How to wear gold makeup. As the summer months heat up, I find that for the day I gravitate toward wearing less makeup. A little bit of a light foundation and mascara (always a must have) work perfectly for a base. Then, I simply swipe a light colour on my lids, lips and cheeks and I’m ready to go for the day. Lately I find myself reaching for gold accents, both in makeup and in jewelry. I do tan a little bit in the summer and I find that these shades really warm up my skin tone.
Now let me be clear. I still wear my pink and red lipsticks, but I look for ones that look like they have 24 carat flecks in them. They are usually a little bit more subtle but do wonders for my complexion giving it a warm, soft glow. If that sounds like too much of a commitment, look for a sheer gold-tinted lip gloss. It can be layered over top of your favourite colour or worn on its own to enhance your lips.
It’s no different when it comes to eye shadows. Rose, a cool or a bronze tone, or any shade with a bit of that magic sparkle works well for me. A little bit of warmth on my lids helps my whole face radiate. In the hottest months of summer a sheer wash across the lids is all you need for day. For a more intense look at night layer gold and bronze to really make your eyes pop.
Just remember that like with everything in fashion, a little bit goes a long way. Gold is best used for accents and adding a subtle shine to your look.
Gold shimmer feels like the heat of the sun, perfect for these summer months. There are so many wonderful shades of gold that everyone can find the perfect one. Do you prefer silver or gold accents in your makeup, I would love to know!
How to wear gold makeup? Some great choices for you:
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Beautiful Summer mak-up palate
Gorgeous colours.
Kate x
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Such a beautiful choice of colors, lovely!
Ivana
xo
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Thank you!
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love the red color from Butter London! is such a beautiful shade!
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xoxo,Khloe
Yes that is my fave colour at the moment!
xo
oh, so amazing!
Thank you!
xo
I like the warm glow of golden powder too 🙂
xoxo
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It’s just so pretty for summer!
xo
Love your Dior gloss
Kisses
Aga
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Oh thank you!
xo
I love the gold butter london nail polish. it looks gorgeous!
It’s such a pretty colour and very subtle!
xo
Love the pics! I have been obsessed with rose gold shadows, gloss, nails, jewelry, etc. I love the look for summer!
Oh me too! It looks so wonderful in everybody’s skin too which makes it that much better.
xo
I love your color choices Caroline, something I would pick also. I can totally relate with wearing less makeup in the summer – I think it’s just much better with all these humidity and heat. I like the look of that red YSL lippy though, and a little bit of sparkles won’t hurt. hehe
xx Donah
Oh thank you! The red YSL is actually really sheer but it’s a beautiful warm red!
xo
I always prefer gold over silver, since it’s really flattering to my skin tone… Especially in the summer, I use the Halfbaked color in Urban Decay’s Naked 2 palette… it’s amazing for looking like a bronze goddess!
Hope
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Oh that’s one of my fave’s too!
xo
Beautiful colours! I think the same, in summer time less in more! I usually wearing rose pale lips but sometimes a bit more is nicer!
I love the lips and the nail polish selection !!
Kisses dear!
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Oh thank you so much! To be honest I flip between red and pink!
xo
caroline, you need to do a tutorial of your summer look. I have the same damned makeup look through out the entire year. Oo and me wants that YSL lipstick!!
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Oh, good idea maybe I just will! Thanks.
xo
Lovely colors! I’m the same way during summer too, I wear less makeup…and I tend to wear more gold accents. Perfect for summer!
xo, Jackie
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I love all of your pretty make up!! I love gold too!
xoAmy
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Your pictures are always so pretty! I love to stop by your blog. 🙂
Lovely for summer! Lucy http://www.tpinkcarpet.com
Gold is so pretty for summer!
xo
I’ve never tried butter nail polish, what is it that people like about it so much?!
xx
Jennie
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I find that it stays on for a long time, I love the colours and that it’s 3 Free which means it doesn’t have: formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP.
xo
Hey Caroline! I never knew you had this blog too! Good going 🙂
xx
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This is my only blog at the moment. Thanks so much for stopping by!
xo
amazing products!
Thanks!
xo
We are on the same page! I just purchased a gold polish from Essie and a bronze cream shadow from Two-Faced. I love a golden shimmer for the summer.
-XOXO- Natasha
Oh that sounds so pretty!!!
xo
Love your make-up palette! x
Ha! Thanks. I just realized how many shades of gold I own.
xo
I am Mos Def all about the gold, looks so good on a balmy evening either when its done in a subtle manner or Studio 54 ‘tude…
It does! I’m really starting to love it now.
xo
That´s what I love about summer 🙂 Less make-up is such a treat. Spending lots of time outside and less time prepping.
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Agreed!
xo
It looks delicious!
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Ha! Thanks.
xo