Bumble & Bumble’s Gellac is a godsend for elaborate hair looks that call for zero movement, as seen in the sculpted tulip-inspired creations on the Christian Dior Couture runway.
Chanel can always be counted on for saturated nail lacquers. Tom Ford delivers with his lip color collections, ranging from the dark Black Orchid to the pale Vanilla Suede.
Givenchy, Hourglass, and Yves Saint Laurent offer a range of high-impact colors for us to mix, match, and play with, many in conveniently packaged, ready-to-go compacts.
3. Givenchy Prismissime Eyes 55 Tempting Chocoloate, $53
4. Chanel Le Vernis Black Velvet, $25
5. Chanel Le Vernis Paradoxal, $25
6. Tom Ford Private Blend Lip ColorBlack Orchid, $45
7. Tom Ford Private Blend Lip Color Vanilla Suede, $45
8. Hourglass Extreme Sheen Lip Gloss, $28
(Psst…prep your skin for a high-impact makeup look with a primer. Try Murad’s Hybrid Matte Face Primer for the hot summer months.)