The colder months have passed by, and the summer sun is making its presence felt and how. This only means one thing — it’s time to swap all your winter essentials with summer-appropriate ones. And no, it’s not only your clothes that need to be swapped, your makeup needs a summer overhaul too. Ahead, we’re listing down the hottest colours to include in your makeup vanity this summer. Check ‘em out…
01. Blue eyeshadows

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Aquatic eyeshadows are a big hit this summers. It channels beaches, pool parties and all the water sports we’ll be enjoying in summers. Blue also adds a fresh pop of colour to any makeup look. And isn’t summer all about opting for bright and poppy hues?
Check out our summer staple, the Lakmé 9to5 Eye Color Quartet Eye Shadow - Royal Peacock. It comes with four eyeshadows, ranging from neutrals to pop of colours. The blue and olive shades in this palette are to die for!
02. Pink eyeliner

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Pink is not just for your pout. Rosy hues are taking over eyelids this summer and we’re obsessed! Pink eyeliners are all the rage and you need them in your vanity. They symbolise strawberry sorbets, watermelon slushies and rose milk we all love in summers.
Our go-to is the Lakmé Absolute Kohl Ultimate The Gelato Collection - 03 Raspberry. It glides on effortlessly and has a brilliant colour pay-off.
03. Bright lipsticks

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Bold and bright lipsticks are summer must-haves. Whether it’s a fiery red or a floral fuchsia, you need a vibrant lip shade in your collection. But lately, glossy lippies have taken the world by storm. Bring on your A-game with a colourful gloss for summer 2022.
All pink fans, snatch the Lakmé Absolute Spotlight Lip Gloss - Dewy Pink right away. This ultra-nourishing and non-sticky formula is perfect for every skin tone and adds a glorious shine. And the Lakmé Absolute Spotlight Lip Gloss - Electric Red was made for red lippy lovers. The same amazing formula in a different shade.
4. Pastel nails

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Don’t reserve the colour to your face. Paint your nails in pastel hues to keep up with the summer theme. You can pick a stylish pattern of your choice and paint your nails in pastel tones.
Try the Lakmé Absolute Gel Stylist Nail Color - 21 Gumdrop. It’s a lovely shade of lavender and looks oh-so-stunning.
5. Very Peri everything

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Finally, the Pantone colour of the year ‘very peri’ is all set to dominate summer 2022. Buy yourself some pretty purple accessories, scrunchies and apparel and look your cutest. We’re loving little lilac details on outfits so you can also glue purple flowers on your denim jackets or style your hair with chunky clips in the fun colour. You can also incorporate it in makeup - the choice is all yours!
Written by Nida Sayyed on Mar 08, 2022
Known as the best meme supplier and beauty encyclopedia among friends. The only thing bigger than my love for cats is my love for beauty and fashion. Forever on a ‘no-buy’ with hands full of new makeup and skincare!