Explore our 20-photo slideshow. Pantone named "Living Coral" the Color of the Year for 2019, inspiring a surge in orange-toned blushes, lipsticks, and more to brighten and energize your makeup routine.
Coral (Pantone's 2019 pick) and peach are universal shades that flatter and illuminate every skin tone, from fair to deep. They warm the eyelids without heaviness (unlike browns), define lips elegantly, and deliver an instant healthy glow on cheeks.
Choosing the Perfect Peach or Coral Shade for Your Skin Tone
Blending orange, red, pink, and beige, these hues range from melon to nectarine, coral, tangerine, and salmon—orange pink.
Match intensity to your complexion: Deeper, sun-kissed skin loves vibrant coral, while pale tones shine with soft peach. Effortlessly versatile for spring looks, these shades multitask—a lipstick doubles as blush, blush as eyeshadow, and more.
Expert Tips for a Flawless Peachy Glow
Makeup artist and YouTube expert Carole Colombani shares pro advice: "A full peach look is bold but easier than pink. Brunettes pull it off better than blondes, who might resemble a ripe peach."
- Complexion: "For olive or dull skin, a light apricot loose powder adds warmth. Others, use it as a blush base for extra radiance. In a no-makeup trend, highlight cheekbones for sculpted definition."
- Lips: "Matte, gloss, balm, or satin all work—I favor matte for its fruity velvet feel. Pro trick: Pair Nars Laguna illuminator with peach lipstick as blush and eyeshadow. Groom brows for that post-vacation vibe."
- Eyes: "Zero risk with these vibrant tones—they beat boring beige. Layer with brown, khaki, gray, or purple. They soften dark eyes and warm cool blues or grays. Add brown liner for depth or black for drama."
- Blush: "Back on runways, eclipsing contouring. Salmon lifts elegantly over pink. Opt for light, transparent matte formulas for a fresh, plump finish. Skip shimmer—'80s stays in the '80s."
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Le Phyto Rouge Lipstick by Sisley (30 Orange Ibiza), €39
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Phyto-Lèvres Perfect lip pencil by Sisley (08 Coral), €41.50
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Coralista Blush by Benefit, €37
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Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Pencil (Orange Crush), €22
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Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick (Cream 66 Sacred Orange), €35.50
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"Victoria" coral varnish by Mavala, €5.50
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Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette, €65
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Dior Addict lipstick by Christian Dior (438 Orange Wave), €36.50
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Ombré Radiance Blush™ by It Cosmetics (Coral Flush), €29
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Rouge Pur Couture The Mats lipstick by Yves Saint Laurent (218 Coral Remix), €36.99
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Glossier Cloud Paint Airy Blush (Dawn), €18
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Just Peachy Eyeshadow Palette, Too Faced, €44.90
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Red Velvet 04 Peach Club edition, Bourjois, €14.50
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Peach touch-up powder, Bobbi Brown, €40.50
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Matt Touch Blush Peach Me Up! of Essence, €3.19
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Diorskin Nude Air by Christian Dior, €57.50
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Sweet Peach Peach Fuzz Gloss by Too Faced, exclusively at Sephora, €19.50
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Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette, €51
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Prisme Blush 03 Spice by Givenchy, €44
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Glow-Expert Duo Stick by Terry N°3 Peachy Petal, €42
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