How to make bright makeup colors work

iane Boener, co-owner of Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio in Lafayette and West Lafayette, gives tips for how to use trendy bright colors to create the perfect summer face.

1. Remove any existing makeup.

2. Apply an oil-free moisturizer.

3. If your foundation does not typically last, use a primer (translucent lotion) that forms a barrier between the skin and makeup. It softens and extends the life of the foundation.

4. Apply an oil-free, waterproof liquid powder foundation. A liquid powder foundation goes on like a liquid but dries like a powder, leaving a matte finish, which is great for oily skin.

5. Apply an eye shadow primer to the eyes before applying eye shadow. This will increase the longevity of the eye shadow.

6. Add a neutral eye shadow to the eyelid from the base of lashes to the brow. Keep the color concentrated on the lid.

7. Add a darker neutral, in the same color palette, to the crease of the eye.

8. Apply a third, lighter neutral in the same color palette underneath the brow and into the corner of the eye to keep the eyes bright and lively.

9. Apply eye liner. Use the opposite color of your eyes. For brown eyes, use peaches, greens, purples and plums. For blue eyes, use browns, plums and greens. For large, open eyes, line both the top and bottom lashes. For smaller eyes, line the top lashes and a third of the bottom to keep the eyes open.

10. Apply one thin coat of lash primer.

11. Add two good coats of mascara.

12. For lips, try a brightly colored lipstick such as a vibrant magenta. Add gloss to the center of the lips to make them appear fuller. For daytime wear, don't use lip liner.

13. For cheeks, apply a mineral blush. You want your cheek color to be appear as a natural flush of color. Apply to the apples of the cheek and brush back toward the hairline.

14. To transition this look into a look for evening:

# Add a lip liner in a color that coordinates with the lipstick.

# Use a charcoal gray eye liner to outline the eyes.

# Press a shimmery powder on the ball of the eye lid, over the top of the iris.

# Add a little bit of color to eyebrows. Use a powder that is the same color as your eyebrows to create fuller brows and a more polished look.