Makeup in electric, neon colors

THE SPRING collections burst with electric colors so bright they practically leaped off the runway. Little wonder they did, moving right into makeup palettes -- from Sephora to your local CVS. But if you think the look is a return to the '80s, guess again. Blue eye shadow and frosty pink lipstick are long gone. This year's neon and day-glo colors -- fuchsia, orange, yellow, teal and purple -- are juicier, more exuberant and fresh and, when applied correctly, come across as miraculously sheer for such a sudden pop of color. But be warned: These colors aren't easy to use. Makeup artist Kathy Jeung, whose clients include Gwen Stefani, Kylie Minogue and Natasha Bedingfield, knows how to wear this trend well.

May 25, 2008