Pop of Colour 

Here are 13 colourful beauty buys that are guaranteed to make you feel happy. 

Colour psychology is a powerful mood-boosting technique that artists and interior designers have used for years. When trying to create spaces that are calm and tranquil, designers will typically use a blue color palette, while yellow is generally associated with happiness and optimism. The same principle is absolutely true of our makeup kit. Need to feel powerful and daring? Why not try a red lip? It has that perfect blend of both inner and outer magnetism that can make you feel ready to take on the world in an instant. 

Wearing more muted tones such as browns or nudes, are perfect for days you want to feel understated and effortlessly put together. Colours like reds, pinks, oranges and yellows will lift your mood, making you feel carefree and light-hearted. Using a bright, peachy blush or a cheeky pink lipstick, is one of the easiest ways to achieve a chic make-up look full of the happiest colours. And let’s not forget about our nails either! Energizing colours such as neon green, turquoise and magenta will make you feel more alert and refreshed, taking your at-home manicures to the next level. 

So let’s swap our nude glosses for pretty pink pouts because we’re ready to pop some colour (and some happiness) into our lives… 

Lips 

Jane Iredale Play On Lip Crayon Hot €18, visit millies.ie
You can’t go wrong with a bright red lip, especially when it’s a liner and lipstick in one. 

Bobbi Brown Crushed Shine Jelly Stick in Tahiti €22.95, visit lookfantastic.com

This lipstick is a perfect summer shade that will compliment any skin tone. 

MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick in Devoted to Chili €22, visit arnotts.ie

A moisture matte lipstick is always great for when the hotter days dry out your lips, the colour is a bonus.

Te Amo Satin Lipstick €9.95, visit sosubysj.com

As a coral-based red, this is the perfect in-between shade. It will be the only accessory you need for summer.

Cheeks 

Benefit GoGo Tint €19.99, visit littlewoodsireland.ie
If you’re looking for that flirty and flushed finish, this tint is perfect. It’s easy to blend while remaining pigmented, and it can be used as a lip tint as well. 

Too Faced Papa Don’t Peach Blush €30, visit next.ie
Peach cheeks may sound daunting but this blush adds a sheer shade that will blend well with your bronzer. 

Joues Contraste Powder Blush Foschia Rosa €42.80, visit chanel.com
In the mood to be daring? Then this blush is for you - pigmented, long-lasting and vibrant. 

Nails 

Essie Nail Colour 33 Big Spender Nail Polish €9.99, visit boots.ie

A pop of colour on the nails is great, especially with this energising magenta shade.

High Gloss Nail Polish Azure €3.99, visit revolutionbeauty.com

A high-gloss finish on a standout colour will make your mani/pedi really shine. 

Rimmel 60 Second Super Shine 430 Coralicious €5.50, visit carapharmacy.com

Coral is a great contrast against gold rings or white sandals which makes this nail polish a must-have for summer. 

Eyes 

Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Quattro Pallette 03 €62, visit brownthomas.com 

If you have blue eyes, using blue eyeshadow will accentuate your natural eye colour and make them pop. 

Hypnôse Palette Reflects d’Amethyste €50, visit lancome.co.uk

Perfect for hazel or green eyes, the purple tones will contrast against the brown and green shades in your eye. 

YSL Dessin Du Regard Waterproof Eye Pencil €21, visit nicebeauty.com

Using a green eyeliner pencil on brown eyes is an excellent choice if you want to change up your usual go-to.