Look it ... Pistachio Lavender Cream

Purple makeup is a great way of brightening up your face, it complements most skin tones and is just as sultry as the usual black smokey eye look. Go soft with lavenders and lilacs, a clean definition of the eyes with gel liner, and if you are feeling just a little playful, play up the lips with a plum lip colour. Or go bold and dramatic on the eyes with plums and deep purple, a generous lashing of kohl liner, and swipe lips with just a hint of peach or coral. I'm loving dramatic eyes with matte soft pink lips.

Feeling adventurous, and have a rocking pistachio-coloured gown, then you may want to go with icy mint eyes, or a greyish green smokey eye. Complete the look with coral lips and lots of gloss.

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