The Pantone Colour for 2019 is going to shake up your makeup

At the end of each year, the experts at Pantone name the Colour of the Year for the following one. Last week they made the big announcement of the shade they think is going to dominate 2019, and it’s a bold, bright and happy one – say hello to ‘Living Coral’, catalogue name 16-1546. 

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Coral is a colour that is already quite popular among makeup users. For those who don’t generally wear it, perhaps 2019 is the year to start experimenting with this cheerful shade. It’s incredibly versatile and can be worn as blusher, eyeshadow, highlighter and lipstick, and helps to give skin a warm glow. It also flatters almost every skin tone, from fair to dark, and will instantly put you in a summery mood. 

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Quick and easy spring coral eyes using @limecrimemakeup Venus Palette 🐙 ________________________________________________________ •Eyes @elfcosmetics Eyeshadow Primer in “Sheer”, @maybelline Fit Me Powder in “Porcelain”, @limecrimemakeup Venus Palette using “Rebirth” and “Aura”, @purcosmetics Sculptor Highlight And Contour Palette using “Originator”, @smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish Lash Primer And @smashboxcanada Super Fan Mascara. ________________________________________________________ •Brows @nyxcosmetics @nyxcosmetics_canada Micro Brow Pencil in “Espresso” and @glossier Boy Brow in “Brown”. ________________________________________________________ •Face @maccosmeticscanada @maccosmetics Strobe Cream, @glossier Skin Tint in “Light”, @lisewatier Hydrating Loose Perfecting Powder in “Universal”, @nudebynatureca Radiant Loose Foundation in “N2”, @physiciansformula Butter Bronzer, @benefitcanada @benefitcosmetics Hoola Bronzer, @limecrimemakeup Venus Palette using “Rebirth” as Blush and @purcosmetics Sculptor Highlight And Contour Palette using “Originator”. ________________________________________________________ •Lips @lancomeofficial L’Absolu Lacquer in “321 Be Bright”.

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Yes that is my phone 📱😂 #BehindTheScenes for @parfuemerie_pieper yesterday 🧚🏻‍♀️ Makeup 💄 @n.e.s_s.y & @king.fite_1 Foundation @maccosmetics Face & Body Highlighter @maccosmetics Soft & Gentle Lipstick 💄 @sisleyparisofficial 3 Cheeks & Bronze @smashboxcosmetics The Cali Contour Palette 🎨 Mascara @diormakeup Diorshow Lash 👀 Eyeshadow @maccosmetics & @bobbibrown Lashes @sweedlashes Brows @soapbrows #Selfie #Shoot #PhotoShoot #Studio #PhotoStudio #BTS #Model #AgencyModel #BeautyModel #Beauty #Skin #Glow #Makeup #CoralLips #CoralLipstick #Brows #StrongBrows #GroomedBrows #PlatinumBlonde #BleachBlonde #Blonde #Lashes #FalseLashes #FakeLashes #Tan #SunKissed

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Wake up Sid! 😎 @kikomilano water eyeshadow in 218 on cheeks and eyes @kikomilano Dark treasure highlighter in 02 Gold brightness @bobbibrownuk Creamy lip colour in Valencia Orange @lorealmakeup Lip paint in Gone with the nude @tatti_lashes TL3 lashes – – #kikowatereyeshadow #kiko #kikomilano #kikomilanoeyeshadow #kiko218 #coralmakeup #tl3 #tl3lashes #valenciaorange #creamylip #fauxfreckles #wakeupsid #makeupsid

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Want to get ahead of the trend that is going to shake up the beauty industry next year? Here are some makeup must-haves to help you get the look:

Urban Decay Iconic Eyeshadow – Freelove / R255

MAC Eye Shadow – Paradisco / R245

Smashbox L.A. Lights Blush & Highlight Palette – Culver City Coral / R585

Gosh Strobe ‘N Glow – 002 Medium / R288

Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor – Flirtation / R185

Elizabeth Arden Sheer Kiss Lip Oil – Coral Caress / R299

Clarins Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector – No 04 / R335

Mavala Nail Color Cream – Milky / R87

OPI Nail Lacquer – Toucan Do It If You Try / R184

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Just announced with @tributeportfolio at The Pantone Pantry: The Pantone Color of the Year 2019 is PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral! @pantone describes it as, “Symbolizing our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits.” What do you think? #coy2019 #pantone #pantonecoloroftheyear #color #coloroftheyear #coloroftheyear2019

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