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For those new to the playful makeup trend, and wanting to try it on for size, Edeme suggests experimenting with bold color first. \u201cPink looks pretty on every skin tone so play it safe,\u201d she says. \u201cStart with some matte pinks then gradually incorporate some sparkle that will always amp up a look.\u201d Sinot suggests taking it even a step further with juxtaposing complimentary colors. \u201cYou\u2019d be surprised how good unexpected combinations can look. When I did a bright green and gold eye on Zara for one of the shows, a hot pink lip would have been the last choice you\u2019d think of, but it ended up looking so beautiful together,\u201d she says. Meanwhile, Davy recommends pulling inspiration from your outfit. \u201cTry matching your eyeshadow to your outfit\u2014let go of whether you think the color will look good on you, and approach it with more feels,\u201d she says. \u201cLet your makeup say something about your mood and put the sparkly eyeshadow on purely because you are drawn to the color.\u201d Davy is also particularly a fan of dipping one\u2019s toe into playful by trying blue eyeshadow, calling it a right of passage into colorful makeup. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen [blue eyeshadow] show up in pop culture decade after decade,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s universally flattering because it sits opposite of flesh tones on the color wheel, making it complimentary to all skin tones.\u201d<\/p>\n
If that still feels like a leap, a statement color blush offers a more approachable entry point. Take any of Ngozi\u2019s looks done on the likes of Cassie, Tyla, and Olandria. While there\u2019s instances of playfully-colored eyeshadows, and shimmers, others remain absent\u2014but one thing remains central: a blurred, soft matte blush in a bold color. \u201cI love being playful with color on Black skin, with my blush application\u2014it\u2019s my favorite way to whimsy up a look,\u201d says Edeme, referring to blush as her holy grail product. \u201cI love covering a face in it in every shade possible. It doesn\u2019t matter if you feel like it\u2019s too bright there\u2019s always a way to make it work.\u201d<\/p>\n
She suggests having a range of shades: one close to your skin tone, one that adds a major pop, and a slightly lighter hue to your bold shade\u2014by layering those three, she creates an ombr\u00e9 ethereal finish. When asked the old \u201cif you were on a deserted island\u201d adage, Sinot has her holy grail flush color: \u201cIf I had to choose, it would be a warm, flushed coral pink blush that resembles that signature sunburnt look,\u201d says Sinot, though she encourages experimenting with every color possible, even using eyeshadows to make the color more saturated.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, a bold lip is another gateway. Sinot often plays with dimension here, sketching an ombr\u00e9 effect using multiple liners before topping it with a high-shine, almost iridescent gloss. For something moodier, she\u2019ll flip the formula\u2014starting with a matte base, then pressing shimmer pigments or fine glitter into the center for a subtle flash of light. Ultimately, the charm of this playful approach lies in its refusal to take itself too seriously. It\u2019s makeup as experimentation with no real no rules required. Similarly, Davy says you can\u2019t go wrong with a budge-proof liner<\/a> and sparkly gloss<\/a> on top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n