Catch the rainbow

Feeling a little blue? The gorgeous colors of these four makeup collections will instantly snap you out of your moody workday blahs. Exotic beauty Assunta Ledesma shows us that no matter where we’re headed, whether it’s Nars’ dusky shades or Sugar Baby’s bronze glory, we’ll always find the pot of gold in the end.

Alert pink

Checklist:Get the look of Le Clerc!

Face:

Orchidee Or loose powder

Lip color:

Dentelle Transparent lipstick

Pink Delice lip gloss

Cheek color:

Multi Purpose in Pretty Pink

Imagine acid and pinky tones that flatter, not shock. The venerable house of T. Le Clerc, known for their fine powders, has expanded their repertoire to include color cosmetics. The textures and colors seduce with their sensuality and originality for a mischievous complexion, twinkling eyes, iced lips and acid nails.

Precious

Where there is sunshine there is darkness. Let the sultry colors of dusk bring out your inner seductress. Jewel tones that shimmer in the Nile are channeled to get the look of the siren. Whip out inky hues and runny colors for a precious look that will work all season long.

Checklist: Get the look of Nars!

Lip color:

Vagabond lip lacquer

Sweet Dreams lip gloss

Dolce Vita lipstick

Gypsy lipstick

Eye colors:

Mogambo duo eyeshadows

All About Eve duo eyeshadows

Nepal eyeshadow

Faith eyeshadow

Liquid liner in black and brown

Blush:

Orgasm

Torrid

Desire

La dolce vita

Laura Mercier has been a staple in every artist’s and fashion-savvy working girl’s kit. It works because it introduces colors that act as the new neutrals. Say goodbye to safe colors and indulge in slick modern tones. This season, look for colors that are flush with all the good things in life: eyes that twinkle, lips that swell and cheeks that bloom. Life is wonderful after all.

Checklist: Get the look of Laura Mercier!

Eye colors:

Eye Basic in Caramel

Caviar eye liner

Temptation Shimmer eye color

Lip colors:

Just Bitten lip gloss in Healthy Lips and Subtle Lips

Cheek color:

Nectar cheek color

Superstar

Glitter used to be a bad word in the ‘90s, but now with modern technology and a bit of know-how, glittery streaks can be your new best friend. Sugar Baby, a cult favorite for its cheeky packaging and clever names, delivers sweet-as-sugar looks to even the frostiest of mavens. Warm up your complexion with bronzes and candy-hued stains. A perfect look for the endless weekend.

Checklist: Get the look of Suger Baby!

Face:

Bahama Babe Superstar Shimmer bronzing powder

Hawaiian Princess Superstar Shimmer bronzing powder

Eye colors:

Pretty Princess eye line in Shine

Pink Blink Wink ‘n Blink eye shimmer

Lip colors:

Pink Diamonds Kiss ‘n Tell lipstick

Pixie Dust lip gloss

Cheek color:

Blush Cheek-a-boo