The expert's guide to dopamine makeup

Yellow

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The happy colour is a universally flattering shade, and the same holds true when you’re applying it on your cheeks. For a more subtle look, makeup artist Lolent Lee suggests using a peach blusher as a base before adding a hint of yellow on the cheeks.

Pink

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Artfully applied, this unconventional pink graphic liner will inject fun into any look. Create brush strokes with a liquid eyeshadow or lipstick along your crease, where your black liner would usually go, for a head-turning look that will accentuate the inner and outer corners.

Red

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You may already be sporting a red lip as part of your everyday makeup, but crimson looks just as good on your eyes. Dress up your red eyeshadow with a wing and top it off with individual lashes. To achieve that glossy finish, Lolent dabbed an eye gloss over the lids.

Blue

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Just like your favourite pair of jeans, this shade is versatile and adds an unexpected twist to your makeup. Lolent recommends a bright and striking pop of blue like cobalt or sapphire to draw attention to your peepers.

Bonus: It complements every skin tone and never makes you look washed out.

Purple

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If you’re afraid of looking puffy- eyed, add more dimension and definition by “contouring” the outer two-thirds of your lid with a deeper purple shadow.

Green

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The simplest way to pull off a green lip tastefully is to add some ombre to the mix. Lolent created this Insta-worthy green-to-black look by coating the lips with a green lipstick, before applying a black lippy in the centre of the pout. Blend the colours with a lip brush to get that seamless gradient look.