2010 Colour Trends in the Makeup Industry

The makeup sector is just one of those niches of the cosmetic industry that change colours as fast as the seasons. So, to help you stay on top of makeup fashions, we will give you an insight on the colours that are expected to dominate the cosmetics industry this 2010.

Come this fall and winter, tints that send powerful jolts and colourful tensions to the gloomy world are expected to be the favourites. Look of electric shocks, which can be achieved through the perfect contrast of dark hues with subversive and grating bright colours, will be everywhere. The interplay of warm and light neutrals in multi-coloured tones will also be popular. The cosmetics industry is likely to shuffle aesthetic boundaries, linking technology and environmentalism, to create this fall and winter's colour theme.

This summer and spring, on the other hand, eyes and lips are going to be bright and daring, showing some signs of boldness to match everyone's elated mood. Splashes of sunshine will be in everybody's faces as shimmering, bright hues will be the favourites. Particularly, there will be a lot of uber-cool orange lips. So embrace the look in style by matching the zingy lips with rich and dark eye shadows for an extra flattering effect. As for the nails, to complement the spring blossoms and the bright and happy summer sun, cream, pastel, and soft colours will the top choice for flirty fingertips. "Barely there" makeup and neutrals will also be a hit. So prepare your beauty kit and make sure that you have all the hues you need to wear the perfect look all year round.