How to wear purple makeup: 8 Beauty Panel tips for amping up drama on lips, eyes, nails and beyond

by FASHION Staff October 10, 2013

If your beauty bag is missing violet hued products, we think you’re in need of a serious update. From eyeshadows to nailpolish to lipstick, deep purples have been creeping into every aspect of fall makeup and today, we’re teaching you how to make the rich hue work for you.

Jason Wu’s Fall 2013 collection reiterated purple’s prowess in flattering all skin types. His final runway piece, a floor grazing indigo dress, set the tone for the season’s runway beauty look. The show’s purple eyeshadow lifted all muted palettes and monochromatic looks while adding drama to the rouge and indigo pieces.

Challenge 31: Purple is a flattering and easy colour to wear for most eye colours and skin tones, but it can also look super dramatic. What are your tips for wearing the shade? See the answers now! »

Our Beauty Panel proves purple’s versatility for all skin tones. Janella Panchamsingh of Bold n Beautiful Makeup took the daring route of rocking purple lipstick and eyeshadow by playing with different shades and finishes to create a flawless look. JJ Cowan of SFYGF discovered how well the hue complimented her porcelain skin and dark hair. Elaine Atkins of Toronto Beauty Reviews played up her light pastel purple eyeshadow with a violet liquid liner for effortless dramatic eyes.

Worried about which shade of purple works for your skin tone? Look no further than our Beauty Panel that’s here to help.

Have a beauty question you want to see the panel answer? Send it our way at beautypanel@fashionmagazine.com. Read on for the answers to this week’s challenge and for more goodness, get to know all contributors on our Beauty Panel hub page.

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