Find the Right Makeup for Your Skin Tone

A sultry smoky eye and succulent coral lip go a long way on your big day! For a luminous glow on mahogany skin, try an apricot-colored blush to create that perfect balance of sweet and sexy.

Our Picks (clockwise from top left): Chanel [1] Joues Contrastes Blush in In Love (available at department and specialty stores), Josie Maran [2] Argan Eyeshadow in Beautiful Smoke (available at Sephora and QVC), Sue Devitt [3] Balanced Matte Lipstick in Babylon (available at Bloomingdale's) , CoverGirl [4] Queen Collection Natural Hue Foundation in Golden Honey.

Tip: For depth of color on a smoky eye, apply highlighting shades like icy silvers and purples.

Soft neutral tones can pack a powerful beauty punch. Play up porcelain skin with a lightweight foundation, finished with an illuminator for definition. Shimmery shadow on the lid and a pale pink lip will make for the perfect wedding-day look.

Our Picks (clockwise from top left): L’Oréal [5]Eye Shadow Single in Morning Light (available at mass-market retailers nationwide), Lancôme [6] L’Absolu Nu Lipcolor in Buff Silk (available at Lancôme counters nationwide), Dolce & Gabbana [7] Illuminator Powder in #6 Shimmer, Maybelline [8] Fit Me! Foundation in #110 (available at mass-market retailers nationwide).

Tip: Sweep luminizing powder along the apples of your cheeks up to your temples for defi nition.

A barely there nude eye with a bold blast of color on the lip makes just enough of a statement while keeping the eyes seamlessly subtle. A liquid illuminator for the face will create that sun-kissed glow on your special day.

Our Picks (clockwise from top left): Maybelline [9] Fit Me! Blush in Deep Coral (available at mass-market retailers nationwide), Clinique [10] Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator in Natural (available at Clinque counters nationwide), Smashbox [11] Eye Shadow Single in Flirt (available at Sephora), Giorgio Armani [12] Rouge D’Armani Lipstick in Black Purple Plum #603 (available at fine department stores).

Tip: To ensure that your lip color won’t fade during the night, apply a primer before the lipstick.

Reach for liquid liner to create those batworthy cat eyes that will make him go gaga. A wash of neutral shadow with gold undertones will make your eyes really pop. On the lip, try a splash of color to add that extra va-va-voom to this classic look.

Our Picks (clockwise from top left): BECCA [13] Luminous Skin Colour Foundation in Sand (available at select specialty retail stores nationwide), Nars [14] Sheer Lipstick in Mayflower, Stila [15] Eyeshadow in Chinois, MAC [16] Liquid Eye Liner in Boot Black.

Tip: To create the classic cat eye, draw thinnest at the corners and thickest in the center of the lid.
 

Photos by Tom Rauner (models) and Michael Essig (products)