It’s official: We’re obsessed with Pantone’s 2015 Colour of the Year, Marsala! The colour’s beautiful mixture of brick red, brown and pink means that the flattering tone can be easily incorporated into your beauty routine for chic, vintage vibe.
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Whether you’re playing up the eyes, face or lips with the on-trend hue, we’ve got you covered on the best products to have you rocking this year’s coveted shade.
The brown undertones and earthiness of Marsala makes it ideal for the eyes – it’s neutral with a burgundy twist! If you’re reluctant to flash the shade all over your eyelids, try using a base such as Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk ($11.95, available from Priceline) underneath nude eyeshadows for a subtle oxblood undertone. For the more adventurous colour-lovers, stunning products such as Makeup Geek Eyeshadows in Bitten and Burlesque ($5.99, available from makeupgeek.com) are your Marsala matches made in heaven!
If you’re keen to get your cheeks into the spirit, look no further than the affordable option, E.L.F Cosmetics Studio Blush in Blushing Rose ($8, available from elfcosmetics.com.au) – a fantastic transition into the trend without breaking the bank. If you love the timeless tone, NARS Blush in Outlaw ($29, available from Mecca Cosmetica and Mecca Maxima) and Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Mood Exposure ($46, available from Mecca Cosmetica and Mecca Maxima) are gorgeous items to splurge on!
Easily the most enjoyable way to incorporate the 2015 shade into your routine is through lip products. Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Sultry ($17.95, available from Priceline) and Chi Chi Lipstick in Social Climber ($18.95, available from Target) are our inexpensive picks to recreate the tone. Luxury lipsticks like Too Faced La Crème Lipstick in Pink Chocolate ($29, available from Kit and Mecca Maxima) and MAC Cosmetics Lipsticks in Craving and Amorous ($36, available from MAC Cosmetics) are also beautiful brick brown-reds.
Nail polishes are always a safe option when it comes to experimenting with new colours and trends. Give your nails a Marsala manicure with China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Life is Rosy ($4.85, available from beautyjoint.com) or OPI Nail Lacquer in Malaga Wine ($19.95, available from Myer).
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