8 Ways to Wear White Make-up This Summer

The colour white has so many different meanings associated with it; for example, white dresses usually reflect marriage, a white flag signifies surrender and white hair is a typically linked with old age; however, in fashion and beauty, white is the ‘it’ colour to for this summer.

From backstage to the runways in the fashion capitals of London, Paris, New York and Milan, this colour was seen everywhere. Designers Carolina Herrera and J Mendel dressed models in white gowns and separates. While make-up artist Grace Lee applied white eyeliner to the models’ faces at the Nanette Lepore’s spring 2015 show, giving them a fresh and ethereal quality.

Since we like to take cues from these fashion forward scenes, we’re showing you eight ways to wear white make-up this summer so you don’t look like a deceased relative of Casper the Friendly Ghost. For example, the white eyeliner and eyeshadow from Hard Candy will help open up your eyes and make them pop. A gift set of white nail polish from Formula X will make the perfect complement to show off your tanned arms. And when you apply KA’OIR’s white lipstick to your lips you’re guaranteed to make heads turn your way. Discover how to wear white make-up with our top picks, from lashes to lipstick & more!