There’s just something inexplicably beautiful about the juxtaposition of bright, light makeup against rich, brown skin. Whether it’s lips painted in fuchsia lipstick, eyelids doused with glitter shadow or cheekbones accented with high-shine highlighter, time (and plenty of social media evidence) has taught us that there are plenty of ways to show the contrasting beauty of lighter makeup and dark skin.
However, no color provides a better payoff than yellow. Not only is it the color of optimism, this sunny shade is an ideal eye-opener when applied to the lash lines and an unlikely complexion-warmer when rubbed into the cheeks. If you’ve been wanting to stand out in the hue du jour but weren’t sure where to start, ahead are a few different ways to wear it and some products to try too.
Originally posted on StyleCaster.
Pair With Complementary Colors
Christian Louboutin Khol Œil Velours Velvet Eye Definer in Hot Chick
Khol Œil Velours Velvet Eye Definer in Hot Chick, $40 at Christian Louboutin
Color-Block Your Lids
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Smooth Affair for Eyes in Lemon, $32 at Jane Iredale
Blend Out From the Lash Line
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Yes, Please! pressed powder shadow palette, $16 at Colourpop
Stick to the Inner Corners
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Moondust Eyeshadow in Stargazer, $22 at Urban Decay
Brighten the Lower Lash Line
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Vivid Brights Crème Color in Light Show, $10 at NYX
Smoky Eye Effect
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Juvia's Place The Zulu eye shadow palette, $20 at Ulta
Shimmery Lids
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Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter in Mimosa Sunrise/Sangria Sunset, $36 at Fenty Beauty
A Sheer Wash of Color
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Eye shadow in Sunflower, $2.50 at Morphe
Shimmer on the Top, Inner Lids
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Twinkle Twinkle Liquid Glitter Eye Shadow in Lemon Zest, $22 at Too Faced
No-Makeup Makeup
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Take Me Back to Brazil: Rio Edition 35-color shadow palette, $13.50 at BH Cosmetics
Blended With Black
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Eye shadow single in Gold Bar, $12 at Anastasia Beverly Hills
Thick Lines
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Palladio eyeliner pencil in golden yellow, $2.49 at Sally Beauty
Shimmered & Bejeweled
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Limited-edition Clay Pot waterproof shadow liner in Goldilocks, $15 at Tarte
Classic Cat-Eye
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Diorshow On Stage Liner in matte yellow, $30.50 at Dior
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