Colour Trend 2012: Tangerine Tango in Makeup
Pantone recently released their top colour pick for 2012- a bold orange hue called 'Tangerine Tango'. We tried it out with some nail art and loved the results! Continuing our list of the top ways you can rock tangerine, we have some makeup that is sure to pack a punch! These shades are bright and eye catching- not for the faint of heart but done correctly make a fabulous statement.
We saw the runway rock Tangerine tones during fashion week:
(images via www.marieclaire.com, marieclairvoyant.com, harpersbazaar.com)
Cheeks
A universally flattering tip is to look for a blush that leans more towards peach than orange, giving a sun kissed glow- perfect for your 'staycation'! Apply blush normally, avoiding overapplication on the apples of your cheeks, and skip the contouring- it will be too close to your bronzer shade making you look overdone.
1. Smashbox Be Discovered Cream Cheek Trio (US$29.00)
2. The Body Shop Shimmer Wave in Bronze (C$22.00)
3. Benefit Cha Cha Tint Lip and Cheek Stain (C$36.00)
4. Stila Mango Crush Lip and Cheek Stain (US$24.00)
Lips
The most important part of wearing a tangerine gloss or lipstick is to look for the correct shade for your skin tone. An intense and bright shade looks good on darker skin tones, while a peachy-pink shade will be more flattering on fairer skin.
1. Bobbi Brown Sheer Color Lip Gloss in Citrus (US$23.00)
2. Sephora Summer Harmony Gloss (US$12.00)
3. Lime Crime My Beautiful Rocket Opaque Lipstick (US$16.00)
4. Hard Candy Plexi Gloss in Honey Do (US$3.86)
5. Revlon ColourBurst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti (C$8.00)
6. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Beta (US$13.00)
7. Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain and Balm in Flame (US$7.19)
Eyes
The idea of orange eyeshadow may seem questionable but they are ways to work it out. Sheer shadows will tone down the orange look but if you have a darker skin tone, an opaque orange shade will look striking!
1. Make Up Forever Eyeshadow in #18 Tangerine (US$19.00)
2. Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Tigerlily (C$30.39)
3. MAC Eyeshadow in Orange (C$18.00)
4. Make Up Forever Aqua Cream in #10 Orange (C$25.00)
1. Nyx Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Orange (US$4.99)
2. Nyx Single Eyeshadow in Tropical (US$5.00)
3. Nars Mediteranee Eyeshadow (US$33.00)
4. The Body Shop Eye Definer in Burnished Amber (C$11.00)
Would you wear tangerine makeup or is it too O.T.T. (over the top) for you?
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 | I love using my tangerine eye shadow because it makes my blue eyes pop out so much. But the lips are a little too much for me. But if you can pull it off with your skin tone and esteem. Then good for you! :) |
 | I actually wear orange coloured lip products quite often - it's so hard for me to find pinks that actually work on me. I think lips is the only place on my face I'd put orange. Anywhere else and I'd look sick. It just doesn't work with my green eyes. I love orange though! So glad it'll be in this season. |
 | I too agree that this colour or look only suits certain skin tones--more of a pale skin tone. I definitely dont suit it so I will stick to nails and clothing! |
 | I can dig this trend on my nails or clothing... I don't think I will go for a lip stick in this color. I like the idea of a jacket @The Fashion P.A. :) |
 | I am loving the tangerine trend too, it's such a happy colour to wear. |
 | @takoda I don't know- I think you'd be able to rock a bright gloss ;) |
 | I like this color on some people, but its not for me. It just doesn't look right on me. |
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