20 fun ways to incorporate more color into your makeup routine

A colorful eyeliner might be the easiest way to incorporate more color into your makeup routine. There are so many color options, and if you’re unhappy with any of the designated eyeliners, you can use eyeshadow as a liner instead. It’s also a great way to transition into using more color if you’re a little insecure. 

After applying eyeliner with a vibrant color in a traditional shape, move into graphic territory. This puts those fun colors in different parts of the eye, allowing you to get creative. 

If you want to experiment with shapes and colors near your eye but don’t trust your own drawing skills, get a stamp. There are so many available, and you can still get creative without having to sacrifice precision or your overall look. 

Mascara is another good option for easing into using more color in your makeup routine. If you’re uncomfortable starting with neon mascara, use something dark that’s different from black, like blue or purple. 

For something a little more over-the-top, skip the mascara moment and use some colorful false lashes. They’ll stand out. Just be sure to find a mascara that matches the color of the falsies so you can blend your natural lashes with the fake ones. 

Adding gems to certain parts of your face is a totally fun way to incorporate more color into your makeup. Apply them to your forehead and cheek for a bold look, or use them as eyeliner or an accent on the inner corner of your eye for a subtler look. 

Apply some glitter to your face for another bold and colorful look. Like gems, glitter can be as toned down or bold as you want, depending on volume and placement. Dab some on your eyelid as a shadow or your cheekbones as a highlighter. 

Eyeshadow is one of the easiest products to use if you want more color in your makeup look, and there are infinite ways to go. Creating a colorful smokey eye is a fun way to incorporate more color. Follow the shading basics of a smokey eye like you would when using neutrals; just opt for colors instead.  

If smokey eyes aren’t your thing, try doing a colorful cut crease instead. The application is the same process as creating a cut crease with neutral tones. You may need to experiment with colors to find good combinations, but it’ll come more easily with practice. 

If you want a little more color around your eyes, utilize your bottom lash line, too. You can use colors on the inner or outer bottom lash line for a fun pop that’s unexpected but still looks great. 

Bush colors are typically contained to offshoots of red and pink, but far more shades are available. Purple, orange, and even blue tones are available for your cheeks that are just waiting to be used. 

If you want to experiment with color while ensuring it’ll be subtle, underpaint your blush. Find a fun liquid color that’s a little outside your comfort zone — like a bright red or a purple tone — and apply it before your foundation. You’ll have a colorful glow that isn’t so bold that you’re self-conscious. 

Switch up your blush placement if you don’t love how blue or purple blush looks on the apple of your cheek. Move it up a bit and closer to your eye. It’ll look and feel a lot lighter. It’ll essentially be like applying highlighter, except with a blush. 

Eyebrows often get overlooked when it comes to ways to be creative with your makeup, but there isn’t any reason you can’t show them some love with some color, too. Whether you want to go fully colorful with pink or orange or try a shade that’s different than your natural brow, be bold and give it a go. 

Whenever you need some color inspo, look at your nails. If they’re painted in a color you like, match your eyeshadow with your nails. It makes for a super fun monochromatic moment. 

Highlighter is another great way to incorporate color into your makeup routine. Highlighters aren’t meant to be overwhelming, so they’re another easy product to use when you’re just starting to experiment with more color. 

Lips are just little canvases waiting to be covered in color. There are infinite options for fun lip colors, and with the state of makeup products today, most options are really good. 

For even more color on your lips, mismatch your liner from the shade you’re applying to the rest of your lips. Try a mauve liner with a light pink inner lip or a bright orange liner with a coral inner lip. 

Add some more color to your face by making colorful freckles. Fake freckles have been all the rage for a while now, meaning the products available are vast. You should have no problem finding a colorful pen or two for fake freckles. 

Instead of highlighting the inner corner of your lids, use a bright eyeshadow. Even if the rest of your eye is sans shadow, it’ll be a super fun pop of color that’s noticeable without being overpowering. Plus, it’s easy to apply. You can do it no matter your makeup level.