When we first heard that marsala was named Pantone's 2015 color of the year, it spurred an immediate thirst for a glass of red wine (and Italian food). Fortunately, we curbed our alcohol craving with these vino-colored cosmetics instead. Marsala is a dusty burgundy hue that falls somewhere between rose and brick. The feminine hue can be flattering for all skin tones — it's deep enough to bring a subtle flush to mocha complexions, and the pink undertones will really pop on alabaster skin too. Our favorite use of marsala is as a blush. Pair it with a gold eye shadow and neutral lip for daytime, or kick it up a notch for night by layering the hue on lips with a dramatic black eyeliner look. Sample some our favorite marsala-toned products in what we're dubbing a makeup wine tasting.
The Original Marsala Shade
Essie Nail Polish — Mauves: In Stitches
Essie Nail Polish — Mauves: In Stitches [1] ($9)
Kevyn Aucoin Lip Color in Dantrice
Kevyn Aucoin Lip Color in Dantrice [2] ($35)
MAC Lip Pencil in Beet
MAC Lip Pencil in Beet [3] ($16)
Nars Blush in Seduction
Nars Blush in Seduction [4] ($30)
Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow #836
Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow #836 [5] ($21)
Youngblood Gel Liner in Sienna
Youngblood Gel Liner in Sienna [6] ($21)
Manic Panic Vampire's Kiss
Manic Panic Vampire's Kiss [7] ($14)
Smashbox Be Legendary Long-Wear Lip Lacquer
Smashbox Be Legendary Long-Wear Lip Lacquer [8] ($24)
Links:
[1] https://nordstrom.sjv.io/c/482924/1960196/23920?u=http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3241039&subId1=___psv__p_36219726__t_w__d_d_&subId3=product
[2] https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701743&url=http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Kevyn-Aucoin-Expert-Lip-Color-Dantrice/prod153470221_cat45420731__/p.prod?ItemId=prod153470221&xcust=___psv__p_36219726__t_w__d_d_
[3] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=41340&murl=https://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13852/340/products/makeup/lips/lip-pencil/lip-pencil&u1=___psv__p_36219726__t_w__d_d_
[4] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=2417&murl=http://www.sephora.com/blush-P2855?SKUID=248930%26om_mmc=aff-linkshare-redirect-J84DHJLQkR4%26c3ch=Linkshare%26c3nid=J84DHJLQkR4%26affid=J84DHJLQkR4-eNWNHMqxuokHCkrrm0huow%26skuId=1478197&u1=___psv__p_36219726__t_w__d_d_
[5] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=2417&murl=http://www.sephora.com/artist-shadow-P387670?SKUID=1623198%26om_mmc=aff-linkshare-redirect-J84DHJLQkR4%26c3ch=Linkshare%26c3nid=J84DHJLQkR4%26affid=J84DHJLQkR4-bgv7OiTNb3q8mc1fbts2Xw%26skuId=1623891&u1=___psv__p_36219726__t_w__d_d_
[6] http://www.ybskin.com/incredible-wear-gel-liner-1373.html?ref=popsugar.com#Incredible%20Wear%20Gel%20Liner
[7] http://www.manicpanic.biz/store/p/1511-Vampire-s-Kiss-Classic-Cream-Formula.aspx?ref=popsugar.com
[8] http://www.smashbox.com/product/6126/31301/lips-cheek/lipstick-liner/be-legendary-long-wear-lip-lacquer?ref=popsugar.com
