloss in Miss Priss ($12).

Of course no summer makeup routine is complete with out a few key staples:

·    Powder bronzer – the ultimate summer accessory to pull a look together and achieve an outdoor glow without the sun’s harmful rays. Try Maybelline Brush Blush Bronzer in Sunlight ($5).

·    Waterproof mascara – even if you don’t swim it’s a must to prevent mascara meltdown and avoid rings around the eyes. For a softer look, use a brown color instead of black. Try Maybelline Sky High Curves Waterproof Mascara in Brownish-Black ($6).

·    Tinted moisturizer – look for one with an SPF so you get the benefits of even skin tone and sun protection. Try Sonia Kashuk Radiant Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15 ($13).

·    Loose powder – contains fewer oils than a compact. Choose one that creates a non-drying yet smooth finish. Try Pout Translucent Loose Powder ($28). Remember when playing up one feature with bold color (either eyes, cheeks or lips), keep the rest of the makeup simple to avoid looking overdone or suffer from makeup meltdown.

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