Topshop Make Up introduces a capsule trend collection that translates from fashion to make up, capturing the eternal warmth of sunset tones against a blaze of washed out neon’s.
‘The Look:
Bleached out neon’s and smoldering metallics tell the story from morning until midnight. Matte rose, flushed packaging with metallic flecks reference sunbeams that gleam over compacts, palettes and lip casing. The hand drawn sketches on the outer casing depict a desert scape, mirroring the make up encased within.
The collection features colour for lips, eyes and nails. Sorbet shades contrast against vibrant tones in Meteoric (for the eyes,) through cheeks in Desert Sun, to lips in Ablaze with gloss and matte finishes.
‘Sandstorm symbolizes that whimsical, organic trend that encourages self-expression through versatile colours and textures. The immediacy and subtle sophistication of Sandstorm, combined with playful handrawn scribbles and colours, embody the creative essence that is synonymous with the brand.’
– Topshop Creative Team
Sandstorm Includes:
Cheek Duo in Desert Sun, $24
This versatile blush and bronzer duo, in a marbleized dome, is perfect for highlighting cheekbones with a sorbet flush of color and contouring with a warm bronze shade for a more defined look.
Metallic Mousse Eyeshadow in Glint and Tundra, $16
This playful, metallic-finish mousse eyeshadow delivers rich, long-lasting color. Sweep across eyelids for an iridescent sheen or build the color for a deep, intense shade.
Eye Duo in Meteoric and Solar Cell, $16
The dynamic marbelized dome duo combines metallic finishes for the blending of sultry shades and sheer highlights. The volcanic duos can also easily double as a liquid liner if applied wet with a thin brush along the lash line.
Eye Crayon in Zephyr and Equinox, $16
The long-lasting, cream eyeshadow twists up to produce a dome of smoldering color and can be used to coat the lid or dabbed within the inner lid to open up the eye.
Liner in Infinite, Tarnished and Perpetual, $16
The semi-permanent, metallic liquid eyeliners add a touch of sophistication to an ethereal look. The long-lasting color should be removed with an oil-based cleanser to ensure complete removal.
Lips in Tawny and Daze, $15
Achieve a rich, matte finish with these creamy lip shades. Apply lightly for a sheer lip or layer for a more dramatic opaque look. Lip shades can be worn with either a peachy eye or with metallic shadows for a grungy, smoldering look.
Gloss Stick in Ablaze and Glisten, $16
Contrary to matte lips, the Gloss Stick provides a sheer tint with a formula that may be layered to build depth and vibrancy.
Nail Duo in Zealous and Wilderness, $18
A gorgeous set of two complimenting nail polish colors can be layered on top of one another, dipped at the tip, marbled or simply painted to show one or both colors. The trick is to experiment with your nail color; mix it up and find your own self expression.
Nails in Cyclone, Scorch, Zenith and Summit, $10
This season offers four must-have nail polishes in both bleached out neon’s and metallic hues.
Available at select Topshop stores and online at http://www.topshop.com/ from March 2011