Makeup Colors Inspired by a Southwest Palette

Our southwest colors move us. Sedona's red rocks, glowing sunsets, apples from the Rio Grande Valley, red hot chiles, the soft golden glow of aspens, fall harvests, are just a few contributors to the palette provided us as inspiration here in the Southwest.  I've done my best to search out and bring some colors aptly suited to match the lovely southwest shades.

An example of natural colors in the southwest

Makeup colors that match those naturally occurring in the southwest

Eye Studio™ Color Pearls™ Marbleized Eyeshadow in Sinful Sinnamon from Maybelline is our first pick for beautiful eyes.  Though the highlighter is sparkly which is not as suitable in this instance, the intense solid shade works beautifully for our purposes.  Smooth solid shade into crease.

Another great pick for eyes with all the shades we need is the Urban Decay Vegan Palette from beauty.com. Six best-selling shades also just happen to be vegan. 

Everything at Urban Decay is cruelty-free (meaning they don't test on animals. . .ever!), and this palette is dedicated to fervent vegan fans - those who "just say no" to using animal by-products of any kind. Vibrant teal and silvery money-green eye shadows, in addition to four rich neutrals. Includes travel-sizes of Eye shadow Primer Potion in Sin and 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.
A closer look reveals intricate artwork of favorite creatures big and small, all printed with soy-based inks on recycled packaging. Contains: 6 Eyeshadows, Eyeshadow Primer Potion and 24/7 Eye Pencil.

I find these shades perfectly suited to a southwest palette.

We all want the best in a mascara and Femme Couture Monster Lash Mascara Blackest Black, from Sally Beauty Supply, suits the wild side for those of us living a little closer to nature out here in the southwest.  Also available in Midnight Black and Black Brown. 

For beautiful blushing, glowing southwest cheeks, Palladio Mosaic Bronzer Herbal Powder from Palladio in Velvet Plum or Desert Rose, also from Sallie Beauty Supply. Case contains five shades just perfect for blending and highlighting to bring out the earthy, rich shades of nature here closely matching our colors.

For the ultimate in glossy shine, Avon's Glazewear Lip Gloss in Apple Cinnamon with a sparkle finish. Soft and moisturizing, lightens and brightens your look with a easy dab.

Find the perfect shades for your skin tone and follow the southwest palette to a gorgeous glow!