How to achieve three gorgeous monochromatic makeup looks

If you want your makeup to be easy, especially in the summer, look no further than the monochromatic trend – it’s foolproof! All you need is a swipe of a single colour on lips, cheeks and even eyes, and you’ll always look refreshed and pulled together. Makeup artist Victoria Radford shows us just how simple it is, plus some of her favourite ways to get the look.

Check the video above for more expert beauty tips from Victoria!

LOOK 1: PINK FLUSH

Pink is a beautiful colour on every skin tone. It looks like a natural flush on skin and leaves you looking fresh-faced!

HOW TO:

By layering two differed shades of pink, you’ll achieve a very natural look with dimension.

1. Start with the more subtle shade and apply as your base colour on the apples of the cheeks. You can draw up into hairline, but make sure you blend.
2. Next, “smile” to find your apples and then add the brighter pink on top. Blend into the base in an upward motion.
3. A bright lip always looks great for summer, so finish this look with the coral pink on your lips.

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Tower 28 BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush in Magic Hour + Happy Hour | $26

LOOK 2: POP OF ORANGE

Think of orange as a modern version of pink. It can really make your skin come alive and your eyes pop!

HOW TO:

1. Start with the cheeks. “Smile”, pop the colour on your apples and then blend out.
2. For the eyes, dab onto your finger and apply colour into the crease to lift the eyes. Blend out with your finger.
3. For the lips, apply “full blast” from the wand or for a more diffused look, use your finger and dab onto lips. 

SUGGESTED PRODUCT:

Nudestix Magnetic Plush Paint in Fresh Fiji | $28

LOOK 3: ALL-OVER PURPLE

Purple is having a serious moment and there is a purple for everyone out there from soft lilacs to deep berry shades. 

HOW TO:

1. First, line your eyes with a purple liner. This will be the base for your look and help your eyeshadow stick.
2. For your lids, an eyeshadow palette featuring various shades of purple is all you need. Work lightest to darkest, so first, sweep the lightest shade all over the entire eye, including in the corners and straight up to the brow bone.
3. Next, apply the medium tone in the crease.
4. Finish your eyes by using the darkest shade of purple on top of the liner, all around the eye.
5. To pull the look together, you can even sweep your blush brush over the entire palette and apply colour to the cheekbones, blending up into the hairline. 

SUGGESTED PRODUCT:

Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Smoky Eyeshadow Stick in Pink Crayon | $30

Huda Beauty Pastel Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette | $37

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