Summer Makeup Palettes 2016
14 Summer Palettes That Will Make Your Vanity Look Even More Organized
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Summer weekend beauty is about ease — and we promise these gorgeous palettes launching for May, June, and July will make your routine that much more seamless. First of all, having multiple options in one pretty case clears vanity space and room in your weekend bag. Plus, it's a fun to challenge to create a full face using just one set of colors. Keep reading to see some of the hottest palettes launching this season!
Hourglass Illume Sheer Color Trio
Show off your sun-kissed, dewy skin by skipping foundation and just wearing SPF with beautiful contour creams. These three from Hourglass offer the basics — bronzer, rose blush, and champage highlighter — in an easily blendable, sheer formula.
Lancome Design Eyeshadow 6 Pan Summer 2016 in Jungle Pop
Whether you want easy khakis, a deep purple, or a bright coral, these six summery shades offer a well-balanced combination of matte and shimmery hues.
Lancôme Design Eyeshadow 6 Pan Summer 2016 in Jungle Pop ($50)
Maybelline New York Lip Color Palette
DIY an on-trend ombré pout or just mix a new shade via this palette of eight lip creams. The set was inpsired by the all-in-one kits spotted backstage at Fashion Week. In it, you'll find hues that range from Kylie Jenner mauves to sultry berry shades. Use the precision-cut, round-tip brush to apply it on the fly.
Maybelline New York Lip Color Palette, available in July at in mass market retailers ($14)
Estée Lauder Limited Edition Summer Glow Multi-Palette
Toss this multitasking three-shade palette in your weekend getaway bag to create monochromatic looks. The three shades are made up of a formula that combines liquid, powder, and gel — which results in a smooth, pigmented finish. Use it on eyes and cheeks for a naturally sculpted look.
Benefit Cheekathon Blush & Bronzer Palette
You've been wearing Benefit's blushes and bronzers for years, and now you can get all of your favorites in one handy container. The set includes full sizes of Dallas dusty rose blush, Dandelion baby pink blush, Coralista coral pink blush, Rockateur rose gold blush, Hoola matte bronzer, and a natural-bristle brush.
Revlon Eyes, Cheeks + Lips Palette in Romantic Nudes
Sometimes you just want everything in one place, and Revlon is giving it to you for a nice price! This neutral-hued set contains six ColorStay eye shadows, one powder blush, two Super Lustrous Lipsticks, and two Super Lustrous Lip Glosses. Plus, there are mini applicators, so you really can just pack this, plus a mascara and foundation, and call it a day!
Ciaté London The Fun Palette
Trust me, when I say this palette lives up to its name — it's pretty damn fun. The top of the case contains a lenticular image, which means it appears like it's moving and the eyelashes and blinking! Inside, you'll find nine pigmented eye shadows that for a party-ready look.
Yves Saint Laurent Couture Palette Collector in Savage Escape
The $60 price tag is worth it since this gorgeous eye shadow palette comes in a suede-topped compact! The inspiration: sun-bleached blue jeans. The actual shades were influenced by a woman driving through the desert in a beat-up car watching the colors at dawn. It's very specific, but also quite chic! You can bet these five hues will give you dreamy, Instagram-ready eyes — no filter needed.
Yves Saint Laurent Couture Palette Collector in Savage Escape ($60)
Paul & Joe Face and Eye Color Palette in Come Sail Away
Live that boat life with these three nautical shades that can be used anywhere (though we recommend saving the soft teal for eyes). The other two shades make for easy eye crease or cheek contouring.
Paul & Joe Face and Eye Color Palette in Come Sail Away ($34)
CoverGirl truBLEND Contour Palette
Nars 413 BLKR Cheek & Lip Palette
Laguna fans, get ready for this one: the beloved bronzer has been paired with three limited-edition sheer, blendable blushes as well as a fuchsia 413 BLKR Velvet Matte Lip Pencil. The entire collection was inspired by Francois Nars's first flagship address in New York City's West Village neighborhood, so it has an edgy downtown feel.
Nars 413 BLKR Cheek & Lip Palette, available June 1 at NARS boutiques and online ($59)
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche La Palette Lip in Nude
If you're still riding the neutral-pout Kylie Lip Kit train, then you need this palette in your life. It features 10 different neutral shades and finishes so you can customize your pout and make it look pillowy just like King K's.
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche La Palette Lip ($17, available in July at drugstores)
By Terry Sun Designer Palette
The chevron packaging on this cheek-sculping set could not be chicer. It contains bronzer, blush, and highlighter pressed powders in both matte and shimmery finishes. The unique formulas also brighten and smooth skin for an extra dose of antiaging magic.
By Terry Sun Designer Palette ($82, available in June at B-Glowing.com)
Laura Geller The Delectables Collection in Smokey Neutrals
When "smoky" and "neutrals" are combined, we're pretty much always game to play. These baked shadows are special because they are liquid pigments hand-finished in Italy. Baking (rather than pressing) the shadows allows them to be used wet or dry. To use them wet, just dip your brush in water beforehand and do your thing. It can create a quick liquid liner or a long-wear, more pigmented shadow.
Laura Geller The Delectables Collection in Smokey Neutrals ($45, available in July at Ulta)
