This Spring/Summer season, add a pop of colour to your makeup looks with these iconic hues from the major players of the beauty world. From Hermès’s bright orange to Dior’s slate grey, here is how you can easily create a monochromatic beat.
Shine Bright
Known to bloom even in harsh winters, the purity and vitality of the camellia has made the hardy flower an enduring symbol of Chanel. Just like the refined bloom beloved by Mademoiselle Chanel herself, set your skin aglow with this white-hued highlighting powder for a pure, radiant finish.
CHANEL Lumière De L’océan Illuminating Powder, $107
Orange Crush
No one could have guessed that a shortage of cream coloured boxes in 1942 would be the catalyst of Hermès’s signature orange box. Now, the rich citrus shade finds its place on lipstick for the spring and summer seasons— one swipe is all it takes for a vibrant neon pop on the lips.
HERMÈS Rouge Hermès Matte Lipstick in 44 Orange Néon 44, $132
New Slate
Moved by the walls of his childhood home, Christian Dior developed an early love for the colour grey for its timeless appeal and elegance. This warm amber, frankincense-infused perfume concocted by Francis Kurkdjian is elegance in a bottle, just as Monsieur Dior would have liked on a warm summer evening.
DIOR New Look EDP, $645 for 250ml
Perfect Tan
If you’ve been looking to expand your eyeshadow collection, consider this your sign to invest in quality
neutrals. Borrowing from the perennial charm of Burberry’s trench coats, embrace natural browns—in matte, shimmery and satin finishes— for an elevated daily look.
BURBERRY Eye Quad in 02 Dusty Caramel, $110
Red Alert
In Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci, the house’s classic red is modernised into a deep oxblood. Translated
into lipstick, the shade wears beautifully on most skin tones. Plus, its low maintenance satin formula stays matte all day, so you can keep your red pout (that you just spent 10 minutes perfecting) feather-free.
GUCCI BEAUTY Rouge À Lèvres Liquide Mat lipstick in Janet Rust 505, $65
PHOTOGRAPHY REUBEN FOONG
STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY JAYA KHIDIR
STYLING KELLY HSU
HAIR AND MAKEUP MANISA TAN
MODEL CHEN YANG/MANNEQUIN STUDIO
GAFFER MCDOUGLAS LIM
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT KHAIRUL AMIRIN
STYLING ASSISTANT CARLYN SOO