When it comes to makeup, every woman has her certain go-to shades—and an equally solid list of ones she stays away from. Then there are those colors that are just so universally out there, that they are often relegated to only making an appearance on Halloween, the stage or in the sale bin. But before you dismiss these decidedly non-traditional colors and trends, give them a chance—they may look wild in the packaging but work perfectly on just about everyone for creating a polished look. “Makeup is all about bringing in fun colors in an artistic way,” says e.l.f. color director Achelle Dunaway. “You don’t have to go bold and look like a clown to add a little pop of color, sometimes adding just a little eyeliner is perfect! If you don’t want to go for a trendy electric blue, try deepening the color to a navy for a more subtle effect. You’ll still be on trend by rocking the popular shade but in your own way.” Here are 9 editor-approved ways to fearlessly, yet beautifully, rock a pop of color.
